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Yorkville Cellars ’09 Malbec

Posted onSeptember 7, 2012Authorwine4acause

The taste of this wine starts with some dark berries (boysenberry, blackberry), then transitions to some lighter cherry and lingonberries.  Surprisingly very fruit forward.  Between the taste and the fragrance, with my eyes closed I think more of spring than Read More …

CategoriesUncategorized, Wine Tasting Notes

Artadi’s ’08 “Vinas de Gain” Tempranillo

Posted onSeptember 7, 2012Authorwine4acause

This wine is in a single varietal Tempranillo from the Rioja Alavesa region of Spain. The color is eye catching.  Violet and semi opaque.  While still relatively light-medium bodied, it holds up well to what I could suggest pairing it Read More …

CategoriesUncategorized, Wine Tasting NotesTagsspanishwines, tapas, tempranillo, w4ac, winetasting

WBC’12 Nite of many bottles

Posted onAugust 17, 2012Authorwine4acause

Ok so who gets such an opportunity to be in a room full of fun people, tons of fine bottles of wine and not enough palette to taste them all? No I didn’t die & end up in His/Her wine Read More …

CategoriesUncategorized, Wine Tasting NotesTags@corkenvy, @kenswineguide, blogging, night of many bottles, w4ac, wbc12, wine tasting

’11 Alexana Pinot Gris

Posted onAugust 17, 2012Authorwine4acause

’11 Alexana Pinot Gris Winery  $26.00.  From Dundee, OR.  Stole one of the winemakers from Hoag.  Cardiologist wine, named after his wife.   18 different soil types on their property. Looking for high acid, low alcohol.  Pick early and pull from Read More …

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WBC’12 – Francis Ford Coppola Wine – Sante Chardonnay

Posted onAugust 17, 2012Authorwine4acause

Visit the land of FFC in Sonoma.  It is a wonderland apparently.  Lots to do.  This wine is a awesome ’10 Chardonnay.  6 mo French, half in stainless.  To your health. Votre Sante -12.99  100% Chardonnay.   Taste the fruits, vanilla Read More …

CategoriesUncategorized, Wine Tasting NotesTags#, blogging, Chardonnay, francis ford coppola, wine tasting

Wine bloggers Conference ’12 – Duck Pond Cellars

Posted onAugust 17, 2012Authorwine4acause

Duck Pond – 1993 trying their ’11 Pinot Gris.  Estate grown fruit.  1300 acres.  They hail from Salem. Crisp taste, with a bit of sweet at the finish.  Makes me wish I had my husband’s spinach quiche with it out Read More …

CategoriesUncategorized, Wine Tasting NotesTagsblogging, rose, tasting notes, w4ac, wbc12, white, wine

’08 Renteria Cabernet Sauvignon

Posted onJuly 2, 2012Authorwine4acause

I have beautiful rose bushes at home and this wine smells a lot like them.  The florals are the first thing you experience with this wine.  It’s like when you hug a friend that is wearing perfume.  This wine greets Read More …

CategoriesUncategorized, Wine Tasting NotesTagsbbq, cab, Cabernet, Napa Valley

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