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Merlot is not just for blending

Posted onFebruary 7, 2011Authorwine4acause

Columbia Crest’s Horse Heaven Hills 2008 Merlot…ah it stands on its own as a great tasting wine. Blackberry, cocoa and cinnamon are all there individually & collectively. There is some acidity that with time in the glass tapers off. At Read More …

CategoriesUncategorized, Wine Tasting NotesTagscharity, merlot, wine tasting

2009 Parker’s Estate Cabernet

Posted onJanuary 18, 2011Authorwine4acause

2009 Parker Estate’s Old Vine Street Cab is a wine wine I can stock up on because it also goes well with one of my all time favorite meals, meatballs and spaghetti. It is light-med bodied with a mix of Read More …

CategoriesUncategorized, Wine Tasting NotesTagsCabernet, charity, Sonoma, tasting, wine

Every day brings something new

Posted onDecember 28, 2010Authorwine4acause

I am always running to Trader Joe’s for something I need. While I’m there I always check out what they have in their wine section. I picked up this 2007 Alexander Valley Cab they had private labeled by Five Gold Read More …

CategoriesUncategorized, Wine Tasting NotesTagsbargain, Cabernet, charity, trader Joe's, wine tasting

Tis the Season

Posted onDecember 28, 2010Authorwine4acause

This 2006 Syrah from Carpenter Hills Vineyard was a holiday gift to my spouse from the vintner. It delivers a very, did I say very, deep purple color to the rim. I like the fragrance. It is a mix of Read More …

CategoriesUncategorized, Wine Tasting NotesTagscharity, Oregon wines, Syrah

’09 Ruffino Pinot Grigio Lumina

Posted onNovember 17, 2010Authorwine4acause

I picked this wine up as I usual go for their Chianti and i wanted to branch out. I’m tasting it with some of TJ’ Wine crackers. Ah…something is off. My thought is where’s the cheese? Ah, ok some nice Read More …

CategoriesUncategorized, Wine Tasting NotesTagsPinot Grigio, white wine

What’s in a number?

Posted onNovember 14, 2010Authorwine4acause

Tonight I am tasting 337 Wine Cellar’s ’08 Cabernet. Its named after the French vine clone 337. The bouquet of this wine reminds me of dark red roses and a bit of floral and earthy must smell. I really like Read More …

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Can’t wait to try www.tastingroom.com

Posted onNovember 8, 2010Authorwine4acause

I was listening to a Napa Valley podcast courtesy of GooseCross Cellars and heard about this great venture . I always wondered when we would have this option and now it’s here.

CategoriesIndustry news, UncategorizedTagsindustry news, wine tasting

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