http://wineblog.today.com Seldom correct but never in doubt! Mon, 20 Jul 2009 21:43:37 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I'm pretty sure this wine isn't vintage dated or at least I couldn't see a vintage on the label. I think the wine is produced with Syrah, Zin, and Petite Sirah but I don't know the exact breakdown in terms of percentage. On the nose I get aromas of black ... http://wineblog.today.com/2009/07/20/the-big-red-monster/ There is very little information about this winery online and I think the actually website is going through some issues, so I don't have any tech info. However, I do know that the Watts family has been growing grapes for four generations and they have two vineyards near the Mokelumne ... http://wineblog.today.com/2009/07/13/32/ The Vinturi wine aerator is a great tool. Wine that is allowed to breathe usually tastes a lot better and typically better displays it's true expression. Sometimes when you don't feel like pouring your wine into a decanter and waiting an hour or two for it to open up, this ... http://wineblog.today.com/2009/06/25/what-is-a-vinturi-aerator/ This Washington State Muscat Canelli was made at the facilities of Badger Mountain winery. Badger Mountain is a certified organic winery and they make the Powers label to differentiate the wines that are not yet made from the grapes grown in their organic vineyards. The 2007 vintage of the Muscat ... http://wineblog.today.com/2009/05/19/2007-powers-muscat-canelli-columbia-valley/ This Pinot Grigio from the Veneto is a light citrus driven wine with simple complexities. The aromas profile consists of citrus drop, creamy lemon curd, and a touch of yeast. Perhaps this wine was partially aged on the lees and for this reason it comes across as slightly creamy in ... http://wineblog.today.com/2009/05/14/2007-corte-giara-pinot-grigio/ This Napa Valley Merlot is produced from a very small production boutique style winery located on the east side of the town of Napa in Napa Valley. I have enjoyed the wines from this winery for a few vintages in a row and can testify to the quality of these ... http://wineblog.today.com/2009/05/14/2005-farella-park-merlot/ The 2006 Pepper Bridge Merlot is composed of 92% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Malbec, 2% Cabernet Franc and was sourced from vineyards located throughout Washington State's Walla Walla Valley appellation. It was aged in 100% French oak barrels for a total of 18 months and has a total production of ... http://wineblog.today.com/2009/05/13/2006-pepper-bridge-merlot/ The 2007 Highflyer Viognier comes from Borra Vineyards in the Lodi sub-appellation of Clements Hills, on the north bank of the Mokelumbe River.  It is a small production Viognier with only 985 cases being produced. What I most enjoyed about this wine was it's luscious texture and rounded mouthfeel.  On the ... http://wineblog.today.com/2009/05/10/2007-highflyer-viognier/ The 2005 Robert Mondavi Winery Napa Valley Merlot has a distinct aroma profile that consists of black cherry, raspberry, chalk, and a touch of green vegetal notes. The bouquet is really not all that exciting and make me think of inexpensive wine that is not multi-layered or all that interesting. ... http://wineblog.today.com/2009/05/09/2005-robert-mondavi-napa-valley-merlot/ This is purely an opinionated statement but one I feel I'm entitled to express considering I work in a wine cellar that is located in a fine foods grocery market. I get asked on a daily basis about which wines pair with which foods and I find myself suggesting Pinot ... http://wineblog.today.com/2009/05/01/pinot-noir-is-the-most-versatile-food-wine/