Category Archives: Wine Reviews

2009 Evening Land Vineyards Chardonnay Seven Springs Vineyard La Source

Posted on November 11, 2011 by admin

Reviewing Wine Spectator Magazine’s highest rated domestic Chardonnay Last night I was fortunate to try and review the 2009 Evening Land Vineyards Chardonnay Seven Springs Vineyard La Source (I know… couldn’t the name be a bit shorter?). While I’m not … Continue reading →

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2008 Attems Pinot Grigio: Wine Review

Posted on May 7, 2010 by admin

Location, Location, Location – The Key to Attems Success The Attems Winery is located in the heart of the world renowned region of Collio DOC in Italy.  This area is famous for producing world class white wines, from the sweet … Continue reading →

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The 100 Point Wine Rating System: Simple and Elegant

Posted on May 5, 2010 by admin

Wine Reviews and What They Mean The 100 point wine rating system is fairly intuitive for most people; all they have to do is think of grade school and, immediately, the fundamental workings of the method are revealed:  higher scores … Continue reading →

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Pinot Gris vs. Pinot Grigio

Posted on May 4, 2010 by admin

A Brief History of Pinot Gris Pinot Gris is the close, close relative of the grape pinot noir, a genetic mutation only centuries old separates them, and they are primarily identified by the difference in their color (the term “gris” … Continue reading →

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Patz & Hall Dutton Ranch 2007 Russian River Valley Chardonnay

Posted on May 4, 2010 by admin

A Chardonnay to join Pinot Noirs from the Patz & Hall Winery Inspired, and jealous, by Gigi’s meeting of  Donald Patz himself; it seemed a good time to review the 2007 Patz & Hall Dutton Ranch Chardonnay. It was great … Continue reading →

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Mount Eden Chardonnay 2006; Santa Cruz, California Wine Review

Posted on May 4, 2010 by admin

Santa Cruz Mountains Wine for The Colder Months Mount Eden Chardonnay has one of the longest bottling lineages in California.  This full-bodied California Chardonnay wine is perfect for the fall and winter months.  Vintages such as 2006 also make for … Continue reading →

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Louis Roederer Champagne; N.V. Roederer Estate Brut

Posted on May 4, 2010 by admin

Roederer Sparkling Wine Review from Anderson Valley,  California It’s true that fine winemaking that has made Roederer Champagne among the most sought-after in the world. While many might of heard of Louis Roederer Cristal Champagne even if only be mention … Continue reading →

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Loosen Brothers 2008 German Riesling "Dr. L" Review

Posted on May 4, 2010 by admin

Dr. Loosen and his Riesling We don’t gush and fawn over Dr. L simply because we are star struck. It’s more than his deep family roots in the German wine culture. It’s more than Dr. Loosen’s  approachable and unique character. … Continue reading →

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Franciscan Merlot 2005 Napa Valley, California: Wine Review

Posted on May 4, 2010 by admin

No Oscars for Poor, Poor Franciscan Merlot Do you remember when everyone just loved Merlot? It was THE red wine of choice for years. It was the wine of choice of everyone’s lips for quite a few years in the … Continue reading →

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Emilio Moro Bodegas Finca Resalso 2007 Spanish Red Wine Review

Posted on May 4, 2010 by admin

A Tasty Spanish Wine from Castilla Leon According to the website, Finca Resalso is the name of the winery’s first vineyard that was planted in 1932. The Spanish wine version of the Tempranillo grape is known as the Tito Fino … Continue reading →

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