Archive for December, 2011

 

Wine Word of the Week: Color

Tuesday, December 13th, 2011

This week’s Wine Word of the Week is color. This particular term does not lend itself to a short “official definition” because there are so many factors that can affect the color of wines. However, I just want to share with you a brief and very general “layman’s terms” definition that will hopefully help you […]

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Women of Washington Wine: Dawn Kammer and Mary Tuuri Derby of DaMa Wines

Monday, December 12th, 2011

Today’s post is part of a series featuring the Women of Washington Wine. In an industry once dominated by men, more and more women are joining the ranks as winery owners, vineyard owners, and winemakers. Being a woman myself, I am fascinated by these women and what they have done and continue to do. Through […]

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A Wine for Tonight: 2010 House of Independent Producers Chardonnay

Thursday, December 8th, 2011

Would you like a quick suggestion for a good wine to drink tonight (or this weekend) that won’t break your budget and is widely available? Many of our readers have said this is something they would like, so here is this week’s selection, the 2010 House of Independent Producers Chardonnay from the Columbia Valley of […]

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Dry Creek Vineyard’s The Mariner

Wednesday, December 7th, 2011

Dry Creek Vineyard, founded in 1972 by David Stare, is located in the heart of Dry Creek Valley just outside of Healdsburg, California. Today, Dry Creek Vineyard is run by David’s daughter Kim Stare Wallace and her husband Don. Well-known for their Fumé Blancs and Zinfandels, Dry Creek Vineyard also produces a number of other […]

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Wine Word of the Week: Acidity

Tuesday, December 6th, 2011

This week’s Wine Word of the Week is acidity. Official definition from Jancis Robinson’s The Oxford Companion to Wine: Acidity is a general term for the fresh, tart, or sour taste produced by the natural organic acids present in a liquid. Wines, together with most other refreshing or appetizing drinks, owe their attractive qualities to […]

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Australian Shiraz to Stock Your Cellar (or Fill a Stocking)

Monday, December 5th, 2011

In 2005, we took the trip of a lifetime to Australia. We fell in love with the country, the people, and the wine. While Australia is quite versatile in the number and quality of wines it can successfully produce, it is best known for Shiraz. Many people mistakenly think Australia is a newcomer to the […]

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A Wine for Tonight: NV Spartico Organic Tempranillo

Thursday, December 1st, 2011

Would you like a quick suggestion for a good wine to drink tonight (or this weekend) that won’t break your budget and is widely available? Many of our readers have said this is something they would like, so here is this week’s selection, the NV Spartico Organic Tempranillo from the Utiel-Requena region of Spain. Our […]

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