Archive for October, 2013

 

A Wine for Tonight: 2012 Brancott Estate Sauvignon Blanc

Wednesday, October 30th, 2013

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? If so, you might want to check out the 2012 Brancott Estate Sauvignon Blanc from the famed Marlborough region of New Zealand. Our selection criteria include: A very good Quality […]

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New Releases from Avennia Winery

Wednesday, October 23rd, 2013

Managing partner Marty Taucher and winemaker/partner Chris Peterson founded Avennia Winery in 2010. Located in Woodinville, Washington, Avennia made an impressive debut with their first releases in the fall of 2012. The winery name was inspired by the Roman name for the city of Avignon and is a nod to Old World winemaking. Winemaker Chris […]

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Barolo: One of the Great Red Wines of the World

Wednesday, October 16th, 2013

For many years, I’ve heard Barolo referred to as the “King of Wines”; but when I looked at a glass of Barolo, it looked like a wimpy wine because it was light red in color and somewhat transparent. Consequently, I had a hard time getting excited about it, especially when I looked at the price […]

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Challenging Wine Pairing: Roasted Eye of Round with Shallot Sauce

Wednesday, October 9th, 2013

While the roasted eye of round roast was the main course for this challenging wine pairing dinner, it was the shallot sauce that added something extra to the meat. Roasted beef can get a little boring if you’re not careful. I love beef, but I do like to see what can be done to give […]

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A Wine for Tonight: 2012 Apaltagua Unoaked Reserva Chardonnay

Wednesday, October 2nd, 2013

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? If so, you might want to check out the 2012 Apaltagua Unoaked Reserva Chardonnay from the Casablanca Valley of Chile. Our selection criteria include: A very good Quality rating of […]

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