tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-90220080417328740302024-03-12T20:40:49.597-05:00Wine Amateur HourAmateur Hourhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05242710690224266053noreply@blogger.comBlogger77125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9022008041732874030.post-86920955079904755352016-02-25T11:04:00.001-06:002016-02-25T11:44:55.824-06:00Codorniu Brut Rose<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: small;">Spring is here which is the prefect time to start drinking those beautiful roses! Codorniu is the world's oldest and second-largest producer of bottle-fermented sparkling wine, known as cava, made by the traditional champagne method and it was founded in Catalonia, Spain in 1551. The Codorniu Brut Rose is made from 100% Pinot Noir grape grown in the Catalonia region of Spain. Catalonia is located in the southeastern portion of the country surrounding Barcelona. This sparkling wine is made from the traditional method with the secondary fermentation occurring in the bottle. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">The Codorniu Brut Rose is a pale pink color. On the nose are aromas of bright red cherry, raspberry, banana peel, banana runt candy, wet stone minerality, sweet orange blossom, fresh strawberry, and white stone. On the palate are notes of ruby red grapefruit, sweet orange, ripe mango, banana peel, dried cherry, unripe raspberry, fresh lavender, and minerality for days! This wine was a VERY pleasant surprise and one that I hope you all will enjoy throughout the upcoming spring months.</span></div>
Amateur Hourhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05242710690224266053noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9022008041732874030.post-54214750402707356862014-09-24T18:47:00.001-05:002014-09-24T18:47:27.725-05:00Louis Guntrum Dry Riesling <span style="font-size: large;">Louis Guntrum Dry Riesling </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span>Louis Guntrum Dy Riesling</span></span></div>
<span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: small;">The most northern winemaking regions of Germany straddle the 50<sup>th</sup>
parallel making it among the world’s coolest vineyards. Riesling makes
up twenty percent of Germany’s grape plantings. Rieslings vary in
flavor from dry to very sweet. The level of sweetness is determined by
the residual sugar that is left in the grapes after harvest. Later
harvests produce more sugar while earlier harvests produce less. The
levels of sweetness are known as the Pradikat levels which are (driest
to sweetness) Kabinett, Spatlese, Auslese, Beerenauslese,
Trockenbeerenauslese, and Eiswein. The Louis Guntrum Dry Riesling is
sealed with a crew top and has an alcohol level of 12 percentage. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: small;">The
Louis Guntrum Riesling is a star bright pale yellow color. On the nose
are hints of tart peach, nectarine, peach blossom, steely minerality,
petroleum, apricot blossom, ripe apricot, tart pineapple, and diesel
fuel. On the palate are notes of ruby red grapefruit, key lime, meyer
lemon, honey, pear, sweet orange, ginger, minerality, tart peach, and
white flower. This wine finishes with screaming acidity! Can you feel
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vegetables with a natural sweetness such as red onion, bell pepper, carrot,
squash, and eggplant</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Palatino Linotype","serif";">Cheese
of gouda, goat, gruyere, asiago, port salut, and mild cheddar</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Palatino Linotype","serif";">Exotic
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Crios Torrontes is produced by José Lovaglio, the son of Susan Balbo.
Susan Balbo has produced a wider variety of wines than any other
winemaker in Argentina. Susana was also the first Argentine winemaker to
be hired as a consultant to make wine outside of Argentina. The label
Crios features a series of three connected and overlapping
hands, an image that represents Susana and her children. Crios actually
means offspring. This wine is produced from 100% Torrontes grape grown
in Cafayate, Altamira, and La Rioja vineyards. The Crios Torrontes is
sealed with a screwtop and has a 13.9% alcohol level. <br /><br /> The
Crios Torrontes is a pale green-tinged yellow color. On the nose are
aromas of peach pit, white pear, peach flowers, sweet orange rind,
pineapple, wet stone minerality, ripe nectarine, and sweet key lime
pie. On the palate ruby red grapefruit, Meyer lemon, wet river stone,
orange rind, white flowers, honeysuckle, white pepper, unripe nectarine,
and fresh peach. This wine finishes fruity and floral, but is dry.
Overall, one of my absolutely favorite wines! <br /><br />This wine is a
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<span style="font-size: large;">Valdinera Nebbiolo Rose</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 18px;">Valdinera Nebbiolo Rose</span></div>
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Spring
is here which is the prefect time to start drinking those beautiful
roses! The Valdinera Rose is made from 100% Nebbiolo grape grown in the
Langhe region of Piedmont, Italy. Piedmont is located in the
northwestern portion of the country and it is known for red wines made
of Nebbiolo and Barbera. This wine is sealed with a screw cap and has
an alcohol level of 13.5%.<br />
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The Valdinera Rose is a pale pink
color. On the nose are aromas of bright red cherry, raspberry, banana
peel, banana runt candy, wet stone minerality, sweet orange blossom,
fresh strawberry, and white stone. On the palate are notes of ruby red
grapefruit, sweet orange, ripe mango, banana peel, dried cherry, unripe
raspberry, fresh lavender, and minerality for days! This wine was a VERY
pleasant surprise and one that I hope you all will enjoy throughout the
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Some great food pairing ideas for roses are:</div>
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<li>Seafood items of grilled tuna, fresh salmon, and shrimp with a creamy aioli</li>
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<li>Charcuterie such as salami, mortadella, prosciutto, and chorizo</li>
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<li>Cold salads or vegetables such as tuna nicoise, asparagus, and green beans</li>
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<li>Grilled cheese sandwiches made with rich, creamy cheese!</li>
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Saint Clair Vicar's Choice Pinot Noir is produced in Marlborough, New
Zealand with fruit sourced from the Wairau Plane including the Omaka and
Waihopai Valleys. The Saint Clair Family Estate is owned by Neal and
Judy Ibbotson who are known as viticulture poineers in Marlborough since
1978. The Saint Clair name originates from the vineyard property with
was first settled by the SinClair family. This wine has an alcohol
level of 13.5% and is sealed with a screw top.<br /><br />This Pinot Noir is
a rich garnet color. On the nose are elements of black currant, ripe
red cherry, strawberry, thyme, rosemary, fresh flowers, fresh coffee,
black pepper, lavender, and red licorice. On the palate are notes of
fresh black cherry, fresh earth, mild tobacco, minerality, cranberry,
ripe raspberry, dried leafs, saw dust, and fresh cut cedar. The Saint
Clair Pinot Noir is a fresh tasting Pinot that is almost too good to
drink...almost. Enjoy!</div>
Amateur Hourhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05242710690224266053noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9022008041732874030.post-77467679234884500572013-11-20T12:24:00.002-06:002013-11-20T12:24:26.832-06:00O'reilly's Pinot Gris<span style="font-size: large;">O'Reilly's Pinot Gris</span><br />
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O'reilly's Pinot Gris<br />
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The O'reilly's Pinot Gris is produced by the Owen Roe Winery in Oregon.
Jerry Owen, on the the vineyard side, and David O’Reilly, who makes the
wine, have formed Owen Roe with a simple purpose: to produce excellent
wines from grapes grown and cultivated in the best vineyards in the
Pacific Northwest. These vineyards are in the Willamette, Mid-Columbia,
Yakima, and Walla Walla valleys. Each vineyard is contracted by the
acre, with strict controls on yields and vine development. The same high
principles are found in the winery. This particular wine is produced
from the Columbia Valley vineyards. Pinot Gris is better known as the
Pinot Grigio grape. The O'reilly's Pinot Gris is sealed with a natural
cork and has an alcohol level of 13.5%.<br /><br />This wine has a golden
color with green hues. On the nose are hints of apple blossom, white
flowers, honeydew melon, ripe apricot, fresh cut red apple, sweet
orange, and fresh earth. On the palate are flavors of canned apricot,
red apple juice, mango, agave, overripe pear, wet stone minerality, lime
zest, and green apple blossom. The O'reilly's Pinot Gris finished
crisp with well rounded fruit flavors. The perfect Thanksgiving wine so
enjoy!</div>
Amateur Hourhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05242710690224266053noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9022008041732874030.post-75943492124389319342013-10-22T12:18:00.000-05:002013-10-22T12:18:12.533-05:00Halloween Candy & Wine!<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: georgia,serif;"><span style="font-size: 24px;">Halloween Candy and Wine?! What?! </span></span></div>
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is a list of some of the more popular Halloween candies that will
surely be floating around your house for the next couple of weeks and
the wine that pairs well with them. Don't believe me? Well, try it
yourself!</span><br /><br /><ul>
<li><span style="font-family: georgia,serif;">Snickers Tawny Port</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: georgia,serif;">Reese's Peanut Butter Cup Pinot Noir</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: georgia,serif;">Almond Joy Prosecco</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: georgia,serif;">Hershey's Zinfandel</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: georgia,serif;">Sweet Tarts Sauvignon Blanc</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: georgia,serif;">Nerds</span> <span style="font-family: georgia,serif;"> Dry Riesling</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: georgia,serif;">Twix Ice Wine</span></li>
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Amateur Hourhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05242710690224266053noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9022008041732874030.post-32648067505999302952013-08-22T13:51:00.004-05:002013-08-22T13:51:39.604-05:00Dibon Cava Brut ReserveDibon Cava Brut Reserve<br />
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<span style="font-size: 18px;">Dibon Cava Brut Reserve</span><br /><br />It
is a an end of summer celebration and what better way to say goodbye to
hot summer days and hello calm fall evenings than a bottle of bubbly.
Cava is a Spanish style of sparkling wine produced using the traditional
champagne method meaning the secondary fermentation occurs in the
bottle. The majority of Cava is produced in Penedes, Spain which is the
region surrounding Barcelona in the southeastern corner of the
country. The Dibon Cava Brut Reserve is a non vintage or NV which means
the grapes are harvested from several different years. This sparkling
wine is made of three native Spanish grapes Macabeo (45%), Xarel-lo
(25%), and Parellada (30%).<br /><br />The Dibon Cava Brut Reserve is a pale
golden color with green hues. On the nose were aromas of green apple,
peach blossom, crisp pears, unripe apricot, fresh baked bread, yeast,
white flowers, steely minerality, and meyer lemon. On the palate are
hints of sweet pink grapefruit, lemon blossom, tart green apple, unripe
peach, key lime, apricot, and sweet stone minerality. This wine had a
crisp, clean finish with ample acidity. <br />
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Sparkling Wine goes with almost everything such as...<br />
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<li>popcorn</li>
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<li>potato chips</li>
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<li>fried chicken </li>
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<li>sushi</li>
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<li>fresh oysters</li>
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<li>berry based desserts</li>
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<li>fresh fish and shellfish </li>
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Amateur Hourhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05242710690224266053noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9022008041732874030.post-73778391533710162922013-05-16T14:46:00.004-05:002013-05-16T14:46:55.816-05:00Trumpeter Torrontes<span style="font-size: large;">Trumpeter Torrontes</span><br />
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Trumpeter Torrontes is made by Rutini Wines which are one of the oldest
and most celebrated wineries in Argentina. The white grapes for this
wine were hand harvested from the Tupungato district of Mendoza,
Argentina. This wine is a 100% Torrontes grape. The Trumpeter
Torrontes has a 13.5% alcohol level and is sealed with a artificial
cork.<br /><br />The Trumpeter Torrontes is a bright pale yellow color. On
the nose are white flower, honeysuckle, peach blossom, rose, fresh
peach, meyer lemon, sweet orange, lychee, steel minerals, and crisp
minerality. This wine tasted of pear, peach, green melon, orange rind,
dried herbs, grapefruit, apricot, lime zest, and wet stone minerality.
The Trumpeter Torrontes finished with crisp minerality and high
acidity. A delicious summer time wine! </span></span></span><br />
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<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span>Pizza!</span></span></span></li>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span>Spicy Thai salads</span></span></span></li>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span>Pork with caramelized onions</span></span></span></li>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span>Smoked salmon with lemon</span></span></span></li>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span>Pasta with fresh summer vegetables</span></span></span></li>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span>Sushi</span></span></span></li>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span>Mild cheese of brie, brigante</span></span></span></li>
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Reverdy Sancerre is a white wine produced in Loire Valley, France in
the AOP of Sancerre. This wine is 100% Sauvignon Blanc and has a 13%
alcohol level. This white is a pale golden color. On the nose are
notes of orange rind, lime, lemon zest, jalapeno, green grass, unripe
peach, limestone, white blossoms, and gun flint. This wine is a great
example of a Sancerre with flavors of fresh citrus, meyer lemon, lime
juice, sweet orange zest, green bell pepper, wet stone minerality, wet
chalk, and steel. The Reverdy Sancerre finished crisp and clean with
ample acidity. </span></div>
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<li>Acidic items like vinaigrettes and tomatoes. </li>
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<li>Lemon-herbed
chicken</li>
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<li>Grilled fish with mango salsa, </li>
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<li>Caprese salad </li>
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<li>All seafood </li>
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<li>Fresh
goat cheese such as Feta</li>
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<li>Creamy Brie</li>
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<li>Parmigiano-Reggiano</li>
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The Pahlmeyer Chardonnay is 100% Chardonnay grape from Sonoma Coast within Sonoma, California. The grapes were hand-sorted and gently whole-cluster pressed. The Pahlmeyer Chardonnay was aged in 90% new French oak for eleven months on the lees, which were stirred weekly. The alcohol content is 14.9% and is sealed with a natural cork. </div>
<br />The Pahlmeyer Chardonnay is rich golden color with blue hues. The aromas are of fresh flowers, baked apple, fig, orange blossom, honeydew melon, ripe pear, peanut bitter, and slate. On the palate are hints of fresh oak, rich apple pie, glazed pear, roasted marshmallow, wet stone minerality, honeysuckle, fresh cut flowers, and crème brulee. The finish is smooth and rich. Overall, a perfect example of a California Chardonnay. <br />Amateur Hourhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05242710690224266053noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9022008041732874030.post-547008049742599862012-10-24T14:07:00.002-05:002012-10-24T14:12:52.476-05:00Jackson Triggs Vidal Ice Wine<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-weight: normal;">Ice
wine is a style of dessert wine that is produced from grapes that have been
frozen while still on the vine.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The
sugars do not freeze however the water does leaving only the most concentrated
juices to be extracted from the grapes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>All ice wine must also be harvested by
hand.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Canada and Germany are the world’s
largest producers of ice wines.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Jackson
Triggs is a combination of the founder’s last names Allan Jackson and Don
Triggs who established the winery in 1993.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The vineyards are spread across the southern
border of Canada from Okanagan to the Niagara Peninsula with Okanagan located
in the west and the Niagara Peninsula to the east.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Vidal is a French hybrid white grape and is
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Jackson Triggs Vidal ice wine is a golden straw color.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>On the nose are aromas of golden apple, honeysuckle,
caramel, overripe peach, ripe nectarine, banana, papaya, mango, citrus, and
apricot.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>On the palate are hints of pear,
roasted red apple, red grape, burnt caramel, ruby red grapefruit, and sweet
tangerine.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This wine finishes rich with bright
acidity.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span></h4>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Palatino Linotype","serif";">Roussanne
is a white grape varietal originally grown in the Rhone Valley wine region of
France however today it is planted throughout the world. Traditionally,
Roussanne is often blended with Marsanne where it results in the classic blend
for Northern Rhone wines as well as sparkling wines produced from the same
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Palatino Linotype","serif";">The McPherson family have been growing grapes and making wine in Texas for over 40
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Kim McPherson created the McPherson Cellars label in honor his father, Dr.
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Palatino Linotype","serif";">The
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</span>On the nose are aromas of flowering herbs, honeysuckle, Asian pear, white
flowers, white pepper, wet stone minerality, lemon zest, tea leaf, and apricot.<span> </span>On the palate are flavors of grapefruit,
lemon lime zest, nectarines, peach blossoms, pear skin, mineral, and lemon
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Within the wine region of South Africa sparkling wine is called Cap Classique. All Cap Classique is produced by the Methode Champenoise or as it is known in South Africa Methode Cap Classique. The Graham Beck winery was founded in 1983 by not other than Graham Beck himself. The majority<br />
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The Graham Beck Brut Rose is 60% Chardonnay and 40% Pinot Noir. This sparkling wine is a pale salmon color. On the nose are notes of strawberry, raspberry, lemon tart, steely minerality, gunflint, fresh roses, and red cherry. On the palate are hints of lavender, wild strawberry, wet stone minerality, fresh flowers, yeast, pomegranate, and strawberry cream soda. The Graham Beck Brut Rose has a long finish and zesty acidity. Truly, delicious.<br />
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Pinotage is a cross between Pinot Nior and Cinsault red grapes. In 1925, Pinotage was created by Abraham Izak Herold in South Africa. Currently, Pinotage is only grown in South Africa and has become their "flagship" red grape. The Fleur du Cap winery is located in Stellenbosch, South Africa on the hillside of the ward of Papegaaiberg. Stellenbosch is South Africa's most prominent winemaking region dating back to the 17th century. This wine is sealed with a natural cork and has an alcohol level of 13.8%. </div>
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The 2010 Fleur du Cap is made from 100% Pinotage grape. This red wine is a rich garnet color. On the nose are aromas of ripe raspberry, black currant, mocha, blackberry, black plum, fresh cut wood, anise, and oak chips. On the palate are hints of dark chocolate, smoke, ripe blackberry, dark plum, cedar, espresso, black licorice, dusty forest floor, and fresh earth. This wine has a dry finish with ample tannins and acidity. The Fleur du Cap Pinotage is a GREAT wine for any individual that is interested in trying an unique red wine and spicing up their night. Enjoy!</div>
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What can I say?! I am a sucker for a pink sparkling wine! The opportunity presented itself to take home a bottle of the limited edition (only 1,700 cases were made) Contadi Castaldi Brut Rose. The NV (non vintage) Contadi Castaldi Sparkling Rose is produced in Lombardy, Italy located in the northeastern portion of the country. The exact type of sparkling wine is known as Franciacorta DOCG which is an Italian sparkling wine made in the traditional champagne style with secondary fermentation occurring in the bottle. This wine is fermented for a minimum of 18 months, but may not be released until 25 months after harvest. Only Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Pinot Blanc grapes are allowed in this sparkler. Castaldi has an alcohol level of 12.5% and is sealed with a natural cork. </div>
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The Contadi Castaldi Sparkling Rose is surprisingly not as rose in color as expected, but is a pale peach color with golden hues. On the nose are hints of fresh straw, sweet honeysuckle, sweet orange zest, ripe raspberry, toasted almond, unripe peach, tart blackberry, and minerality. On the palate are flavors of cassis, white pepper, mandarin orange, pink flowers, strawberry, fresh baked bread, slight cream, unripe apricot, lemon zest, and wet stone minerality. This sparkling wine finished with bright acidity and a soft fullness.
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So I am a HUGE fan of Ghostbusters. I can quote almost every single line from both movies, but really, what self respecting person can't? With that being said I fell for it, hook line and sinker, the Gatekeeper Shiraz, how could I say no? The 2010 Gatekeeper Shiraz is produced in McLaren Vale, South Australia by wine maker Simon Hackett. This wine was sealed with a natural cork.</div>
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The Gatekeeper Shiraz is an opaque garnet color. On the nose are aromas of black licorice, chocolate, stewed raspberry, fresh cut oak, dark plum, violets, cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, and cherry. On the palate are hints of rose petal, charred wood, smoke, black pepper, spice, ripe blackberry, rich plum, dark cherry, lavender, cocoa, and vanilla. This wine finished smooth with ample tanins and rich oak. Overall, a bold full bodied red wine and even though The Gatekeeper Shiraz wasn't Ghostbusters related it was still delicious!</div>
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<li>wild game such as squab, wild boar, venison, and elk</li>
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<li>green herb crusted cheese with earthy flavors </li>
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Carmenere is a member of the Cabernet family of grapes. The name Carmenere orignates from the French world for crimson (carmin) which refers to the grape's color on the vine. The Morande Reserva Carmenere is produced in Pelequen, Chile within Maipo Valley just south of Santiago. This wine is sealed with a nature cork and has an alcohol level of 13.5%. </div>
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The Morande Reserva Carmenere is an opaque deep purple-red color. On the nose are notes of smoke, charred wood, wet earth, grilled green bell pepper, blackberry, blueberry, violets, black pepper, and barbecue. This Carmenere is an unique full-bodied wine with blackberry, black cherry, cassis, smoke, musty-earth, charred pepper, burnt wood, dark plum, and black pepper. This wine finished with ample tanins and low acidity. Overall, a BIG <b>bold</b> expression of a rich Carmenere. </div>Amateur Hourhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05242710690224266053noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9022008041732874030.post-71456251025221522652012-05-21T14:03:00.001-05:002016-02-25T11:46:44.334-06:00Charles & Charles Rose<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The weather is getting hotter and there is nothing like a delicious rose to add some chill to the long dog days of summer. The 2011 Charles and Charles Rose is made from 100% Syrah and is produced in Columbia Valley, Washington. The Charles and Charles Rose is the collaboration of Charles Smith and Charles Bieler two self proclaimed bad asses of wine making. Ever seen the stickers that say, "Yes, you can drink rose and still be a bad ass."? Yep, that is them! This wine is sealed with a screw top and has an alcohol level of 13%. </div>
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This wine is a dark pink color. On the nose are hints of white peach, wild strawberry, pear skin, fresh cut watermelon, ripe cherry, wet river stone, white pepper, and white blossoms. The palate has big bold flavors of strawberry, watermelon, vanilla cream soda, over ripe raspberry, cinnamon, peach blossom, and fresh peach. Overall, one of my absolute FAVORITE roses that I will be drinking more than once during the hot upcoming summer months!</div>
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2009 Next of Kin Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon is produced in Margaret
River, Western Australia by Xanadu. The estate consists of 210 acres of
vines that flourish in the rich, free draining gravel soils of the
Margaret River region. This white wine is a blend of Sauvignon Blanc
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color with green hues. On the nose are aromas of apricot blossoms,
peach flowers, nectrine, ruby red grapefruit, navel orange, lemongrass,
and wet stone minerality. On the palate are hints of thyme, lemon zest,
lime, unripe peach, apricot, herbs, mango, and slight perfume.
Overall, an easy drinking wine that has crisp acidity and a clean
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As spring approaches I can't help, but want a dry white wine to celebrate the seasons. The 2010 Giacosa Fratelli Roero Arneis is produced in the northern Italy region of Piedmont. This wine is made from 100% Arneis (a grape native to the region) which means little rascal. This wine was sealed with a natural cork and has an alcohol content of 12.5%. </div>
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The Giacosa Fratelli is a bright yellow color. On the nose were aromas of orange blossom, white flower, mandarin orange, Meyer lemon, wet stone minerality, perfume, mint, key lime, and ruby red grapefruit. On the palate were hints of ripe lemon, mint leaf, navel orange, wet river stone, peach flower, apricot, lime rind, and fresh cut rosemary. This white wine finished crisp with ample acidity. Overall, a delicious wine to drink on the porch while embracing the changing of the seasons. </div>
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For those of you who follow my wine blog, you know my wine choices are influenced by recent travels or vacations to come. Therefore, with day dreams of Southern Italy floating through my head I was inspired to buy the Stemmari Nero d'Avola. The 2009 Stemmari Nero d'Avola IGT is from the Southern Italian island of Sicily which I hope to be visiting soon! The Stemmari is a red wine made from Nero d'Avola grape, a native grape to Sicily. This wine was sealed with an artificial cork and has a 13.5% alcohol level. </div>
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The Stemmari Nero d'Avola is a rich garnet color. On the nose are aromas of unripe blackberry, currant, anise, cranberry, crushed red berry, red plum, violet, dried earth, fall leafs, and fresh cut cedar. On the palate are hints of unripe purple plum, cranberry, violet, forest floor, dried earth, red cherry, red licorice, and tart raspberry. This wine finished dry with tons of acidity and tannin. Overall, the perfect wine to inspire travels abroad.</div>
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The Stemmari Nero d'Avola would pair well with food items such as risotto, red sauce pasta dishes, ragu, venison, veal, lamb, pork, beef, and strong flavored cheese. </div>Amateur Hourhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05242710690224266053noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9022008041732874030.post-88278697574276920702012-02-15T13:52:00.001-06:002012-02-15T13:52:55.643-06:00The Mysteries of Chianti! 2.15.2012<span style="font-size: x-large;">Chianti </span><br />
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Watch almost any romantic movie or go to any Italian restaurant and you will hear the word Chianti associated with a common, average red wine from Italy. However, in reality Chianti is anything but common. To prove it here are a few fun facts about the region and wine. </div>
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<li>70% of Tuscan vineyards are devoted to the
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<li>Sangiovese is the principal red grape of Chianti </li>
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<li>Chianti is actually a DOCG. DOCG stands for <b>Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita</b> which represents the best of Italian wine</li>
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<li>The general recipe for Chianti DOCG requires 70-100% Sangiovese</li>
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<li>Chianti has eight subzones: Classico, Rùfina, Colli
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And the rules go on and on. So the next time you hear or see the word Chianti just remember it is anything but average. Amateur Hourhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05242710690224266053noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9022008041732874030.post-83954876435445758072012-01-28T10:24:00.000-06:002012-01-28T10:24:08.136-06:00Burgans Albarino<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I was walking through the store, and realized I was in the mood for something alittle different so I went with a classic Spanish Albarino. The Burgans brand is owned by the very well known Bodegas Martín Códax is located in the Val do Salnés sub-zone. The winery was established in 1986 and is a cooperative of 285 members that uses only estate grown grapes for it's wine. This white wine is 100% Albariño grape. It was sealed with a screwtop and has an alcohol level of 13%. </div>
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The Burgans Albarino is a pale yellow color with aromas of lemon, ruby red grapefruit, ripe peach, mango, pineapple, fresh minerality, white flowers, and lime. On the palate are notes of lemon, orange jam, peach blossoms, white flowers, wet stone minerality, pineapple, unripe banana, and tart green apple. The finish is round yet acidity with a slightly savory personality. Overall, I absolutely loved this wine!<br />Amateur Hourhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05242710690224266053noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9022008041732874030.post-42052243679330360062012-01-20T21:08:00.000-06:002012-01-20T21:08:02.284-06:00Chilean Wine Fact 1.20.12<div style="text-align: center;">
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Since it is a new year I decided to change things up just a bit. Oh don't worry, I will still be reviewing wines and posting all the wonderful aromas and flavors they have to offer, but now I will be throwing some wine information at you! </div>
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In 2011, the Chilean Ministry of Agriculture approved a new set of
geographical terms, based on east/west geography rather than north/south
geography. Now producers may use the designations <i>Costa</i> for coast, <i>Entre Cordilleras</i> for between mountains, or <i>Andes</i> to
reflect the proximity of their vineyards to the coast or the mountains.
These terms will be seen on the labels of wine bottles, as well as a minimum 85% of grapes must be grown in the listed
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