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Gifts

June 27, 2007 in Blends, Gifts, Merlot, Non-Oregon, Petite Verdot, Winelibrary TV

A very good friend of mine, and fellow wine lover, sent me an awesome package yesterday. Here is what was inside.

“The long growing season at 2100 feet in the Sierra Foothills allows for complete ripening of Merlot. The addition of a small amount of Petite Verdot completes the wine. It is dark in color, has [...]

Mahi 2006 Sauvignon Blanc

June 18, 2007 in Non-Oregon, Sauvignon Blanc, Tastings

Explosive grapefruit with the perfect balance of crisp acidity. I really couldn’t find much wrong with this wine. Although the color could have been better…but seriously, does that matter much?
This screw capped beauty is from New Zealan, you can see the price from my recent purchases post.
Gary V definitely nailed it.
Scored:93/100

2006 Pillar Box Red

June 12, 2007 in Blends, Non-Oregon, Tastings

mmm mmm mmm Pillar Box Red 53% Shiraz/37% Cab/10% Merlot of pure goodness.
I had this with a great group of people that I work with and it made it that much better. This wine was very soft on the mouth feel. I have to describe it as “bright” with lush red fruit. The best thing [...]

Drug Pusher

June 11, 2007 in Deals, Drug Pusher, Winelibrary TV

Some new wines that I would love to buy soon. I do have the Mahi Sauv Blanc but have yet to sip it yet.
So here are some affordable summer whites to tickle your fancy.
) Sanford Chardonnay 2003
Type: Other California Chardonnay
Size: 750ML | Vintage: 2003 | [...]

Domaine Drouhin Pinot Noir 2004

June 7, 2007 in Orygun, Pinot Noir, Tastings

Small bottle, big taste!
I really liked this 90 point wine…but I have to drop it a bit. It was too green for me, this bottle had a lot of herbal notes followed up by cherry. Old world fans would love this! The floral notes where just a little off balance from the fruit. Although [...]

2006 Eola Pinot Gris

June 5, 2007 in Orygun, Pinot Gris, Tastings

So my first experience with Pinot Gris…and I see the reason why people love these wines with seafood. The crispness and freshness is better than a cold 7up on a hot day!
Here is some info from Eola’s site
GOLD MEDAL – NEWPORT SEAFOOD AND WINE FESTIVAL 2007 SILVER MEDAL – ASTORIA WINE AND FOOD FESTIVAL 2007 [...]

10 tips for new wine drinkers

June 4, 2007 in Tips

10. Try every type of wine you can.
9. Price doesn’t mean quality
8. Don’t be afraid to say you don’t like something that had “96 points parker”
7. Drink reds with white meat
6. Drink whites with red meat
5. read, watch, and learn everything you can about wine
4. Take notes after every glass
3. Share your notes with every [...]