IN VINO VERITAS

cookinglikekeller:

It had been some time since my last review, this is not to say that I haven’t been drinking wine because I have. A good amount of it too!! In truth I have been working on two wine certifications, and the studying, both books and tastings, became all consuming for a while. But hopefully…

dandelionwineshop:

New Wine Alert! 

Kaltern Caldaro Alto Bianco 2011 Vigneti Delle Dolomiti - aka ALTO BIANCO
Summer in a bottle.  We love the zingy brightness of this wine!  It’ll snap the thirst right out of you on a hot day… “From 400+ meters elevation in the Italian Alps comes this lively blend of historic grape varieties.  Wonderfully aromatic, with a full palate of developed ripe fruit flavors and a finish as clean and crisp as the mountain air.”  $16

winetumbler:

Caspar Chenin Blanc 2008 Egypt 14.5 Drink 2009 

Produced by Gianaclis for Sahara Vineyards, which are run from Petroio, Tuscany. A hint of those very odd metallic aromas I remember from my only trip to Egypt a few years ago. Off-dry. A bit watery. Much better on the palate - fairly fresh fruit…

(Source: jancisrobinson.com)

italianmondays:

2009 Duck Pond Pinot Noir

(USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley)

Not a memorable wine for the price point! It almost gives the impression to be a little sparkling, resembling a Lambrusco! A little better after 24 hours, but not a wine that we’d suggest to buy.

Unmistakably redolent of American childhood, nothing quite compares to the scent of freshly popped corn drenched in movie theater butter. Adored or reviled, and sometimes both at once, for its rich, guilty pleasure, buttered popcorn seems to trip the most primal triggers for indulgence and comfort. The creamy, salty, toasty scent entices no less richly in the aromas of wine than it does in a cinema lobby. This unique aroma most often results from the complex chemistry between the toasted oak of a barrel and the remarkable bacteria that convert tart, green-apple malic acid into the smooth, buttercream of lactic acid. Proportionally layered on top of leaner flavors and aromas, notes of buttered popcorn add an almost irresistible savoriness, most often to Chardonnay, where the tension between salinity, acidity, and fruit in just the right proportion can yield results nothing short of transcendent.

Grgich Hills Chardonnay, Napa Valley, California, USA
Parallel Chardonnay, Russian River Valley, California, USA
Yering Station Reserve Chardonnay, Yarra Valley, Australia
Chateau de Maltroye “La Dent de Chien” Chassagne-Montrachet Premier Cru, Burgundy, France
Vins d’Orrance “Cuvee Anais” Chardonnay, Western Cape, South Africa
Veramonte “Reserva” Chardonnay, Casablanca Valley, Chile
Isole e Olena “Collezione de Marchi” Chardonnay, Tuscany, Italy
Bodega Monteviejo “Lindaflor” Chardonnay, Tunuyan, Argentina
Ata Rangi “Petrie” Chardonnay, Martinborough, New Zealand

(via ingeveldhuis)

mourchon:

“Rhône 2010 is one of the finest vintages for 40 years, Decanter’s expert John Livingstone-Learmonth says in the latest issue of the magazine.” ~ Read More… http://goo.gl/lCMPk

~ Mourchon ~ 

The vintage wins on several counts, but mainly because it ‘embraces improved winemaking with that lucky draw – a fabulous harmony of ripening.’

Thus the wines are ripe, harmonious, with gentle tannins and a depth of fruit that means they will develop evenly for many years.

weekdaywino:

Spencer Hill Estate is the brain child of Philip and Sheryl Jones who released their first wine to the world in 1994. Since then they have parented additional vineyards resulting in multiple brands that all add to an impressive wine empire, both in size and reputation. The Latitude 41 range is a…

corkshrewd:

2009 Trimbach Pinot Gris Reserve ~$18

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I know I just reviewed a Trimbach wine, but hey, what can I say? I love Trimbach and I have a soft spot for Alsatian wines, particularly Gewurztraminer. This wine made a great pairing with a spicy shrimp dish I made for dinner at home because Gewurztraminer is great with bolder flavors and complements other spice flavors. The aromas of this wine were textbook lychee, wildflowers, and honey all the way. On the palate, this wine was rich, with great mouth feel, interesting texture, and a distinct “spicy” flavor—the type of spicy you might get from a gingersnap cookie. Being off-dry, it showed restrained sweetness, with rich, complex honey and balanced acidity, despite having a bit of heat (alcohol) on the finish. Give it a decent chill in the fridge and enjoy it with your next bold dinner choice or a funky cheese like Muenster.

dandelionwineshop:

We’re wrapping up our weekend here at Dandy with a little tribute to the nation of Espana and to the wines therefrom. While Spain has more acreage under vine than any other nation on earth, we feel that she is too often relegated to the basement of second-tier-wine-producing-country-status. We say…

jellederoeck:

Oh yes,

I’m back with another Nebbiolo wine and my box isn’t empty yet.

Today we are tasting from the NINO NEGRI winery, their cuvee LE TENSE (d.o.c.g. Valtellina Superiore Sassella) - 2007

As I told you in my previous post (wine #068) , the Valtellina region is located in Lombardy in…