Italy

Refreshment for the soul

July 15, 2010
By Atlanta Wine Guy
2006 Villa Medoro Montepulciano d'Abruzzo

We buried a friend this week. Mr. B was 70 years old and it was he and his wife who befriended my wife and I early in our days of attending wine tastings at Chris Hinton’s store in Alpharetta / Johns Creek. They were also frequent guests at my tastings when I was in...
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Posted in Italy, Outstanding, Time capsule | 1 Comment »

One Brunello to rule them all

June 29, 2010
By Atlanta Wine Guy
A small sampling of our culinary treats

Lasting as long as the closing volume to Peter Jackson’s vision of The Lord of the Rings, our wine group battled through fourteen different wines, four different cheeses, some amazing appetizers (including smoked salmon) and a dinner of beef tenderloin, Varenyky, grilled veggies and broccoli salad. It was epic. For only our second formal...
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Posted in Above average, Blend-red, Brunello, Cabernet Sauvignon, Champagne, Chardonnay, Godello, Outstanding, Petite sirah, Rutherford, Sparkling, Syrah Shiraz | 4 Comments »

2005 Querceto Chianti Classico Riserva

June 9, 2010
By Atlanta Wine Guy
Querceto CCR

The same evening the Vazart Coquart was consumed, my wife and I went out to eat with friends at a local Italian restaurant. While the sweltering temperatures outside were almost duplicated inside, we still had a nice time with some good food and this Chianti from a favorite producer of mine. First up, I’ll...
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Posted in Above average, Chianti, Italy, Red | 2 Comments »

Amarone this

March 31, 2010
By Atlanta Wine Guy
Amarone this

If you want to know what seduction tastes like, drink Amarone. Yes, I still think sparkling wines are all that and a can of corn, but a recent wine reminded me how wicked an Amarone (or Ripasso in this case) can be. Don’t know what an Amarone is? That would be surprising considering most...
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Whole Foods Premier Tasting

December 31, 2009
By Atlanta Wine Guy
Whole Foods Premier Tasting

The Whole Foods in Duluth does a tasting every Saturday when they are having a 20% off case sale. While it isn’t close, we have found it to always be worth the $15 (per couple, $10 for individuals). Last night, they really opened up, adding a reserve table (though I think many folks were...
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Posted in Bordeaux, Brunello, Cabernet Sauvignon, Champagne, Napa Valley | 3 Comments »

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