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Champagne Jean Pierre Lalouelle and OTBN

March 2, 2010
Champagne Jean Pierre Lalouelle and OTBN

OTBN = Open That Bottle Night. A tradition born in 2000, calling oenophiles from far and wide to gather with their brethren and open special occasion bottles of wine that just never found their name called to the podium. Sort of like Susan Lucci, though she too eventually found acceptance and recognition. The annual event,...
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Posted in Above average, Blend-red, Cabernet Sauvignon, Champagne, Farmer fizz, Napa Valley, Outstanding, Petite sirah, Sparkling | 4 Comments »

Elderton wines

January 20, 2010
Elderton wines

In my earliest days of wine education, I had a sensei who worked at a shop that did free wine tastings every Saturday. They were always packed and often times, filled with folks who were obviously there to just drink some free stuff with no intention of making a purchase. There were a handful...
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Posted in Above average, Blend-red, Chardonnay, Classic, Outstanding, Syrah Shiraz, Taste Live, Winery tasting | 2 Comments »

2006 Rocca delle Macìe Sasyr

October 14, 2009
2006 Rocca delle Macìe Sasyr

Attention FTC, this wine was sent to me as a sample, but I was not paid in any shape or form to taste, write or even read this review. It is simply a courtesy to the nice folks at Palm Bay Imports who sent it to me. Okay, now that I’ve got that out...
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Posted in Blend-red, Good, Toscana | 1 Comment »

Big House Red, White and Pink

September 30, 2009
Big House Red, White and Pink

One of the very first rosé wines I ever tried was from Big House, then owned and operated by the iconic Randall Grahm. The brand has since been sold to The Wine Group, from which I received sample bottles free of charge (thank you!). These wines all run somewhere in the $10 range, come...
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Posted in Blend-red, California, Rose, Winery tasting, blend-white | 2 Comments »

Blending with Bell Wine Cellars

September 21, 2009
Blending with Bell Wine Cellars

Wine makers have one of the most compelling jobs in the world, one that is fraught with complexity. Last Thursday night, 32 guests sat down with Mr. Anthony Bell, owner of Bell Wine Cellars, and received a small glimpse of what the wine maker does. Mr. Bell has a storied, if somewhat anonymous career....
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Posted in Blend-red, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Syrah Shiraz, Winery tasting | No Comments »

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