Blend-red

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 »

Sud de France

June 21, 2010
By Atlanta Wine Guy
Sud de France the wines

I was invited to participate in a worldwide synchronized tasting today. It was put on by Sud de France, a trade group that promotes the diverse wines grown in the Languedoc-Roussillon region in the south of France. According to the information I received, there were 90 bloggers and journalists who were invited to participate....
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Posted in Above average, Blend-red, Cremant, Events & Festivals, France, Good, Not for me, Sparkling, blend-white | 3 Comments »

Birth of a social supper and wine club

May 26, 2010
By Atlanta Wine Guy
Birth of a social supper and wine club

Though not our first gathering as a group, it was the first official meeting of our newly formed wine and supper club. It started with an event where we were all gathered to help friends pick a sparkling wine for an event. After that, we got together at the same house and ripped through...
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Posted in Blend-red, Brachetto d'Acqui, Cap Classique, Champagne, New York, Petite sirah, Priorat, Southern Rhone, Sparkling, Time capsule, Zinfandel | No Comments »

Icons of the Andes

May 20, 2010
By Atlanta Wine Guy
Icons of the Andes

There are many ways to shop for wine. One, is to read reviews as posted in the store. Two, ask your local wine buyer for advice. (I highly recommend this) Three, by the label. (Insert Charlie Brown Ugh) Four, by the importer. What, you never heard of that one? Trust me, it is a...
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Posted in Above average, Argentina, Blend-red, Cabernet Sauvignon, Carménère, Chile, Malbec, Outstanding | No Comments »

Art as wine

April 27, 2010
By Atlanta Wine Guy
Art as wine

Yesterday, I was fortunate enough to share lunch with a descendant of the most important man in the history of US wine. Her name is Carissa Mondavi and of course, you know who her grandfather is. Myself and fellow wine blogger extraordinaire Ed Thralls were there with Carissa and Stu Harrison to share great...
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