Archive for the ‘Word on Wine’ Category
7-23-15 Word On Wine Racines de la Terre.
This week I continue my discussion with Keith Kuhn from Pacific Chaser. We are talking about a line of wines from the Languedoc called Racines de la Terre or in English Roots of the Earth. This a reasonably priced line of varietal wines with everything from Pinot Noir to Malbec to Chardonnay. They are located […]
7-16-15 Word On Wine Keith Kuhn & La Fleur Des Graves.
This week I had the pleasure of talking with Keith Kuhn from Pacific Chaser about some very nice wines from the town of Vayres in Bordeaux. The appellation is Graves De Vayres and we tasted a white (80% Sauvignon Blanc, 15% Semillon, and 5% Muscadelle) and a red (50% Cabernet Sauvignon and 50% Merlot). Both […]
6-15-15 Word On Wine 2 Wines From Porter creek
This week Mary and I reviewed 2 wines from Porter Creek Winery in California. http://www.portercreekvineyards.com/pages/wines_main.html Both were nice but the Carignane was nicer! 1)2010 Old Vine Carignane from Mendocino County. $25. Really nice Chewy and frankly delightful. Good Balance of fruit and structure. 2)2010 Porter Creek Zinfandel. $36. Big and bountiful…a bit of green pepper […]
6-8-15 Word On Wine Review 2 French Whites for Any Season!!
This week Mary and I review two really nice and inexpensive whites for Spring. These are both light and zippy, guaranteed to compliment your Spring/Summer evening 1)2012 Domaine Guindon Muscadet sur Lie. $15This was a very nice example of Muscadet which had the usual bracing minerality and saline quality. Don’t wait until you have oysters […]
5-19-15 Word On Wine Language Of The Label!
Everything else you buy is pretty clear about what’s in it. Wine Labels aren’t always so clear. Mary and I parse an old world and a new world label.
5-19-15 Word On Wine Springtime!
The Thunderstorm yesterday informed me that Spring was really here! A few weeks ago Mary and I talked about what we were drinking during Spring. See if you agree with our choices.
5-19-15 Word On Wine May 2015 Trivia!
Quiz Master Mary is Back…Better look busy! This week we talk about what words belong on a champagne bottle, what Bordeaux is named for and something else I just can’t remember! Check out our show and find out.
5-19-15 Word On Wine 2 From Ucles…The Sheep of La Mancha!
Finally the last of our pre-WBJC Italian trip reviews is posted. My guilt is slowly subsiding. This week we reviews two wines from the Ucles region of La Mancha. Both the red and white were called Mesta. Both had sheep on them which delighted Mary the knitter. 1)Mesta Verdejo. $11 100% Verdejo. Rich Round and […]
5-19-15 Word On Wine Spain Continues To Please
Before I left for Italy I was supposed to post these Word On Wines. Unfortunately, Italy took all my time and energy and also my desire to post anything anywhere…However, all fabulous things come to an end and it’s time to get serious. First off Mary and I have to thank Ken Ross for some […]
5-19-15 Word On Wine Cava & Vermouth!
Before I left for Italy I was supposed to post these Word On Wines. Unfortunately, Italy took all my time and energy and also my desire to post anything anywhere…However, all fabulous things come to an end and it’s time to get serious. First off Mary and I have to thank Ken Ross for some […]
