Posts belonging to Category Barbaresco

November 5, 2011
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Posted by Bacchus
The Sins of Wine and Truth in Tasting was never more apparent than recently when we pulled the corks on two big tickets and a super cheapie. Fall cellar purging is in full force as Dotoré realizes he is in danger of ending up in Wine Hell for his many sins. Here is the down low. (more…)
Categories: Barbaresco, Chardonnay, Grenache, Loire Valley, Malbec, Nebbiolo, Northern Italy, Paso Robles, Piemonte, Russian River Valley, Sonoma, Syrah, Under$20, Value Value Value, Wine Grapes
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Tags: 1996 Vigneto Marcarini Barbaresco, 2000 Rochioli Riverblock Chardonnay, 2005 Tablas Creek Syrah, 2010 Chariot Gypsy
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January 2, 2011
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Posted by Bacchus
Nothing quite like popping the cork on a First Growth Bordeaux to liven up the meal. The appearance of a member from this class of pedigreed wines is both rare and notable. Pull a cork on 1996 Barolo or a Chambolle-Musigny from any vintage – both of equal breed – it is a simple fact that more people will recognize the Bordeaux as the extra special wine that turns heads with its arrival. The President of the USA versus the richest man in Russia. Extra rare generic versus extra rare “who dat”. (more…)
Categories: Barbaresco, Bourdeaux, Burgundy, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Carneros, Chardonnay, Cotes de Beaune, Merlot, Napa, Nebbiolo, Piemonte, Syrah, Wine Grapes
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Tags: 1996 Sori Paitin Barbaresco, 1997 Chateau Margaux, 2005 Adastra Syrah, 2009 Domaine Perraud Macon Villages
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April 25, 2009
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Posted by Bacchus

With Spring and Summer comes wine festival season. With so many many to choose from tBoW presents two festivals worth your consideration. How is a wine festival like a golf tournament? If you like golf you must go to a tour event at least once, see the pros hit the ball, make tricky putts, eat a hot dog. If you like wine then you should probably attend an event where the wineries are pouring their best stuff, you can attend an exclusive dinner in a winery, and talk to the winemaker over sips. [ed. photos show the Pipestone corner of paradise, the 10 acre vineyard and the wonderful owners/winemakers/farmers Jeff and Flo] (more…)
Categories: Barbaresco, Beaujolais, Burgundy, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Chenic Blanc, Gamay, Malbec, Napa, Nebbiolo, Sonoma, Valle de Uco, Zinfandel
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Tags: http://www.vinesofmendoza.com/, Paso Robles Art Association, Paso Robles Wine Festival, Portland Indie Wine Festival, Savannieres, Tablas Creek
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July 10, 2008
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Posted by Bacchus
A cool and dreary start to the summer. LA is known for June Gloom (AM coastal fog that works great for early morning tee times) but this is something else. Overcast and slight drizzle for the unofficial start of summer. [ed. that was 7 weeks ago, now in the 90s plus daily] tBoW hosts three couples who are ready and willing to try anything we put in front of them. What more can one ask from a guest? (more…)
Categories: Barbaresco, Barolo, Beaujolais, Bourdeaux, Gamay, Nebbiolo, Paso Robles, Pinot Noir, Sangiovese, Santa Barbara County, Santa Rita Hills, Sauvignon Blanc
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Tags: Memorial Day 2008
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