November 2010
1 post
You should see the personalized Wine glasses...
Finally tapped the Big Ass… little Jackie kept staring at our personalized wine glasses favors that we got the night before Courtney’s wedding at her bachelorette party.
December 2009
11 posts
2005 Clos LaChance US Red Blend "Crimson Topaz...
Winery: Clos LaChance
Vintage: 2005
Wine Name/Vineyard: “Crimson Topaz Meritage”
Wine Category: US Red Blend
Grape blend: 63% Merlot 17% Cabernet, 11% Cabernet Franc, 6% Malbec, & 3% Petite Verdot
Region: Central Coast
State or country: CA
Price: $18
Cases produced: 5,013
KWG Score: 88 (based on 3 reviews)
Average Virtual Score: 89 (based on 1 review)
Wine Rating: Very...
Great Champagnes
It’s December, the one month of the year that Champagne houses make about half of their yearly sales—at least in the U.S, with all the parties, Christmas, and of course, New Year’s Eve. Even in our current economic climate, lots of Champagne will be sold.
And yet I’ve always been a bit dismayed that the two largest Champagne houses, Moët & Chandon and Veuve Clicquot, claim the lion’s...
Featured Wines
We are excited to offer a rare 3-Liter Bottle of 1982 Chateau Lafite. This unique bottle is in pristine condition and is being stored in a temperature controlled cellar. It is the lowest price on the internet for a bottle of this kind.
If you are sending wine gifts this holiday season, then consider sending us your recipient list so we can do the work for you. Not only is this service free,...
2005 Castello di Vicchiomaggio Italian (Tuscany)...
Winery: Castello di Vicchiomaggio
Vintage: 2005
Wine Name/Vineyard: “Agostino Petri Chianti Classico Riserva”
Wine Category: Italian (Tuscany) Red
Grape blend: 90% Sangiovese, 5% Canaiolo, & 5% Cabernet Sauvignon
Region: Chianti Classico
State or country: Italy
Price: $34
Cases produced: 4,000
KWG Score: 88 (based on 2 reviews)
Wine Rating: Very Good+ (92)
Review date:...
Hot Spiced Christmas Wine
Ingredients
2 oranges
2 (750 milliliter) bottles red wine
1 (750 milliliter) bottle white wine
1 (3 inch) piece of fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced
3 cinnamon sticks
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/3 cup brown sugar, or to taste
1/4 cup brandy (optional)
Directions
Use a sharp knife or a vegetable peeler to remove the zest from the oranges in strips, being careful to remove...
2008 Still River Winery Dessert & Ice Wine "Apfel...
Winery: Still River Winery
Vintage: 2008
Wine Name/Vineyard: “Apfel Eis”
Wine Category: Dessert & Ice Wine
Grape blend: 100% Apples
Bottle size: 375 ml
Region: Massachusetts
State or country: MA
Price: $25
Cases produced: 400
KWG Score: 87 (based on 1 review)
Ken’s Wine Rating: Very Good (87)
Review date: January 27, 2009
Wine Review: Up to this point in my...
December Wines
Not sure which local wine to serve this Christmas? Here are our suggestions. This month we have selected a red and a white wine as our choice for “Wine Of The Month.” These are the wines that will be on the table for our Christmas dinner. Both wines are VQA Lake Erie North Shore wines. Muscedere’s Pinot Noir 2007 will pair well with the honey glazed ham. This light to medium...
2006 Peachy Canyon Malbec "Ms. Behave"
Winery: Peachy Canyon
Vintage: 2006
Wine Name/Vineyard: “Ms. Behave”
Wine Category: Malbec
Grape blend: 100% Malbec
Region: Paso Robles
State or country: CA
Price: $32
Cases produced: 294
KWG Score: 94 (based on 1 review)
Wine Rating: Excellent (94)
Review date: February 19, 2009
Wine Review: This very dark purple colored wine was one of the top 3 wines we tried at this...
Story Time
“Learning how to taste wine is a bit like sex … while it’s all a bit awkward at first, the more you practice the better at it you’re likely to become.” So writes Matt Skinner in his new book Heard It Through the Grapevine-Things You Should Know to Enjoy Wine.
Since I periodically receive books about wine and/or food to review, over the next couple of weeks I’m going to share a few of...
Krupp Brothers 2006 "Black Bart Stagecoach...
Wine Rating: Very Good+ (91) Price: $60 KWG Score: 92 No. Professional Ratings: 4 # of Cases: 695 This very dark purple colored wine opens with a smoky campfire and blackberry like bouquet. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied, nicely balanced, and very concentrated. The flavor profile is a savory blackberry with notes of black pepper and spicy black raspberry. There is also a hint of plum...