This Malbec from the Mendoza region of Argentina has a deep ruby red color. Aromas of black berries, newly ripened plums and fresh strawberries are predominant to the nose. This wine has a good balance and is not overly acidic. This is a smooth full flavored Malbec. Pair this Malbec paring well with grilled meats
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K-nom 2012 Clos Troteligotte Cahors Malbec from France
According the tasting notes for K-nom 2012 Clos Troteligotte Cahors Malbeb from France “Enticing red cherry aromas lead you into a sip of this well-made Malbec blend. Your palate is immediately filled with fresh berries, but there is underlying complexity as the earthy notes become apparent. Silky-smooth tannins and pleasant minerality allow this French Malbec
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Weather and Vintage
The vintage of a wine is about the last thing that most casual wine drinkers look for when choosing a bottle to bring home to go with dinner. However that bit of information can provide huge insights to the taste, aroma and body of the wine inside. A vintage wine is one made from grapes
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Wine Trends So Far in 2015
As we approach the half way point of 2015 I thought I would look at the trends I see in wine this year. I started this look at trends by taking a look at what some of the Big Boys (the one that show up of the top page of a google search) said what
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2011 Homefront Red
Created by Murphy-Goode wineries, this is a California Red blend that is food friendly and fruit forward. The blend is 34% Zinfandel, 27% Merlot, 16% petite Sirah, 13% Petite Verdot, 6% Syrah and 4% Cabernet Sauvignon. The aroma of blueberries and black cherries lead the taste of raspberries and cherries to the pallet. This blend
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So I was ask “How do I taste wine?
I started to explain it then I told him, I will wright about it and that way could get all the thoughts on what I do in one place. Tasting wine is different from just drinking with dinner or at a party with friends. I see this as a process to investigate the wine and
Read More Copper Hill Pinot Noir
You see a clear garnet color throughout the glass of this organic certified pinot noir. This wine provides power and elegance to the pallet. It presents the aroma of sweet and spicy cherries backed up by earthy tones of talc. The flavors of red fruits with a healthy well balanced acidity flow through the wine
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Jed Steels Shooting Star Pinot Noir
This Pinot Noir is grown in the unique soils of Lake County California. This is a late ripening fruit which allows the grapes to develop longer on the vine. The rich volcanic soil of Lake County and the wide range of temperatures swings you would expect to see grapes such as Syrah and Grenache to
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Cypress Bend Vineyards Autumn, North Carolina Table Wine
An intense aromatic red muscadine wine that has a warm body and deep complexity. The intense fruitiness of this interesting wine creates a lasting impression on the palate and the mind. The colors of a crimson autumn evening sky really hint at the fruitiness and sweetness of the wine. I am not sweet wine kind
Read More Carnivor Cabernet Sauvignon 2012
This version of the “King of Reds” is a full bodied wine with bold flavors. This is really a blend of 75% Cabernet, 15% Syrah and 10% Merlot). To the nose Carnivor presents deep aromas of blackberries and coffees. Across the pallet flavors of berries, roasted coffee beans caramel and charred oak provide a full
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