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Great White Wines Under $15
Pine Ridge Chenin Blanc/Viognier, California 2009 Sivas-Sonoma Sauvignon Blanc, Sonoma, California 2010 Cono Sur Viognier, Colchagua Valley, Chile 2009 Man Vintners Chardonnay, Coastal Region, South Africa 2010 Secateurs Chenin Blanc, Swartland, South Africa 2010 Parker 89 Dr. Hermann Riesling, Mosel, … Continue reading
Great Red Wines Under $15
La Vielle Ferme Rouge, Cote du Ventoux, France 2009 WS 87 Porcupine Ridge Syrah, Coastal Region, South Africa, 2010 Parker 88 Tinto Negro Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina 2010 La Fiera Montepulciano d’Abruzzo, Italy 2009 PennyWise Pinot Noir, California 2009 Enthusiast 90 … Continue reading
Ceviche
Ingredients: 1 lb. of your favorite fresh seafood. (I use shrimp and scallops, 1/2 lb. each.) 3 med. tomatoes (deseeded) 1 med. white or yellow onion 1 Jalapeno pepper (de-seeded) 4 lg. limes or lemons 1 quarter cup of fresh … Continue reading
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New Wines from Spain
Pares Balta Cava, Spain NV Indigena Garnacha, Penedes, Spain 2009 Calcari Xarel-lo, Penedes, Spain 2010 Latria Garnacha/Carignan, Montsant, Spain 2007 Cal Blanca Tempranillo, Toro, Spain 2007 Cepa 21 Tempranillo, Ribera del Duero, Spain 2007 Puerta Bonita G5 Garnacha, Madrid, Spain … Continue reading
Wine Tasting @ the Deddens home in Madison County
Enjoyed some great summertime wines at the Deddens home in Madison County recently. Thanks to Leslie for showing us her home decorating skills! Tasting: Broadbent Vinho Verde ($9.79), Cono Sur Viognier ($10.79), and Remy Pannier Rose’ d’Anjou ($10.99).
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Winter Comfort
Is there really anything more comforting in the dead of winter than a pot roast replete with carrots, onions, potatoes and celery. I have been perfecting my pot roast for years and I think I finally have it about as … Continue reading
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Game Time
Late fall is game season, and if you’re wondering what to pair with that bacon-wrapped deer tenderloin you brought back from the hunting camp last weekend, Colony Wine Market has the answer! Syrah (and its Australian alter ego, Shiraz) make … Continue reading
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Friday night at the Parsons
Had a great time Friday night at the Parsons home! Here is what we tasted: Tasting – Man Vintners Chenin Blanc, $9.99; L’Ecole Semillon, $16.79; Acrobat Pinot Noir, $21.99; Flora Springs Merlot, $19.79; Hill of Content Grenache/Shiraz, $15.99; Paso a … Continue reading
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Wine Tasting at Reunion Grill
Thanks to everyone that came out for the first tasting of 2010 at the Reunion Grill! I saw some new faces and hope everyone had a great time. You’ll have to ask Courtney about the next tastingm, but I suspect … Continue reading
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Tasting at the Clark’s home in Madison
Recently we were at the Clark’s home in Madison for a tasting of southern hemisphere wines. Here is a listing of the wines for those of you who are interested: Tasting – Weinert Carrascal White Blend, Mendoza; Kaapzicht Pinotage, Stellenbosch; … Continue reading
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