tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3808255639960826322024-03-13T10:44:58.120-07:00Our Monthly Wine ClubA Relatively Cheap & Exceptionally Cultured Excuse to Get DrunkNicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04765818961868868617noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-380825563996082632.post-77876342697861785702010-12-01T16:04:00.000-08:002010-12-01T16:35:08.127-08:00Meet This Crazy Wino - Jess<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_3Hdzzsn-Ygg/TPbpe3UJV1I/AAAAAAAAAZY/nn696-uuwlw/s1600/jess%2Bpicture.bmp"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5545876707607140178" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 248px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 378px" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_3Hdzzsn-Ygg/TPbpe3UJV1I/AAAAAAAAAZY/nn696-uuwlw/s400/jess%2Bpicture.bmp" border="0" /></a><br /><div><span style="font-size:100%;"><strong><span style="COLOR: rgb(204,0,0)">Name:</span></strong> </span><span style="color:black;">Jessica Rose</span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /><strong><span style="COLOR: rgb(204,0,0)">Alias:</span></strong> </span><span style="color:black;">"Boo"</span></div><br /><div><span style="font-size:100%;"><strong><span style="COLOR: rgb(204,0,0)">Occupation:</span></strong> </span><span style="color:black;">Biz Dev Coordinator @ Artist Arena</span><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span><span style="COLOR: rgb(204,0,0);font-size:100%;" ><strong>When you brag, you brag about:</strong></span><span style="font-size:100%;"> </span><span style="color:black;">Work haha! I literally don't brag about anything else in life, do I?</span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /><br /><strong><span style="COLOR: rgb(204,0,0)">What would you do if money was no issue? </span></strong></span><span style="color:black;">I would go shopping alllll the time (I'm convinced it's a stress reliever) and build myself a ginormous closet of shoes and never ever have the problem of "I have nothing to wear" ...what can I say, I loooove to dress up!</span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /><br /><strong><span style="COLOR: rgb(204,0,0)">Favorite Vintage:</span></strong> </span><span style="color:black;">Gazella Vinho Verde</span></div><br /><div><span style="font-size:100%;"><strong><span style="COLOR: rgb(204,0,0)">Why? </span></strong></span><span style="color:black;">who knows... most people don't even like it but I feel like it's a nice light wine and I feel fun drinking it. </span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /><br /><strong><span style="COLOR: rgb(204,0,0)">Your First Wine Experience:</span></strong> </span><span style="color:black;">I don't remember........... clearly there was too much wine involved. </span></div><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /><div><br /></span></div><span style="COLOR: rgb(204,0,0);font-size:100%;" ><strong>What makes you a crazy wino?</strong></span><span style="font-size:100%;"> </span><span style="color:black;">At the first wine night I was hugging the porcelain before everyone even left... Wine & Tequila baby.. BOO-YAH! (not quite patting myself on the back for that.....)</span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /><br /><strong><span style="COLOR: rgb(204,0,0)">Favorite Quote:</span></strong> </span><span style="color:black;">"You got your passion you got your prideBut don't you know that only fools are satisfied?Dream on but don't imagine they'll all come true" My theme song!</span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /><div><br /><strong><span style="COLOR: rgb(204,0,0)">Personal Motto:</span></strong> Anything you can do I can do better (it's the competitor in me... don't judge!)</div><br /><div></span></div><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span><span style="COLOR: rgb(204,0,0);font-size:100%;" ><strong>Top 3 items on your Bucket List:</strong></span><span style="font-size:100%;"> </span>1. Follow through and travel everywhere I say I want to go, 2. Be & stay ridiculously happy, 3. Actually make the "money is no option" thing a reality :) yayyy shopping!!<span style="font-size:100%;"><br /><br /></span><span style="COLOR: rgb(204,0,0);font-size:100%;" ><strong>Top Choice Actor to play you for Our Monthly Wine Club - The Movie:</strong></span><span style="font-size:100%;"> </span>Amanda Bynes<div><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:13;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /><br /></div></span></span>Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04765818961868868617noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-380825563996082632.post-44262200290133758372010-11-28T14:11:00.000-08:002010-11-28T15:10:10.729-08:00November Wine Night - Montepulciano<strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">Host</span></strong><br /><br />Phil & Jennie<br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">Date</span></strong><br /><br />November 19, 2010<br /><br /><span style="color:#cc0000;"><strong>Bottles</strong></span><br /><br />2003 Rocca dei Bottari Riserva - Kevin<br />2006 Vigna Franca - Phil & Jennie<br />2006 Rocca dei Bottari - Brett & Katie<br />2007 Cantina Zaccagnini - Nicole<br />2009 Colle Sori - Evan & Jess<br />2009 DaSole - Sean & Tara<br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">Montepulciano</span></strong><br /><br /><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Montepulciano_(grape)">Montepulciano d'Abruzzo</a> is a type of red <a title="Wine" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wine">wine</a> made from the <a class="mw-redirect" title="Montepulciano (grape)" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Montepulciano_(grape)">Montepulciano</a> <a title="Vitis vinifera" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vitis_vinifera">wine grape</a> in the <a title="Abruzzo" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abruzzo">Abruzzo</a> region of east-central <a title="Italy" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Italy">Italy</a>. The grape is however recommended for 20 of Italy's 95 provinces. Up to 10% <a title="Sangiovese" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sangiovese">Sangiovese</a> is permitted to be added to the blend. It is typically a <a class="mw-redirect" title="Dry wine" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dry_wine">dry wine</a> with soft <a class="mw-redirect" title="Tannins (wine)" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tannins_(wine)">tannins</a>, and as such is often <a class="mw-redirect" title="Consumed young (wine)" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Consumed_young_(wine)">consumed young</a>. The Montepulciano d'Abruzzo is classified as <a title="Denominazione di origine controllata" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Denominazione_di_origine_controllata">DOC</a> and <a title="Denominazione di origine controllata" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Denominazione_di_origine_controllata">DOCG</a> in Teramo (where it is officially called Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Colline Teramane). If aged by the winery for more than two years, the wine may be labeled "Riserva." This wine should not be confused with <a title="Vino Nobile di Montepulciano" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vino_Nobile_di_Montepulciano">Vino Nobile di Montepulciano</a>, a <a class="mw-redirect" title="Tuscan wine" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tuscan_wine">Tuscan wine</a> made from Sangiovese and other grapes, but not the Montepulciano variety.<br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">The Results</span></strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#33cc00;">WINNER: 2006 Vigna Franca - 59.5 points out of 90</span></strong><br /><span style="color:#33cc00;">Producer:</span> F. Ili Barba S.r.l.<br /><span style="color:#33cc00;">Vineyard:</span> Vigna Franca<br /><span style="color:#33cc00;">Country/State/Region:</span> Italy/Montepulciano<br /><span style="color:#33cc00;">Price:</span> $15.99<br /><span style="color:#33cc00;">Aroma:</span> Herbal, Spice, Oak<br /><span style="color:#33cc00;">Appearance:</span> Purple<br /><span style="color:#33cc00;">Body:</span> Light<br /><span style="color:#33cc00;">Nose:</span> Pepper, Vegetables, Prune, Cedar<br /><span style="color:#33cc00;">Taste:</span> Cherry, Blackberry, Prune<br /><span style="color:#33cc00;">Finish:</span> Short<br /><span style="color:#33cc00;">Individual Points:</span> 8,5,6,7,8,6,7,5,7.5<br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#33cc00;">2007 Cantina Zaccagnini - 59 points out of 90</span></strong><br /><span style="color:#33cc00;">Producer:</span> Az. Agricola Cicco Zaccagnini s.a.s.<br /><span style="color:#33cc00;">Vineyard:</span> Cantina Zaccagnini<br /><span style="color:#33cc00;">Country/State/Region:</span> Italy/Montepulciano<br /><span style="color:#33cc00;">Price:</span> $15.99<br /><span style="color:#33cc00;">Aroma:</span> Oak<br /><span style="color:#33cc00;">Appearance:</span> Purple<br /><span style="color:#33cc00;">Body:</span> Medium<br /><span style="color:#33cc00;">Nose:</span> Prune, Raisin, Cedar<br /><span style="color:#33cc00;">Taste:</span> Coffee, Prune, Raisin<br /><span style="color:#33cc00;">Finish:</span> Long<br /><span style="color:#33cc00;">Individual Points:</span> 7,6,5,5,8,8,7.5,6.5,6<br /><br /><br /><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5544736837584488338" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3Hdzzsn-Ygg/TPLcxsk_B5I/AAAAAAAAAZI/QWDssSrc4iY/s400/12%2Beveryone.jpg" border="0" /><br /><strong><span style="color:#33cc00;">2009 Colle Sori - 57.5 points out of 90</span></strong><br /><span style="color:#33cc00;">Producer:</span> C.V.B.C. & C. S.p.A.<br /><span style="color:#33cc00;">Vineyard:</span> Colle Sori<br /><span style="color:#33cc00;">Country/State/Region:</span> Italy/Montepulciano<br /><span style="color:#33cc00;">Price:</span> $9.99<br /><span style="color:#33cc00;">Aroma:</span> Spice<br /><span style="color:#33cc00;">Appearance:</span> Ruby<br /><span style="color:#33cc00;">Body:</span> Light<br /><span style="color:#33cc00;">Nose:</span> Raspberry, Cherry, Pepper<br /><span style="color:#33cc00;">Taste:</span> Raspberry, Cherry, Pepper, Peach<br /><span style="color:#33cc00;">Finish:</span> Short<br /><span style="color:#33cc00;">Individual Points:</span> 8,7,8,4,7,6.5,6,6,5 </p><p><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5544736658419857906" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_3Hdzzsn-Ygg/TPLcnRIzufI/AAAAAAAAAZA/CZObvGh4k1k/s400/12%2Btara%2Bkevin%2Bme.jpg" border="0" /><br /><strong><span style="color:#33cc00;">2009 DaSole - 54.5 points out of 90</span></strong><br /><span style="color:#33cc00;">Producer:</span> Velenosi S.r.l.<br /><span style="color:#33cc00;">Vineyard:</span> DaSole<br /><span style="color:#33cc00;">Country/State/Region:</span> Italy/Montepulciano<br /><span style="color:#33cc00;">Price:</span> $15.99<br /><span style="color:#33cc00;">Aroma:</span> Herbal, Spice, Oak<br /><span style="color:#33cc00;">Appearance:</span> Purple<br /><span style="color:#33cc00;">Body:</span> Medium<br /><span style="color:#33cc00;">Nose:</span> Violet, Cherry, Blackberry<br /><span style="color:#33cc00;">Taste:</span> Allspice, Cedar, Cheese, Blackberry, Cherry<br /><span style="color:#33cc00;">Finish:</span> Long<br /><span style="color:#33cc00;">Individual Points:</span> 6,8,7,7,7.5,2,7,5,5 </p><br /><strong><span style="color:#33cc00;">2003 Rocca dei Bottari Riserva - 54 points out of 90</span></strong><br /><span style="color:#33cc00;">Producer:</span> Rocca dei Bottari<br /><span style="color:#33cc00;">Vineyard:</span> Villa Cervia Com S.r.l.<br /><span style="color:#33cc00;">Country/State/Region:</span> Italy/Montepulciano<br /><span style="color:#33cc00;">Price:</span> $20.99<br /><span style="color:#33cc00;">Aroma:</span> Oak<br /><span style="color:#33cc00;">Appearance:</span> Purple<br /><span style="color:#33cc00;">Body:</span> Medium<br /><span style="color:#33cc00;">Nose:</span> Plum, Cedar, Raisin<br /><span style="color:#33cc00;">Taste:</span> Plum, Cedar, Raisin, Blueberry<br /><span style="color:#33cc00;">Finish:</span> Long<br /><span style="color:#33cc00;">Individual Points:</span> 6,6,6,7,6,4,6,6,7<br /><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5544736522463384130" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3Hdzzsn-Ygg/TPLcfWqQkkI/AAAAAAAAAY4/QgST-4u5-FU/s400/12%2Bphil%2Bjennie.jpg" border="0" /><br /><strong><span style="color:#33cc00;">2006 Rocca dei Bottari - 46 points out of 90</span></strong><br /><span style="color:#33cc00;">Producer:</span> Rocca dei Bottari<br /><span style="color:#33cc00;">Vineyard:</span> Villa Cervia Com S.r.l.<br /><span style="color:#33cc00;">Country/State/Region:</span> Italy/Montepulciano<br /><span style="color:#33cc00;">Price:</span> $9.99<br /><span style="color:#33cc00;">Aroma:</span> Spice, Oak<br /><span style="color:#33cc00;">Appearance:</span> Purple<br /><span style="color:#33cc00;">Body:</span> Medium<br /><span style="color:#33cc00;">Nose:</span> Pepper, Cedar, Raspberry<br /><span style="color:#33cc00;">Taste:</span> Cedar, Raspberry, Cherry<br /><span style="color:#33cc00;">Finish:</span> Long<br /><span style="color:#33cc00;">Individual Points:</span> 5,4,4,5,7,1,7,5,8<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5544736351085184626" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3Hdzzsn-Ygg/TPLcVYOgxnI/AAAAAAAAAYw/zlRZQgw-184/s400/12%2Bsean%2Bevan%2Bguitar.jpg" border="0" />Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04765818961868868617noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-380825563996082632.post-22874743354287533042010-11-16T07:47:00.000-08:002010-11-16T07:57:05.901-08:00Meet This Crazy Wino - Jennie<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_3Hdzzsn-Ygg/TOKpsM1HsNI/AAAAAAAAAYY/JZRMCxgrhT4/s1600/me%2526phil2.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 282px; height: 211px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_3Hdzzsn-Ygg/TOKpsM1HsNI/AAAAAAAAAYY/JZRMCxgrhT4/s320/me%2526phil2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540177068442497234" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><strong><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">Name:</span></strong> </span><span style="color:black;">Jennie </span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /><strong><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">Alias:</span></strong> </span><span style="color:black;">The Assassin (my friend’s husband calls me that… don’t ask)</span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /><strong><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">Occupation:</span></strong> </span><span style="color:black;">Duhhh, an assassin (well really it’s Manager, Sales Administration & Distribution Services… Say that one 5 times quickly… And in case you’re wondering, I agree, assassin sounds much more interesting)</span><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);font-size:100%;" ><strong>When you brag, you brag about:</strong></span><span style="font-size:100%;"> </span><span style="color:black;">how incredibly intelligent I am… just kidding… well, I am incredibly intelligent. I just don’t brag about it.</span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /><br /><strong><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">What would you do if money was no issue? </span></strong></span><span style="color:black;"> Buy an enormous house on enormous property and travel the world. Donate to a ton of charities. Knowing me I’d also open a home for homeless animals.</span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /><br /><strong><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">Favorite Vintage:</span></strong> </span><span style="color:black;">if you need an actual year, forget it.. favorite wine was always Pinot Grigio (don’t make fun!) but I’ve actually moved onto really liking Malbec and Shiraz. Ok, so I named several wines.. sue me!</span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /><strong><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">Why? </span></strong></span> <span style="color:black;">um, I like how they taste</span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /><br /><strong><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">Your First Wine Experience:</span></strong> </span> <span style="color:black;">no clue, but was probably sneaking a taste from my dad’s glass or something</span><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);font-size:100%;" ><strong>What makes you a crazy wino?</strong></span><span style="font-size:100%;"> </span><span style="color:black;">I use wine instead of milk in my coffee and cereal.</span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /><br /><strong><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">Favorite Quote:</span></strong> </span><span style="color:black;"> “I’m at the corner of 1<sup>st</sup> and 1<sup>st</sup>. How could the same street intersect itself?! I must be at the nexus of the universe!" - Kramer</span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /></span><br /><strong><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">Personal Motto:</span></strong> "</span>Never rat on your friends and always keep your mouth shut.<span style="font-size:100%;">"<br /><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);font-size:100%;" ><strong>Top 3 items on your Bucket List:</strong></span><span style="font-size:100%;"> </span>make sure I visit every state in the U.S., become a real CSI, be the next Food Network star (well at least the first one is feasible).<span style="font-size:100%;"><br /><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);font-size:100%;" ><strong>Top Choice Actor to play you for Our Monthly Wine Club - The Movie:</strong></span><span style="font-size:100%;"> </span>Idina Menzel…I only chose her because crazy Nicole thinks I look like her, though I don’t see the resemblance. I don’t have her beautiful green(?) eyes, gorgeous hair, or amazing voice… but I’ll take it!<br /><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:13pt;" ><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /><br /></span></span>Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04765818961868868617noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-380825563996082632.post-67584792783969722342010-11-07T15:01:00.000-08:002010-11-07T18:35:02.916-08:00October Wine Night - Merlot<strong><span style="COLOR: rgb(204,0,0)"></span></strong><strong><span style="COLOR: rgb(204,0,0)"></span></strong><strong><span style="COLOR: rgb(204,0,0)"></span></strong><br /><strong><span style="COLOR: rgb(204,0,0)">Host</span></strong><br /><br />Derek & Joe<br /><br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(204,0,0)"><strong></strong></span><span style="COLOR: rgb(204,0,0)"><strong>Date</strong></span><br /><br />October 22, 2010<br /><br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(204,0,0)"><strong>Bottles</strong></span><br /><br />2006 Franciscan - Jess & Evan<br />2006 St. Francis Winery - Tara & Sean<br />2007 Brisco Reserva - Joe & Derek<br />2007 Blackstone Winery - Danielle & Anthony<br />2007 Clic Delle Venezie Rosso - Nicole<br />2007 Cupcake Vineyards - Danielle & John<br />2007 Hansom - Jennie & Phil<br />2008 Fetzer Vineyards - Katie & Brett<br />2008 Bodega Navarro Correas - Danielle & Anthony<br />2008 Yellow Tail Reserve - Jodi & Tim<br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">Merlot</span></strong><br /><br /><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Merlot">Merlot</a> is a red <a title="Wine" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wine">wine</a> <a title="Grape" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grape">grape</a> that is used as both a blending grape and for <a title="Varietal" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Varietal">varietal</a> wines. The name Merlot is thought to derive from the <a title="Old French" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Old_French">Old French</a> word for young blackbird, merlot, a diminutive of merle, the <a title="Common Blackbird" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Common_Blackbird">blackbird</a> (Turdus merula), probably from the color of the grape. Merlot-based wines usually have <a class="mw-redirect" title="Body (wine)" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Body_(wine)">medium body</a> with hints of <a title="Berry" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Berry">berry</a>, <a title="Plum" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plum">plum</a>, and <a title="Zante currant" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zante_currant">currant</a>. Its softness and "fleshiness", combined with its <a class="mw-redirect" title="Earlier ripening (wine)" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Earlier_ripening_(wine)">earlier ripening</a>, makes Merlot a popular grape for blending with the sterner, later-ripening <a title="Cabernet Sauvignon" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cabernet_Sauvignon">Cabernet Sauvignon</a>, which tends to be higher in <a class="mw-redirect" title="Grape tannins" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grape_tannins">tannin</a>.<br /><br />Along with Cabernet Sauvignon, <a title="Cabernet Franc" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cabernet_Franc">Cabernet Franc</a>, <a title="Malbec" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malbec">Malbec</a> and <a title="Petit Verdot" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Petit_Verdot">Petit Verdot</a>, Merlot is one of the primary grapes in <a title="Bordeaux wine" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bordeaux_wine">Bordeaux wine</a> where it is the most widely planted grape. Merlot is also one of the most popular red wine <a title="Varietal" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Varietal">varietals</a> in many markets. This flexibility has helped to make it one of the world's most planted grape varieties. As of 2004, Merlot was estimated to be the third most grown variety at 260,000 hectares (640,000 acres) globally, with an increasing trend. This put Merlot just behind Cabernet Sauvignon's 262,000 hectares (650,000 acres).<br /><br /><strong><span style="COLOR: rgb(204,0,0)">The Results </span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#cc0000;"></span></strong><br /><strong><span style="COLOR: rgb(204,0,0)"></span></strong><strong><span style="COLOR: rgb(204,0,0)"></span></strong><strong><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">WINNER: 2007 Hansom Wines - 122.5 points out of 170</span></strong><br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Producer: <span style="color:#000000;">Hansom Wines</span></span><br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Vineyard:</span> Hansom Wines<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Country/State/Region:</span> Healdsburg, California<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Price:</span> $18.99<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Aroma:</span> Spice, Oak<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Appearance:</span> Ruby<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Body:</span> Full<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Nose:</span> Chocolate, Prune, Plum, Cinnamon, Blackberry<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Taste:</span> Brown Sugar, Blackberry, Raisin, Prune, Plum<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Finish:</span> Long<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Individual Points:</span> 8, 7, 5, 9, 7, 8, 8, 10, 7, 8, 8, 7.5, 10, 2, 6, 5, 6<br /><br /><strong><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">2006 Franciscan - 119 points out of 170</span></strong><br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Producer: <span style="color:#000000;">Franciscan</span></span><br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Vineyard:</span> Franciscan<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Country/State/Region:</span> Oakville, California<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Price:</span> $16.99<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Aroma:</span> Spice, Oak<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Appearance:</span> Ruby<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Body:</span> Medium<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Nose:</span> Blueberry, Vanilla, Oak, Blackberry, Raspberry, Cherry<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Taste:</span> Oak, Pepper, Vanilla, Blueberry, Cherry, Raspberry<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Finish:</span> Long<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Individual Points:</span> 7, 7, 5, 8, 6, 7, 7.5, 9, 6, 7, 9, 10, 8, 7, 8.5, 4, 3<br /><br /><br /><br /><p><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_3Hdzzsn-Ygg/TNcxxnMIphI/AAAAAAAAAWg/sYb4vNfmh8g/s1600/11+derek.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5536948995278546450" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_3Hdzzsn-Ygg/TNcxxnMIphI/AAAAAAAAAWg/sYb4vNfmh8g/s400/11+derek.jpg" border="0" /></a><strong><span style="color:#009900;"></span></strong></p><p><strong><span style="color:#009900;">2008 Fetzer Vineyards - 117 points out of 170</span></strong><br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Producer: <span style="color:#000000;">Fetzer Vineyards</span></span><br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Vineyard:</span> Fetzer Vineyards<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Country/State/Region:</span> Hopland, California<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Price:</span> $10.99<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Aroma:</span> Spice, Oak<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Appearance:</span> Ruby<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Body:</span> Light<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Nose:</span> Vanilla, Cherry, Plum, Strawberry<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Taste:</span> Spice, Cherry, Earth, Strawberry, Blackberry<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Finish:</span> Short<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Individual Points:</span> 5, 7, 8, 7, 9, 9, 8, 8, 8, 8, 8, 6.5, 4, 4, 5, 6, 6 </p><p></p><p><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_3Hdzzsn-Ygg/TNcxqEO-5EI/AAAAAAAAAWY/HELd1kUyDWA/s1600/11+tim.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5536948865636164674" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_3Hdzzsn-Ygg/TNcxqEO-5EI/AAAAAAAAAWY/HELd1kUyDWA/s400/11+tim.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><strong><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">2008 Bodega Navarro Correas - 107.5 points out of 170</span></strong><br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Producer: <span style="color:#000000;">Bodega Navarro Correas</span></span><br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Vineyard:</span> Bodega Navarro Correas<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Country/State/Region:</span> Argentina<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Price:</span> $9.99<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Aroma:</span> Herbal<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Appearance:</span> Ruby<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Body:</span> Light<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Nose:</span> Rose, Cherry, Strawberry, Plum<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Taste:</span> Plum, Prune, Blackberry<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Finish:</span> Short<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Individual Points:</span> 9, 8, 8, 8, 7, 7.5, 7.5, 7, 4, 5, 0, 5, 9, 4, 7.5, 6, 5<br /><br /></p><strong><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">2008 Yellow Tail Reserve - 103 points out of 170</span></strong><br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Producer: <span style="color:#000000;">Casella Wines</span></span><br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Vineyard:</span> Casella Wines<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Country/State/Region:</span> Yenda, Australia<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Price:</span> $11.99<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Aroma:</span> Oak<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Appearance:</span> Ruby<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Body:</span> Full<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Nose:</span> Blueberry, Raisin, Raspberry, Chocolate, Vanilla, Smoke<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Taste:</span> Oak, Raspberry, Cedar, All Spice, Coffee<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Finish:</span> Long<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Individual Points:</span> 7.5, 8, 7, 9, 5, 4, 5, 3, 3, 7, 10, 7, 7, 5, 5, 5, 6<br /><div><br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_3Hdzzsn-Ygg/TNcwkP038EI/AAAAAAAAAWA/mtNw9XEtovU/s1600/11+derek+someone.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5536947666157039682" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_3Hdzzsn-Ygg/TNcwkP038EI/AAAAAAAAAWA/mtNw9XEtovU/s400/11+derek+someone.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><strong><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">2006 St. Francis Winery - 85 points out of 170</span></strong><br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Producer: <span style="color:#000000;">St. Francis Winery</span></span><br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Vineyard:</span> St. Francis Winery<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Country/State/Region:</span> Santa Rosa, California<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Price:</span> $23.99<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Aroma:</span> Oak<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Appearance:</span> Ruby<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Body:</span> Medium<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Nose:</span> Blackberry, Blueberry, Vanilla, Rose<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Taste:</span> Raspberry, Coffee, Smoke, Olive<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Finish:</span> Long<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Individual Points:</span> 6, 6, 6, 8, 3, 4, 5, 8, 5, 4, 4, 4.5, 4, 3, 5.5, 4, 5<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3Hdzzsn-Ygg/TNcwbSAHiUI/AAAAAAAAAV4/rnHDvvd8TxM/s1600/11+tara+jess.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5536947512122247490" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3Hdzzsn-Ygg/TNcwbSAHiUI/AAAAAAAAAV4/rnHDvvd8TxM/s400/11+tara+jess.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><strong><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">2007 Briseo Reserva - 84 points out of 170</span></strong><br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Producer: <span style="color:#000000;">CVSCS</span></span><br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Vineyard:</span> CVSCS<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Country/State/Region:</span> La Consulta, Mendoza<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Price:</span> $9.99<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Aroma:</span> Oak, Herbal<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Appearance:</span> Ruby<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Body:</span> Medium<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Nose:</span> Blackberry, Raspberry, Grass, Blueberry<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Taste:</span> Blackberry, Raspberry, Blackberry, Cedar, Pepper<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Finish:</span> Long<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Individual Points:</span> 6, 6.5, 6.5, 7.5, 6.5, 7, 6, 4, 5, 5, 0, 3, 9, 5, 4, 2, 1<br /><br /><strong><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">2007 Blackstone Winery - 82.5 points out of 170</span></strong><br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Producer: <span style="color:#000000;">Blackstone Winery</span></span><br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Vineyard:</span> Blackstone Winery<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Country/State/Region:</span> Woodbridge, California<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Price:</span> $12.99<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Aroma:</span> Spice, Oak<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Appearance:</span> Ruby<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Body:</span> Medium<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Nose:</span> Cinnamon, Pepper, Vanilla, Hazelnut<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Taste:</span> Cedar, Smoke, Earth, Pepper, Coffee, Grass, Vegetables<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Finish:</span> Long<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Individual Points:</span> 4, 5, 5, 5, 5, 2, 2, 2, 8, 8, 6, 7, 3, 3, 5.5, 7, 5<br /><br /><strong><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">2007 Clic Delle Venezie Rosso - 77 points out of 170</span></strong><br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Producer: <span style="color:#000000;">Ronco Dei Tassi di Coser Fabio & Co. </span></span><br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Vineyard:</span> Ronco Dei Tassi di Coser Fabio & Co.<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Country/State/Region:</span> Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Price:</span> $13.99<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Aroma:</span> Spice<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Appearance:</span> Ruby<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Body:</span> Medium<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Nose:</span> Blackberry, Raspberry<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Taste:</span> Pepper, Prune, Mold<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Finish:</span> Long<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Individual Points:</span> 3, 5, 7, 7.5, 1, 6, 7, 6.5, 2, 3, 0, 9, 4, 2, 5, 4, 5</div><div><br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3Hdzzsn-Ygg/TNcwOb8jobI/AAAAAAAAAVw/vS5d2ij1ZkI/s1600/11+nicole+evan.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5536947291453366706" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3Hdzzsn-Ygg/TNcwOb8jobI/AAAAAAAAAVw/vS5d2ij1ZkI/s400/11+nicole+evan.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><strong><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">2007 Cupcake Vineyards - 58 points out of 170</span></strong><br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Producer: <span style="color:#000000;">Cupcake Vineyards</span></span><br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Vineyard:</span> Cupcake Vineyards<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Country/State/Region:</span> Livermore, California<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Price:</span> $9.99<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Aroma:</span> Spice, Oak<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Appearance:</span> Ruby<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Body:</span> Medium<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Nose:</span> Rose, Pepper, Raspberry<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Taste:</span> Rose, Pepper, Strawberry, Black Cherry, Mocha<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Finish:</span> Short<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Individual Points:</span> 6, 6, 3, 3, 6, 3, 3, 2, 2, 8, 1, 3, 1, 1, 2, 4, 4<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3Hdzzsn-Ygg/TNcwGadn9YI/AAAAAAAAAVo/9S9qfgrw9m8/s1600/11+danielle+anthony.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5536947153616237954" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3Hdzzsn-Ygg/TNcwGadn9YI/AAAAAAAAAVo/9S9qfgrw9m8/s400/11+danielle+anthony.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04765818961868868617noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-380825563996082632.post-25426527234908720102010-10-18T09:21:00.000-07:002010-10-18T09:40:27.005-07:00Meet This Crazy Wino - Derek<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3Hdzzsn-Ygg/TLx4dHx3GOI/AAAAAAAAAUs/nHUz2o7kHGU/s1600/derek.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 234px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3Hdzzsn-Ygg/TLx4dHx3GOI/AAAAAAAAAUs/nHUz2o7kHGU/s320/derek.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5529426884203845858" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /><strong><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">Name:</span></strong> </span>Derek <span style="font-size:100%;"><br /><strong><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">Alias:</span></strong> </span>Derka Derka Muhammad Jihad<span style="font-size:100%;"><br /><strong><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">Occupation:</span></strong> </span><span style="font-size:100%;">Songwriter<br /><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);font-size:100%;" ><strong>When you brag, you brag about:</strong></span><span style="font-size:100%;"> </span>how much I can eat! I love food! <span style="font-size:100%;"><br /><br /><strong><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">What would you do if money was no issue? </span></strong></span>Take a ride into Space<span style="font-size:100%;"><br /><br /><strong><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">Favorite Vintage:</span></strong> </span>cars<span style="font-size:100%;"><br /><strong><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">Why? </span></strong></span>they are functional <span style="font-size:100%;"><br /><br /><strong><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">Your First Wine Experience:</span></strong> </span>Well... I remember I was about 15 years old when I found myself in a forest. I was alone but I heard foot steps from somewhere around me. Then, a gnome came out of the bushes and surprised me with a plate of cheese and crackers. I was hungry, and the gnome looked harmless so I ate the cheese and crackers. The crackers were really dry though and I felt I really needed a drink and as I thought that another gnome came out of a different bush holding a bottle of wine and a glass. He poured me a glass and again thinking, "why not", guzzled the vino down. It was delicious, but immediately felt drowsy and fell asleep instantly. I woke up surrounded by many gnomes and they had me hog tied over a fire pit and then I woke up for real. You see, that was just a dream and my real first experience was probably at dinner one night trying some of my parent's wine. The moral of this story is to not trust gnomes, they are sneaky, but they do have excellent wine....<br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);font-size:100%;" ><strong>What makes you a crazy wino?</strong></span><span style="font-size:100%;"> </span>That story<span style="font-size:100%;"><br /><br /><strong><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">Favorite Quote:</span></strong> <span style="font-size:100%;">"<span style="border-collapse: collapse; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: 16px;font-family:'lucida grande',tahoma,verdana,arial,sans-serif;" >True Science, unafraid to explore the dark passages of our ignorance, always begins with an unpopular question, even if there is no prospect of an immediate answer-- even if the answer threatens to overturn every last one of our cherished beliefs." - Lynn McTaggart in "The Intention Experiment" </span></span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /></span><br /><strong><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">Personal Motto:</span></strong> </span>"Whatever Works"... good movie too! <span style="font-size:100%;"><br /><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);font-size:100%;" ><strong>Top 3 items on your Bucket List:</strong></span><span style="font-size:100%;"> </span>go sky diving, design and build a house, travel into Space <span style="font-size:100%;"><br /><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);font-size:100%;" ><strong>Top Choice Actor to play you for Our Monthly Wine Club - The Movie:</strong></span><span style="font-size:100%;"> </span>Jim Carrey<br /><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:13pt;" ><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /><br /></span></span>Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04765818961868868617noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-380825563996082632.post-57192642768705526102010-10-02T16:20:00.001-07:002010-10-03T06:17:58.761-07:00September Wine Night - Malbec<strong><span style="COLOR: rgb(204,0,0)"></span></strong><strong><span style="COLOR: rgb(204,0,0)"></span></strong><strong><span style="COLOR: rgb(204,0,0)"></span></strong><br /><strong><span style="COLOR: rgb(204,0,0)">Host</span></strong><br /><br />Tara & Sean<br /><br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(204,0,0)"><strong></strong></span><span style="COLOR: rgb(204,0,0)"><strong>Date</strong></span><br /><br />September 10, 2010<br /><br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(204,0,0)"><strong>Bottles</strong></span><br /><br />Bonifado - Brett & Katie<br />2007 Navarro Correas "Colleccion Prirada" - Jess & Evan<br />2007 The Gaucho Club - Emily<br />2008 Trumpeter - Danielle<br />2008 Trapiche - Phil & Jennie<br />2008 Trapiche - Amanda<br />2009 Colores del Sol - Tara & Sean<br />2009 Escorihuela Gascon - Alissa & Brian<br />2009 Alamos - Nicole<br />2009 Alamos - Derek & Joe<br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">Malbec</span></strong><br /><br /><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malbec">Malbec</a> is a variety of purple <a title="Grape" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grape">grape</a> used in <a title="Winemaking" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Winemaking">making</a> <a class="mw-redirect" title="Red wine" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_wine">red wine</a>. The grapes tend to have an inky dark color and robust <a title="Tannin" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tannin">tannins</a>. Long known as one of the six grapes allowed in the blend of red <a title="Bordeaux wine" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bordeaux_wine">Bordeaux wine</a>, the French plantations of Malbec are now found primarily in <a class="mw-redirect" title="Cahors (wine)" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cahors_(wine)">Cahors</a> in the <a title="South West France (wine region)" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_West_France_(wine_region)">South West France</a> region. It is increasingly celebrated as an <a class="mw-redirect" title="Argentine (wine)" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Argentine_(wine)">Argentine</a> <a title="Varietal" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Varietal">varietal</a> wine and is being grown around the world.<br /><br />Called Auxerrois or Côt Noir in Cahors, called Malbec in <a title="Bordeaux" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bordeaux">Bordeaux</a>, and Pressac in other places, the grape became less popular in Bordeaux after 1956 when <a title="Frost" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frost">frost</a> killed off 75% of the crop. Despite Cahors being hit by the same frost, which devastated the vineyards, Malbec was replanted and continued to be popular in that area where it was mixed with <a title="Merlot" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Merlot">Merlot</a> and <a title="Tannat" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tannat">Tannat</a> to make dark, <a class="mw-redirect" title="Body (wine)" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Body_(wine)">full-bodied</a> wines, and more recently has been made into 100% Malbec varietal wines.<br /><br />A popular but unconfirmed theory claims that Malbec is named after a Hungarian peasant who first spread the grape variety throughout France. However the French <a class="mw-redirect" title="Ampelographer" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ampelographer">ampelographer</a> and <a class="mw-redirect" title="Viticulturalist" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Viticulturalist">viticulturalist</a> <a title="Pierre Galet" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pierre_Galet">Pierre Galet</a> notes that most evidence suggest that Côt was the variety's original name and that it probably originated in northern <a class="mw-redirect" title="Burgundy (wine)" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burgundy_(wine)">Burgundy</a>. Despite a similar name, the grape Malbec argenté is not Malbec, but rather a variety of the southwestern French grape <a title="Abouriou" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abouriou">Abouriou</a>. Due to the similarities in synonyms, Malbec has also been confused with <a class="mw-redirect" title="Auxerrois blanc" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Auxerrois_blanc">Auxerrois blanc</a>, which is an entirely different variety.<br /><br />The Malbec grape is a thin-skinned grape and needs more sun and heat than either <a title="Cabernet Sauvignon" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cabernet_Sauvignon">Cabernet Sauvignon</a> or Merlot to mature. It <a class="mw-redirect" title="Ripens (wine)" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ripens_(wine)">ripens</a> <a class="mw-redirect" title="Growing season (vine)" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Growing_season_(vine)">mid-season</a> and can bring very deep color, ample <a class="mw-redirect" title="Phenols (wine)" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phenols_(wine)">tannin</a>, and a particular plum-like flavor component to add complexity to <a title="Claret" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Claret">claret</a> blends. Sometimes, especially in its traditional growing regions, it is not <a class="mw-redirect" title="Trellised (vine)" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trellised_(vine)">trellised</a> and cultivated as bush vines (the <a class="new" title="Goblet system (page does not exist)" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Goblet_system&action=edit&redlink=1">goblet system</a>). Here it is sometimes kept to a relatively low yield of about 6 tons per hectare. The wines are rich, dark and juicy.<br /><br />As a varietal, Malbec creates a rather inky red (or violet), intense wine, so it is also commonly used in blends, such as with <a title="Merlot" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Merlot">Merlot</a> and <a title="Cabernet Sauvignon" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cabernet_Sauvignon">Cabernet Sauvignon</a> to create the red French Bordeaux claret blend. The grape is blended with <a title="Cabernet Franc" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cabernet_Franc">Cabernet Franc</a> and <a title="Gamay" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gamay">Gamay</a> in some regions such as the <a title="Loire Valley (wine)" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loire_Valley_(wine)">Loire Valley</a>. Other wine regions use the grape to produce <a title="Meritage" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meritage">Bordeaux-style blends</a>. The varietal is sensitive to frost and has a proclivity to shatter or <a title="Coulure" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coulure">coulure</a>.<br /><br /><strong><span style="COLOR: rgb(204,0,0)">The Results </span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#cc0000;"></span></strong><br /><strong><span style="COLOR: rgb(204,0,0)"></span></strong><strong><span style="COLOR: rgb(204,0,0)"></span></strong><strong><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">WINNER: 2009 Colores del Sol - 109 points out of 160</span></strong><br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Producer: <span style="color:#000000;">Bodegas Colores del Sol</span></span><br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Vineyard:</span> Bodegas Colores del Sol<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Country/State/Region:</span> Argentina<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Price:</span> $11.99<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Aroma:</span> Spice, Oak<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Appearance:</span> Ruby<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Body:</span> Medium<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Nose:</span> Cinnamon, Strawberry, Pepper, Cherry, Blackberry, Rose, Mocha<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Taste:</span> Pepper, Peach, Cinnamon, Cherry, Blackberry, Rose, Mocha<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Finish:</span> Medium<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Individual Points:</span> 8, 6, 8, 8, 9.5, 5, 6, 6, 5.5, 6, 7, 6, 8, 6, 7, 7<br /><br /><strong><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">2009 Escorihuela Gascon - 107 points out of 160</span></strong><br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Producer: <span style="color:#000000;">Bodegas Escorihuela Gason</span></span><br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Vineyard:</span> Bodegas Escorihuela Gascon<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Country/State/Region:</span> Argentina<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Price:</span> $11.99<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Aroma:</span> Spice, Oak<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Appearance:</span> Ruby<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Body:</span> Full<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Nose:</span> Plum, Prune, Oak<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Taste:</span> Pepper, Raisin, Prune, Blackberry, Cherry, Mocha<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Finish:</span> Long<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Individual Points:</span> 7.5, 9, 8, 7, 7, 5, 6, 5, 4, 8, 6, 8, 6, 6.5, 7, 7<br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3Hdzzsn-Ygg/TKfCoL9cSeI/AAAAAAAAAUU/L3BuizgM88k/s1600/10+nic+joe+li.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5523597463654255074" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3Hdzzsn-Ygg/TKfCoL9cSeI/AAAAAAAAAUU/L3BuizgM88k/s400/10+nic+joe+li.jpg" border="0" /></a> <p><br /><strong><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">2008 Trapiche - 106.5 points out of 160</span></strong><br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Producer: <span style="color:#000000;">Bodegas Trapiche</span></span><br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Vineyard: <span style="color:#000000;">Bodegas Trapiche</span></span><br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Country/State/Region:</span> Argentina<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Price:</span> $12.99<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Aroma:</span> Spice<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Appearance:</span> Ruby<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Body:</span> Medium<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Nose:</span> Brown Sugar, Cherry, Raspberry<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Taste:</span> Brown Sugar, Pepper, Raisin, Raspberry<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Finish:</span> Long<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Individual Points:</span> 9, 5, 8, 7, 7, 7.5, 6, 7.5, 4, 5, 6, 5, 6, 9, 7, 7.5<br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_3Hdzzsn-Ygg/TKfBwY3uCfI/AAAAAAAAAUM/r6bwbuWOZGo/s1600/10+li+brian.bmp"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5523596505047239154" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 266px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_3Hdzzsn-Ygg/TKfBwY3uCfI/AAAAAAAAAUM/r6bwbuWOZGo/s400/10+li+brian.bmp" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><strong><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">2007 Navarro Correas "Coleccion Prirada" - 106 points out of 160</span></strong><br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Producer:<span style="color:#000000;"> Bodega Navarro Correas</span></span><br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Vineyard:<span style="color:#000000;"> Bodega Navarro Correas</span></span><br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Country/State/Region:</span> Argentina<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Price:</span> $7.99<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Aroma:</span> Spice, Herbal<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Appearance:</span> Ruby<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Body:</span> Medium<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Nose:</span> Cinnamon, Raspberry, Feta<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Taste:</span> Raspberry, Peach, Cinnamon, Plum, Cherry<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Finish:</span> Long<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Individual Points:</span> 8.5, 7, 8, 6, 7, 6, 5, 4, 8, 9, 7, 6, 8, 4, 7.5, 5<br /><br /><strong><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">2008 Trapiche - 99.5 points out of 160</span></strong><br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Producer:<span style="color:#000000;"> Bodegas Trapiche</span></span><br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Vineyard:</span> Bodegas Trapiche<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Country/State/Region:</span> Argentina<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Price:</span> $12.99<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Aroma:</span> Oak<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Appearance:</span> Ruby<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Body:</span> Medium<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Nose:</span> Raspberry, Blueberry, Cherry, Blackberry, Chocolate<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Taste:</span> Raisin, Prune, Brown Sugar, Tabacco, Coffee<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Finish:</span> Long<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Individual Points:</span> 2, 7, 7, 6.5, 7, 6.5, 7, 6, 7.5, 7, 4.5, 5.5, 6, 4, 8, 8<br /><br /></p><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3Hdzzsn-Ygg/TKfAWHpI9HI/AAAAAAAAAUE/BscA3wb76gE/s1600/10+joe+katie+brett+louis.bmp"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5523594954234459250" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3Hdzzsn-Ygg/TKfAWHpI9HI/AAAAAAAAAUE/BscA3wb76gE/s400/10+joe+katie+brett+louis.bmp" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><strong><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">2009 Alamos - 96 points out of 160</span></strong><br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Producer:<span style="color:#000000;"> Alamos</span></span><br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Vineyard:<span style="color:#000000;"> Alamos</span></span><br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Country/State/Region:</span> Argentina<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Price:</span> $9.99<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Aroma:</span> Spice, Floral<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Appearance:</span> Ruby<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Body:</span> Light<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Nose:</span> Cheddar, Plum, Rune<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Taste:</span> Raisin, Raspberry, Cherry, Blackberry<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Finish:</span> Long<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Individual Points:</span> 6, 6, 5, 6, 6, 4, 7.5, 7.5, 6, 6, 6, 4, 8, 7, 5, 6<br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_3Hdzzsn-Ygg/TKfAM74nroI/AAAAAAAAAT8/sGbIMWPFEVU/s1600/10+jess+panda.bmp"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5523594796459339394" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 225px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_3Hdzzsn-Ygg/TKfAM74nroI/AAAAAAAAAT8/sGbIMWPFEVU/s400/10+jess+panda.bmp" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><strong><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">2007 The Gaucho Club - 94.5 points out of 160</span></strong><br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Country/State/Region:</span> Argentina<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Price:</span> $11.99<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Aroma:</span> Spice, Oak, Floral<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Appearance:</span> Ruby<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Body:</span> Light<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Nose:</span> Pepper, Rose<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Taste:</span> Rose, Raisin, Prune, Raspberry, Cranberry, Blackberry, Earth, Plum<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Finish:</span> Long<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Individual Points:</span> 7.5, 7, 7, 7.5, 4, 7, 7, 4, 6, 4.5, 5, 4, 5, 5, 7, 6<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_3Hdzzsn-Ygg/TKfABNsf3BI/AAAAAAAAAT0/g30yfN5FGdM/s1600/10+group.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5523594595081903122" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 225px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_3Hdzzsn-Ygg/TKfABNsf3BI/AAAAAAAAAT0/g30yfN5FGdM/s400/10+group.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><strong><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">2009 Alamos - 89 points out of 160</span></strong><br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Producer:<span style="color:#000000;"> Alamos</span></span><br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Vineyard:</span> Alamos<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Country/State/Region:</span> Argentina<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Price:</span> $10.99<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Aroma:</span> Spice<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Appearance:</span> Tawny<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Body:</span> Full<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Nose:</span> Pepper, Prune, Raspberry<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Taste:</span> Vanilla, Pepper, Prune, Raspberry<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Finish:</span> Long<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Individual Points:</span> 3, 4.5, 6, 5, 7.5, 3, 4, 5, 6, 6, 7, 6, 7, 6, 6, 7<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3Hdzzsn-Ygg/TKe_0j7adOI/AAAAAAAAATs/Teb09LJ5xX0/s1600/10+wine.bmp"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5523594377711744226" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 225px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3Hdzzsn-Ygg/TKe_0j7adOI/AAAAAAAAATs/Teb09LJ5xX0/s400/10+wine.bmp" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><strong><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Bonifado - 84 points out of 160</span></strong><br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Producer:<span style="color:#000000;"> Vinicola Galadino</span></span><br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Vineyard: <span style="color:#000000;">Vinicola Galadino</span></span><br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Country/State/Region:</span> Trentino, Italy<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Price:</span> $7.99<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Aroma:</span> Spice<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Appearance:</span> Ruby<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Body:</span> Medium<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Nose:</span> Plum, Pepper, Cherry<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Taste:</span> Smoke, Cherry, Strawberry, Blackberry<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Finish:</span> Long<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Individual Points:</span> 5, 7, 4, 6, 6, 5, 6, 3, 6, 5, 5, 7, 5, 6, 3, 5<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_3Hdzzsn-Ygg/TKe_mfABY_I/AAAAAAAAATk/vbcCii2gOJQ/s1600/10+brett+katie.bmp"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5523594135870727154" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_3Hdzzsn-Ygg/TKe_mfABY_I/AAAAAAAAATk/vbcCii2gOJQ/s400/10+brett+katie.bmp" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><strong><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">2008 Trumpeter - 83.5 points out of 160</span></strong><br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Producer:<span style="color:#000000;"> Rutini Wines</span></span><br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Vineyard:</span> Rutini Wines<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Country/State/Region:</span> Argentina<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Price:</span> $10.99<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Aroma:</span> Spice, Oak<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Appearance:</span> Ruby<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Body:</span> Full<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Nose:</span> Pepper, Tabacco, Cinnamon, Berry<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Taste:</span> Coffee, Raisin, Plum, Pepper, Cherry, Blackberry, Ginger, Vanilla, Toast<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Finish:</span> Long<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Individual Points:</span> 8.5, 4, 5, 6/5, 4, 4, 4, 4, 8, 4, 6, 7, 6.5, 7, 3, 2<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_3Hdzzsn-Ygg/TKe_XWllL9I/AAAAAAAAATc/wlS3h6gnNmQ/s1600/10+tara.bmp"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5523593875914305490" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_3Hdzzsn-Ygg/TKe_XWllL9I/AAAAAAAAATc/wlS3h6gnNmQ/s400/10+tara.bmp" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">Comments</span></strong><br /><div></div><br /><div>I think Sean & Tara should win at every wine night, just so we can see Tara dance. Not pictured here is a special cameo from Tim via webcam! We sort of passed him around, but I found it difficult to make him feel uncomfortable across an internet connection. </div><div></div></div><div>Interesting - to me only, maybe - is the fact that all of the Malbecs tasted got average ratings. The winner wasn't rated high enough to go into my Top 5 and the loser wasn't low enough to fall into my Bottom 5. The highest rating had a 6.8 average and the lowest had a 5.1. I think it's safe to say that you could pick any Malbec on this list and enjoy it, even if it isn't extraordinary.<br /><br /><div></div><div>Also - there was crumb cake. Which I ate. And loved.<br /><br /></div><div></div><div></div><div>Evan - I'm never very good at commenting, can't you pick it up??? </div><div></div><div></div><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div>Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04765818961868868617noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-380825563996082632.post-50546124527424480772010-09-07T09:47:00.001-07:002010-09-07T09:48:09.250-07:00Meet This Crazy Wino - Tara<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_3Hdzzsn-Ygg/TIZsvfe-LyI/AAAAAAAAATU/wqL95SwfOeE/s1600/DSCN0148.JPG"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_3Hdzzsn-Ygg/TIZsvfe-LyI/AAAAAAAAATU/wqL95SwfOeE/s320/DSCN0148.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5514214356922806050" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /><strong><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">Name:</span></strong> </span><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:100%;" >Tara Maureen</span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /><strong><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">Alias:</span></strong> </span><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:100%;" >Not many, but for Evan, TL!!</span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /><strong><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">Occupation:</span></strong> </span><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:100%;" >Social Studies Teacher, Track Coach, Sean's Wife/ Laundry Lady</span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);font-size:100%;" ><strong>When you brag, you brag about:</strong></span><span style="font-size:100%;"> </span><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:100%;" >I brag about my ability to drink an insane amount of liquids. I can drink more than anyone I know! You give me a soda, I’ll have three. Want a glass of milk with that cookie? I'll drink the quart. This ability to drink an insane amount of liquids does lead to some issues when it comes to my ability to drink alcohol.</span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /><br /><strong><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">What would you do if money was no issue? </span></strong></span><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:100%;" >If money was no issue I would quit my job, and I would have babies, a ton of babies. I would probably be like that Dugard lady with 20 children. I would have concerts come to my house. I would have Phil Collins over for lunch. I would have people do our lawn, I would finish our basement, and I would be able to buy all the clothing in the world!!! Oprah would want to have me on her show, because my life would be so awesome. </span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /><br /><strong><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">Favorite Vintage:</span></strong> </span><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:100%;" >2006 Bogle Pinot Noir</span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /><strong><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">Why?</span></strong> </span><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:100%;" >I love all things Bogle. You can buy a bottle of Bogle and feel fancy. More importantly, it is wonderful wine and it is well priced.</span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /><br /><strong><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">Your First Wine Experience:</span></strong> </span><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:100%;" >I really don't remember, but when I really got on the wine was in Ireland 2004. I was studying abroad, and I would spend some crazy time in the library trying to figure out the entire history of Ireland, which was really hard, because, I am AMERICAN. So long story short, the GAS STATION down the street from where I was living with my fellow wine loving roommates, sold Ernest and Julio wine for 3 euro! Let me just say, there were many nights of Ernest and Julio, the Sopranos, and cereal eating. Now doesn't that sound just like Ireland?</span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);font-size:100%;" ><strong>What makes you a crazy wino?</strong></span><span style="font-size:100%;"> </span><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:100%;" >Sean and I have never missed a wine night! We are pretty serious when it comes to our wine drinking. </span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /><br /><strong><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">Favorite Quote:</span></strong> </span><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:100%;" >"You know I dreamed about you for twenty-nine years before I saw you, I missed you for twenty-nine years." -The National </span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /><br /><strong><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">Personal Motto:</span></strong> </span><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:100%;" >What doesn't kill you makes you stronger? I think? </span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);font-size:100%;" ><strong>Top 3 items on your Bucket List:</strong></span><span style="font-size:100%;"> </span><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:100%;" >1. Being happy 2. Being happy 3. Being happy</span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);font-size:100%;" ><strong>Top Choice Actor to play you for Our Monthly Wine Club - The Movie:</strong></span><span style="font-size:100%;"> </span><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:13pt;" ><span style="font-size:100%;">Sally Fields, as Sybil (multiple personality person for the 1970’s), I think it would bring a new strangeness to the wine club.<br /><br /><br /></span></span>Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04765818961868868617noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-380825563996082632.post-5348918842509737282010-08-29T12:06:00.000-07:002010-08-29T18:26:23.242-07:00August Wine Night - Syrah/Shiraz<strong><span style="COLOR: rgb(204,0,0)"></span></strong><br /><strong><span style="COLOR: rgb(204,0,0)"></span></strong><br /><strong><span style="COLOR: rgb(204,0,0)">Host</span></strong><br /><br />Selina<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(204,0,0)"><strong></strong></span><br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(204,0,0)"><strong>Date</strong></span><br /><br />August 13, 2010<br /><br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(204,0,0)"><strong>Bottles</strong></span><br /><br />2005 Little <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Boomey</span> - Tim<br />2006 Oak Cask - Nicole<br />2007 <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Bogle</span> Petite <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Sirah</span> - Evan & Jess<br />2007 Boxcar Wine Company - Kevin & Matt<br />2007 <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Ravenswood</span> - Sean & Tara<br />2008 Fat Bastard - Alissa & Brian<br />2008 Oxford Landing - Katie & Brett<br />2008 <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Rosemount</span> Estate - Selina<br />2009 Steeple Jack - Derek & Joe<br /><br /><strong><span style="COLOR: rgb(204,0,0)"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Syrah</span>/Shiraz</span></strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#cc0000;"></span></strong><br /><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Syrah"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">Syrah</span> or Shiraz</a> is a dark-skinned <a title="Grape" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grape">grape</a> grown throughout the world and used primarily to produce powerful <a class="mw-redirect" title="Red wine" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_wine">red wines</a>. Whether sold as <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">Syrah</span> or Shiraz, these wines enjoy great popularity.<br /><br /><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">Syrah</span> is used as a <a title="Varietal" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Varietal">varietal</a> and is also blended. Following several years of strong planting, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">Syrah</span> was estimated in 2004 to be the world's 7<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">th</span> most grown grape at 142,600 hectares (352,000 acres).<br /><br />DNA profiling in 1999 found <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">Syrah</span> to be the offspring of two obscure grapes from southeastern France, <a title="Dureza" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dureza"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">Dureza</span></a> and <a title="Mondeuse Blanche" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mondeuse_Blanche"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_13">Mondeuse</span> Blanche</a>. It should not be confused with <a class="mw-redirect" title="Petite Sirah" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Petite_Sirah">Petite <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_14">Sirah</span></a>, a synonym for <a title="Durif" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Durif"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_15">Durif</span></a>, a cross of <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_16">Syrah</span> with <a title="Peloursin" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peloursin"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_17">Peloursin</span></a> dating from 1880.<br /><br /><br /><strong><span style="COLOR: rgb(204,0,0)">The Results </span></strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="COLOR: rgb(204,0,0)"></span></strong><strong><span style="COLOR: rgb(204,0,0)"></span></strong><strong><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">WINNER: 2008 <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_18">Rosemount</span> Estate - 94.5 points out of 130</span></strong><br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Producer:</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_19">Rosemount</span> Estate<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Vineyard:</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_20">Rosemount</span> Estate<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Country/State/Region:</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_21">Nuriootpa</span>, Australia<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Price:</span> $11.99<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Aroma:</span> Spice<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Appearance:</span> Ruby<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Body:</span> Medium<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Nose:</span> Black pepper, Blackberry, Fig<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Taste:</span> Black pepper, Raspberry, Blackberry, Fig, Cranberry<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Finish:</span> Long<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Individual Points:</span> 9, 8, 6, 8, 6, 10, 6, 6, 6, 8, 8, 6, 7.5<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_3Hdzzsn-Ygg/THq3V5uLktI/AAAAAAAAASw/nXtqXL8aqAA/s1600/9+kevin.bmp"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5510918680940876498" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_3Hdzzsn-Ygg/THq3V5uLktI/AAAAAAAAASw/nXtqXL8aqAA/s400/9+kevin.bmp" border="0" /></a><br /><strong><span style="color:#009900;">2007 <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_22">Bogle</span> Vineyards Petite <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_23">Sirah</span> - 86 points out of 130</span></strong><br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Producer:</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_24">Bogle</span> Vineyards<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Vineyard:</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_25">Bogle</span> Vineyards<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Country/State/Region:</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_26">Graton</span>, California<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Price:</span> $13.99<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Aroma:</span> Oak<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Appearance:</span> Ruby<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Body:</span> Light - Medium<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Nose:</span> Vanilla, Raspberry, Cherry<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Taste:</span> Oak, Vanilla, Strawberry, Cherry<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Finish:</span> Short<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Individual Points:</span> 7.5, 4, 7, 4, 4, 5, 6, 5, 7, 7, 8, 10, 8, 5, 9.5<br /><br /><strong><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">2008 Fat Bastard Wine Company - 84 points out of 130</span></strong><br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Producer:</span> The Fat Bastard Wine Company<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Vineyard:</span> The Fat Bastard Wine Company<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Country/State/Region:</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_27">Languedoc</span> - <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_28">Roussillon</span>, France<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Price:</span> $10.99<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Aroma:</span> Spice, Oak<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Appearance:</span> Ruby<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Body:</span> Light<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Nose:</span> Cherry, Rhubarb, Blackberry<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Taste:</span> Oak, Blackberry, Black pepper, Cherry<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Finish:</span> Long<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Individual Points:</span> 7, 4, 8, 7, 8, 5, 2, 8.5, 4, 3, 7.5, 8, 7.5<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3Hdzzsn-Ygg/THq3IgdPShI/AAAAAAAAASo/XKZe8-lN_Sc/s1600/9+sean+tim+katie.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5510918450820631058" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3Hdzzsn-Ygg/THq3IgdPShI/AAAAAAAAASo/XKZe8-lN_Sc/s400/9+sean+tim+katie.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><strong><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">2008 Oxford Landing Vineyard - 80 points out of 130</span></strong><br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Producer:</span> Oxford Landing Vineyard<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Vineyard:</span> Oxford Landing Vineyard<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Country/State/Region:</span> Adelaide, Australia<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Price:</span> $10.99<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Aroma:</span> Spice<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Appearance:</span> Ruby<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Body:</span> Medium<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Nose:</span> Vanilla, Blackberry<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Taste:</span> Raspberry, Vanilla, Cranberry, Oak, Black pepper, Cherry, Liquorice<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Finish:</span> Long<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Individual Points:</span> 6, 6, 5, 5, 4, 6, 5, 6, 7.5, 7.5, 7, 7, 8<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_3Hdzzsn-Ygg/THq2-Q7y4jI/AAAAAAAAASg/3VYrHrjnSf4/s1600/9+alissa+brian.bmp"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5510918274855133746" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_3Hdzzsn-Ygg/THq2-Q7y4jI/AAAAAAAAASg/3VYrHrjnSf4/s400/9+alissa+brian.bmp" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><strong><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">2007 Boxcar Wine Company - 77.5 points out of 130</span></strong></div><div><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Producer:</span> Boxcar Wine Company</div><div><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Vineyard:</span> Boxcar Wine Company</div><div><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Country/State/Region:</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_29">Sonoma</span> Coast, California</div><div><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Price:</span> $22.99</div><div><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Aroma:</span> Spice, Oak</div><div><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Appearance:</span> Ruby</div><div><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Body:</span> Medium</div><div><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Nose:</span> Cherry, Vanilla</div><div><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Taste:</span> Cranberry, Blackberry, Black pepper, Vanilla</div><div><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Finish:</span> Long</div><div><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Individual Points:</span> 5, 8.5, 8, 8, 6, 5, 8, 5, 5, 4, 5, 5 </div><div><br /></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5510944426563827058" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_3Hdzzsn-Ygg/THrOwfpBdXI/AAAAAAAAAS4/UVhFJuZCM84/s400/9+selina.bmp" border="0" /><br /><strong><span style="color:#009900;">2007 <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_30">Ravenswood</span> Winery - 72.5 points out of 130</span></strong><br /><div><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Producer:</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_31">Ravenswood</span> Winery</div><div><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Vineyard:</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_32">Ravenswood</span> Winery</div><div><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Country/State/Region:</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_33">Sonoma</span>, California</div><div><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Price:</span> $13.99</div><div><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Aroma:</span> Spice, Oak</div><div><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Appearance:</span> Ruby</div><div><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Body:</span> Full</div><div><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Nose:</span> Vanilla, Cherry, Raspberry, Pepper</div><div><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Taste:</span> Sugar, Black pepper, Blackberry</div><div><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Finish:</span> Long</div><div><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Individual Points:</span> 3, 6, 4, 3, 3, 6, 5.5, 6, 6, 7, 7.5, 6, 5 </div><div></div><div></div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3Hdzzsn-Ygg/THq2w0DaXgI/AAAAAAAAASY/5ATZvBGX-u0/s1600/9+brett+joe+derek.bmp"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5510918043764153858" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3Hdzzsn-Ygg/THq2w0DaXgI/AAAAAAAAASY/5ATZvBGX-u0/s400/9+brett+joe+derek.bmp" border="0" /></a><strong><span style="color:#009900;"></span></strong></div><br /><br /><div><strong><span style="color:#009900;"></span></strong></div><br /><br /><div><strong><span style="color:#009900;">2009 Steeple Jack - 69.5 points out of 130</span></strong></div><div><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Producer:</span> Ballast Stone Estate Wines</div><div><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Vineyard:</span> Ballast Stone Estate Wines</div><div><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Country/State/Region:</span> Currency Creek, Australia</div><div><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Price:</span> $8.99</div><div><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Aroma:</span> Spice, Floral</div><div><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Appearance:</span> Ruby</div><div><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Body:</span> Light</div><div><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Nose:</span> Cranberry, Raspberry, Cherry, Rose, Pepper</div><div><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Taste:</span> Blackberry, Rose, Fig</div><div><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Finish:</span> Short</div><div><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Individual Points:</span> 3, 4, 5, 7, 6, 3, 4, 4, 6, 4, 9, 5, 9.5<br /><br /></div><br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_3Hdzzsn-Ygg/THq2nqQiLNI/AAAAAAAAASQ/3PamzZMnFU4/s1600/9+jess+derek.bmp"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5510917886516014290" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_3Hdzzsn-Ygg/THq2nqQiLNI/AAAAAAAAASQ/3PamzZMnFU4/s400/9+jess+derek.bmp" border="0" /></a><br /><strong><span style="color:#009900;">2006 Oak Cask - 64 points out of 130</span></strong></div><div><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Producer:</span> Bodegas <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_34">Trapiche</span></div><div><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Vineyard:</span> Bodegas <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_35">Trapiche</span></div><div><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Country/State/Region:</span> Mendoza, Argentina</div><div><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Price:</span> $12.99</div><div><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Aroma:</span> Spice, Oak</div><div><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Appearance:</span> Ruby</div><div><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Body:</span> Full</div><div><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Nose:</span> Tobacco, Mold, Red pepper, Blackberry</div><div><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Taste:</span> Cedar, Red pepper, Raspberry, Cranberry</div><div><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Finish:</span> Long</div><div><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Individual Points:</span> 4, 5, 3, 3, 6, 8, 4, 7, 4, 5, 6, 5, 4<br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#009900;">2005 Little <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_36">Boomey</span> Wines - 24.5 points out of 130</span></strong></div><div><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Producer:</span> Little <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_37">Boomey</span> Wines</div><div><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Vineyard:</span> Little <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_38">Boomey</span> Wines</div><div><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Country/State/Region:</span> Adelaide, Australia</div><div><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Price:</span> $7.99</div><div><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Aroma:</span> Turned</div><div><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Appearance:</span> Ruby</div><div><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Body:</span> Light</div><div><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Nose:</span> Turned</div><div><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Taste:</span> Fig, Cedar, Mold</div><div><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Finish:</span> Long</div><div><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Individual Points:</span> 8, 4, 1, .5, 1, 0, 2, 3, .5, 0, 0, .5, 4<br /></div><br /><br /><div></div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_3Hdzzsn-Ygg/THq2e6H9a8I/AAAAAAAAASI/orZFkdnHcAE/s1600/9+tara.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5510917736156195778" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_3Hdzzsn-Ygg/THq2e6H9a8I/AAAAAAAAASI/orZFkdnHcAE/s400/9+tara.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">Comments</span></strong><br /><div></div><br /><div>Until we realized that the numbers had been counted wrong and that Selina was the official winner of July's wine night, there was some major debate as to who won. Evan and Jess thought they had won with their bottle of Petite <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_39">Sirah</span> and some of us (<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_40">ehm</span>, see Tara's photo above) thought the bottle didn't even qualify to play. Sort of like Jesse's grape juice last month, but you know. Actually alcoholic. The Petite <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_41">Sirah</span> definitely ISN'T a <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_42">Syrah</span>/Shiraz, though it is related.<br /></div><div></div><div></div><div><br />Still - it's a super good wine. </div><div></div><div></div><div><br />Oh, wine night controversies. How I love you. </div><div></div><div></div>Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04765818961868868617noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-380825563996082632.post-90766444087339840082010-08-18T06:11:00.000-07:002010-08-18T06:14:10.424-07:00Announcement for September Wine Night<strong><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">For September's Wine Night:</span></strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">Theme:</span></strong> Malbec<br /><strong><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">Date:</span></strong> September 10, 2010<br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);"><strong>Time:</strong></span> 8:00<br /><strong><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">Location:</span></strong> Sean & Tara's<br /><br />You are all invited to Sean and Tara's house on the aforementioned date and time for our tenth wine club gathering. The night's theme will be <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">MALBEC</span>, a robust RED wine that has become uniquely identified with Argentina despite being produced throughout the world. As such, every couple/uncoupled individual is responsible for bringing a bottle of MALBEC, which you can find at any liquor store for under $25, to the tasting. Sean and Tara will be providing food pairings to accompany the wine.<br /><br />GET EXCITED FOR ROUND 10 YOU CRAZY WINOS!!!<br /><br />Don't forget to RSVP to the Facebook invite!Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04765818961868868617noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-380825563996082632.post-73456346679857441412010-08-05T08:27:00.000-07:002010-08-05T11:11:50.231-07:00Meet This Crazy Wino - Selina<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3Hdzzsn-Ygg/TFr-zxNyisI/AAAAAAAAAR0/c0Qq-9kLExo/s1600/1.JPG"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 232px; height: 289px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3Hdzzsn-Ygg/TFr-zxNyisI/AAAAAAAAAR0/c0Qq-9kLExo/s400/1.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5501990060124441282" border="0" /></a><br /><strong><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">Name:</span></strong> Selina<br /><strong><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">Alias:</span></strong> Belina, Bean, Beanie<br /><strong><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">Occupation:</span></strong> Occu-what? Well, I am a sociology graduate student if that counts.<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);"><strong>When you brag, you brag about:</strong></span> My family is very unique (well, mostly my father) in that we have an organic "farm" with chickens and fresh fruits/vegetables, and we also make our own wine (and it's all so good). Although I admittedly never help on the farm and I'm hardly on Long Island to partake in the wine making, I think all of it is pretty awesome and I feel super lucky to be able to reap the benefits.<br /><br /><strong><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">What would you do if money was no issue? </span></strong>I would absolutely travel the world, I would actually get those front row center tickets to Radiohead next time around, buy a big boat, a house in New York and another home in Florence, Italy.<br /><br /><strong><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">Favorite Vintage:</span></strong> 2009 Labriola - Zinfandel (red) OK, so we didn't even personally grow those grapes, but that's the answer I'm giving.<br /><strong><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">Why?</span></strong> I helped make it!<br /><br /><strong><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">Your First Wine Experience:</span></strong> I have a terrible memory, so this was definitely not my first wine experience, but it's the earliest one I can vividly remember. It was Valentine's day my freshman year of college and my boyfriend at the time asked someone with a fake ID to buy us a bottle of red wine (how romantic). He wound up bringing us a bottle of Kelly's Revenge Shiraz. We sat down on my bedroom floor where we had set up an indoor dinner picnic of sorts (who knows why) and realized we didn't have a corkscrew to open the bottle. Ultimately we pushed the cork all the way down inside and every time we poured ourselves a glass the cork would obstruct the flow and red wine would spray out everywhere. I'm pretty sure I ruined my shirt, and probably the carpet.<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);"><strong>What makes you a crazy wino?</strong></span> I think I read somewhere, "You know you're a wino when you brush your teeth and you spit out purple." True story.<br /><br /><strong><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">Favorite Quote:</span></strong> "I saw this wino, he was eating grapes. I was like, 'Dude, you have to wait!'" - Mitch Hedberg.<br /><br /><strong><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">Personal Motto:</span></strong> As the respected philosopher and great friend Darafucious always says, "You must be like the jello mold... just jiggle with it."<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);"><strong>Top 3 items on your Bucket List:</strong></span> Get married, explore all 50 states, create a bucket list.<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);"><strong>Top Choice Actor to play you for Our Monthly Wine Club - The Movie:</strong></span> SnookiNicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04765818961868868617noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-380825563996082632.post-9782562551508955922010-07-19T16:26:00.000-07:002010-08-29T12:08:09.872-07:00July Wine Night - Sauvignon Blanc<strong><span style="COLOR: rgb(204,0,0)"></span></strong><br /><strong><span style="COLOR: rgb(204,0,0)">Host</span></strong><br /><br />Alissa<br /><br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(204,0,0)"><strong>Date </strong></span><br /><br />July 9, 2010<br /><br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(204,0,0)"><strong>Bottles</strong></span><br /><br />2006 Gordon Brothers Cellars - Kate<br />2008 Rapura Springs - Tom<br />2008 Chamarre Grand Reserve - Evan & Jess<br />2008 Bogel - Wil<br />2008 Nobilo Regional Collection - Ari<br />2008 Monkey Bay - Selina<br />2009 Francis Ford Coppola - Jon<br />2009 Puerta Viejo - Amanda<br />2009 Monkey Bay - Jamie<br />2009 Rock Rabbit - Derek & Joe<br />2009 The Infamous Goose - Tara<br />2009 Groth Vineyards - Sean & Tara<br />2009 Oyster Bay - Nicole<br />2009 Les Jamelles - Arianna<br />2009 Tablelands - Kait & Mike<br />2009 Monkey Bay - Dane<br />2009 Hay Maker - Nick<br /><br /><strong><span style="COLOR: rgb(204,0,0)">Sauvignon Blanc</span></strong><br /><br /><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sauvignon_blanc">Sauvignon blanc</a> is a green-skinned <a title="Grape" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grape">grape</a> variety which originates from the <a title="Bordeaux" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bordeaux">Bordeaux</a> region of <a title="France" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/France">France</a>. The grape gets its name from the French word sauvage ("wild") and blanc ("white") due to its early origins as an indigenous grape in <a title="South West France (wine region)" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_West_France_%28wine_region%29">South West France</a>. It is now planted in many of the world's <a class="mw-redirect" title="Wine country" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wine_country">wine regions</a>, producing a crisp, dry, and refreshing white <a title="Varietal" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Varietal">varietal</a> <a title="Wine" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wine">wine</a>. Conversely, the grape is also a component of the famous <a title="Dessert wine" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dessert_wine">dessert wines</a> from <a title="Graves" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Graves#Sauternes_AOC_and_Barsac_AOC">Sauternes</a> and <a title="Barsac, Gironde" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barsac,_Gironde">Barsac</a>. Sauvignon blanc is widely cultivated in <a title="France" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/France">France</a>, <a title="Chile" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chile">Chile</a>, <a title="Australia" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australia">Australia</a>, <a title="New Zealand" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Zealand">New Zealand</a>, <a title="South Africa" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_Africa">South Africa</a>, <a title="Brazil" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brazil">Brazil</a> and <a title="California" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/California">California</a>.<br /><br />Depending on the <a title="Climate" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Climate">climate</a>, the flavor can range from aggressively grassy to sweetly tropical. Wine experts have used the phrase "crisp, elegant, and fresh" as a favorable description of Sauvignon blanc from the <a title="Loire Valley" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loire_Valley">Loire Valley</a> and <a title="New Zealand" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Zealand">New Zealand</a>. Sauvignon blanc, when slightly chilled, pairs well with fish or <a title="Cheese" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cheese">cheese</a>, particularly <a class="mw-redirect" title="Chèvre" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ch%C3%A8vre">Chèvre</a>. It is also known as one of the few wines that can pair well with <a title="Sushi" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sushi">sushi</a>.<br /><br />Along with <a title="Riesling" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Riesling">Riesling</a>, Sauvignon blanc was one of the first fine wines to be bottled with a <a class="mw-redirect" title="Screwcap" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Screwcap">screwcap</a> in commercial quantities, especially by New Zealand producers. The wine is usually consumed young, as it does not particularly benefit from aging, except for some oak-aged Pessac-leognan and Graves from Bordeaux that can age up to fifteen years. Dry and sweet white <a title="Bordeaux wine" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bordeaux_wine">Bordeaux</a>, typically made with Sauvignon blanc as a major component, is the one exception.<br /><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cabernet_sauvignon"></a><br /><strong><span style="COLOR: rgb(204,0,0)">The Results </span></strong><br /><strong><span style="COLOR: rgb(204,0,0)"><br /></span></strong><strong><span style="COLOR: rgb(204,0,0)"></span></strong><strong><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">WINNER: 2009 Les Jamelles Winery - 131 points out of 190</span></strong><br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Producer:</span> Les Jamelles Winery<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Vineyard:</span> Les Jamelles Winery<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Country/State/Region:</span> Vin de Pays d'Oc, France<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Price:</span> $11.99<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Aroma:</span> Citrus<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Appearance:</span> Lemon<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Body:</span> Light<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Nose:</span> Butter, Apple, Lemon<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Taste:</span> Green Apple<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Finish:</span> Short<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Individual Points:</span> 8, 9, 8, 6, 7, 5.5, 8.5, 7.5, 4.5, 5.5, 8, 8.5, 7, 9, 8, 6, 5.5, 1, 8.5<br /><br /><br /><strong><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">2009 Tablelands Wine Company - 130.5 points out of 190</span></strong><br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Producer:<span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,0)"> Tablelands Wine Company</span></span><br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Vineyard:</span> Tablelands Wine Company<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Country/State/Region:</span> Martinborough, New Zealand<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Price:</span> $11.99<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Aroma:</span> Floral<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Appearance:</span> Lemon<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Body:</span> Light<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Nose:</span> Butter, Honey, Apricot, Rose<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Taste:</span> Rose, Honey<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Finish:</span> Long<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Individual Points:</span> 7, 7, 6, 3, 6, 6, 6, 7, 6.5, 9, 8, 8, 7, 8, 6.5, 6.5, 7.5, 7<br /><br /><br /><br /><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493537710599854066" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_3Hdzzsn-Ygg/TDz3cRiEV_I/AAAAAAAAAQw/6Rp9SBiKnrM/s400/8+selina+jess+me.jpg" border="0" /></p><strong><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">2009 Monkey Bay - 121 points out of 190</span></strong><br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Producer:</span> Monkey Bay Wine<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Vineyard:</span> Monkey Bay Wine<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Country/State/Region:</span> Monkey Bay, New Zealand<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Price:</span> $9.99<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Aroma:</span> Citrus<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Appearance:</span> Lemon<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Body:</span> Light<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Nose:</span> Lemon, Apple, Honey<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Taste:</span> Lemon, Honey, Apricot<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Finish:</span> Short<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Individual Points:</span> 7.5, 10, 6, 8, 5, 5, 3, 5, 6, 6, 2, 6, 6, 7, 7, 6, 8.5, 8, 9<br /><br /><br /><p><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_3Hdzzsn-Ygg/TDz31CEOAmI/AAAAAAAAARQ/6lIaLE7MkYI/s1600/8+wil+everyone.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493538135944856162" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_3Hdzzsn-Ygg/TDz31CEOAmI/AAAAAAAAARQ/6lIaLE7MkYI/s400/8+wil+everyone.jpg" border="0" /></a></p><p><strong><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">2009 Hay Maker - 116.5 out of 190</span></strong><br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Producer:</span> Mud House Wines Ltd.<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Vineyard:</span> Mud House Wines Ltd.<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Country/State/Region:</span> Riverlands Estate, New Zealand<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Price:</span> $11.99<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Aroma:</span> Citrus<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Appearance:</span> Lemon<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Body:</span> Medium<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Nose:</span> Pear, Grapefruit, Honey<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Taste:</span> Grapefruit, Honey, Lemon<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Finish:</span> Long<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Individual Points:</span> 7, 2, 5, 5, 7, 2, 1, 7, 6, 5.5, 9, 5, 10, 10, 9, 6, 7, 5.5, 7.5 </p><p><br /><br /></p><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3Hdzzsn-Ygg/TDz3tN27o5I/AAAAAAAAARI/lLvigIoSBUA/s1600/8+tara+sean.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493538001671398290" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3Hdzzsn-Ygg/TDz3tN27o5I/AAAAAAAAARI/lLvigIoSBUA/s400/8+tara+sean.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><strong><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">2008 Rapaura Springs Ltd. - 115.5 points out of 190</span></strong><br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Producer:</span>Rapaura Springs Ltd.<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Vineyard:</span> Rapaura Springs Ltd.<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Country/State/Region:</span> Spring Creek, New Zealand<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Price:</span> $16.99<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Aroma:</span> Citrus<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Appearance:</span> Lemon<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Body:</span> Medium<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Nose:</span> Pear, Grapefruit, Orange<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Taste:</span> Grapefruit<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Finish:</span> Short<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Individual Points:</span> 3, 4, 4, 4, 7, 8, 6, 5, 7, 9, 5, 8, 8, 5, 6, 7, 5.5, 6, 8<br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_3Hdzzsn-Ygg/TDz3oUkLlSI/AAAAAAAAARA/GLmpqw49erw/s1600/8+tara+kate+g.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493537917572453666" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_3Hdzzsn-Ygg/TDz3oUkLlSI/AAAAAAAAARA/GLmpqw49erw/s400/8+tara+kate+g.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><br /><div><strong><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">2009 Groth Vineyards - 104 points out of 190</span></strong></div><div><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Producer:</span> Groth Vineyards and Winery<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Vineyard:</span> Groth Vineyards and Winery</div><div><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Country/State/Region:</span> Oakville, California</div><div><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Price:</span> $18.99</div><div><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Aroma:</span> Floral</div><div><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Appearance:</span> Lemon</div><div><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Body:</span> Light to Medium</div><div><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Nose:</span> Blue Cheese, Rose, Butter, Brass, Hay, Cheddar</div><div><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Taste:</span> Cheddar, Almond, Vinegar</div><div><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Finish:</span> Short</div><div><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Individual Points:</span> 5.5, 10, 9, 7, 6, 5.5, 5, 3, 4, 6, 7.5, 5, 6, 6.5, 5.5, 6.5, 4, 2, 5<br /></div><div><div><div><br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_3Hdzzsn-Ygg/TDz3KPsJtGI/AAAAAAAAAQY/dr5Iu7bX_Io/s1600/8+jess+tom.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493537400867632226" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_3Hdzzsn-Ygg/TDz3KPsJtGI/AAAAAAAAAQY/dr5Iu7bX_Io/s400/8+jess+tom.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><strong><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">2009 Oyster Bay - 102 out of 190</span></strong><br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Producer:</span> Oyster Bay Wines<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Vineyard:</span> Oyster Bay Wines<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Country/State/Region:</span> Oyster Bay, New Zealand<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Price:</span> $13.99<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Aroma:</span> Floral, Citrus<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Appearance:</span> Lemon<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Body:</span> Medium<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Nose:</span> Rose, Orange<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Taste:</span> Orange, Vanilla, Grapefruit, Lilac<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Finish:</span> Short<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Individual Points:</span> 4, 5, 6.5, 8, 7, 2, 2, 6, 3, 2, 10, 5, 7, 6, 6, 5.5, 7.5, 6.5, 3<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3Hdzzsn-Ygg/TDz3E4a46xI/AAAAAAAAAQQ/gyVNihhSuaY/s1600/8+food.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493537308721867538" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3Hdzzsn-Ygg/TDz3E4a46xI/AAAAAAAAAQQ/gyVNihhSuaY/s400/8+food.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><strong><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">2008 Chamarre Grand Reserve - 99.5 points out of 190</span></strong></div><div><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Producer: </span>Chamarre/EMB</div><div><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Vineyard:</span> Chamarre/EMB </div><div><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Country/State/Region:</span> Vin de Pays d'Oc, France</div><div><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Price:</span> $16.99</div><div><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Aroma:</span> Citrus</div><div><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Appearance:</span> Lemon</div><div><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Body:</span> Light</div><div><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Nose:</span> Grape, Apple, Lime</div><div><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Taste:</span> Apple, Butter</div><div><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Finish:</span> Long</div><div><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Individual Points:</span> 4.5, 5, 8, 4.5, 2, 1, 7, 2, 1, 5, 7, 8, 4, 8, 7.5, 6, 6.5, 6.5, 6<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493536682316659842" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_3Hdzzsn-Ygg/TDz2ga4P_II/AAAAAAAAAPg/IuauyShRgr0/s400/8+alissa+amanda.jpg" border="0" /><br /><strong><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">2008 Bogel - 99.5 points out of 190</span></strong></div><div><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Producer: </span>Bogel Vineyards<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Vineyard:</span> Bogels Vineyards</div><div><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Country/State/Region:</span> Clarksburg, California</div><div><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Price:</span> $13.99</div><div><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Aroma:</span> Citrus, Oak, Floral</div><div><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Appearance:</span> Lemon</div><div><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Body:</span> Light</div><div><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Nose:</span> Butter, Oak, Rose, Honey</div><div><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Taste:</span> Butter, Oak, Lime</div><div><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Finish:</span> Short</div><div><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Individual Points:</span> 7, 9.5, 4.5, 6, 2, 6, 2, 6, 9, 4, 6, 6, 4.5, 5, 6.5, 4, 4, 3.5</div><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_3Hdzzsn-Ygg/TDz2-yezY_I/AAAAAAAAAQI/etJzdezpC0c/s1600/8+everyone.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493537204048454642" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 225px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_3Hdzzsn-Ygg/TDz2-yezY_I/AAAAAAAAAQI/etJzdezpC0c/s400/8+everyone.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><strong><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">2008 Nobilo Regional Collection - 98. 5 out of 190</span></strong><br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Producer:</span> Nobilo Wine Group Limited<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Vineyard:</span> Nobilo Wine Group Limited<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Country/State/Region:</span> Auckland, New Zealand<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Price:</span> $13.99<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Aroma:</span> Citrus<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Appearance:</span> Lemon<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Body:</span> Full<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Nose:</span> Grapefruit, Lemon, Grass<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Taste:</span> Pear, Grapefruit</div><div><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Finish:</span> Long<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Individual Points:</span> 3, 5, 8, 6, 6, 2, 2, 4, 3, 2, 5.5, 5, 7.5, 6, 7, 7, 6, 8<br /></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3Hdzzsn-Ygg/TDz25kktREI/AAAAAAAAAQA/ujePCuH8uRs/s1600/8+evan.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493537114415776834" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3Hdzzsn-Ygg/TDz25kktREI/AAAAAAAAAQA/ujePCuH8uRs/s400/8+evan.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><strong><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">2009 Francis Ford Coppola - 97.5 points out of 190</span></strong></div><div><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Producer: </span>Francis Ford Coppola </div><div><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Vineyard:</span> Francis Ford Coppola</div><div><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Country/State/Region:</span> Geyserville, California</div><div><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Price:</span> $14.99</div><div><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Aroma:</span> Floral</div><div><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Appearance:</span> Lemon</div><div><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Nose:</span> Pine, Rose</div><div><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Taste:</span> Lime, Apricot, Sour Apple</div><div><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Finish:</span> Short</div><div><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Individual Points:</span> 3, 2, 3, 6.5, 7.5, 7, 7.5, 2, 7, 8, 5, 6, 5, 6, 5, 6.5, 5, 7.5, 6.5, 7, 5<br /><br /></div><div></div><div><strong><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">2009 Puerto Viejo - 93 points out of 190</span></strong></div><div><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Producer:</span> Vina Requingua<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Vineyard:</span> Vina Requingua</div><div><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Country/State/Region:</span> Curico Valley, Chile</div><div><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Price:</span> $12.99</div><div><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Aroma:</span> Citrus</div><div><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Appearance:</span> Lemon</div><div><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Body:</span> Medium</div><div><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Nose:</span> Butter</div><div><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Taste:</span> Coconut, Pineapple</div><div><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Finish:</span> Short</div><div><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Individual Points:</span> 2, 3, 1, 2.5, 1, 1.5, 5, 4, 8, 5, 6, 8, 6, 7, 6.5, 4, 7, 8, 7.5<br /></div><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_3Hdzzsn-Ygg/TDz2zzpyHaI/AAAAAAAAAP4/rA5r4736LmU/s1600/8+derek+dane+tara+kate.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493537015384382882" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_3Hdzzsn-Ygg/TDz2zzpyHaI/AAAAAAAAAP4/rA5r4736LmU/s400/8+derek+dane+tara+kate.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><strong><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">2009 Monkey Bay Wine - 91.5 out of 190</span></strong><br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Producer:</span> Monkey Bay Wine<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Vineyard:</span> Monkey Bay Wine<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Country/State/Region:</span> Monkey Bay, New Zealand<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Price:</span> $9.99<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Aroma:</span> Spice<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Appearance:</span> Lemon<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Body:</span> Medium<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Nose:</span> Apricot, Jalapeno, Honey<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Taste:</span> Apple, Jalapeno<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Finish:</span> Long<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Individual Points:</span> 6, 2, 6, 6, 6, 2, 8, 1, 0, 6, 8, 5, 1, 6, 6, 6, 8.5, 6, 6.5<br /><br /><div></div><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_3Hdzzsn-Ygg/TDz2uARwFWI/AAAAAAAAAPw/wpb5Yq9uTAs/s1600/8+corks+and+glass.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493536915694032226" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_3Hdzzsn-Ygg/TDz2uARwFWI/AAAAAAAAAPw/wpb5Yq9uTAs/s400/8+corks+and+glass.jpg" border="0" /></a><strong><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)"></span></strong></div><br /><div><strong><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)"></span></strong></div><br /><div><strong><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">2009 Rock Rabbit - 90 points out of 190</span></strong></div><div><div><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Producer: </span>Rock Rabbit Winery </div><div><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Vineyard:</span> Rock Rabbit Winery</div><div><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Country/State/Region:</span> Graton, California</div><div><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Price:</span> $9.99</div><div><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Aroma:</span> Citrus, Floral</div><div><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Appearance:</span> Lemon</div><div><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Body:</span> Medium</div><div><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Nose:</span> Lime, Grapefruit, Lemon, Butter, Rose, Nectar</div><div><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Taste:</span> Butter, Grapefruit, Lemon, Sour Apple</div><div><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Finish:</span> Short</div><div><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Individual Points:</span> 6.5, 8, 7, 9, 1, 1, 1, 5, 3, 4, 6, 7, 5, 5, 6, 4, 5, 3, 3.5<br /></div><div><br /></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493536797609962994" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_3Hdzzsn-Ygg/TDz2nIYULfI/AAAAAAAAAPo/8f2dIFmVpL0/s400/8+amanda+mike.jpg" border="0" /><br /><div><div><strong><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">2009 The Infamous Goose - 81.5 points out of 190</span></strong></div><div><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Producer:</span> Mother Goose Wines Ltd.<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Vineyard:</span> Mother Goose Wines Ltd.</div><div><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Country/State/Region:</span> Hawkes Bay, New Zealand</div><div><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Price:</span> $12.99</div><div><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Aroma:</span> Citrus</div><div><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Appearance:</span> Lemon</div><div><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Body:</span> Medium</div><div><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Nose:</span> Lime, Grapefruit</div><div><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Taste:</span> Pineapple, Pine, Grapefruit</div><div><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Finish:</span> Long</div><div><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Individual Points:</span> 4, 5, 2.5, 2, 2, 2, 3, 5, 3, 2, 4.5, 4, 8, 3, 5, 7, 5, 6, 6.5<br /><br /><br /></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493537495352937650" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3Hdzzsn-Ygg/TDz3PvrNDLI/AAAAAAAAAQg/AWHvZi9jRMA/s400/8+me+ari.jpg" border="0" /> <strong><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)"></span></strong></div><div><strong><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">2008 Monkey Bay Wine - 79 out of 190</span></strong><br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Producer:</span> Monkey Bay Wine<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Vineyard:</span> Monkey Bay Wine<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Country/State/Region:</span> Monkey Bay, New Zealand<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Price:</span> $9.99<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Aroma:</span> Floral<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Appearance:</span> Lemon<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Body:</span> Light<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Nose:</span> Pear, Grass<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Taste:</span> Grass, Butter, Sour Apple, Earth, Hay<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Finish:</span> Long<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Individual Points:</span> 2, 2, 6, 7, 5, 3, 2, 5, 3, 5, 4, 5, 2, 5.5, 5, 6, 5, 2, 4.5<br /><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493537613434906642" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_3Hdzzsn-Ygg/TDz3WnkI6BI/AAAAAAAAAQo/VX3vAeMDD74/s400/8+selina+evan.jpg" border="0" /><br /><div><strong><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">2006 Gordon Brothers Cellars - 19 points out of 190</span></strong></div><div><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Producer: </span>Gordon Brothers Cellars Inc. </div><div><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Vineyard:</span> Gordon Brothers Cellars Inc.<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Country/State/Region:</span> Pasco, Washington</div><div><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Price:</span> $14.99</div><div><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Aroma:</span> Spice</div><div><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Appearance:</span> Lemon</div><div><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Body:</span> Light</div><div><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Nose:</span> Sea Salt</div><div><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Taste:</span> Oil, Acetone</div><div><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Finish:</span> Long</div><div><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Individual Points:</span> 2, 1, 0, 1, 1, 1.5, 0, 0, 0, 0.5, 3, 0, 0.5, 1, 4, 5, 2, 1, 0, 0<br /></div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_3Hdzzsn-Ygg/TDz2Yz37yEI/AAAAAAAAAPY/0USGCT85E1Y/s1600/8+alissa+amanda.jpg"></a><div><br /></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493537812523746466" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3Hdzzsn-Ygg/TDz3iNOnhKI/AAAAAAAAAQ4/VeoWFaWgA2I/s400/8+super+slop.jpg" border="0" /><br /><strong><span style="COLOR: rgb(204,0,0)">Comments<br /><br /></span></strong></div><strong></strong></div><div></div><div><div>By far the largest wine night we've ever had, with over 25 in attendance and 19 votes. (Derek and his friends left early because they were too cool for us, so their votes didn't count.) I have to say - we definitely hit the max amount of pours per bottle. 20 odd pours tapped each bottle out with a little more than a sip for each person.<br /><br /></div><div></div><div>Still, as evidenced by the photo above, everyone managed to still get pretty sloppy. And then they went in the pool! And then that ended really well! Just kidding - drunken swimming is safe and fine. You're sure to only have one concussion per. (WINK).<br /><br />Jesse made his wine night debut - with a bottle of cider which he sneakily entered into the running. I mean, I thought it tasted great. A bit like green tea Snapple and I was all over giving that shit a 9.5. But Jamie and Evan weren't tricked. They both gave it a 0. Sauvignon Blanc doesn't taste like this, they said. (SNOBS) Still, the bottle came in FIRST PLACE. It was only then that Jamie read the label - 100% GRAPE JUICE.<br /><br />Thanks, Jesse. Thanks.<br /><br /><br /></div><div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04765818961868868617noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-380825563996082632.post-23660844480785962402010-07-15T13:03:00.000-07:002010-07-15T13:06:11.257-07:0019 Fabulous White Wines From The Kitchn<p style="font-style: italic;"><a href="http://www.thekitchn.com/thekitchn/summer-white-wines-crisp-and-fabulously-refreshing-121747">There are certain grape varieties and wine regions that I associate with summer days, such as <strong>Albariño</strong> from <strong>Rías Baixas</strong> in Northern Spain, Kabinett style <strong>Riesling</strong> from Germany, any white wine from <strong>Greece</strong>, <strong>Italy</strong> the <strong>South of France</strong> as well as their neighboring </a><a href="http://www.thekitchn.com/thekitchn/summer-white-wines-crisp-and-fabulously-refreshing-121747">Mediterranean Islands</a><a href="http://www.thekitchn.com/thekitchn/summer-white-wines-crisp-and-fabulously-refreshing-121747">. <strong>Torrontes</strong> from Argentina is also a great summer sip.<br /><br />The possibilities are many, and this is not intended as a prescriptive or exhaustive list of worthwhile summer white wines, but rather a personal musing that I hope stimulates some discussion on what wines you like to drink over the summer.<br /><br /></a><br />Click through to read more! <a href="http://www.thekitchn.com/thekitchn/summer-white-wines-crisp-and-fabulously-refreshing-121747"><br /></a></p>Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04765818961868868617noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-380825563996082632.post-9681968058056531502010-07-12T19:43:00.000-07:002010-07-12T19:48:39.692-07:00Announcement for August Wine Night<strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">For August's Wine Night:</span></strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">Theme:</span></strong> Syrah/Shiraz<br /><strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">Date:</span></strong> August 13th, 2010<br /><span style="color:#cc0000;"><strong>Time:</strong></span> 8:00<br /><strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">Location:</span></strong> Selina's<br /><br />You are all invited to Selina's house on the aforementioned date and time for our ninth wine club gathering. The night's theme will be <strong><span style="color:#009900;">SYRAH </span></strong>or <strong><span style="color:#009900;">SHIRAZ</span></strong>, a dark-skinned grape grown throughout the world and used primarily to produce powerful RED wines. As such, every couple/uncoupled individual is responsible for bringing a bottle of SYRAH or SHIRAZ, which you can find at any liquor store for under $25, to the tasting. Selina will be providing food pairings to accompany the wine. Also, bring your bathing suits, as her pool will be open for drunken swimming.<br /><br />GET EXCITED FOR ROUND 9 YOU CRAZY WINOS!!!<br /><br />Don't forget to respond to our Facebook invite!Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04765818961868868617noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-380825563996082632.post-56531635910577017642010-07-07T03:32:00.000-07:002010-07-07T06:17:40.726-07:00A Message From Our President<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3Hdzzsn-Ygg/TDR-ZzRY29I/AAAAAAAAAPA/tooR3r-47og/s1600/presidentialevan2.bmp"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3Hdzzsn-Ygg/TDR-ZzRY29I/AAAAAAAAAPA/tooR3r-47og/s200/presidentialevan2.bmp" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491152827396447186" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Just a reminder that you are all invited to Alissa's house on Friday, July 9 at 8:00pm for our eighth wine club gathering. The night's theme will be SAUVIGNON BLANC, a French-originated WHITE wine that is now most known for its cultivation in France, Chile, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Brazil and California. As such, every couple/uncoupled individual is responsible for bringing a bottle of SUAVIGNON BLANC, which you can find at any liquor store for under $25, to the tasting. Alissa (and Nicole) will be providing food pairings to accompany the wine. Also, bring your bathing suits, as her pool will be open for drunken swimming. </div><br /><div> </div><br /><div>GET EXCITED FOR ROUND 8 YOU CRAZY WINOS!!! </div>Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04765818961868868617noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-380825563996082632.post-87470352545045674522010-07-06T04:56:00.000-07:002010-07-28T08:28:41.980-07:00Meet This Crazy Wino - Alissa<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3Hdzzsn-Ygg/TCt40kFOkwI/AAAAAAAAAN4/vhatrwiI5Kg/s1600/li.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488613415315215106" style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; width: 214px; cursor: pointer; height: 320px;" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3Hdzzsn-Ygg/TCt40kFOkwI/AAAAAAAAAN4/vhatrwiI5Kg/s320/li.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><strong><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">Name:</span></strong> Alissa<br /><strong><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">Alias:</span></strong> Li, Li-Marie, Li-Mir<br /><strong><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">Occupation:</span></strong> Server/Waitress/Barmaid<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);"><strong>When you brag, you brag about:</strong></span> I like things like LOTR, Harry Potter, Star Wars, and comic books. Some people think that's really nerdy, I think that's really cool.<br /><br /><strong><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">What would you do if money was no issue? </span></strong>Buy myself a nice place to live, have super fun designing/decorating. Then travel the world with no worries.<br /><br /><strong><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">Favorite Vintage:</span></strong> Bogel Chardonnay<br /><strong><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">Why?</span></strong> It's a delicious buttery smooth white wine that won't give me heartburn.<br /><br /><strong><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">Your First Wine Experience:</span></strong> I was never a big drinker, but when I was underage and all the kids were going crazy I felt more relaxed drinking a glass of wine. When my sister (Nicole) was awesome enough to order me a glass when we were out, I'd always ask for a glass of red. She used to think me ordering red and not white was courageous and daring. This made me feel really chic.<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);"><strong>What makes you a crazy wino?</strong></span> What happens in the meadow at dusk?<br /><br /><strong><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">Favorite Quote:</span></strong> "Today you are you that is truer than true. There is no one alive more Youer than You." - Dr. Seuss<br /><br /><strong><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">Personal Motto:</span></strong> It's not 'you should', it's 'you could'.<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);"><strong>Top 3 items on your Bucket List:</strong></span> Get married, have a child, see the new 7 wonders of the world?<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);"><strong>Top Choice Actor to play you for Our Monthly Wine Club - The Movie:</strong></span> Katherine HeiglNicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04765818961868868617noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-380825563996082632.post-83728906960207982722010-07-02T06:59:00.000-07:002010-07-06T10:50:23.539-07:00June Wine Night - Chardonnay<strong><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);"></span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">Host</span></strong><br /><br />Evan & Jess<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);"><strong>Date </strong></span><br /><br />June 25th, 2010<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);"><strong>Bottles</strong></span><br /><br />2004 Beaulieu - Inna & Max<br />2007 Cambria - Nicole<br />2007 Les Compagnons - Selina<br />2007 Francis Coppola - Tom & Kristal<br />2007 Brooklyn Oenology - Tara & Sean<br />2007 Vina Casa del Tamaya - Evan & Jess<br />2008 Bogel - Alissa<br />2008 Fetzer Valley Oaks - Brett & Katie<br />2008 Kendall-Jackson- Alissa<br />2008 Don Quixote - Timmy<br /><br /><strong><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">Chardonnay</span></strong><br /><br /><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chardonnay">Chardonnay</a> is a green-skinned <a title="Grape" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grape">grape</a> <a class="mw-redirect" title="Variety (biology)" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Variety_%28biology%29">variety</a> used to make white <a title="Wine" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wine">wine</a>. It is believed to have originated in the <a title="Burgundy wine" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burgundy_wine">Burgundy wine</a> region of eastern <a title="French wine" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/French_wine">France</a> but is now grown wherever wine is produced, from <a class="mw-redirect" title="English wine" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/English_wine">England</a> to <a title="New Zealand wine" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Zealand_wine">New Zealand</a>. For new and developing wine regions, growing Chardonnay is seen as a "<a title="Rite of passage" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rite_of_passage">rite of passage</a>" and an easy segue into the international wine market.<br /><br />The Chardonnay grape itself is very neutral, with many of the flavors commonly associated with the grape being derived from such influences as <i><a title="Terroir" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terroir">terroir</a></i> and <a title="Oak (wine)" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oak_%28wine%29">oak</a>.<sup> </sup>It is vinified in many different styles, from the elegant, "<a title="Flint" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flint">flinty</a>" wines of <a class="mw-redirect" title="Chablis (wine)" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chablis_%28wine%29">Chablis</a> to rich, buttery <a title="Meursault" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meursault">Meursaults</a> and <a title="New World wine" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_World_wine">New World wines</a> with tropical fruit flavors.<br /><br />Chardonnay is an important component of many <a title="Sparkling wine" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sparkling_wine">sparkling wines</a> around the world, including <a title="Champagne (wine)" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Champagne_%28wine%29">Champagne</a>. A peak in popularity in the late 1980s gave way to a backlash among those wine drinkers who saw the grape as a leading negative component of the <a title="Globalization of wine" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Globalization_of_wine">globalization of wine</a>. Nonetheless, it remains one of the most widely-planted <a title="List of grape varieties" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_grape_varieties">grape varieties</a>, with over 400,000 <a title="Acre" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acre">acres</a> (175,000 <a title="Hectare" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hectare">hectares</a>) worldwide, second only to <a title="Airén" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Air%C3%A9n">Airén</a> among white wine grapes and planted in more wine regions than any other grape – including <a title="Cabernet Sauvignon" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cabernet_Sauvignon">Cabernet Sauvignon</a>.<br /><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cabernet_sauvignon"></a><br /><strong><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">The Results </span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);"><br /></span></strong><strong><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);"></span></strong><strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">WINNER: 2007 Cambria - 104.5 out of 140</span></strong><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Producer:</span> Cambria Winery<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Vineyard:</span> Cambria Katherine's Winery<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Country/State/Region:</span> Santa Maria Valley, California<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Price:</span> $15.99<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Aroma:</span> Oak, Citrus<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Appearance:</span> Gold<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Body:</span> Medium<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Nose:</span> Butter, Caramel, Butterscotch, Pineapple<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Taste:</span> Caramel, Pineapple, Pear, Vanilla<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Finish:</span> Long<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Individual Points:</span> 10, 8, 8, 7, 7, 6, 6, 6.5, 5, 6, 8.5, 7, 9.5, 10<br /><br /><div><strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">2008 Bogel Vineyards - 99 points out of 140</span></strong></div><div><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Producer:</span>Bogel Vineyards </div><div><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Vineyard:</span> Bogel Vineyards</div><div><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Country/State/Region:</span> Clarksburg, California</div><div><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Price:</span> $10.99</div><div><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Aroma:</span> Citrus, Oak</div><div><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Appearance:</span> Gold</div><div><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Body:</span> Light</div><div><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Nose:</span> Butter, Butterscotch, Pineapple</div><div><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Taste:</span> Pineapple, Butter</div><div><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Finish:</span> Short</div><div><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Individual Points:</span> 6.5, 6, 6, 4, 6, 8, 8, 8, 6, 6, 8, 9, 8, 9.5<br /><br /></div><div></div><div></div><div><strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">2008 Fetzer Valley Oaks - 92 points out of 140</span></strong></div><div><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Producer:</span> Fetzer Vineyards<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Vineyard:</span> Fetzer Vineyards</div><div><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Country/State/Region:</span> Hopland, California</div><div><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Price:</span> $10.99</div><div><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Aroma:</span> Citrus</div><div><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Appearance:</span> Gold</div><div><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Body:</span> Light</div><div><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Nose:</span> Pear, Lemon, Lime, Butter, Apple</div><div><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Taste:</span> Lemon, Grapefruit, Apple</div><div><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Finish:</span> Short</div><div><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Individual Points:</span> 3, 4, 8, 7, 8.5, 9, 7, 6, 7, 6, 5, 6, 10, 5.5</div><div></div><br /><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5489717892748305298" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; width: 400px; height: 267px; text-align: center;" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3Hdzzsn-Ygg/TC9lVnJeY5I/AAAAAAAAAOo/JX8NpQt1ONU/s400/7+tommy.jpg" border="0" /><br /><strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">2008 Kendall - Jackson - 92 points out of 140<br /></span></strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Producer:</span> Kendall Jackson<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Vineyard:</span> Kendall Jackson Vineyards & Winery<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Country/State/Region:</span> Santa Rosa, California<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Price:</span> $15.99<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Aroma:</span> Citrus, Oak<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Appearance:</span> Gold<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Body:</span> Medium<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Nose:</span> Pear, Butter, Oak<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Taste:</span> Melon, Honeydew, Pear, Butter, Pineapple, Mango, Papaya, Sour Apple<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Finish:</span> Long<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Individual Points:</span> 6, 7, 6, 6, 5, 6, 6.5, 7, 6, 8, 7, 6, 8.5, 7<br /><br /><strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">2008 La Senda de Don Quixote - 85.5 points out of 140<br /></span></strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Producer:</span> Cruzares, S.A.<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Vineyard:</span> La Tierra de Castilla<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Country/State/Region:</span> Ciudad Real, Spain<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Price:</span> $5.99<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Aroma:</span> Citrus, Floral<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Appearance:</span> Lemon<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Body:</span> Light<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Nose:</span> Pineapple, Butterscotch, Floral, Butter<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Taste:</span> Sour Apple, Flowers<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Finish:</span> Long<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Individual Points:</span> 6.5, 2, 4, 5, 9, 9, 5, 7, 7, 6, 6, 7, 8, 4<br /><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5489716341091202914" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; width: 400px; height: 267px; text-align: center;" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_3Hdzzsn-Ygg/TC9j7Sxl92I/AAAAAAAAAOg/fohdoPVNj70/s400/7+tim+sean.jpg" border="0" /><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);"><strong>2007 Les Compagnons - 80 points out of 140<br /></strong>Producer:</span> Les Compagnons<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Vineyard:</span> Les Compagnons<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Country/State/Region:</span> King City, California<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Price:</span> $14.99<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Aroma:</span> Citrus, Oak<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Appearance:</span> Lemon<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Body:</span> Light<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Nose:</span> Pear, Lemon, Lime, Green Apple<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Taste:</span> Pear, Pineapple, Lemon, Lime<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Finish:</span> Short<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Individual Points:</span> 5, 7, 5, 2, 6, 7.5, 5, 8, 8, 5, 5, 6, 5, 5.5<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5489715423286211986" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; width: 400px; height: 267px; text-align: center;" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3Hdzzsn-Ygg/TC9jF3r1NZI/AAAAAAAAAOI/yuzA-TfKQ_I/s400/7+ina+max.jpg" border="0" /><br /><strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">2007 Francis Coppola - 80 points out of 140<br /></span></strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Producer:</span> Francis Coppola Diamond Collection<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Vineyard:</span> Francis Coppola Winery<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Country/State/Region:</span> Monterey County, California<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Price:</span> $15.99<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Aroma:</span> Citrus, Oak<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Appearance:</span> Lemon<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Body:</span> Light<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Nose:</span> Lemon, Lime<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Taste:</span> Lemon, Lime, Sour Apple, Creme Brulee, Pear, Windex<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Finish:</span> Short<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Individual Points:</span> 4, 4, 3, 3, 7, 6, 4, 7, 7, 7, 8, 4, 9, 7<br /><br /><strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">2007 Brooklyn Oenology - 79 points out of 140<br /></span></strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Producer:</span> Brooklyn Oenology<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Vineyard:</span> Brooklyn Oenology<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Country/State/Region:</span> Long Island, New York<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Price:</span> $18.99<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Aroma:</span> Citrus<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Appearance:</span> Gold<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Body:</span> Medium<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Nose:</span> Honey, Grapefruit, Mandarin, Pineapple, Peach, Quince, Tapioca<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Taste:</span> Sour Apple, Apricot, Mineral, Walnut<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Finish:</span> Long<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Individual Points:</span> 6, 2, 3, 5, 7, 5, 7.5, 5, 3, 5, 7, 9.5, 8, 6<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5489716037523576786" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; width: 300px; height: 400px; text-align: center;" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_3Hdzzsn-Ygg/TC9jpn5bl9I/AAAAAAAAAOY/vg0VF8GvXzY/s400/7+tara.jpg" border="0" /><br /><br /><br /><strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">2007 Vina Casa del Tamaya - 63.5 points out of 140<br /></span></strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Producer:</span> Vina Casa del Tamaya<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Vineyard:</span> Vina Casa del Tamaya<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Country/State/Region:</span> Lamari Valley, Chile<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Price:</span> $14.99<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Aroma:</span> Citrus, Floral<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Appearance:</span> Lemon<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Body:</span> Light<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Nose:</span> Flowers, Butter, Honey, Lemon, Pineapple, Vanilla<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Taste:</span> Raspberry, Lemon, Butter, Caramel, Fig, Honey<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Finish:</span> Short<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Individual Points:</span> 4, 6, 7, 5, 6, 5.5, 5, 4, 5, 2, 2, 4, 6, 2<br /><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5489713451228701138" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; width: 267px; height: 400px; text-align: center;" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_3Hdzzsn-Ygg/TC9hTFMrodI/AAAAAAAAAOA/_aOWfbh9QGM/s400/7+donato+me.jpg" border="0" /><br /><strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">2004 Beaulieu Vineyard - 5.5 points out of 140<br /></span></strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Producer:</span> Beaulieu Vineyard<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Vineyard:</span> Beaulieu Vineyard<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Country/State/Region:</span> Napa Valley, California<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Price:</span> $13.99<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Taste:</span> This wine had turned. So it tasted awful, basically.<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Individual Points:</span> 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 1, 0, 2, .5, 0, 0. 2, 0, 0<br /><br /><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5489715620540716914" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; width: 400px; height: 267px; text-align: center;" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_3Hdzzsn-Ygg/TC9jRWg-F3I/AAAAAAAAAOQ/KVePbvHjLqA/s400/7+me+li+jess.jpg" border="0" /> </p><p><strong><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">Comments<br /></span></strong><br />This time around, Evan and Jess decided to pair the wine with a popcorn bar. Which was totally yum. Evan had also cut up some apples and pears and had a butterscotch dip for the fruit. TO DIE FOR. I'm going to start dipping everything in butterscotch. Including myself.<br /><br />You'll notice that one of the wines tasted like Windex. It seriously did. I basically had to hold Evan at gunpoint to get him to write that down. Windex, he said, isn't a boursgie adjective. This night of wines scored even worse than Cabernet Francs (ha!) ended with poor Inna & Max's wine which had probably turned back in 2004 when it was made. It was seriously the worst, but the awesome picture of Donato and I above was the amazing result.</p><p></p>Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04765818961868868617noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-380825563996082632.post-28705616626077782002010-06-27T08:22:00.000-07:002010-06-27T08:26:54.509-07:00Announcement for July's Wine Night<strong><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);"><br />For July's Wine Night:</span></strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">Theme:</span></strong> Sauvignon Blanc<br /><strong><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">Date:</span></strong> July 9, 2010<br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);"><strong>Time:</strong></span> 8:00<br /><strong><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">Location:</span></strong> Alissa's (our parent's house)<br /><br />You are all invited to Nicole and Alissa's house on the aforementioned date and time for our eighth wine club gathering. The night's theme will be <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">SAUVIGNON BLANC</span>, a French-originated WHITE wine that is now most known for its cultivation in France, Chile, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Brazil and California. As such, every couple/uncoupled individual is responsible for bringing a bottle of SAUVIGNON BLANC, which you can find at any liquor store for under $25, to the tasting. Nicole and Alissa will be providing food pairings to accompany the wine.<br /><br />Also, bring your bathing suits, as their pool will be open for drunken swimming.<br /><br />GET EXCITED FOR ROUND 8 YOU CRAZY WINOS!!!<br /><br />Don't forget to RSVP to the Facebook invitation!Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04765818961868868617noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-380825563996082632.post-12557943426473766942010-06-22T07:11:00.000-07:002010-06-22T07:24:03.702-07:00A Message From Our President<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_3Hdzzsn-Ygg/TCDHbf5Q4VI/AAAAAAAAANY/e8-ebKusLtk/s1600/presidentialevan2.bmp"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_3Hdzzsn-Ygg/TCDHbf5Q4VI/AAAAAAAAANY/e8-ebKusLtk/s200/presidentialevan2.bmp" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5485603621369340242" border="0" /></a><br />Just a reminder that you are all invited to Evan's house this Friday, June 25 at 8:00PM for our seventh wine club gathering. The night's theme will be CHARDONNAY, a French-originated WHITE wine that is now grown anywhere in the world that wine is produced. As such, every couple/uncoupled individual is responsible for bringing a bottle of CHARDONNAY, which you can find at any liquor store for under $25, to the tasting. Evan and Jess will be providing a popcorn bar and some good cheese to accompany the wine. GET EXCITED FOR ROUND 7 YOU CRAZY WINOS!!!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Try and chill your Chardonnay's before you come to Wine Night on Friday. But if you cant, no sweat. Ill freeze it while we take care of the starter wine...CHEERS!</span>Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04765818961868868617noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-380825563996082632.post-63321077335581062082010-06-06T19:07:00.000-07:002010-06-06T19:17:10.126-07:00Meet This Crazy Wino - Evan<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_3Hdzzsn-Ygg/TAxVYkQzvCI/AAAAAAAAANE/doNI3awWclk/s1600/4812_551743634459_28800074_32801738_5628891_n.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5479848727142448162" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_3Hdzzsn-Ygg/TAxVYkQzvCI/AAAAAAAAANE/doNI3awWclk/s200/4812_551743634459_28800074_32801738_5628891_n.jpg" border="0" /></a><strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">Name:</span></strong> Evan<br /><strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">Alias:</span></strong> Hayweed, E-Dawg, DawgE<br /><strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">Occupation:</span></strong> Marketing Coordinator-Copywriter (whatever that means)<br /><br /><span style="color:#cc0000;"><strong>When you brag, you brag about:</strong></span> I used to work for Wicked on Broadway (getting a Playbill credit, a gold locket from Idina Menzel, and a touch on the leg by Eden Espinosa in the process).<br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">What would you do if money was no issue? </span></strong>Build myself a huge house with a urinal in the bathroom, buy the New York Yankees and reopen The Downtown in Farmingdale<br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">Favorite Vintage:</span></strong> 2005 Bogel Pinot Noir<br /><strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">Why?</span></strong> Its vanilla flavors are INCREDIBLE!!!<br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">Your First Wine Experience:</span></strong> Well, it's not my first, but I will tell you about my most memorable wine experience. One night during my junior year in college, me and a few of my friends bought a gallon of Carlo Rossi Chianti. We went back to my friend's dorm room and, over the course of a few hours, proceeded to drink the entire bottle. Having grown tired from all the wine, I eventually feel asleep on my buddies couch. When I awoke, the lights were off, Dave Matthews Band's "Satalite" was playing on the stereo, and everyone was gone except for my buddy and his girlfriend, who were on his bed (no more than 5 feet away from me) performing an act that is illegal in most states. Without disturbing them, which would have been awkward on so many levels, I managed to escape the room and make my way back to my building with only emotional scares. To anyone who reads this, I promise that Our Monthly Wine Club's gathering never end like this...usually.<br /><br /><span style="color:#cc0000;"><strong>What makes you a crazy wino?</strong></span> The story that I just told. Also, the fact that I am the "fearless leader" of Our Monthly Wine Club, which I'm sure is annoying to most of our members.<br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">Favorite Quote:</span></strong> "No, if anyone orders Merlot, I'm leaving. I am NOT drinking any fucking Merlot!"-Miles Raymond (Sideways)<br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">Personal Motto:</span></strong> Try not to drink Merlot.<br /><br /><span style="color:#cc0000;"><strong>Top 3 items on your Bucket List:</strong></span> Visit Scotland, sing in a band and get another tattoo<br /><br /><span style="color:#cc0000;"><strong>Top Choice Actor to play you for Our Monthly Wine Club - The Movie:</strong></span> Paul RuddNicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04765818961868868617noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-380825563996082632.post-21760643098817159442010-06-02T19:02:00.000-07:002010-06-02T19:09:07.811-07:00Announcement for June Wine Night<strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">For June's Wine Night:</span></strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">Theme:</span></strong> Chardonnay<br /><strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">Date:</span></strong> June 25, 2010<br /><span style="color:#cc0000;"><strong>Time:</strong></span> 8:00<br /><strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">Location:</span></strong> Evan's<br /><br />As always, every couple/uncoupled individual is responsible for bringing a bottle of <strong><span style="color:#009900;">CHARDONNAY</span></strong>, which you can find at any liquor store for under $25, to the tasting. Evan and Jess will be providing food pairings to accompany the wine.<br /><br />GET EXCITED FOR ROUND 7 YOU CRAZY WINOS!!!<br /><br />Don't forget to RSVP to the Facebook invitation!<br /><br />See you all soon!Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04765818961868868617noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-380825563996082632.post-87382822147924473892010-06-01T17:14:00.000-07:002010-06-06T17:32:14.962-07:00The Six Month Rundown<p><br />So, we made it six months. And, as Tara pointed out, there are a handful of us that have attended every single wine night since December, which makes us... well it makes us the sort of people that like to get drunk like clockwork. But that doesn't mean we don't like newcomers, because we love us some newcomers! When Tim was new, we loved him. But then he started giving every wine 2s, 3s and 4s. Then we didn't like him so much. (Just kidding, Tim, we still like you!) Jamie's gathering brought us a ton of new winos - winos that were 100% committed to taking wine night seriously. Much appreciated. </p><p>Anyway, so far we've tasted <strong><span style="color:#009900;">53</span></strong> wines. <strong><span style="color:#009900;">53</span></strong>! That's a lot of bottles of wine!<br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">Vintages Tasted<br /><br /></span></strong>December - Pinot Noir - hosted by Evan<br />January - Cabernet Franc - hosted by Nicole<br />February - Chianti - hosted by Tommy<br />March - Riesling - hosted by Jess<br />April - Cabernet Sauvignon - hosted by Sean & Tara<br />May - Red Zinfandel - hosted by Jamie<br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">Top Five Wines Tasted<br /></span></strong><br />1. 2006 Isonzo Del Friuli Cabernet Franc - average score of 8.4 out of 10<br />2. 2006 Bogle Pinot Noir - average score of 7.9 out of 10<br />3. 2008 Mark West Pinot Noir - average score of 7.8 out of 10<br />4. 2007 Lauca Reserva Pinot Noir - average score of 7.8 out of 10<br />5. 2006 Nipozzano Riserva Chianti - average score of 7.5 out of 10<br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">Bottom Five Wines Tasted<br /></span></strong><br />1. 2007 Kendall Jackson Riesling - average score of 4.7 out of 10<br />2. 2006 Rock River Zinfandel - average score of 4.6 out of 10<br />3. 2003 Laurel Lake Cabernet Franc - average score of 4.4 out of 10<br />4. 2007 Les Granges Cabernet Franc - average score of 3.9 out of 10<br />5. 2007 Vino De Eyzaguirre Cabernet Sauvignon - average score of 3.8 out of 10<br /><br /></p>Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04765818961868868617noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-380825563996082632.post-85825411361391440512010-05-30T10:54:00.000-07:002010-05-30T11:16:16.964-07:00In Which We Start A Blog For Our Troubles<strong><span style="color:#990000;"></span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">To our dearest Crazy Winos (yes, you!),</span></strong><br /><br />Evan and I thought it was high time for us to start a blog, chronicling our monthly wine nights. I'm <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">disappointed</span> that we didn't start this sooner - but I'm going to do my best to back date entries as they corresponded to the wine nights. It'll sort of be like time-traveling only there won't be a flux capacitor involved. I mean, unless you really want one. I'll see what I can do.<br /><br />Anyway, it's our sincerest wish to have a movie and book deal before the end of our first year, since we figure our blog will be much better than Julie's (<em>Julie and Julia, </em><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">der</span>). Let's make it happen, you guys!<br /><br />Love Always,<br /><br />Nicole<br /><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">Our Monthly Wine Club</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#cc0000;"></span></strong><br />This <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">monthly</span> wine club proposes to hold monthly gatherings (Fridays/Saturdays <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">TBD</span>), at which time members will taste, discuss, and rate a variety of fine wines. Each couple (or individual) will be responsible for presenting a single bottle of vino at each meeting. At the end of the meeting, the supplier of the highest-ranked vintage will be named the host for the next month's meeting. The host will supply the venue, wine drinking-<span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">paraphernalia</span>, as well as a smorgasbord of palate-cleansing/enhancing snacks. Basically, this club provides a relatively cheap, yet cultured, excuse to hang-out, drink, and have fun being friends. So, please join! Cheers!<br /><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">Our Monthly Wine Club Blog Features</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#cc0000;"></span></strong><br /><span style="color:#cc0000;">Announcements: </span><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="color:#330033;">to detail the next month's vintage, date and location. Obviously, the exact, extremely specific location will not be divulged here. Go to facebook for that.</span> </span><br /><br /><span style="color:#cc0000;">A Message from Our President:</span> messages sent to us by our fearless leader, Evan.<br /><br /><span style="color:#cc0000;">Wine Night:</span> a new post for each month, chronicling wines, attendees, and a recap of winners and notes. It will be complete with select photographs from the night and a link to an album for that month's gathering.<br /><br /><span style="color:#cc0000;">Meet the Crazy Winos:</span> to introduce you to each month's host.Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04765818961868868617noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-380825563996082632.post-51109969576829034112010-05-14T18:24:00.000-07:002010-06-06T17:07:24.832-07:00May Wine Night - Red Zinfandel<strong><span style="color:#cc0000;"></span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">Host</span></strong><br /><br />Jamie<br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">Date</span></strong><br /><br />May 14, 2010<br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">Bottles<br /></span></strong><br />XXXII Vintner's Cuvee - Jess & Evan<br />2000 Alderbrook Vineyards & Winery - Tara & Sean<br />2006 7 Deadly Zins - Bryan<br />2006 Girasole Vineyards (Organic) - Wil<br />2006 Rock River - Jamie & Shannon<br />2006 Sin Zin - Alissa<br />2007 Old Vinc - Kevin<br />2007 Sin Zin - Tim<br />2007 Vintner's Blend - Jess & Jillian<br />2008 Cline Cellars - Cara & Rich<br />2008 Joel Gott Wines - Kait & Donato<br />2008 Primitivo (Organic) - Nicole<br /><br /><span style="color:#cc0000;"><strong>Red Zinfandel<br /></strong></span><br /><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zinfandel"><em>Zinfandel</em></a><em> is a </em><a title="Cultivar" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cultivar"><em>variety</em></a><em> of red </em><a title="Grape" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grape"><em>grape</em></a><em> planted in over 10 percent of </em><a title="California wine" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/California_wine"><em>California vineyards</em></a><em>. DNA fingerprinting revealed that it is genetically equivalent to the </em><a title="Croatia" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Croatia"><em>Croatian</em></a><em> grape Crljenak Kaštelanski, and also the Primitivo variety traditionally grown in the "</em><a title="Apulia" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apulia"><em>heel</em></a><em>" of </em><a title="Italy" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Italy"><em>Italy</em></a><em>, where it was introduced in the 1700s. The grape found its way to the United States in the mid-19th century, and became known by variations of the name "Zinfandel", a name of uncertain origin.</em><br /><br /><em>The grapes typically produce a robust red wine, although a semi-sweet </em><a title="Rosé" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ros%C3%A9"><em>rosé</em></a><em> (blush-style) wine called </em><a title="White Zinfandel" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White_Zinfandel"><em>White Zinfandel</em></a><em> has six times the sales of the red wine in the </em><a title="United States" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States"><em>United States</em></a><em>. The grape's high sugar content can be </em><a title="Fermentation (wine)" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fermentation_(wine)"><em>fermented</em></a><em> into levels of alcohol exceeding 15 percent.<br />The taste of the red wine depends on the </em><a class="mw-redirect" title="Ripeness (wine)" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ripeness_(wine)"><em>ripeness</em></a><em> of the grapes from which it is made. Red berry fruits like </em><a title="Raspberry" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raspberry"><em>raspberry</em></a><em> predominate in wines from cooler areas, whereas </em><a title="Blackberry" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blackberry"><em>blackberry</em></a><em>, </em><a title="Anise" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anise"><em>anise</em></a><em> and </em><a title="Black pepper" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_pepper"><em>pepper</em></a><em> notes are more common in wines made in warmer areas and in wines made from the earlier-ripening Primitivo clone.</em><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">The Results</span></strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#009900;">WINNER: XXXII Vintner's Cuvee - 120 points out of 160</span></strong><br /><span style="color:#009900;">Producer:</span> Rosenblum Cellars<br /><span style="color:#009900;">Vineyard:</span> Rosenblum Cellars<br /><span style="color:#009900;">Country/State/Region:</span> Sonoma, Califronia<br /><span style="color:#009900;">Price:</span> $10.99<br /><span style="color:#009900;">Aroma:</span> Spice, Oak<br /><span style="color:#009900;">Appearance:</span> Purple<br /><span style="color:#009900;">Body:</span> Medium<br /><span style="color:#009900;">Nose:</span> Butter, Raspberry, Blackberry, Black Pepper<br /><span style="color:#009900;">Taste:</span> Vanilla, Raspberry, Blackberry, Plum<br /><span style="color:#009900;">Finish:</span> Short<br /><span style="color:#009900;">Individual Points:</span> 9, 9, 4, 7.5, 7, 8, 7.5, 8, 8, 8.5, 8, 8, 6.5, 9, 4<br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#009900;">2007 Old Vinc - 117.5 points out of 160</span></strong><br /><span style="color:#009900;">Producer:</span> Klinker Brick Winery<br /><span style="color:#009900;">Vineyard:</span> Klinker Brick Winery<br /><span style="color:#009900;">Country/State/Region:</span> Woodbridge, California<br /><span style="color:#009900;">Price:</span> $21.99<br /><span style="color:#009900;">Aroma:</span> Spice, Oak<br /><span style="color:#009900;">Appearance:</span> Purple<br /><span style="color:#009900;">Body:</span> Medium<br /><span style="color:#009900;">Nose:</span> Vanilla, Pepper<br /><span style="color:#009900;">Taste:</span> Cedar, Coffee, Strawberry, Vanilla<br /><span style="color:#009900;">Finish:</span> Long<br /><span style="color:#009900;">Individual Points:</span> 7, 7, 6.5, 9, 2, 8, 8.5, 8, 7, 7, 6, 7, 8, 7.5, 10, 9<br /><br /><br /><br /><p><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3Hdzzsn-Ygg/TAcLQDZQgPI/AAAAAAAAAM8/1IHscgN9DWo/s1600/6+jamie.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5478359842136555762" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3Hdzzsn-Ygg/TAcLQDZQgPI/AAAAAAAAAM8/1IHscgN9DWo/s400/6+jamie.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><strong><span style="color:#009900;">2007 Vintners Blend - 116.5 points out of 160<br /></span></strong><span style="color:#009900;">Producer:</span> Ravenswood Winery<br /><span style="color:#009900;">Vineyard:</span> Ravenswood Winery<br /><span style="color:#009900;">Country/State/Region:</span> Sonoma, California<br /><span style="color:#009900;">Price:</span> $10.99<br /><span style="color:#009900;">Aroma:</span> Spice, Oak<br /><span style="color:#009900;">Appearance:</span> Ruby<br /><span style="color:#009900;">Body:</span> Medium<br /><span style="color:#009900;">Nose:</span> Strawberry, Vegetable, Cinnamon<br /><span style="color:#009900;">Taste:</span> Raspberry, White Pepper, Oak, Black Cherry<br /><span style="color:#009900;">Finish:</span> Short<br /><span style="color:#009900;">Individual Points:</span> 6, 9, 8, 7, 7, 8, 8, 6. 7.5, 4.5, 7, 6, 7.5, 6, 10, 9<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_3Hdzzsn-Ygg/TAcLKciaOtI/AAAAAAAAAM0/sMOCZ6eMero/s1600/6+nicole+jess+alissa.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5478359745806613202" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 266px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_3Hdzzsn-Ygg/TAcLKciaOtI/AAAAAAAAAM0/sMOCZ6eMero/s400/6+nicole+jess+alissa.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><strong><span style="color:#009900;">2006 7 Deadly Zins - 114.5 points out of 160<br /></span></strong><span style="color:#009900;">Producer:</span> Michael and David Phillips<br /><span style="color:#009900;">Vineyard:</span> Michael and David Phillips<br /><span style="color:#009900;">Country/State/Region:</span> Graon, California<br /><span style="color:#009900;">Price:</span> $18.99<br /><span style="color:#009900;">Aroma:</span> Oak<br /><span style="color:#009900;">Appearance:</span> Purple<br /><span style="color:#009900;">Body:</span> Medium<br /><span style="color:#009900;">Nose:</span> Raspberry, Black Cherry<br /><span style="color:#009900;">Taste:</span> Raspberry, Cherry<br /><span style="color:#009900;">Finish:</span> Long<br /><span style="color:#009900;">Individual Points:</span> 8, 4, 3, 8, 6, 7, 9.5, 7, 7.5, 7, 9, 7, 6, 8, 8.5, 9<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_3Hdzzsn-Ygg/TAcLEVeQWhI/AAAAAAAAAMs/8j-RSdLr8SQ/s1600/6+sean+timmy.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5478359640830925330" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 266px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_3Hdzzsn-Ygg/TAcLEVeQWhI/AAAAAAAAAMs/8j-RSdLr8SQ/s400/6+sean+timmy.jpg" border="0" /></a></p><p><br /><strong><span style="color:#009900;">2008 Cline Cellars - 110 points out of 160<br /></span></strong><span style="color:#009900;">Producer:</span> Cline Cellars<br /><span style="color:#009900;">Vineyard:</span> Cline Cellars<br /><span style="color:#009900;">Country/State/Region:</span> Sonoma, California<br /><span style="color:#009900;">Price:</span> $13.99<br /><span style="color:#009900;">Aroma:</span> Spice<br /><span style="color:#009900;">Appearance:</span> Purple<br /><span style="color:#009900;">Body:</span> Light<br /><span style="color:#009900;">Nose:</span> Blackberry, Black Pepper, Allspice, Cherry, Vanilla<br /><span style="color:#009900;">Taste:</span> Allspice, Olive, Cinnamon<br /><span style="color:#009900;">Finish:</span> Long<br /><span style="color:#009900;">Individual Points:</span> 7.5, 4, 6.5, 6.5, 7, 7.5, 7, 8, 6, 3, 7.5, 8, 7.5, 9, 10, 5<br /><br /><br /></p><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3Hdzzsn-Ygg/TAcKwkeed0I/AAAAAAAAAMc/2wUbOOxQXAM/s1600/6+nicole+jess.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5478359301260998466" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3Hdzzsn-Ygg/TAcKwkeed0I/AAAAAAAAAMc/2wUbOOxQXAM/s400/6+nicole+jess.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#009900;">2006 Girasole Vineyards (Organic) - 98.5 points out of 160</span></strong><br /><span style="color:#009900;">Producer:</span> Girasole Vineyards<br /><span style="color:#009900;">Vineyard:</span> Girasole Vineyards<br /><span style="color:#009900;">Country/State/Region:</span> Ukiah, California<br /><span style="color:#009900;">Price:</span> $17.99<br /><span style="color:#009900;">Aroma:</span> Spice, Oak<br /><span style="color:#009900;">Appearance:</span> Clear<br /><span style="color:#009900;">Body:</span> Light<br /><span style="color:#009900;">Nose:</span> Pepper, Olive, Cherry<br /><span style="color:#009900;">Taste:</span> Cherry, Soil, Blackberry<br /><span style="color:#009900;">Finish:</span> Long<br /><span style="color:#009900;">Individual Points:</span> 7.5, 6, 5, 6, 7.5, 6.5, 5, 5.5, 5, 6, 5.5, 5, 8, 8, 5, 7<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_3Hdzzsn-Ygg/TAcKqH9LQ8I/AAAAAAAAAMU/dBcAKrgS_tY/s1600/6+kevin+evan+jess.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5478359190525920194" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_3Hdzzsn-Ygg/TAcKqH9LQ8I/AAAAAAAAAMU/dBcAKrgS_tY/s400/6+kevin+evan+jess.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#009900;">2008 Joel Gott Wines - 93 points out of 160</span></strong><br /><span style="color:#009900;">Producer:</span> Joel Gott Wines<br /><span style="color:#009900;">Vineyard:</span> Joel Gott Wines<br /><span style="color:#009900;">Country/State/Region:</span> St. Helena, California<br /><span style="color:#009900;">Price:</span> $16.99<br /><span style="color:#009900;">Aroma:</span> Spice<br /><span style="color:#009900;">Appearance:</span> Purple<br /><span style="color:#009900;">Body:</span> Light<br /><span style="color:#009900;">Nose:</span> Cranberry, Cherry<br /><span style="color:#009900;">Taste:</span> Cherry, Cinnamon, Raisin<br /><span style="color:#009900;">Finish:</span> Short<br /><span style="color:#009900;">Individual Points:</span> 5.5, 6, 2, 6, 7, 6.5, 8, 5, 5, 5, 4, 5, 8, 8, 8, 4<br /><br /><br /><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5478359425364476354" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_3Hdzzsn-Ygg/TAcK3yzDQcI/AAAAAAAAAMk/4fbH95n1EI4/s400/6+wil.jpg" border="0" /><br /><span style="color:#009900;"><strong>2006 Sin Zin - 91.5 points out of 160<br /></strong></span><span style="color:#009900;">Producer:</span> Alexander Valley Vineyards<br /><span style="color:#009900;">Vineyard:</span> Alexander Valley Vineyards<br /><span style="color:#009900;">Country/State/Region:</span> $14.99<br /><span style="color:#009900;">Price:</span> $14.99<br /><span style="color:#009900;">Aroma:</span> Spice, Oak<br /><span style="color:#009900;">Appearance:</span> Purple<br /><span style="color:#009900;">Body:</span> Light<br /><span style="color:#009900;">Nose:</span> Black Pepper, Cherry, Vanilla<br /><span style="color:#009900;">Taste:</span> Black Pepper, Prune, Raisin, Raspberry, Strawberry<br /><span style="color:#009900;">Finish:</span> Short<br /><span style="color:#009900;">Individual Points:</span> 4, 4.5, 4, 7, 4, 7, 7, 8, 2, 9, 3, 8, 6, 8, 4, 6<br /><br /><br /></p><p><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3Hdzzsn-Ygg/TAcKjarvnUI/AAAAAAAAAMM/b-eZvcjGdVM/s1600/6+sean+and+the+zins.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5478359075293994306" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 266px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3Hdzzsn-Ygg/TAcKjarvnUI/AAAAAAAAAMM/b-eZvcjGdVM/s400/6+sean+and+the+zins.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><strong><span style="color:#009900;">2007 Sin Zin - 87 points out of 160<br /></span></strong><span style="color:#009900;">Producer:</span> Alexander Valley Vineyards<br /><span style="color:#009900;">Vineyard:</span> Alexander Valley Vineyards<br /><span style="color:#009900;">Country/State/Region:</span> Healdsburg, California<br /><span style="color:#009900;">Price:</span> $18.99<br /><span style="color:#009900;">Aroma:</span> Herbal, Oak<br /><span style="color:#009900;">Appearance:</span> Ruby<br /><span style="color:#009900;">Body:</span> Light<br /><span style="color:#009900;">Nose:</span> Soil, Olive, Vegetable<br /><span style="color:#009900;">Taste:</span> Oak, Prune, Raspberry, Strawberry, Black Pepper<br /><span style="color:#009900;">Finish:</span> Short<br /><span style="color:#009900;">Individual Points:</span> 3, 6, 3, 4, 5, 2, 5, 5.5, 4.5, 5.5, 6, 9, 7.5, 6, 8, 5<br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#009900;">2000 Alderbrook Vineyards & Winery - 79 points out of 160<br /></span></strong><span style="color:#009900;">Producer:</span> Alderbrook Vineyards & Winery<br /><span style="color:#009900;">Vineyard:</span> Alderbrook Vineyards & Winery<br /><span style="color:#009900;">Country/State/Region:</span> Healdsburg, California<br /><span style="color:#009900;">Price:</span> $19.99<br /><span style="color:#009900;">Aroma:</span> Citrus, Spice, Oak<br /><span style="color:#009900;">Appearance:</span> Tawny<br /><span style="color:#009900;">Body:</span> Medium<br /><span style="color:#009900;">Nose:</span> Cherry, Smoke<br /><span style="color:#009900;">Taste:</span> Tabacco, Soil, Rose, Raisin, Smoke<br /><span style="color:#009900;">Finish:</span> Long<br /><span style="color:#009900;">Individual Points:</span> 6.5, 5, 3, 3, 7, 4.5, 4, 4.5, 4, 7, 3, 4, 3.5, 5, 7, 8<br /><br /><br /></p><p><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_3Hdzzsn-Ygg/TAcKQH7LiOI/AAAAAAAAAL8/W3LPFozEGLI/s1600/6+kait+donato.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5478358743840950498" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_3Hdzzsn-Ygg/TAcKQH7LiOI/AAAAAAAAAL8/W3LPFozEGLI/s400/6+kait+donato.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><strong><span style="color:#009900;">2008 Primitivo (Organic) - 77 points out of 160<br /></span></strong><span style="color:#009900;">Producer:</span> C.V.T. Srl<br /><span style="color:#009900;">Vineyard:</span> La Natura Salento<br /><span style="color:#009900;">Country/State/Region:</span> Tortona, Italy<br /><span style="color:#009900;">Price:</span> $12.99<br /><span style="color:#009900;">Aroma:</span> Herbal<br /><span style="color:#009900;">Appearance:</span> Tawny<br /><span style="color:#009900;">Body:</span> Medium<br /><span style="color:#009900;">Nose:</span> Prune, Soil, Tabacco, Cucumber, Hay<br /><span style="color:#009900;">Taste:</span> Vegetable, Olive<br /><span style="color:#009900;">Finish:</span> Long<br /><span style="color:#009900;">Individual Points:</span> 5, 2, 3, 5, 5, 4, 7, 6.5, 6, 6.5, 4, 7, 6, 1, 7, 2<br /><br /><br /></p><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5478358894053013938" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 266px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3Hdzzsn-Ygg/TAcKY3ghubI/AAAAAAAAAME/EI733YNCRvU/s400/6+nicole.jpg" border="0" /> </p><p><br /><strong><span style="color:#009900;">2006 Rock River - 75 points out of 160<br /></span></strong><span style="color:#009900;">Producer:</span> Healdsburg Vineyards<br /><span style="color:#009900;">Vineyard</span>: Healdsburg Vineyards<br /><span style="color:#009900;">Country/State/Region:</span> Manteca, California<br /><span style="color:#009900;">Price:</span> $11.99<br /><span style="color:#009900;">Aroma:</span> Spice<br /><span style="color:#009900;">Appearance:</span> Tawny<br /><span style="color:#009900;">Body:</span> Light<br /><span style="color:#009900;">Nose:</span> Plum, Raspberry, Blackberry<br /><span style="color:#009900;">Taste:</span> Plum, Raspberry, Pepper<br /><span style="color:#009900;">Finish:</span> Long<br /><span style="color:#009900;">Individual Points:</span> 5, 3, 2, 6.5, 6, 5, 6, 7, 7, 2, 5, 4, 6.5, 2, 2, 6<br /><br /><br /></p><div><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_3Hdzzsn-Ygg/TAcJ_s7j36I/AAAAAAAAALs/iv4JNj_TOEU/s1600/6+the+whole+party.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5478358461716881314" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_3Hdzzsn-Ygg/TAcJ_s7j36I/AAAAAAAAALs/iv4JNj_TOEU/s400/6+the+whole+party.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Check our <a href="http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=171798427085&ref=ts#%21/group.php?gid=171798427085">Facebook page</a> for more pictures from May's Wine Night!<br /></div><br /><div><strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">Comments</span></strong></div><div></div><br /><div>This was, in my opinion, the best wine night we've had yet. It didn't hurt that apparently Red Zinfandel has a higher alcohol content than any other red wine. No, that didn't hurt at all. And then Tim's and Alissa's Sin Zins came in back to back! And the cheer that went up around the table! </div><div></div><br /><div>Zinfandel night. Was. Epic. </div><div></div><br /><div>Happy 6 Months, you guys!<br /></div><br /><div></div></div>Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04765818961868868617noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-380825563996082632.post-5469610602462693972010-04-23T19:33:00.000-07:002010-06-06T14:25:46.399-07:00April Wine Night - Cabernet Sauvignon<strong><span style="color:#cc0000;"></span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">Host</span></strong><br /><br />Sean & Tara<br /><br /><span style="color:#cc0000;"><strong>Date </strong></span><br /><br />April 23, 2010<br /><br /><span style="color:#cc0000;"><strong>Bottles</strong></span><br /><br />2006 Dark Side of the Moon - Jess & Evan<br />2006 Havens Wine Cellars - Tommy<br />2006 Recession Red - Nicole & Alissa<br />2007 Educated Glass - Jamie & Shannon<br />2007 Ivory Label - Sean & Tara<br />2007 Vino De Eyzaguirre - Lisa<br />2008 Gnarly Head - Katie & Tim<br />2008 Markovic Estates - Inna & Max<br />2008 Turning Leaf Vineyards - Danielle<br />2008 Wyatt - Kait & Donato<br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">Cabernet Sauvignon</span></strong><br /><br /><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cabernet_sauvignon">Cabernet Sauvignon</a> is one of the world's most widely recognized red <a title="Wine" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wine">wine</a> <a title="List of grape varieties" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_grape_varieties">grape varieties</a>. It is grown in nearly every major <a title="List of wine-producing countries" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_wine-producing_countries">wine producing country</a> among a diverse spectrum of climates from <a title="Canadian wine" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canadian_wine">Canada's</a> <a class="mw-redirect" title="Okanagan Valley" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Okanagan_Valley">Okanagan Valley</a> to <a title="Lebanese wine" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lebanese_wine">Lebanon's</a> <a title="Beqaa Valley" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beqaa_Valley">Beqaa Valley</a>. Cabernet Sauvignon became internationally recognized through its prominence in <a title="Bordeaux wine" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bordeaux_wine">Bordeaux wines</a> where it is often blended with <a title="Merlot" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Merlot">Merlot</a> and <a title="Cabernet Franc" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cabernet_Franc">Cabernet Franc</a>. From <a title="French wine" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/French_wine">France</a>, the grape spread across <a title="Europe" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Europe">Europe</a> and to the <a title="New World wine" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_World_wine">New World</a> where it found new homes in places like <a title="California wine" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/California_wine">California's</a> <a class="mw-redirect" title="Napa Valley (wine)" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Napa_Valley_(wine)">Napa Valley</a>, <a title="Australian wine" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australian_wine">Australia's</a> <a title="Coonawarra" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coonawarra">Coonawarra</a> region and <a title="Chilean wine" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chilean_wine">Chile's</a> <a class="mw-redirect" title="Maipo Valley" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maipo_Valley">Maipo Valley</a>. For most of the 20th century, it was the world's most widely planted premium red wine grape until it was surpassed by <a title="Merlot" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Merlot">Merlot</a> in the 1990s.<br /><br />Despite its prominence in the industry, the grape is a relatively new variety, the product of a chance <a title="Plant breeding" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plant_breeding">crossing</a> between <a class="mw-redirect" title="Cabernet franc" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cabernet_franc">Cabernet franc</a> and <a title="Sauvignon blanc" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sauvignon_blanc">Sauvignon blanc</a> during the 17th century in southwestern <a title="France" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/France">France</a>. Its popularity is often attributed to its ease of cultivation - the grapes have thick skins and the vines are hardy and resistant to <a title="Decomposition" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Decomposition">rot</a> and <a title="Frost" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frost">frost</a> - and to its consistent presentation of structure and flavours which express the typical character ("<a title="Typicity" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Typicity">typicity</a>") of the variety. Familiarity and ease of pronunciation have helped to sell Cabernet Sauvignon wines to consumers, even when from unfamiliar wine regions. Its widespread popularity has also contributed to criticism of the grape as a "colonizer" that takes over wine regions at the expense of native grape varieties.<br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">The Results<br /></span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#009900;">WINNER: 2007 Educated Guess - 105 points out of 150</span></strong><br /><span style="color:#009900;">Producer:</span> Roots Run Deep Winery<br /><span style="color:#009900;">Vineyard:</span> Roots Run Deep Winery<br /><span style="color:#009900;">Country/State/Region:</span> Napa Valley, California<br /><span style="color:#009900;">Price:</span> $19.99<br /><span style="color:#009900;">Aroma:</span> Oak<br /><span style="color:#009900;">Appearance:</span> Ruby<br /><span style="color:#009900;">Body:</span> Medium<br /><span style="color:#009900;">Nose:</span> Vanilla, Blackberry<br /><span style="color:#009900;">Taste:</span> Vanilla, Blackberry, Boysenberry<br /><span style="color:#009900;">Finish:</span> Long<br /><span style="color:#009900;">Individual Points:</span> 6.5, 7, 6, 10, 8, 7, 5, 8.5, 7, 7, 8, 8, 6, 6, 5<br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#009900;">2007 Ivory Label - 101.5 points out of 150</span></strong><br /><span style="color:#009900;">Producer:</span> Francis Coppola Diamond Collection<br /><span style="color:#009900;">Vineyard:</span> Frances Coppola Winery<br /><span style="color:#009900;">Country/State/Region:</span> Geyserville, California<br /><span style="color:#009900;">Price:</span> $17.99<br /><span style="color:#009900;">Aroma:</span> Oak<br /><span style="color:#009900;">Appearance:</span> Ruby<br /><span style="color:#009900;">Body:</span> Light<br /><span style="color:#009900;">Nose:</span> Cherry, Cinnamon<br /><span style="color:#009900;">Taste:</span> Blueberry, Raspberry, Strawberry<br /><span style="color:#009900;">Finish:</span> Short<br /><span style="color:#009900;">Individual Points:</span> 5, 7, 6, 10, 5, 7, 8, 7, 7, 8.5, 6, 5, 5, 8, 7<br /><br /><br /><br /><p><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_3Hdzzsn-Ygg/TAXDtt-JpVI/AAAAAAAAALc/dz8T8UibKAY/s1600/5+tommy.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477999711967880530" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_3Hdzzsn-Ygg/TAXDtt-JpVI/AAAAAAAAALc/dz8T8UibKAY/s400/5+tommy.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><strong><span style="color:#009900;">2008 Wyatt - 100 points out of 150<br /></span></strong><span style="color:#009900;">Producer:</span> Polaner Selections<br /><span style="color:#009900;">Vineyard:</span> Polaner Slections<br /><span style="color:#009900;">Country/State/Region:</span> Oakville, California<br /><span style="color:#009900;">Price:</span> $12.99<br /><span style="color:#009900;">Aroma:</span> Oak<br /><span style="color:#009900;">Appearance:</span> Ruby<br /><span style="color:#009900;">Body:</span> Medium<br /><span style="color:#009900;">Nose:</span> Oak, Pepper<br /><span style="color:#009900;">Taste:</span> Vanilla, Cherry, Raspberry<br /><span style="color:#009900;">Finish:</span> Long<br /><span style="color:#009900;">Individual Points:</span> 5, 4, 6.5, 6.5, 7, 7, 9, 9, 7, 6, 8, 5, 8, 7, 5</p><p><br /></p><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477999947707816306" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_3Hdzzsn-Ygg/TAXD7cK7mXI/AAAAAAAAALk/56PPSylD-58/s400/5+tim+katie+alissa.jpg" border="0" /><br /><strong><span style="color:#009900;">2006 Havens Wine Cellars - 93 points out of 150<br /></span></strong><span style="color:#009900;">Producer:</span> Havens Wine Cellars<br /><span style="color:#009900;">Vineyard:</span> Havens Wine Cellars<br /><span style="color:#009900;">Country/State/Region:</span> Napa Valley, California<br /><span style="color:#009900;">Price:</span> $17.99<br /><span style="color:#009900;">Aroma:</span> Spice<br /><span style="color:#009900;">Appearance:</span> Ruby<br /><span style="color:#009900;">Body:</span> Full<br /><span style="color:#009900;">Nose:</span> Blackberry, Pepper<br /><span style="color:#009900;">Taste:</span> Pepper, Cedar, Fig<br /><span style="color:#009900;">Finish:</span> Long<br /><span style="color:#009900;">Individual Points:</span> 4, 1, 7, 6, 6, 8, 7, 3, 7, 9, 10, 8, 4, 6, 7<br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#009900;">2008 Markovic Estates - 91.5 points out of 150<br /></span></strong><span style="color:#009900;">Producer:</span> Markovic Estates<br /><span style="color:#009900;">Vineyard:</span> Markovic Estates<br /><span style="color:#009900;">Country/State/Region:</span> Languedoc Roussillon, France<br /><span style="color:#009900;">Price:</span> $10.99<br /><span style="color:#009900;">Aroma:</span> Oak<br /><span style="color:#009900;">Appearance:</span> Ruby<br /><span style="color:#009900;">Body:</span> Medium<br /><span style="color:#009900;">Nose:</span> Cherry, Fig<br /><span style="color:#009900;">Taste:</span> Plum, Fig<br /><span style="color:#009900;">Finish:</span> Long<br /><span style="color:#009900;">Individual Points:</span> 5, 7, 6, 6, 9.5, 8, 4, 10, 3, 1, 7, 7, 2, 7, 9</p><p><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3Hdzzsn-Ygg/TAXDnrXMGHI/AAAAAAAAALU/GfXs5ONs3e8/s1600/5+tim+katie+sean+alissa+evan.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477999608188377202" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3Hdzzsn-Ygg/TAXDnrXMGHI/AAAAAAAAALU/GfXs5ONs3e8/s400/5+tim+katie+sean+alissa+evan.jpg" border="0" /></a></p><strong><span style="color:#009900;">2008 Turning Leaf - 91 points out of 150</span></strong><br /><span style="color:#009900;">Producer:</span> Turning Leaf Vineyards<br /><span style="color:#009900;">Vineyards:</span> Turning Leaf Vineyards<br /><span style="color:#009900;">Country/State/Region:</span> Modesto, California<br /><span style="color:#009900;">Price:</span> $9.99<br /><span style="color:#009900;">Aroma:</span> Citrus<br /><span style="color:#009900;">Appearance:</span> Ruby<br /><span style="color:#009900;">Body:</span> Medium<br /><span style="color:#009900;">Nose:</span> Raspberry, Caramel<br /><span style="color:#009900;">Taste:</span> Blueberry, Caramel<br /><span style="color:#009900;">Finish:</span> Long<br /><span style="color:#009900;">Individual Points:</span> 3, 3, 4, 7, 7, 8.5, 6, 8, 4, 6, 9, 9, 6.5, 6, 4<br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#009900;">2006 Recession Red - 90.5 points out of 150</span></strong><br /><span style="color:#009900;">Producer:</span> Recession Wine Company<br /><span style="color:#009900;">Vineyard:</span> Recession Wine Company<br /><span style="color:#009900;">Country/State/Region:</span> Livermore & Ripon, California<br /><span style="color:#009900;">Price:</span> $15.99<br /><span style="color:#009900;">Aroma:</span> Spice<br /><span style="color:#009900;">Appearance:</span> Ruby<br /><span style="color:#009900;">Body:</span> Light<br /><span style="color:#009900;">Nose:</span> Pepper, Raspberry<br /><span style="color:#009900;">Taste:</span> Metal<br /><span style="color:#009900;">Finish:</span> Long<br /><span style="color:#009900;">Individual Points:</span> 5, 4, 5, 6.5, 8, 7, 8, 6, 7, 4, 5, 6, 6, 7, 6<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_3Hdzzsn-Ygg/TAXDhok-QWI/AAAAAAAAALM/9pUT0NRVuZc/s1600/5+nicole+evan.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477999504361668962" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_3Hdzzsn-Ygg/TAXDhok-QWI/AAAAAAAAALM/9pUT0NRVuZc/s400/5+nicole+evan.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><strong><span style="color:#009900;"></span></strong></div><div><strong><span style="color:#009900;">2008 Gnarly Head - 87 points out of 150</span></strong></div><div><span style="color:#009900;">Producer:</span> Gnarly Head Cellars</div><div><span style="color:#009900;">Vineyard:</span> Gnarly Head Cellars</div><div><span style="color:#009900;">Country/Region/State:</span> Manteca, California</div><div><span style="color:#009900;">Price:</span> $9.99</div><div><span style="color:#009900;">Aroma:</span> Floral</div><div><span style="color:#009900;">Appearance:</span> Ruby</div><div><span style="color:#009900;">Body:</span> Light</div><div><span style="color:#009900;">Nose:</span> Cedar, Cherry, Vanilla, Tabacco</div><div><span style="color:#009900;">Taste:</span> Flowers, Cherry, Vanilla, Blueberry</div><div><span style="color:#009900;">Finish:</span> Long</div><div><span style="color:#009900;">Individual Points:</span> 3, 2, 5.5, 10, 7, 8, 6, 6.5, 5, 5.5, 5, 6, 7.5, 7, 6, 2 <br></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div><br><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#009900;">2006 Dark Side of the Moon - 86.5 points out of 150</span></strong></div><div><span style="color:#009900;">Producer:</span> Wines That Rock</div><div><span style="color:#009900;">Vineyard:</span> Mark Beaman Winemaker</div><div><span style="color:#009900;">Country/State/Region:</span> Mendocino County, California</div><div><span style="color:#009900;">Price:</span> $14.99</div><div><span style="color:#009900;">Aroma:</span> Herbal, Spice, oak</div><div><span style="color:#009900;">Appearance:</span> Ruby</div><div><span style="color:#009900;">Body:</span> Light</div><div><span style="color:#009900;">Nose:</span> Cedar, Vanilla, Cherry, Black Currant</div><div><span style="color:#009900;">Taste:</span> Vegetable, Blueberry, White Pepper, Cherry</div><div><span style="color:#009900;">Finish:</span> Short</div><div><span style="color:#009900;">Individual Points:</span> 5, 4, 6.5, 7, 7, 5, 5, 7, 7, 7, 8, 2, 6, 5, 5</div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_3Hdzzsn-Ygg/TAXDdXly7JI/AAAAAAAAALE/JimO97avyQ0/s1600/5+lisa+nicole.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477999431082241170" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_3Hdzzsn-Ygg/TAXDdXly7JI/AAAAAAAAALE/JimO97avyQ0/s400/5+lisa+nicole.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><strong><span style="color:#009900;"></span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#009900;"></span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#009900;">2007 Vino De Eyzaguirre - 57.5 points out of 150</span></strong><br /><span style="color:#009900;">Producer:</span> Top Wine Chile S.A. - Peralillo<br /><span style="color:#009900;">Vineyard:</span> Top Wine Chile S.A. - Peralillo<br /><span style="color:#009900;">Country/State/Region:</span> D.O. Colchagua Valley, Chile<br /><span style="color:#009900;">Price:</span> $12.99<br /><span style="color:#009900;">Aroma:</span> Herbal, Spice<br /><span style="color:#009900;">Appearance:</span> Ruby<br /><span style="color:#009900;">Body:</span> Medium<br /><span style="color:#009900;">Nose:</span> Vegetable, Cherry, Plum, Mint, Pepper<br /><span style="color:#009900;">Taste:</span> Pepper, Mold, Musk, Cabernet Franc<br /><span style="color:#009900;">Finish:</span> Long<br /><span style="color:#009900;">Individual Points:</span> 2, 2, 4.5, 2, 5, 4, 3, 5, 3, 3, 5, 6, 4, 3, 6<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_3Hdzzsn-Ygg/TAXDQthNsoI/AAAAAAAAAKs/3nQmoKdQ4r0/s1600/5+group.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477999213630304898" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_3Hdzzsn-Ygg/TAXDQthNsoI/AAAAAAAAAKs/3nQmoKdQ4r0/s400/5+group.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Check our <a href="http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=171798427085&ref=ts#%21/group.php?gid=171798427085">Facebook page</a> for more pictures from April's Wine Night!<br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">Comments</span></strong><br /><br />Haha, funny joke, you guys, saying that the worst wine tasted like a Cabernet Franc. I'd like to take this moment to gloat over the fact that my 2006 Isonzo Del Fruili Cab Franc is still the reigning champ with an average of 8.4 out of 10. This is most likely completely due to the fact that Tim won't give a score higher than a 5.Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04765818961868868617noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-380825563996082632.post-16407349712090209852010-03-12T17:46:00.000-08:002010-06-02T06:07:48.861-07:00March Wine Night - Riesling<span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);"></span><br /><strong><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">Host</span></strong><br /><br />Jess<br /><br /><strong><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">Date</span></strong><br /><br />March 12, 2010<br /><br /><strong><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">Bottles</span></strong><br /><br />2007 Black Tower - Tim<br />2007 Kendall Jackson - Lisa<br />2007 Pindar - Nicole & Alissa<br />2007 Schmitt Sohne - Tara & Sean<br />2007 St. Ludwin - Jess & Evan<br />2008 Chateau Ste. Michelle - Derek & Joe<br />2008 Pacific Rim - Kait & Donato<br />2008 Relax - Ashley & Anthony<br />2009 Chateau Ste. Michelle - Ina & Max<br />2009 KungFu Girl - Kevin<br /><br /><strong><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">Riesling</span></strong><br /><br /><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Riesling"><em>Riesling</em></a><em> is a white </em><a title="Grape" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grape"><em>grape</em></a><em> </em><a class="mw-redirect" title="Variety (biology)" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Variety_%28biology%29"><em>variety</em></a><em> which originates in the </em><a title="Rhine" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rhine"><em>Rhine</em></a><em> region of </em><a title="Germany" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Germany"><em>Germany</em></a><em>. Riesling is an </em><a class="mw-redirect" title="Aromatic (wine)" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aromatic_%28wine%29"><em>aromatic</em></a><em> grape variety displaying flowery, almost perfumed, aromas as well as high acidity. It is used to make dry, semi-sweet, sweet and sparkling </em><a class="mw-redirect" title="White wine" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White_wine"><em>white wines</em></a><em>. Riesling wines are usually varietally pure and are seldom </em><a title="Oak (wine)" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oak_%28wine%29"><em>oaked</em></a><em>. As of 2004, Riesling was estimated to be the world's 20th most grown variety at 48,700 hectares (120,000 acres) (with an increasing trend), but in terms of importance for quality wines, it is usually included in the "top three" white wine varieties together with </em><a title="Chardonnay" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chardonnay"><em>Chardonnay</em></a><em> and </em><a class="mw-redirect" title="Sauvignon Blanc" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sauvignon_Blanc"><em>Sauvignon Blanc</em></a><em>. Riesling is a variety which is highly "</em><a title="Terroir" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terroir"><em>terroir</em></a><em>-expressive", meaning that the character of Riesling wines is clearly influenced by the wine's place of origin.</em><br /><br /><em>In 2006, Riesling was the most grown variety in </em><a title="German wine" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/German_wine"><em>Germany</em></a><em> with 20.8% and 21,197 hectares (52,380 acres), and in the </em><a title="French wine" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/French_wine"><em>French</em></a><em> region of </em><a title="Alsace wine" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alsace_wine"><em>Alsace</em></a><em> with 21.9% and 3,350 hectares (8,300 acres).</em><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Riesling#cite_note-CIVA-2"><em>[3]</em></a><em> There are also significant plantings of Riesling in </em><a title="Austrian wine" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Austrian_wine"><em>Austria</em></a><em>, </em><a title="Luxembourg" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luxembourg"><em>Luxembourg</em></a><em>, northern </em><a title="Italy" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Italy"><em>Italy</em></a><em>, </em><a title="Australian wine" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australian_wine"><em>Australia</em></a><em>, </em><a title="New Zealand wine" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Zealand_wine"><em>New Zealand</em></a><em>, </em><a title="American wine" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_wine"><em>United States</em></a><em>, </em><a title="Canadian wine" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canadian_wine"><em>Canada</em></a><em>, </em><a title="South African wine" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_African_wine"><em>South Africa</em></a><em>, </em><a title="Chinese wine" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chinese_wine"><em>China</em></a><em> and </em><a class="mw-redirect" title="Ukraine wine" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ukraine_wine"><em>Ukraine</em></a><em>. In the countries where it is cultivated, Riesling is most commonly grown in colder regions and locations.</em><br /><br /><strong><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">The Results</span></strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">WINNER: 2007 Schmitt Sohne - 120 points out of 160</span></strong><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Producer:</span> Schmitt Sohne GmbH<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Vineyard:</span> Schmitt Sohne<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Country/State/Region:</span> Mosel-Saar-Ruwer, Germany<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Price:</span> $8.99<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Aroma:</span> Floral<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Appearance:</span> Lemon<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Body:</span> Full<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Nose:</span> Perfume, Pear<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Taste:</span> Pear, Sour, Apple, Apricot, Peach<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Individual Scores:</span> 8, 7, 7, 8, 7.5, 8, 8, 7, 7, 5.5, 7.5, 6.5, 10, 8, 7, 8<br /><br /><br /><strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">2008 Relax - 113.5 points out of 160</span></strong><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Producer:</span> Schmitt Sohne GmbH<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Vineyard:</span> Schmitt Sohne<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Country/State/Region:</span> Mosel-Saar-Ruwer, Germany<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Price:</span> $8.99<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Aroma:</span> Citrus<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Appearance:</span> Lemon<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Nose:</span> Sour Apple, Peach<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Taste:</span> Apple, Peach<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Individual Scores:</span> 7, 8, 6.5, 7, 6, 8, 6, 7, 5, 5, 6, 10, 10, 7, 7, 8<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477601345136149394" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; width: 400px; height: 300px; text-align: center;" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_3Hdzzsn-Ygg/TARZZt4Kw5I/AAAAAAAAAJ8/5BuelgsYvOo/s400/4+bottles.jpg" border="0" /><br /><br /><strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">2009 Chateau Ste Michelle Harvest Select - 112.5 points out of 160</span></strong><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Producer:</span> Chateau Ste. Michelle<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Vineyard:</span> Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Country/State/Region:</span> Columbia Valley, Washington<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Price:</span> $11.99<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Aroma:</span> Citrus<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Appearance:</span> Lemon<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Body:</span> Carbonated<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Nose:</span> Honeydew, Lemon Grass<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Taste:</span> Honey, Champagne, Pear, Peach<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Individual Scores:</span> 6.5, 7, 8, 8, 10, 7.5, 5, 7.5, 5, 7.5, 9, 5, 6, 5, 7, 7, 6<br /><br /><strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">2007 St. Ludwin - 110 points out of 160<br /></span></strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Producer:</span> St. Ludwin<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Vineyard:</span> St. Ludwin<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Country/State/Region:</span> Mosel Valley, Germany<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Price:</span> $13.99<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Aroma:</span> Citrus, Floral<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Appearance:</span> Lemon<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Body:</span> Medium<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Nose:</span> Perfume<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Taste:</span> Butter, Apple, Lemon<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Individual Scores:</span> 7, 9, 9, 8, 10, 9, 8, 5, 4, 6, 9, 8, 4, 4, 7, 3<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477601479188539682" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; width: 300px; height: 400px; text-align: center;" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_3Hdzzsn-Ygg/TARZhhQv6SI/AAAAAAAAAKE/teY38gQcbbA/s400/4+alissa.jpg" border="0" /><br /><br /><p><strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">2008 Pacific Rim (Organic) - 106 points out of 160</span></strong><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Producer:</span> Pacific Rim Wines, LLC<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Vineyard:</span> Pacific Rim<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Country/State/Region:</span> Columbia Valley, Washington<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Price:</span> $11.99<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Aroma:</span> Citrus, Floral<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Appearance:</span> Lemon<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Body:</span> Medium<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Nose:</span> Perfume, Jasmine<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Taste:</span> Lime, Apricot<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Individual Scores:</span> 1.5, 2, 5, 6, 3, 8, 7, 8, 3, 4, 3, 5, 5, 4, 4, 0<br /><br /><strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">2008 Chateau Ste. Michelle - 97.5 points out of 160<br /></span></strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Producer:</span> Chateau Ste. Michelle<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Vineyard:</span> Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Country/State/Region:</span> Columbia Valley, Washington<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Price:</span> $11.99<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Aroma:</span> Citrus<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Appearance:</span> Lemon<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Nose:</span> Mineral, Peach, Apricot<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Taste:</span> Sour Apple, Passion Fruit, Lime<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Finish:</span> Off-Dry<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Individual Scores:</span> 6, 7, 4, 6, 5, 7, 6, 8, 5, 5, 7.5, 5, 5, 7, 7, 7<br /><br /><strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">2009 Kung Fu Girl = 86 points out of 160</span></strong><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Producer: Charles Smith Wines<br />Vineyard:</span> Evergreen Vineyard<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Country/State/Region:</span> Columbia Valley, Washington<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Price:</span> $16.99<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Aroma:</span> Floral, Citrus<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Appearance:</span> Lemon<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Nose:</span> Pear, Peach, Pineapple, Coconut<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Taste:</span> Apricot, Pear, Lemon, Lime, Mineral<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Finish:</span> Off-Dry<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Individual Scores:</span> 7, 1, 7, 8, 8, 8, 9, 4, 4, 1, 5, 5, 5, 3, 5, 6<br /></p><br /><p><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_3Hdzzsn-Ygg/TARaMxKVeyI/AAAAAAAAAKc/KVsfQd5IjEs/s1600/4+sean+alissa+lisa+tara.bmp"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477602222190983970" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; width: 400px; height: 300px; text-align: center;" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_3Hdzzsn-Ygg/TARaMxKVeyI/AAAAAAAAAKc/KVsfQd5IjEs/s400/4+sean+alissa+lisa+tara.bmp" border="0" /></a><strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">2007 Black Tower - 83.5 points out of 160</span></strong><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Producer:</span> Rch Kendermann GmbH<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Vineyard:</span> Tower Estate<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Country/State/Region:</span> Pflaz, Germany<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Price:</span> $8.99<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Aroma:</span> Floral, Oak<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Appearance:</span> Lemon<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Body:</span> Light<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Nose:</span> Flowers, Wood<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Taste:</span> Apple, Grapefruit, Peach<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Individual Scores:</span> 0.5, 5, 7, 5, 7, 4, 7, 6, 4, 0.5, 8, 8, 4.5, 7, 4<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477985282016300738" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; width: 300px; height: 400px; text-align: center;" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_3Hdzzsn-Ygg/TAW2lyNmTsI/AAAAAAAAAKk/7MKzb6k0hvs/s400/4+donato+tara.bmp" border="0" /><strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">2007 Pindar Johannisberg Riesling - 83.5 points out of 160</span></strong><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Producer:</span> Pindar Vineyards, LLC<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Vineyard:</span> Pindar Vineyards<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Country/State/Region:</span> Long Island, New York<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Price:</span> $16.99<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Aroma:</span> Floral, Citrus<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Appearance:</span> Lemon<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Nose:</span> Peach, Apricot, Perfume, Melon<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Taste:</span> Peach, Melon, Apricot<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Finish:</span> Medium<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Individual Scores:</span> 7.5, 5, 9, 9, 6, 6, 7, 3, 4, 4, 6, 4, 2, 1, 5, 5<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);"><strong>2007</strong></span><strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);"> </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Kendall Jackson - 75.5 points out of 160<br /></span></strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Producer:</span> Kendall Jackson Vineyards & Winery<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Vineyard:</span> Kendall Jackson Vineyards & Winery<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Country/State/Region:</span> Santa Rosa, California<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Price:</span> $15.99<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Aroma:</span> Citrus, Herbal<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Appearance:</span> Lemon<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Body:</span> Light<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Nose:</span> Vegetables<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Taste:</span> Grapefruit, Apricot, Peach, Pear<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Finish:</span> Dry<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Individual Scores:</span> 4, 4, 5, 4, 1, 7, 9, 6, 4, 3, 3, 5, 2, 3, 6, 7, 7<br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_3Hdzzsn-Ygg/TARZziabs5I/AAAAAAAAAKM/9RBv4abs2go/s1600/4+evan.bmp"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477601788735239058" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; width: 400px; height: 300px; text-align: center;" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_3Hdzzsn-Ygg/TARZziabs5I/AAAAAAAAAKM/9RBv4abs2go/s400/4+evan.bmp" border="0" /></a><br />Check our <a href="http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=171798427085&ref=ts#%21/group.php?gid=171798427085">Facebook page</a> for more pictures from March's Wine Night!<br /><br /><strong><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">Comments<br /></span></strong><br />When you put whipped cream in the chocolate, it ruins the entire effect of the chocolate fountain.<br /><br /></p>Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04765818961868868617noreply@blogger.com0