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More Merlot Please!
2008-06-09 12:48:00 I unabashedly love a good California Merlot. The problem is, it's often hard to find a good one given Merlot's bad rap and tendency towards flabby overoaked plonk. So when I find a good one I feel like shouting from the rooftops. This is one such Merlot.The bottle was a 2003 Raymond Reserve Merlot from Napa. It clocked in at 14.3% alcohol by volume, had a real cork closure, and was a gift from my Dad. My first thought on the wine was that it needed time to air, but after that it opened up into a really beautiful bottle of wine.On the nose I found plum, blackberries, black pepper, chocolate, red cherry, and raspberries. It was a gorgeous combination of red and black fruit topped with chocolate. In the mouth I got more red fruit, cherries, raspberries, and then some plums and blackberries. The cherry was quite tart, like a fresh cherry pie.The wine had plenty of structure and backbone to spare, I could easily see it holding up for many more years if you want to stash it away. ...
By: Wannabe Wino
Wine Wedding Favors Petite Merlot Wines Glass Gel Candle with Heart Charm,
2008-05-02 11:00:00 Petite Merlot Wine Glass Gel Candle, Heart Charm The Petite Merlot wine gel glass candle has a harvest grape scent, features lovely translucent gel, and is adorned with a heart charm and elegant satin ribbon. Real glass candle is presented in a clear display gift box with wine and grape illustrations. - Buy
Rolling 2004 Cabernet-Merlot Australia
2008-04-23 02:59:00 It?s a wine that could go either way as far as sipping vs. dinner. Enough taste to enjoy, enough acidity/tannins for a dinner of your choice. And it?s a wine better than the Chardonnay version. read more
Soft Velvet Merlot Duvet Cover Set for only $20.89
2008-04-16 10:06:00 Bring instant opulence to your bedroom decor with this luxurious duvet cover set.
More Mystery Wine
2008-04-14 13:44:00 The wine for the night was a 2005 "La Colombaia" Valpolicella Ripasso. I'm scratching my head to figure out where this one came from. Apparently I paid $18.99 for it, which leads me to believe that perhaps it came from the Winery in Old Town Alexandria. It had a real cork closure, clocked in at 14% alcohol by volume, hails from Italy, and is made from Merlot.The nose of the wine showed raisins, currants, spices, plums, earth, and cherries. In the mouth I found tart cherries, raisins, earth, and spice. After a little while a touch of plum showed through. The wine continued to open up in the glass, showing a lot of depth. This was an easy drinking wine, very yum, and incredibly food friendly. A quick search reveals you can find it online for about $15.99.
By: Wannabe Wino
WBW #44 French Cabernet Franc
2008-04-02 13:34:00 Our host for this edition of WBW, the brain-child of Lenn of Lenndevous, is Gary Vaynerchuk of Wine Library TV. He chose French Cabernet Franc as theme for this month (ostensibly as a result of his recent trip tasting in France!). You can watch his vlog about the event here, but the jist is pick a French Cabernet Franc and post your link by April 2, 2008 in the comments to the entry on his website.I'll admit straight up that I sorta cheated on this one. Having been in travel mode since before Gary's theme announcement, I really didn't have much of a chance to pick up a bottle for this month or shop around. I popped into my favorite local shop, The Winery in Old Town Alexandria, and sadly could not come up with a full on Cabernet Franc. So I went with a 25% Cabernet Franc, 70% Merlot, and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon Bordeaux style blend.The wine is a 2004 Chateau Quercy Saint-Emilion Grand Cru. It clocked in at 13% alcohol by volume, had a real cork closure, and cost me $25.99. T...
By: Wannabe Wino
Tisdale Merlot California
2008-03-28 22:54:00 Mellow, soft, and very tasty. While it doesn't have great depth or intensity, it is an all around 'great' drinking and companion wine. Pick a young immature sprite to drink this with. And at this price, it also good for a night of carousing. read more
Blogging From the Road
2008-03-16 23:58:00 AKA-Live in Sonoma County! Our bed and breakfast (at least the one we are in tonight) has free wireless so I am able to keep blogging for you while we are away!The wine for the evening was the 2003 Lava Cap 2003 Reserve Merlot from El Dorado. It clocked in at 15.1% alcohol by volume, had a real cork closure, and cost us $19.99 from WineQ (free shipping!).On the nose I found berries, plums, spices, dark fruit, currants, and chocolate. In the mouth, more berries, currants, and plums. The wine was fruity with a bit of a darker earthy undertone, and still had a bit of a tannic edge.I thought this was a really fun, fruity Merlot, and another great effort from Lava Cap. For this price, I would definitely get this again and consider it as a staple for serving with pizza or tomato based pasta dishes.
By: Wannabe Wino
University Loft - Mission Merlot Extra Long Junior Crew Loft
2008-03-07 06:52:00 The University Loft from Mission Merlot collections offers a modern and contemporary that fits in perfectly most rooms we see today. Simple yet stylish, its modern design is something that can bring together comfort and luxury for rooms in search for a change. The high quality wood frames are compact, strong and work great in ...
Merlot Tease
2008-02-25 06:26:00 Break out the fine wine and put on the Merlot Tease to class up your night. Whether you are wearing it underneath something or wearing it solo. Outfit includes red lace top, vintage lace skirt and matching panty. You'll look and feel like a million dollars! View more details
Wine Upon Wine....
2008-02-04 12:34:00 One evening at my parents' house, a lot of wine was consumed in one evening. We had around 10 people at the house and the wine was flowing all evening.I believe this was the second bottle of the evening. We started with a Sauvignon Blanc, but my Aunt didn't like it and requested a Merlot. I just happened to have a Merlot blend on hand!The wine was a Chateau Rocher Corbin 2002 Montagne Saint Emillion. I purchased it for $18.99 minus a 10% case discount at The Winery in Old Town Alexandria, it had a real cork closure, and clocked in at 13.5% alcohol by volume. The wine was a blend of 80% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc, and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon.On the nose I found dark fruit, blackberries, oak, and black currants. In the mouth the flavors were of black currants, plums, and other dark fruit. The wine was tannic and a bit chewy in the mouth, this was definitely a wine that would benefit from being consumed with food. We finished the bottle up over a roast turkey and all the fixin...
By: Wannabe Wino
Chateau du Pin Franc 2005 Merlot - Cabernet France
2008-01-26 03:33:00 Sacré Dieu! If she wears panties, this will remove them. Be she a zitella or a water sprite, she will quaff heartily of this sublimely balanced nectar. Serve alone or with most any food. If you're a foul rogue who desires a single nights acquaintanceship, serve slightly chilled and by itself. For those of us who prefer lasting friendships, serve with pleasant and tasty snacks. She will be yours, it is your choice as to how long you shall keep her in your good stead. read more
Little Penguin 2005 Merlot Australia
2008-01-19 20:00:00 This isn't the best wine in the world, but it could be a lot worse for the price. Good for an evening of debauchery at your local tavern or plying a wood or mountain nymph at home. It's not refined enough for water sprites. read more
Yellow Tail 2006 Cabernet Merlot Australia
2008-01-18 23:34:00 Tastes like crap. But, after the first half glass it becomes pretty tasty. Just remember to not eat or drink anything else when drinking it or you'll have to choke down a half glass again to dull the senses. But hey, it's cheap. read more
Maison Nicolas 2005 Merlot France
2008-01-08 17:06:00 Cheap French wines rarely let you down, and this is no exception. It has a nice neutral balance with enough bite to clear the palette during dinner. read more
De Muller Priorat Legítim Criança 2002
2008-01-05 20:21:00 Ficha de cata Un conocidísimo vino tinto de crianza, pionero de los vinos del priorato, puesto que su historia se remonta a la mitad del siglo XX. De elegante color rojo-picota con tonos rubíes, éste excelente vino resultado del coupage de las variedades Garnacha, Merlot, Syrah y Cariñena, nos delata su elevada graduación en sus elegantes y ...
Trecini 2005 Vicini Vineyard Russian River Valley Sonoma County Merlot
2007-12-28 23:20:00 It is not very often that I buy a Merlot but when I saw the Trecini 2005 Vicini Vineyard Russian River Valley Merlot as a half bottle I had to give it a try.Trecini Cellars was founded in 1999 by John and Cathy Vicini and their son David. Originally from Tuscany, Italy, John comes from a long tradition of wine, actually around 150 years. In 1994 the family started growing grapes in Russian River Valley and after that it was only a natural step for them to start their own winery. They are offering five varietals at this point, Sauvignon Blanc, Merlot, Merlot Rose, Zinfandel, and Syrah.This Merlot shows an intense ruby red color in the glass.The nose offers ripe red fruit, herbal notes and rather heavy vanilla with creme brulee character.On the palate, bright fruit with slight tartness, black cherry, boysenberry, plum, and vanilla. The long finish has plentiful fruit, decent acidity, and round, soft tannins with an ever so light green edge at the finish.I was pleasantly surprised by t...
By: Tastes of Life
Raimat Abadía Crianza 2003
2007-12-22 20:31:00 Región vinícola: D.O. Costers del Segre Variedades: 48% Cabernet Sauvignon 29% Tempranillo 23% Merlot Nota de cata: Color rubí granate de intensidad media alta, con un menisco que apunta algún reflejo teja. Aroma de buena intensidad, serio, con algunas sensaciones de monte bajo en primer plano, que dan paso luego a notas mentoladas, especiadas (pimienta) y a un fondo en que ...
African technology: The MERLOT AFRICA Network (MAN)
2007-12-21 14:03:00 Source: Development Gateway The MERLOT AFRICA Network (MAN) The OER dgCommunity recently discovered MAN, the MERLOT Africa Network, introduced briefly by Moustapha Diack on the IIEP OER discussion list. This African Network of African higher education institutions is willing to enhance the use - as well as the production - ...
From the Village
2007-12-07 17:33:00 Village Winery in VA, that is. I picked this bottle up at Village Winery on our tour this summer, it cost $17, clocked in at 12% alcohol by volume, had a fake cork, and I believe it is NV, or at least I can't find any vintage info on the bottle.On the nose I found spice, smoke, leather, and raspberries. Oddly enough, I also smelled what I can only describe as fireworks after you've shot them off. In the mouth the wine was fruit, light and pleasant, showing raspberries and a bitter chocolate essence. Overall, a little tannic and a little too sweet to go with the pasta and fresh tomato sauce.
By: Wannabe Wino
From the Village
2007-12-07 17:33:00 Village Winery in VA, that is. I picked this bottle up at Village Winery on our tour this summer, it cost $17, clocked in at 12% alcohol by volume, had a fake cork, and I believe it is NV, or at least I can't find any vintage info on the bottle.On the nose I found spice, smoke, leather, and raspberries. Oddly enough, I also smelled what I can only describe as fireworks after you've shot them off. In the mouth the wine was fruit, light and pleasant, showing raspberries and a bitter chocolate essence. Overall, a little tannic and a little too sweet to go with the pasta and fresh tomato sauce.
By: Wannabe Wino
CollePino 2005 Sangiovese & Merlot Italy
2007-12-05 16:03:00 Bob is off having his tail chased, or was that chasing tail? Either way, he won't be joining us tonight for this review. So, work with me here and in my best Bacchus voice: Yes, this has very little leggings. With a very nice deep ruby colour. I do smell some soft berry notes, but can't identify which ones. After tasting, I'm unable to taste the berries, so I still can't identify what berry it might have been. It is harsh, a bit bitter, and if I didn't usually just swill wines I might be able to tell you if it was tannins or turpentine for a finish. Frankly I thought the Italians did better than this. Okay, enough of trying to do Bacchus' job, I don't think I have the pallet. read more
MERLOT 2001 Warmblood, TB Bay Gelding READY TO G0!
2007-12-02 13:08:00 MUST SELL!! Merlot is a 2001 bay gelding. Very attractive warmblood cross. Sire (Red Clay Tributary) is an interesting mix of Selle Francais/Hanovarian/ Quarter Horse, dam was a Thoroughbred (Deniwaji). Makes him a true warmblood! He has great warmblood gaits and has a very friendly attitude. He trailers well, has done trails that include bridges, rivers, hills.. etc. Loves slogging through water! Very easy keeper. He lives outside with other horses and has been good in company. He is a homebred that has been kept up on all vaccinations, dentistry, health care (veterinarian owned). Lack of time and family changes forces sale. Merlot is ready to train your way. He has been casually used since he was 2.5 years old and ready for a 'career'. Green to formal work. Not for a raw beginner due to needed training. I see him fitting in well for dressage, jumping, fox hunting, or a very fancy trail horse! He's been ridden english, looks great western too! Nice horse for the price.
By: Equine Now
Turning Leaf 2006 Merlot Reserve California
2007-11-14 23:47:00 Another from the Gallo stable, this one better than you might expect for the price. But better perhaps with a dinner than drinking by itself. read more
Merlot Tease
2007-11-14 18:57:00 Break out the fine wine and put on the Merlot Tease to class up your night. Whether you are wearing it underneath something or wearing it solo. Outfit includes red lace top, vintage lace skirt and matching panty. You'll look and feel like a million dollars! 85% Nylon 15% Spandex. Four way stretch means one size fits most. Lingerie by Forplay. More...
Merlot and Chocolates
2007-11-05 11:39:00 Merlot and Chocolates A bottle of award winning velvety French red wine made with merlot grapes elegantly paired with the finery of our Truffle Selection box made with real cream champagne rum tiramisu and more. 75cl 485g. This gift may only be purchased by or for persons over the age of 18. We reserve the right ...
By: uskshop
Chateau St Jean 1996 Sonoma County Reserve Merlot
2007-11-02 03:07:00 Today I am doing a quick review of a wine we had a couple of nights ago with good friends. We bought this bottle at the winery as a library wine, I would guess about 5 years ago. This was our only bottle, and this is the first time we have tasted this wine (they did not pour it at the winery when we purchased it). 400 cases was made.Chateau St Jean 1996 Sonoma County Reserve Merlot has a dark ruby red/brick color in the glass. The nose displays surprisingly concentrated fruit with dark cherry, plum, slight notes of raisin, and soft vanilla. On the palate, plum, cherry, and dark raspberry with an earthy note. The tannins are moderate and silky, but still with an edge, in this medium to fullbodied wine.My impression of this wine is close to what I had expected. With a little bit more fruit/berries then I thought would still remain (which is a good thing), this was certainly a very good, but not a great wine.For the price you can find better wine but I would not rule this one out if yo...
By: Tastes of Life
Corq Dorq 2004 Merlot California
2007-10-28 00:21:00 I?m not the biggest Merlot fan, but three years in the bottle has seemed to really help this wine. The big, aggressive tannins you usually find in a Merlot largely muted in this wine, a distinct plus for me. Not bad for sipping, and probably would work OK for dinner too. read more
GatoNegro 2006 Cabernet Merlot Chile
2007-10-27 00:00:00 For the modest, and I mean modest price ($7 for 1.5L), better than I expected, but not spectacular. A surprise considering I?ve gotten some spotty results from Chile lately read more
A Great Value - A Great Merlot
2007-10-18 15:56:00 Lately, I have been in this mode of sampling Walla Walla wines priced under $30 a bottle and is it ever paying off! The good news is I keep discovering wines that are top quality for the dollar.One of the Valley’s great value is from Lowden Hills Winery. Lowden Hills is a family winery owned by Jim and Sonja Henderson. A highlight about the Walla Walla Valley is if you were born and/or raised here, you just about know or related to everyone. Back in high school, Sonja and I co-chaired a high school girl’s league committee together. And have continued to keep in touch.Besides a family winery, Lowden Hills also produces estate wines from their Win Chester Vineyards located outside of Lowden, WA. Named after Sonja’s late stepfather, Win Estes, the Estes family were wheat farmers and homesteaded in the Walla Walla Valley since the late 1800's.The historic barn, now winery, seems fitting considering the Lowden Hills Winery’s family history. The barn was built in 1938 and has bee...
Carmen Reserve 2005 Merlot
2007-10-08 02:21:00 Valle De CasablancaChilePaso Robles, I am SO glad you found the Phantom as alluring as myself. You are a lucky dog that you've got yourself a case.Might drink again.Note: I have posted two reviews tonight. Please see my review below of Clos du Bois 2004 Chardonnay.OK - This is very funny to me. With regard to the Phantom wine that I reviewed a few nights ago (the same wine I also refer to above in my comment to Paso Robles) I read an on-line review while looking where I might purchase it. The person loved Phantom, but one of their "tastes" they picked up was "Creosote". I made all kinds of comments to The Guy about whether or not he thought that person climbed into their fireplace and licked the back wall to actually know what creosote tastes like. Now, I know fully well in the back of my head that I have smelled weird things in wine that I have not actually tasted in real life (cat pee comes to mind for instance). So I really do know better than to poke fun at a strange taste. But...
"Emozioni dal Mondo: Merlot e Cabernet insieme", sarà vero?
2007-09-21 00:00:00 Nella miriade di manifestazioni, eventi, kermesse, fiere, festival che imperversano un po' ovunque nel nostro sempre più stravagante Paese, torna alla ribalta, alla Fiera Nuova di Bergamo dal 18 al 20 ottobre 2007 "Emozioni dal Mondo: Merlot e Cabernet insieme". Al momento sono già coinvolte 16 nazioni: Grecia, Francia, Ungheria, Perù, Germania, Svizzera, Malta, Sud Africa, Argentina, Inghilterra, Croazia, Spagna, Estonia, Lettonia, Lituania e, ovviamente, Italia. Si tratta di un concorso dedicato ai due vitigni a bacca rossa più in voga, diffusi come la gramigna in tutto il mondo, da nord a sud, da est a ovest, i ben noti merlot e cabernet, che hanno scomodato numerosi consorzi italiani per attuare a tappeto modifiche, aggiornamenti e inserimenti nei disciplinari vinicoli che dànno vita alle "nostre" Doc e Docg. Così, che ci piaccia o no, ce li ritroviamo in quantità più o meno rilevanti (talvolta in compagnia del syrah) in denominazioni storiche come Chianti Classico, Nobile di M...
Bernie Dodge Receives MERLOT Award for QuestGarden Online Authoring Tool
2007-09-19 05:48:00 The Multimedia Educational Resource for Learning and Online Teaching - MERLOT recognized Professor Bernie Dodge's QuestGarden by granting it the MERLOT Classics award at the organization's International Conference held in New Orleans this summer. QuestGarden is an online authoring tool, community and hosting service that is designed to make it easier and quicker to create a high quality WebQuest.In the words of one of the judges: "There is strong research support for the use of WebQuests in inquiry-based learning activities. The challenge has always been a technical one. How can web authoring be made easy enough so that all instructors can create WebQuests when needed. Bernie Dodge has addressed this problem by providing a tool that walks instructors through the process, providing them with pedagogical support along the way. This tool is being used by educators all over the world to create structured activities that students can use to solve real-world problems."The MERLOT program...
The Little Penguin 2005 Merlot
2007-09-18 04:19:00 2005MerlotSouth Eastern AustraliaWill drink again. I'm continually pleased with the continent of Australia's ability to produce wine.If you are looking for an easy, drinkable, slightly sweeter than dry red table wine, for less than $10, this wine is where it's at. It's on the lighter side, so I wouldn't serve it on a "serious" night, but it's highly drinkable and pleasant. It would go well I would think with either grilled chicken or pizza in general. I drank it alone (no food, and like George Thorogood too).Interestingly enough, its bouquet was butter and sugar corn on the cob for me followed by a sweet cherry (think candied like Maraschino, not an all natural cherry). Although I'm not sure how I feel about the whole "breathing" thing, I found this wine slightly more enjoyable after it sat open in my glass for an hour by accident while I tucked little ones in to bed to dream of butterflies and flowers and hearts, and one bigger one in to bed - the gothic princess, to dream o...
Wine from Switzerland? And White Merlot?
2007-08-13 14:38:00 Egads, the world must be coming to an end! Now, as strange as a White Merlot, and one from Switzerland at that, sounds, the wine geek in me could not pass up this bottle of wine. I saw it on the menu and went, huh, White Merlot? Now that's a new one. And to me it is, I had never heard of such a thing.We ventured to Il Porto Ristorante with my inlaws last week in Old Town, Alexandria. We haven't really had the time (or money) to check out many restaurants in our 'hood yet, but we were in the mood for Italian and they had open tables when we wanted, so off we went. And not a bad choice at all! The food was very tasty and reasonably priced, I had the fettucini alfredo. I know, a heart attack on a plate, yada yada yada, but I really don't care, I love the stuff and only get it perhaps twice a year.The wine was a Ticino Chiar di Luna 2005 Bianco di Merlot. It is from V&D Angelo Delea SA, Losone-Swizzera. I gathered from the label that it is from the Italian Alps region ...
By: Wannabe Wino
Estate Sleigh Bed (Merlot Finish)
2007-08-12 12:15:00 This gorgeous looking bed is so what I’m going to need if I want to build a bedroom with a modern classic touch to it. It’s just so incredibly nice that I can see why it’s picked as the set of the week by plush interiors. Look at it’s features “- Deep Merlot stain - Lacquer ...
BELIEVE IT OR WHAT? BARRY MERLOT
2007-08-05 22:45:00 The story of automobile pioneer Berry Merlot and his innovative wine cooled engine FROMwww.BlimpTV.net
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I Love French Wine and Food A Midi Merlot
2007-07-30 15:19:00 I Love French Wine and Food - A Midi Merlot If you are in the mood for fine French wine and food, you should consider the Languedoc-Roussillon region of south central France. Who knows you may find a bargain, and I hope that you’ll have fun on this fact-filled wine education tour in which we review ...
I Love French Wine and Food - A Midi Merlot - By Levi Reiss
2007-07-24 18:48:00 By Levi Reiss If you are looking for fine French wine and food, consider the Languedoc-Roussillon region of south central France. You may find a bargain, and I hope that you’ll have fun on this fact-filled wine education tour in which we review a local red Merlot. Among France’s eleven wine-growing regions the Languedoc-Roussillon is the ...
Welcome to Slumpsville - Manny Being Merlot Experiment Fails
2007-07-22 00:00:00 This bottle is obviously NOT getting recycled. (SawxBlog Photo - Derek Hixon) Well, all that I can say is that I tried to help the Red Sox snap out of their losing ways. After leaving Longhorn Steakhouse last night, and...
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Pied Violet 2002 Central Coast Merlot
2007-07-10 16:05:00 Pied Violet literally means "purple foot" in French and refers to the old tradition on stomping grapes for the crush.This 2002 Central Coast Merlot shows a dark red/purple color in the glass. On the nose dark cherry and plum with a whiff of spicy oak leaves an impression. Taking my first sip red and dark cherries with plum, spice and a touch of cranberry, hits me. Moderate acidity and soft, smooth tannins makes this wine extremely accessible and drinkable. Great on its own or pair it with some summer BBQ, like a pork tenderloin, not to spicy sausage, or a flank steak.We received this wine as a gift (thanks Mindy!) and there is only one site online where I could find it available, WineShopAtHome.com. You can find it there for $15.50. When taking price into account I think this is a great soft/smooth, easy-to-drink, summer red, no greater complexity to it but not in any way to thin, that will prove to be a great crowd pleaser at any event.Vote for my blog here and help me stay in top ...
By: Tastes of Life
I Love French Wine And Food - A Bordeaux Merlot - By Levi Reiss
2007-07-10 04:59:00 By Levi Reiss If you are looking for fine French wine and food, consider the world-famous Bordeaux region of southwestern France. You may find a bargain, and I hope that you’ll have fun on this fact-filled wine education tour in which we review a red Merlot from an internationally renowned producer. Among France’s eleven wine-growing regions ...
Vino rosado Casal: ensamblaje Cabernet Sauvignon y Merlot, Raimat 2006.
2007-07-10 01:51:00 Presentación Bodega Raimat: “Un vino de nuestra tierra con nuestro propio estilo. Seco y elegante, de fino aroma y elegante color rosa fresa. Las grosellas rojas y las pequeñas son perceptibles a la nariz. Hecho a base de Cabernet Sauvignon y Merlot resulta en boca finísimo y fresco. Elaborado exclusivamente con uvas provenientes de la finca ...
Vino rosado Casal: ensamblaje Cabernet Sauvignon y Merlot, Raimat 2006.
2007-07-10 01:51:00 Presentación Bodega Raimat: “Un vino de nuestra tierra con nuestro propio estilo. Seco y elegante, de fino aroma y elegante color rosa fresa. Las grosellas rojas y las pequeñas son perceptibles a la nariz. Hecho a base de Cabernet Sauvignon y Merlot resulta en boca finísimo y fresco. Elaborado exclusivamente con uvas provenientes de la ...
Will Merlot Sales Ever Recover?
2007-07-06 00:43:00 This article was sent to me by Simon Owens from Bloggasm. Nice article.The scene lasts no longer than a few moments.Thomas Haden Church?s character, frustrated and looking to get laid, tells Paul Giamatti?s character that if the two women they?re about to meet want to drink Merlot, they?re all drinking Merlot. ?No, if anyone orders Merlot, I?m leaving,? Giamatti responds. ?I am not drinking any fucking Merlot!?The scene is humorous but fleeting, yet after the movie Sideways was met with both critical and popular success, news organizations began reporting Merlot?s demise. Sales within the industry dropped as casual, uninformed wine drinkers turned up their noses at the drink. And wine afficionados weren?t all sad to see the grape?s downfall.Read the rest of the article.
Will Merlot Sales Ever Recover?
2007-07-06 00:43:00 This article was sent to me by Simon Owens from Bloggasm. Nice article.The scene lasts no longer than a few moments.Thomas Haden Church’s character, frustrated and looking to get laid, tells Paul Giamatti’s character that if the two women they’re about to meet want to drink Merlot, they’re all drinking Merlot. “No, if anyone orders Merlot, I’m leaving,†Giamatti responds. “I am not drinking any fucking Merlot!â€The scene is humorous but fleeting, yet after the movie Sideways was met with both critical and popular success, news organizations began reporting Merlot’s demise. Sales within the industry dropped as casual, uninformed wine drinkers turned up their noses at the drink. And wine afficionados weren’t all sad to see the grape’s downfall.Read the rest of the article.My BlogsBeer Recipes – Beer, Wine and Food – Making Homemade Wine and Beer – Wine Recipes
Columbia-Crest Merlot
2007-06-16 21:17:00 Grand EstatesColumbia Valley2003 and 2004Would drink 2004 again, and maybe try another bottle of 2003 to see if what I experienced was just a corked wine for that particular bottle.Silence can be torturous and deafening, it's numbing her ears today.Wanting to do what's best,hoping instinct is leading the right way.Relinquishing to Washington State, she pours a glass of Columbia-Crest.Following Kevin Zraly's once-a-week recommended list, I bought a bottle of Columbia-Crest Merlot last week when I also purchased the Kendall Jackson Chardonnay (also one of the list's once-a-week wine recommendations). I thoroughly enjoyed it as a glass on its own unaccompanied by any food. I don't remember what I did eventually have to eat with it, but it tasted better all alone. This week I thought I purchased the same vintage (2004) but didn't notice until I got home and poured a glass that it was actually 2003. The taste was much different which is what made me go back and study both bottles t...
Decant this!
2007-06-06 20:56:00 This wine needs to come with a warning: decant before attempting to drink or risk lighting yourself on fire with the fumes. The wine itself is a 2002 Mazzocco Merlot.Weighing in at 15% alcohol by volume, the bottle had a real cork and cost us $25 at the winery. (One of our purchases on our recent trip.)After the alcohol blew off the nose (really, trust me on this one, decant) strawberries showed through. Then, and I realize this will sound incredibly odd, chocolate leather. Neither simply chocolate or leather, it was honestly a combination. In the mouth there were more strawberries and the wine was earthy overall.I would describe this as a big wine. Big flavors, big alcohol, big aroma. The wine was the darkest wine I think I have ever seen. Not a ray of light was getting through this deep purple wine. The wine was also very tannic, it could certainly age for quite a while longer and I think it would develop into an incredible wine in another 3-5 years. It took several hours for the ...
By: Wannabe Wino
Cabernet Sauvignon - Merlot, Viña Santa Ema Barrel Slect 2004, Valle del Ma
2007-05-31 00:13:00 Presentación de Viña Santa Ema: CARACTERÍSTICAS (vino tinto mezcla) Color : Rojo Rubí. Aroma : Complejo y profundo; en la nariz se sienten suaves notas de ciruela, mora y algo de vainilla mezclado con un agradable tostado. Sabores: Sabroso, elegante con taninos maduros, buena estructura y final persistente. INFORMACION TECNICA Composición varietal : 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot. Valle : Maipo y ...
Brulwood Merlot
2007-05-24 03:43:00 Some other place, another timeSome day never comesAnd life goes by.My daily thoughts confuse me and muddle my head,Pour me two glasses of MerlotAnd give me my bed.Awaiting sleep I let go and let be,Comforted by the oneness I've always felt within, to the earth, sky and sea.And when I wake, I once again trustThat what was meant to be, will find a way indeed to one day be.2004Brulwood MerlotCaliforniaWould drink again.I don't believe this can be bought mainstream. It's a restaurant only brand actually put out by Gallo Cellars (I think).My boss is going in for surgery and will be out for six weeks. We stayed late tonight preparing for his absence. We then had dinner together at a local Italian eatery. Though it was a very pleasant environment, it was a small place and it was casual. I knew better than to ask for a wine list. When I asked our server what they had for wine, she looked perplexed and I prayed she would not say "Red or White." It was one step above that: "We have Chianti... |
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