by Debbie | Oct 23, 2007 | Uncategorized
Last night we opened a Da Vinci 2002 Cabernet Sauvignon. This wine was wonderful. Soft tannins lead to a nice cherry flavor with a soft finish. We had this with a pasta and veal dish. It was perfect. This wine was estate bottled and produced. That means these are...
by Debbie | Oct 22, 2007 | Uncategorized
This weekend as the harvest season starts to wind down we were picking Cab Franc at Whitecliff Vineyards. The Cab Franc grapes at Whitecliff are the best in New Yorks State according to Cornell Cooperative Extension. They sample grapes from various vineyards across...
by Debbie | Oct 19, 2007 | Uncategorized
There is a great video on Wine Spectator about the California harvest on Howell Mountain.Click here to view it. Notice how the climate effects the growing season and the grapes. What is interesting is that in Napa there are many different micro climates.
by Debbie | Oct 16, 2007 | Uncategorized
On October 5th I attended “Wine Night” which is a monthly gathering of my neighbors. We all get together and bring a bottle. This is a great way to taste many varieties of wine. You can get detailed and have everyone bring a bottle of South African White,...
by Debbie | Oct 15, 2007 | Uncategorized
Yesterday I had the opportunity to go to “wine camp.” Picking grapes at Whitecliff Vineyards.I picked grapes for 2 hours. We only got through 1 1/2 rows. I guess we pick slow. We were picking grapes called Noirette. The are an experimental grape that grows...
by Debbie | Oct 14, 2007 | Uncategorized
There is a great video on Wine Spectator on when to pick grapes. It’s focus in on the Pacific Northwest, but is applied everywhere.http://link.brightcove.com/services/link/bcpid315932961/bclid323814019/bctid246080095
