by Debbie | Jun 7, 2007 | Uncategorized
To continue on my tastings, I tasted the NY Pinot Noir, Merlot and Cab Franc.The 2005 New York State Pinot Noir. This wine is medium bodied with earthy aromas and notes of strawberry and black cherry. I found it very earthy.The 2005 New York State Merlot was made from...
by Debbie | Jun 5, 2007 | Uncategorized
On Saturday I drove out to Millbrook Vineyards & Winery to pick up my Williams Selyem wine that I ordered. While there I got to taste some very nice wines under the Millbrook label.First I tasted the 2006 Tocai Friulano. Tocai is a hungarian varietial that is...
by Debbie | Jun 2, 2007 | Uncategorized
Well..we didn’t catch one of the bottles. Last night we opened the Tolosa 2003 Edna Valley, Edna Ranch Chardonnay. It had just turned. How do you know when a bottle of Chardonnay turns…it’s like drinking nuts. You can’t smell or taste any...
by Debbie | May 31, 2007 | Uncategorized
If you have a wine celler like me, don’t forget to look in it every once in a while. No matter if it’s large or small. You might find wines in there that need to be opened.Last evening, I was looking for a nice white wine. My husband went to open a...
by Debbie | May 29, 2007 | Uncategorized
I thought I’d continue with some food pairings. Ham is challenging because it’s so salty and strong-flavored. Choices are fruity, quenching wines: A Beaujolais, a Zinfandel or a lighter-styled Pinot Noir if you want a red; a Chenin Blanc or Riesling if...
by Debbie | May 25, 2007 | Uncategorized
Well it is going to be a hot one this weekend. Some good white wines to consider for the BBQ is some nice crisp New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio. These wines are light and are nice to drink while socializing at the BBQ.Enjoy your weekend and drink...
