Filed in archive Wine Events
by tammy on December 31, 2006
I hope all my readers have had or (like me) are having a wonderful New Year's celebration. We are munching on chips and dip, some yummy mini burgers in puff pastry ala Paula Deen, some caviar and...
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Filed in archive Italian Wines
by tammy on December 31, 2006
Italy won my heart again with this bottle of 2004 Torciano Merlot del Veneto. I think, other than the taste, one of the things that really has impressed me lately with Italian wines is the fact that...
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Filed in archive Cheap Wines
by tammy on December 30, 2006
The fox on the bottle caught my eye in the grocery store. I have to admit to that. Yes, I am swayed by unique and/or pretty labels. Also, price of course is important when I'm hunting for good yet...
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We get a lot of Shiraz or Syrah (depending on where you live) from our california wine club, which is a good thing because my husband and I are big fans of this wine. It's up there with Merlot...
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I searched all over the Lindemans' web site to get some information on a particular bottle we tried recently - a 2005 Lindemans South Africa Merlot. I did find a few other short reviews on line,...
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Filed in archive Italian Wines
by tammy on December 28, 2006
More and more recently, it seems we hit pay dirt with our international wine club's offers and vintages from Italy. For example, this bottle of 2005 Renideo Sicilia Syrah. At 13.5% alcohol volume,...
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My husband, who is even less of a fan of white wine than I am, immediately set this bottle of Lobster Key 2004 Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough aside when we received it as part of a wine club shipment....
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Filed in archive Cheap Wines
by tammy on December 27, 2006
Okay, now it's time for my favorite cheap red wine list for 2006. Obviously, I'm a little bias generally speaking when you compare red to white wine. For me, I just have taste buds that like...
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by tammy on December 27, 2006
This is every early noticed considering we still have a few more days before it's 2007, but it never hurts to plan ahead, way head even. May 2007 means the 2007 new orleans Wine & Food...
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Filed in archive Cheap Wines
by tammy on December 26, 2006
Since starting this blog, I've accumulated a fairly hefty section on cheap wines. I guess that shows how frugal I am! As the new year approaches us, I thought it would be a good time to reflect on...
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Filed in archive Wine Making
by tammy on December 26, 2006
Super cold weather for some wineries means super sweet Icewine, but so far, Ohio wine makers are not getting the cold weather they would expect and need this time of year. Of course, not all wines...
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Filed in archive Wine Tasting
by tammy on December 25, 2006
I just Wanted to send a "Cheers" out to the Celebrate Wine readers out there. I hope you are all enjoying your day, whether you celebrate Christmas or not. Merry Christmas!......
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by tammy on December 23, 2006
The controversy over the level of alcohol in wine has been a pretty powerful topic that I've been reading about over the past year while blogging about wine. While I have to admit to enjoying a...
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Filed in archive Food and Wine
by tammy on December 22, 2006
If you celebrate Christmas, then you are already trying to figure out which pair of elastic-waist pants you can get away with wearing at your holiday feast. And, oh yes, what wine will you be drinking...
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Filed in archive Sparkling Wine
by tammy on December 21, 2006
We still have a few bottles left from our case of Kenwood Sparkling Yalupa Brut wine, so my sparkling drink selection is pretty much made already. But if you are still on the look out for some bubblie...
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by tammy on December 20, 2006
Down here in Florida it probably doesn't feel like winter to your average person. Of course, for us natives, if it's under 80 degrees we need a sweater! But, along with cold weather in...
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With many areas of the world hip deep in snow and no power to boot, it's hard to remember that some areas of the world, what is basically on the opposite end of the earth to many of us, is......
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Filed in archive Food and Wine
by tammy on December 19, 2006
You won't find wine any sweeter than this, not even Icewine will cut it in this candy store. At Charles Chocolates they actually have candy infused with wine: Wine Infused Pate de Fruit - NEW!...
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by tammy on December 19, 2006
When I envision people drinking port, I imagine them in a drawing room or library filled with old leather books all over the shelving on the wall. This is a room housed in a gentleman's club, and...
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by tammy on December 18, 2006
It's been a while sense I've been wine blog cruising, wait too long.... Grape Thoughts is thinking about wine for gift giving and suggests a gift box of Dom Perrion. Basic Juice says cost...
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by tammy on December 18, 2006
Since it's holiday time, that means for many of us that it is also party time. Maybe you are even throwing one or two dinner parties yourself this season. When I have people over for dinner, I...
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I've already received my first bottle of wine. I'm not sure what kind it is because I'm being good and not opening it yet, but I can tell it's wine from the tell-tale wine gift bag...
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