Wine Archives - Page 6 of 11 - The Boozy Epicure

2007 Castello Banfi Summus

June 29, 2014September 9, 2016

Right off the bat, I've got to say wow. Not to be too cheesy, but Banfi sure put the super in Super Tuscan when they made this wine. I'd been holding on to this bottle for a couple of years, ever since I went to a seminar with the winemaker.... Read More

France Grenache/Garnacha Syrah/Shiraz Tasting Wine

2010 E. Guigal Cotes du Rhone

June 29, 2014September 9, 2016

There are some regions, some grapes, some styles of wine that just naturally fit. That's the way I feel about the Rhone region of France. From the powerful and meaty Crozes-Hermitage in the North, to my favorite Chateneuf-du-Pape in the South, I find something about these wines extremely appealing. For... Read More

France Gamay Tasting Wine

2010 Chateau Thivin Cote de Brouilly

June 24, 2014September 9, 2016

Beaujolais. I've written of my love of Beaujolais before, but now we're getting to the heart of the matter. Beaujolais is a wine region in France, considered part of the Burgundy region though Gamay is the primary red grape used for winemaking (vs. Pinot Noir for the rest of the... Read More

Pinot Noir Tasting USA Wine

2012 Martin Ray Pinot Noir Santa Barbara County

June 20, 2014September 9, 2016

I'm not one to drink a lot of value Pinots. Pinot Noir is a difficult grape to grow and unless treated well both in the vineyard and by the winemaker, doesn't make an impressive wine. This means there's not much to be had for less than $15 that I would... Read More

Chardonnay France Tasting Wine

2012 Domaine Servin Chablis

June 20, 2014September 9, 2016

Chablis is a general designation of an appellation/region in France. At the Northern tip of Burgundy, Chardonnay grapes make wine typically with a flinty, steely edge and bracing acidity. If the wine is from France and says Chablis on the bottle, it is from this region and Chardonnay is the... Read More

France Grenache/Garnacha Tasting Wine

2009 Domaine Paul Autard Chateauneuf-du-Pape Cuvee La Cote Ronde

February 15, 2014September 9, 2016

Happy Valentine's Day to me! I have such affection for Chateneuf-du-Pape. From the Rhone region of France, these grenache blends were what got me obsessed with wine in the first place. So when it came to a wine to celebrate Valentine's Day, I could think of nothing better. Beautiful garnet... Read More

Italy Sangiovese Tasting Wine

2011 Rocca delle Macie Chianti Classico

February 9, 2014September 9, 2016

I wish I had more to say about tonight's wine. I'm a fan of Chianti Classico, it's one of my favorites for pairing with food, and Chianti Classicos are relative values in the wine world. Tonight's wine was reasonably priced and tasty. That's about as far as I can... Read More

Riesling Tasting USA Wine

2011 Ravines Wine Cellars Dry Riesling

January 19, 2014September 9, 2016

Ah, Riesling, that darling of grapes which seems to point so clearly to its region of origin. I enjoy just about every expression of Riesling I find, yet there is no denying that Rieslings from France, Germany, California and New York are so clearly defined in style, it seems... Read More

Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot Tasting USA Wine

2007 Provenance Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer To-Kalon Vineyard

December 22, 2013September 9, 2016

In California, there are several regions where Cabernet Sauvignon is grown. The big daddy of these regions is the Napa Valley. Lots of famous wines and wineries are in Napa and the Cabernets here command some of the highest prices in the US, and even the world. But within Napa,... Read More

Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot Tasting USA Wine

2009 Newton Unfiltered Cabernet Sauvignon

December 4, 2013September 9, 2016

Holy crap, it's December already. I got so caught up with Thanksgiving, houseguests and entertaining, that I didn't get to blog at all during the holiday. Fortunately though, I'm back, and while you'll have to wait for next year before I post on the joys of a dry-brined free-range... Read More