Happy National Zinfandel Day
Celebrate National Zinfandel Day by securing your trip to San Francisco for the 2014 ZAP Festival with The Zinfandel VIP Getaway package! Experience this premier Annual Zinfandel Festival, scheduled for January 23-25, 2014 at the historic Presidio. The Zinfandel VIP Getaway ...
Another Wine Blog will be a featured participant in a live on-line wine tasting Wednesday focusing on Central Coast, California wines with famed Clos Pepe winemaker Wes Hagen. Amy Corron Power and Joe Power tasted a number of Central Coast, California ...
Celebrate Champagne Day: October 25, 2013
Kleenex. Xerox. Band-Aids. These were once brands names that are now used generically, to mean facial tissue, copies and adhesive bandages. But Champagne is not one of those words. Now in its fourth year, Champagne Day, set for Friday, October ...
2010 Hoopes Vineyard Oakville Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
We tasted Hoopes Vineyard 2010 Oakville Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon and were impressed with its big fruit and sophisticated, nuanced tannins. Rhubarb, cherry, and black fruit aromas and flavors. This 100% Cabernet Sauvignon hints of well-worn leather from a favorite ...
Houston’s TUTS to Host Vine and Dine Benefit Nov. 24
Houston's Theater Under the Stars will host its annual Vine and Dine Benefit dinner at REEF on Sunday, November 24, 2013. Now in its third year, Vine and Dine pairs the culinary creations of Houston's top chefs with local vintners and ...
OMG! I Love Texas Wine!
Messing With Texas One Texas Wine, at least. After all of the years that we have lived in Texas, and all of the years of tasting and writing about wine we finally found a really good bottle of local juice. There ...
Hand of God 2010 Fingerprint Series Red Wine
This luscious blend of 55% Malbec, 35% Syrah and 10% Petit Verdot draws you in with its deep purple hue and jammy blackberry aroma. Almost like a Bordeaux in its balanced appeal, this will have those of faith and ...
Love the Bubbly? Celebrate the end of of the week on Friday, September 13 as we join wine bloggers across the country for a virtual "twitter" tasting of fine Italian sparkling wine from Franciacorta beginning at 6:00 p.m. Central (4:00 ...
Back-to-School with Beer: Brewniversity Houston Starts Sept. 12
Go Back to School with Beer as Central Market hosts another semester of Brewniversity with all new classes for beer lovers and learners starting Thursday, September 12 in the Houston, Texas location. Classes kick off with a Sip & Stroll around ...
Kobrand Tour d’Italia brings Italian Tastings to Consumers, Trade
Fine wine and spirits importer Kobrand Corporation is once again hosting their annual ‘Kobrand Tour d’Italia,’ an eight-city tour for their Italian winemakers to showcase their upcoming releases. The Italian wine tour began this Monday in New Jersey and ends September ...
- Hand of God 2010 Fingerprint Series Red Wine
This luscious blend of 55% Malbec, 35% Syrah and 10% Petit Verdot draws you in with its deep purple hue and jammy blackberry aroma. Almost like a Bordeaux in its balanced appeal, this will have those of faith and ...
- Château Smith Haut Laffite Grand Cru Classé de Graves 2008
Deep red core with a lighter red rim in this luscious Bordeaux from Pessac-Léognan. Leathery cinnamon and cocoa on the nose. A mélange of succulent black fruit. Soft tannins create a silky smooth mouth feel. Black cherry and mocha finish. Pair with ...
- Winzer Krems 2010 Kremser Pfaffenberg Reserve Riesling (Kremstal)
It's Summer of Riesling 2013 as we turn to Austria and Winzer Krems for the 2010 Kremser Pfaffenberg Reserve Riesling from (Kremstal). Light golden straw with aromas of quinze, pear, and apple with a hint of petrol on the nose. Granny smith ...
- 2011 Bridlewood Cabernet Sauvignon from Paso Robles
Drinking a 2011 Bridlewood Estate Winery Cab and enjoying the hell out of it! $15 for this Paso Robles wonder. This isn't a bargain wine, it's freakin' larceny!
- 2010 Les Chevaux Columbia Crest H3 Red Blend
This Washington State red blend from Horse Heaven Hills AVA is beautifully balanced with Old World nuances and just enough oak. Great value from Columbia Crest at $15.
- Chateau Franc Patarabet 2005
We're at Cork Soakers in downtown Houston with Iris Allen and the Urban Wineauxs drinking the 2005 Chateau Franc Patarabet Saint - Emilion Grand Cru. Very nice!
- William Knuttel 2008 Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir
Smoke and black cherry and a little bacon with a hint of orange peel on the nose. We paired it with grilled sirloin topped with mushroom/garlic and balsamic in a heavy cream sauce.
- Rodney Strong 2008 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
This may be a little decadent for some people, but I asked Amy to pick out a bottle of something red and tasty, my usual prescription, that would go well with burgers, and she delivered in spades. With a smirk, ...
- Terry Hoage 2005 The Hedge
We just opened a bottle of Terry Hoage Vineyards 2005 The Hedge Syrah and it is like a wonderful time machine. Delicious from start to finish, but from the mid-palate to the extra long finish it takes me back to ...
- Michel -Schlumberger Cab Franc
Eating thinly sliced skirt steak and wild rice paired with 2007 Michel -Schlumberger Dry Creek Valley Cabernet Franc. We bought futures and the future is upon us! The Franc bitterness has mellowed to nothing and the fruit is big and ...
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