I know I neglect this blog terribly but keep coming back and I'll do better.
We saw the Woop Woop wine in the store yesterday. We didn't buy any but Debra loves the name and so I'm sure she'll probably give it a try. The one review I found for the Shiraz says "above average." It sure pays to have an interesting name. Without the name, this wine might never have been noticed by us.
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Woop Woop
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Bad Wine
On my last post, JennySmith posed an interesting question. She wanted to know if I ever find wines I don't like. I have only been posting about wines I like. I have brought home wines that I wouldn't buy again but I haven't posted about them. I suppose I thought people would not be interested in the wines I don't like. However, I suppose, if you like some of the same wines I like, you might find you dislike the same wines I dislike. So next time I discover a wine I don't like, I'll make sure to post about it.
Sunday, November 9, 2008
Zin From TJ's
A while back I posted about the Petit Verdot at Trader Joe's which I did enjoy. As Jason pointed out, it disappeared quickly from stores. Today, when I visited TJ's there was no more to be found. Interestingly enough the wine guy's name at my TJ's is Jason. He told me that if I liked that Petit Verdot, he thought I'd like the Trader Joe's Reserve Zinfandel. It is the white label bottle which Jason said are TJ's Reserve wines. Like the Petit, this was $10 (really 9.99). At first sip I wasn't sure I liked it; it was a little too much tannin for me. But it grew on me as I sipped it while sitting and watching The Da Vinci Code. I think a bold red is the perfect wine for the movie.
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Election Night Wine
I've opened a 2005 Consilience Cuvee Mambo for election night as I wait for results to come in. This is a Syrah blend that we picked up a few weeks back. I chose it for tonight to symbolize how our great diverse country can come together to make a wonderful, full bodied blend.
Sunday, November 2, 2008
Amplexus
I'm not a big sparkling wine fan but I do like the Amplexus from Toad Hollow Vineyards. I opened a bottle a couple of days ago and I'm finishing it off right now. It isn't TOO anything. Not too bubbly and not too sweet. I enjoy it with Sunday brunch.
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Back To The Future
Last weekend I went back to Los Olivos to pick up some of my favorite wines. Pretty much the same wineries I posted about here. I haven't opened any of them yet, but I'll fill you in as I do. Some great Viognier and various reds.
Sunday, October 19, 2008
Trader Joe's Petit Verdot
Today I stopped at Trader Joe's to pick up a few snacks for my next road trip. I walked through the wine aisle to browse. The wine guy was just getting ready to set up for some wine tasting but my BNFC and I didn't have time to hang around. I asked him he thought was nice red for the afternoon. He suggested Trader Joe's Reserve Petit Verdot 2006 from Paso Robles. He said he loves it. I wanted something red but a little softer than Cabernet Sauvignon and he said this would fit the bill.
I uncorked it late this afternoon and so far I'm loving it. At 9.99 it's a little pricey for my brother and Jason but it's well worth the dime.
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