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Stacy's Wine Blog May 2005 Archive

By Stacy Slinkard, About.com Guide to Wine since 2005

Wine of the Week: Nautilus Sauvignon Blanc 2004

Monday May 30, 2005
The Nautilus Estate, in Marlborough, New Zealand, is a consistent, quality-driven producer of premium Sauvignon Blanc wines. The 2004 Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc is no exception. This zesty white wine ... Read More

Italian Wines

Friday May 27, 2005
Looking for a beginner's guide to the world of Italian wines? Trying to distill down Italy's wine regions, varietals, producers and vintages into a beginner's guide is like trying ... Read More

Top 10 Best-value Italian Wines

Friday May 20, 2005
Interested in trying Italian wines, but not sure how to read the labels, determine the DOC or figure out who makes what, where? Look no further, here are ten reasonably ... Read More

London's Premier Online Wine and More

Wednesday May 18, 2005
Justerinis & Brooks, a wine broker based in London, offers a tremendous assortment of international vintages, complete with producer, appellation and tasting notes, regional maps, and unique special offers. ... Read More

Purchasing Power - Supreme Court allows for the Purchase of Wines from out-of-state Wineries

Tuesday May 17, 2005
Could this be one more step, in the demise of the three-tiered wine distribution system? This three-tiered (producer, wholesaler, retailer) wine distribution system is an antiquated 80 year old relic, ... Read More

Spotlight on Shafer Vineyards - Using Birds, Bugs, Sun and Smarts to Make Phenomenal Wines

Saturday May 14, 2005
Shafer Vineyards was the first U.S. winery to convert operations to 100% solar-powered energy, adding another dimension to their pursuit of sustainable farming practices. They are forging the way in ... Read More

French Invention Corrects Corked Wines

Monday May 9, 2005
A new French invention promises to resolve corked wine woes within an hour!

Top Mother's Day Gift Ideas for the Wine Lover

Friday May 6, 2005
Get great Mother's Day gift ideas for the wine loving mother in your life. Here are a few tried and true gift suggestions for Mother's Day. Show Mom you care, ... Read More

The Art of Washing Wine Glasses

Thursday May 5, 2005
It sounds simple enough, I mean you wash juice and milk glasses all the time, what could be so special about washing a wine glass? Truth is, wine glasses ... Read More

Mother's Day Mimosa Recipes

Sunday May 1, 2005
Mother's Day celebrations often revolve around a fancy brunch. What better way to spruce up the occasion than by serving a round of your favorite Mimosa recipe?

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