Stacy's Wine Blog October 2005 Archive

Wine of the Week: King Estate Pinot Gris 2003 (OR) $15
Oregon's King Estate is known for turning out consistent, award-winning wines year in and year out. Their Signature Series Pinot Gris promises to be the same, an excellent ... Read More

Monday October 31, 2005 | permalink | comments (0)

Napa Valley's Record Harvest Wraps Up Before the Rain Hits
Napa Valley wineries are breathing a sigh of relief as the autumn rains have held off for the majority of the heavy harvest grape-picking in and around the valley. ... Read More

Friday October 28, 2005 | permalink | comments (0)

Wine Industry Labels Consumers: From "Enthusiasts" to "Overwhelmed"
An interesting online study took a survey of 3,500 wine consumers to determine where the majority of consumers are in terms of wine knowledge, expertise, etc. in order to better ... Read More

Thursday October 27, 2005 | permalink | comments (0)

Wine of the Week: Vina Robles Westside Zinfandel 2003 (CA) $24
The Vina Robles Westside Zinfandel could be used to subjectively define a California Zin. It has all of the notable attributes that one seeks in a Zinfandel wine from ... Read More

Monday October 24, 2005 | permalink | comments (0)

The Banshee - A Mulled Wine Recipe for Halloween
Mulled wines are a traditional favorite, no matter what the occasion, but Halloween presents a terrific opportunity to introduce others to its appeal. The Banshee Mulled Wine recipe is a ... Read More

Friday October 21, 2005 | permalink | comments (0)

Wines for Halloween
With Halloween just over a week away, Halloween parties are well into the planning phase. If you are looking for ways to incorporate Halloween-themed wines into your party there ... Read More

Thursday October 20, 2005 | permalink | comments (0)

Wine of the Week: Legaris Ribera del Duero Crianza 2002 (Spain) $18
The Legaris Ribera del Duero Crianza is a lovely, supple red wine with fresh flavors of cherry and vanilla. This is a medium-bodied red made from the Tinta Fina ... Read More

Wednesday October 19, 2005 | permalink | comments (0)

Wine Club Review: K&L Wine Club's Signature Red Collection
K&L Wines offer an extraordinary wine list for both their club memberships and consumer selections. They boast an unbeatable pricing structure with a truly worldwide wine selection that includes key ... Read More

Thursday October 13, 2005 | permalink | comments (0)

Wine of the Week: Stone Cellars Single-Serving Chardonnay 2004 (CA) $8
The new Stone Cellars single-serving Chardonnay comes with novel, convenient packaging. This is the definitive answer to the wine lover's tailgating question "How can I bring a great wine ... Read More

Wednesday October 12, 2005 | permalink | comments (0)

San Diego Bay Food & Wine Festival
Mark your calendars the San Diego Bay Food & Wine Festival is on for November 10-12. Wine dinners, Culinary and Wine Seminars, Cooking and Tasting classes and much much ... Read More

Saturday October 8, 2005 | permalink | comments (0)

Local Wine Events - Revamped
The Local Wine Events website has been pointing wine lovers to wine events in their local communities for the last five years. However, the site has undergone some significant ... Read More

Friday October 7, 2005 | permalink | comments (0)

Audio Wine Pronunciations
One of the more intimidating aspects of wine by far is mastering correct varietal and place name pronunciations. It's one thing to read how a wine name should sound ... Read More

Thursday October 6, 2005 | permalink | comments (0)

Wine of the Week: Rosenblum Vintners Cuvee Zinfandel XXVII (CA) $10
The Rosenblum Vintners Cuvee Zinfandel XXVII is a vibrant blend of Zinfandel grapes sourced from Lodi, Paso Robles and Mendocino. This Zin offers a mouthfull of berries and plums ... Read More

Tuesday October 4, 2005 | permalink | comments (0)