Stacy's Wine Blog May 2006 Archive

Father's Day Wine Gift Idea
Looking for a Father's Day gift idea that is sure to be tops? Look no further than the California Wine Club's Father's Day gift set. The gift set ... Read More

Wednesday May 31, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Wine of the Week: Da Vinci Chianti Classico 2003 (Italy) $17
Made from the Sangiovese grape, The Da Vinci Chianti Classico is filled to the brim with ripe flavors of black cherry and plums. Definitive oak and lavish spice make ... Read More

Monday May 29, 2006 | permalink | comments (1)

South African Wine News
Here's a one-stop site for the latest in South African Wine News. Much more than just which wineries are producing and bottling which varietals, this site digs a bit ... Read More

Saturday May 27, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Unbreakable Stemware
Kwarx, made it's debut at this year's Hong Kong Vinexpo, and is reputed as the first material that has been successful in creating the "unbreakable" wine glass! Derived from ... Read More

Wednesday May 24, 2006 | permalink | comments (1)

Sangria Recipes
Just in time for Memorial Day Weekend, a new batch of Sangria recipes to kick off this summer's Sangria call! Never tried Sangria before? Well you are in ... Read More

Wednesday May 24, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Wine of the Week: Firestone's Jarhead Red (CA) $13
Firestone Vineyard's Jarhead Red is a fitting table wine for the upcoming Memorial Day weekend as it is made by Marines for Marines and directly benefits the Marine Corps Scholarship ... Read More

Monday May 22, 2006 | permalink | comments (3)

Mark Your Calendars - Food & Wine Classic in Aspen Colorado
The Annual Food & Wine Classic is coming to Aspen, Colorado, June 16-18. As good as it gets gourmet cooking demonstrations, reserve wine tastings, 15 wine seminars and much ... Read More

Thursday May 18, 2006 | permalink | comments (2)

Wine of the Week: Chehalem Pinot Gris Reserve 2004 (OR) $20
The 2004 Chehalem Pinot Gris Reserve is a smooth talking, easy walking Pinot Gris from the heart of Oregon's Willamette Valley. The flavor profile is dominated by melon, apricot ... Read More

Monday May 15, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

New Product Allows "Recorking" of Wine
The Pek (pronounced "peak") Wine Steward allows one to top off an opened bottle of wine with a layer of argon gas. This inert argon gas provides an effective ... Read More

Saturday May 13, 2006 | permalink | comments (2)

Mother's Day Mimosa Recipes
Nothing says "fancy" faster than a well poured Mimosa! Yet, Mimosas are one of the easiest party drinks to create and one of the best brunch buddies around. ... Read More

Thursday May 11, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Wine of the Week: Ferrari-Carano 2005 Fumé Blanc (CA) $16
The famed Ferrari-Carano Fumé Blanc (read: Sauvignon Blanc) is back with another outstanding vintage! The flavor profile is rich with tropical fruits - mainly lemon, grapefruit and perhaps a ... Read More

Monday May 8, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Europe O.K.s Oak Chip Bags
Looking for less expensive oak barrel alternatives, oak chips are now officially allowable in the European fermentation process. Oak chips are an easier, cheaper and more manageable form of ... Read More

Thursday May 4, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Mother's Day Wine Gift Idea
California Wine Club membership, the gift that keeps on giving, month after month. Gift-giving made easy, you determine the number of membership months, they determine which extraordinary wineries will be ... Read More

Tuesday May 2, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Wine of the Week: The Vina Robles 2003 Signature (CA) $29
The Vina Robles Signature wine is a triple blend of Petit Verdot, Syrah and Petite Sirah grapes, yielding an impressive red wine that is as intense as it is polished. ... Read More

Monday May 1, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)