Stacy's Wine Blog June 2006 Archive

Cooking with Wine
Cooking with wine, like drinking wine, can add another dimension to a recipe. Cultivating and enhancing flavors while accentuating textures are the main incentives for adding wines to recipes. Learn ... Read More

Friday June 30, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Wine of the Week: A-Mano Primitivo 2003 (Italy) $11
Somewhat reminiscent of a Zinfandel, A-Mano Primitivo is a bold red wine from Puglia, Italy. It is packed with the utlra ripe flavors of blackberries and cherries wrapped up ... Read More

Thursday June 29, 2006 | permalink | comments (1)

Wines for Weddings
When the subject of weddings come up, visions of meaningful wedding toasts and wonderful, bubbly Champagnes often come to mind. But which Champagne should your offer at your wedding? What ... Read More

Saturday June 24, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Wine and Sleep
Recent research in Italy alludes to the possible sleep benefits of drinking wine. Basically scientists have discovered that grapes are harboring the "sleep hormone," melatonin, in varying levels and ... Read More

Friday June 23, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Wine of the Week: Bodega Catena Zapata Chardonnay 2004 (Argentina) $18
The Catena Chardonnay is an appealing Chardonnay from Argentina that is a refreshing diversion from typical "oaked" Chards, relinquishing a fresh flavor profile of green apples, apricots and even a ... Read More

Thursday June 22, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Wines for Summer Grilling
Looking for a wine to shake up the summer grilling routine? From Cabs to Chards, there is a wine for virtually everything that comes off the grill. Not ... Read More

Thursday June 15, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Wine School - Dad's Day Gift Idea
With Father's day just a few days away, you may be looking for a gift that a wine-lovomg dad will enjoy. The Wine Spectator's Wine School offers a reasonably ... Read More

Wednesday June 14, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Wine of the Week: Red Bicyclette French Rosé 2005 (France) $10-12
Talk about a wine made for relaxed summer fun and spontaneous barbecues! This easy-going Red Bicyclette Rosé from the Languedoc region of Southern France is brimming with the fresh ... Read More

Monday June 12, 2006 | permalink | comments (1)

Tips For Buying Wines Online
Buying wine online has gained popularity in recent years and has been especially popular with consumers looking for hard to find wines. Take a look at some of the ... Read More

Wednesday June 7, 2006 | permalink | comments (2)

Wine of the Week: Wild Horse Viognier 2004 (CA) $18
The 2004 Viognier is an exciting white wine from Wild Horse Winery and Vineyards. Crafted from the Viognier grape, this wine reveals flavors of peach, honey, and lemon with ... Read More

Monday June 5, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Home Brews and Now Home Wines
The trend of brewing your own beers has been around for awhile, yet the trend of making your own wines seems to be picking up the pace! To that ... Read More

Sunday June 4, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)