Stacy's Wine Blog July 2006 Archive

Value Wines
Bargain wines and other good finds, make up the Value Wines section of the About Wine site. If you are in search of a new wine for a dinner ... Read More

Sunday July 30, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Grape Radio Focuses on Santa Rita Hills
In a lively, friendly roundtable environment, Grape Radio has focused this week on the Santa Rita Hills wine country, a very unique AVA established in 2001 that is located on ... Read More

Saturday July 29, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Wine of the Week: Greg Norman Estate's Limestone Coast Shiraz 2003 (Australia) $15
The 2003 Greg Norman Estate's Limestone Coast Shiraz is a lovely Shiraz, that offers plenty of plump plum and pepper in its intriguing flavor profile. There is a defined smoke ... Read More

Friday July 28, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Bike Through Oregon Wine Country
If you are a wine lover and a cyclist, then August is your month! Provided that you live in Oregon or plan to be around the Willamette Valley during ... Read More

Saturday July 22, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Just Peachy - A White Wine Sangria Recipe
A refreshing summer drink that ups the ante with a splash of peach Schnapps, the Just Peachy White Wine Sangria will add sizzle to any summer time get together. ... Read More

Thursday July 20, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Wine of the Week: 2004 Stonehaven Riesling (Australia) $13
The 2004 Stonehaven Riesling brings a vibrancy and flexibility to many of summer's best light-weight entrees. From salads to soups and appetizers, sandwiches, and seafood options, this is a medium-bodied ... Read More

Monday July 17, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Wine Scents - Science or Subjective?
To say we like the way a wine tastes may be a bit of a misnomer, as it turns out we like the way a wine smells a lot more. ... Read More

Thursday July 13, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

White Wine Sangria Recipe
It's mid-summer and what could be more refreshing than a white wine Sangria? Here is a simple, yet tastey basic white wine sangria recipe that is sure to be ... Read More

Wednesday July 12, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Wine of the Week: 2003 Bodega Norton Malbec Mendoza Reserve (Argentina) $13
If you are looking for a tip top, full-bodied red wine to anty up to your best of summer meat selections, then the 2003 Bodega Norton Malbec Mendoza Reserve is ... Read More

Monday July 10, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Check out the Wine Spectator's Rhone Rosé Highlights
The Wine Spectator has just posted a great overview of the Rhone's latest Rosés. An informative overview of one of summer's best sipping wines - try a Rosé today!

Saturday July 8, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

How Geology Impacts Wine
About.com's geology guide, Andrew Alden, takes a closer look at the impact that geology has on an appellation's terroir and the ultimate influence it displays on a wine's character ... Read More

Friday July 7, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Wine of the Week: Geyser Peak 2005 Sauvignon Blanc (CA) $10
A perfect wine for summertime, the Geyser Peak Sauvignon Blanc offers the flavors of summer... refreshing lemon, lime and grapefruit surround earthy grass tones and balance out this Sauvignon Blanc's ... Read More

Thursday July 6, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

The Higher the Hill the Better the Wine?
Great grapes, make great wine and high hills make great grapes, so deductive reasoning insists that vineyards with higher elevations may have a distinct vintage advantage over wineries in the ... Read More

Saturday July 1, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)