Stacy's Wine Blog August 2006 Archive

Wine of the Week: Dancing Bull 2003 Zinfandel (CA) $8
Dancing Bull's 2003 Zinfandel is a top pick wine for the upcoming Fall Football Season. This black cherry packed Zin has a spice and warmth that will perk up ... Read More

Thursday August 31, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

A Good Year - Russell Crowe stars in New Wine Themed Movie this Fall
Move over Sideways, A Good Year debuts this fall (November 10 to be exact) featuring Russell Crowe in a movie about a London investor who finds himself as the heir ... Read More

Saturday August 26, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Should Wine Labels Include Ingredients?
A natural winemaker is in favor of adding all ingredients used in producing a finished bottle of wine to the wine's label. This would allow consumers the benefit of knowing ... Read More

Friday August 25, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Wine of the Week: Oxford Landing's Cabernet Sauvignon-Shiraz 2005 (AUS) $10
From the famed Yalumba Wine Company, comes Oxford Landing's Cabernet Sauvignon-Shiraz, a snappy red wine blend that is distinctly structured with obvious tannins and ripe red fruit, mainly plums and ... Read More

Thursday August 24, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Cybernose - Worms for Wines
Researchers in Australia are investigating the nematode worms' olfactory functions to determine if they can "copy" key components to make a cybernose for wines that will allow winemakers to determine ... Read More

Saturday August 19, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Rosé Wines
Rosé wines have long been aquainted with the dog days of summer and provide a perfect backdrop to many of summer's greatest food fare. Working to overcome their tainted reputation ... Read More

Friday August 18, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Wine of the Week: Jaboulet Côtes du Rhône Parallèle 45 Rosé 2005 (FR) $ 11
The Jaboulet Côtes du Rhône Parallèle 45 Rosé 2005 is a classic French Rosé from the Rhône region. This is a vibrant Rosé with dominating flavors of raspberries ... Read More

Thursday August 17, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Red Wine Stains
It’s one thing to not cry over spilled milk, but it’s an entirely different thing to hold back tears when a full glass of red wine leaves its mark on ... Read More

Saturday August 12, 2006 | permalink | comments (1)

The Harvest is Here...Grapes are Blessed
Harvest time is here and the 2006 vintage is in the making! The blessing of the grapes started in 1979 and has since been carried on. Read more...

Friday August 11, 2006 | permalink | comments (1)

Wine of the Week: Schweiger Vineyards Merlot 2001 (CA) $30
The 2001 Schweiger Vineyards Merlot is 100% Merlot grape, somewhat unusual in itself, as Merlot is often blended with other varietals to soften and smooth out an overly structured, stiff ... Read More

Thursday August 10, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Who Pays $500+ for a Bottle of Wine?
Do you ever wonder just who it is that will pay hundreds or even thousands of dollars for a bottle of wine and why? As with most commodities, pricing ... Read More

Saturday August 5, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Wine of the Week: El Coto de Rioja Rosado 2005 (Spain) $10
El Coto de Rioja's 2005 Rosado is a must try summer rosé. Offering an off-dry palate with plenty of ripe red cherry and strawberry - delightfully fruity but far ... Read More

Thursday August 3, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

White Lightning Sangria Recipe
A flashy Sangria that is sure to light up any back deck party, the White Lightning Sangria is a white wine-based Sangria is easy to make and quick to refill. ... Read More

Wednesday August 2, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)