Stacy's Wine Blog November 2006 Archive

Ecco Domani Debuts Wine Mixers - Perfect for Holiday Parties
Ecco Domani debuts new wine mixers, a lively wine drink option for entertaining at both festive Christmas parties and New Year's get togethers! From the Dolce Domani, a Merlot ... Read More

Thursday November 30, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Wine of the Week: Churchill's Late Bottled Vintage 1999 (Portugal) $23
The Churchill's Late Bottled Vintage (LBV) is a very rich and rewarding Port. Perfect for the holiday season as an elegant apertif, or putting its best foot forward as ... Read More

Thursday November 30, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Alcoa comes up with new elegant glass stopper
From cork to screw-cap closures and now the debut of Alcoa's sophisticated o-ring glass closure, dubbed the "Vino-Seal," vintners have several sophisticated options on the market for sealing a bottle ... Read More

Saturday November 25, 2006 | permalink | comments (2)

Meads for the Holidays
Mead, or honey wine, may be the drink of choice to carry your palate from Thanksgiving dinner to Christmas dinner and then on to welcoming in the New Year! ... Read More

Thursday November 23, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Wine of the Week: Black Elk Pinot Grigio 2005 (Italy)
If you are scrambling to find a terrific wine to impress all of your Thanksgiving day guests, then Black Elk's '05 Pinot Grigio is here to bail you out! ... Read More

Thursday November 23, 2006 | permalink | comments (2)

The 2006 Beaujolais Nouveau Vintage Hits the Shelves
As the clock strikes midnight on the third Thursday of November, the new vintage of Beaujolais, Beaujolais Nouveau, is released to the world! Over 60 million bottles make the trek ... Read More

Wednesday November 15, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

More Thanksgiving Wine Guides
Can you ever have enough options for pairing wines with favorite foods on Thanksgiving day? From Thanksgiving flights to Thanksgiving wine samplers, there are plenty of perfect wine partners ... Read More

Tuesday November 14, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Wine of the Week: Grgich Hills Zinfandel 2004 (CA) $30
The Grgich Hills 2004 Zinfandel is a rich, dark, complicated red wine grown from organic grapes. The flavor profile is dominated by raspberries and blackberries, presenting a swirling jammy ... Read More

Tuesday November 14, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Wines for Thanksgiving Dinner
At last a quick guide for selecting the best wines for your Thanksgiving Day feast! With Thanksgiving quickly approaching, there is no better time to start planning your dinner ... Read More

Friday November 10, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

The Proverbial French Paradox Revisited
More good news for Wine Lovers, as Harvard researchers find evidence that reservatol, an anti-aging compound found in red wine, may have health benefits that could potentially reduce cancer, heart ... Read More

Thursday November 9, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Wine of the Week: Vina Robles Petite Sirah 2004 (CA) $26
The Vina Robles 2004 Petite Sirah is a remarkable red wine that presents fresh berry fruit flavors mingled with well-ripened plums. This full-bodied wine was aged for 18 months ... Read More

Wednesday November 8, 2006 | permalink | comments (2)

What to Drink with What You Eat
What to Drink with What You Eat is a comprehensive reference guide for finding your food's "true love." With a winsome spirit and a well stacked "advisory board" composed of ... Read More

Thursday November 2, 2006 | permalink | comments (1)

Wine of the Week: Ecco Domani 2004 Chianti (DOCG) Italy $11
The '04 Ecco Domani Chianti is made from Italy's prized Sangiovese grapes, resulting in a medium-bodied wine with bright cherry fruit flavor, firm tannins and an overall structure that lends ... Read More

Wednesday November 1, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)