Stacy's Wine Blog December 2006 Archive

Champagne Picks for New Year's Eve Parties
Nothing says "New Year's" quite like a a festive flute full of bubbly! Champagne has a heritage of being intricately involved in life's big events: heralding in a new year, ... Read More

Friday December 29, 2006 | permalink | comments (1)

Champagne Cork Parachute
Here's to making the popping of the cork even more fun at your New Year's Eve toasts! This is a mini-parachute (9cm diameter) that attaches to the cork of ... Read More

Thursday December 28, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Wine of the Week: 1998 Pol Roger Brut Rosé (FR) $92
The 1998 Pol Roger Brut Rosé epitomizes why we celebrate a new year with Champagne. A dazzling array of pink bubbles, a blend born of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay ... Read More

Tuesday December 26, 2006 | permalink | comments (1)

Top 10 Stocking Stuffers for Wine Lovers
Christmas is only 5 days away! So, if you need a bit of last minute help to stuff the stockings of the wine lovers in your life, look no further... ... Read More

Wednesday December 20, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Wine of the Week: St. Supery Sauvignon Blanc Napa Valley 2003 (CA) $18
The '03 St. Supery Sauvignon Blanc packs a punch as citrus fruits burst to the forefront with orange, lemon and lime defining the palate. This Sauvignon Blanc also boasts a ... Read More

Monday December 18, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

More Gifts for the Wine Lover
Wine Spectator just unveiled it's '06 Holiday Gift Guide for Wine Lovers. Gift ideas range from the extremely practical to wine related board games that either purpose to flaunt ... Read More

Saturday December 16, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

The Top 10 Wines for the Holidays
When the holidays roll around, what wines should every Wine Lover have on hand for impromptu get togethers as well as planned black tie holiday parties? Well, that depends ... Read More

Monday December 11, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Wine of the Week: Kendall Jackson Vintner's Reserve Chardonnay 2005 (CA) $10
The Kendall Jackson Vintner's Reserve Chardonnay is a delicious compilation of fruit and smoke, full-bodied and appropriately balanced. Apple, melon and pear dominate the palate and are well ... Read More

Sunday December 10, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Wine Gifts
It's less than three weeks away from Christmas day! Do you need a few ideas for those "hard to buy for" Wine Lovers on your gift list? If ... Read More

Wednesday December 6, 2006 | permalink | comments (1)

Red, White and Drunk All Over
Just in time for Christmas, Natalie MacLean, award winning wine writer and accredited sommelier, debuts her new book, Red, White and Drunk All Over. An enthusiastic read that delves ... Read More

Monday December 4, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Wine of the Week: GOLD Chardonnay 2005 (Aus/CA) $20
GOLD Chardonnay, a sparkly, festive white wine just in time for the oncoming Christmas season! This is a Chardonnay that captures your senses from beginning to end. First, the bottle ... Read More

Sunday December 3, 2006 | permalink | comments (1)

Poached Pears - A wonderful winter dessert recipe
Pears poached in a red-wine sauce and served with a heavy cream. Sounds decadent doesn't it? This is an easy recipe that will "wow" your holiday company time ... Read More

Friday December 1, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)