Stacy's Wine Blog April 2007 Archive

Wine Spectator's "Best Wines of 2006" now available for iPods
The prestigious Top 100 wine list of 2006, compiled by Wine Spectator, is now available for iPods around the world. After reviewing over 13,000 wines the top 100 list ... Read More

Sunday April 29, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)

Mom's Day Wine Gift Idea
What could be more fun than receiving a collector's edition wooden wine crate, from Santa Barbara's Gainey Vineyards with two marvelous bottles of wine for Mother's Day? The crate ... Read More

Friday April 27, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)

Wine of the Week: Saracco Moscato D'Asti 2005 (Italy) $13
The 2005 Saracco Moscato D'Asti is a fantastic sparkling white wine find. This wine hails from the Asti DOCG in Italy's famed Piedmont region. Derived from 100% Muscat ... Read More

Thursday April 26, 2007 | permalink | comments (3)

Edinburgh International Wine Festival
Edinburgh is getting ready to host its first annual International Wine Festival. While Whiskey and Scotland have gone hand in hand for hundreds of years, the Scots have had ... Read More

Friday April 20, 2007 | permalink | comments (1)

The Flip Side of the Red Wine for Health Trend
Doctors in India are adamant about dethroning red wine's glorious position of being "good for your heart" and your health. They are urging people to get back to the ... Read More

Friday April 20, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)

Wine of the Week: El Coto de Rioja Coto de Imaz Reserva 2001 (Spain) $20
El Coto de Rioja's 2001 Coto de Imaz Reserva is a very fruit forward red wine pick with plenty of versatility. This wine is made from 100% Tempranillo grapes ... Read More

Wednesday April 18, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)

Red Wine Basics
Why are red wines "red," why do bigger glasses work better for serving red wines and what is the difference between a "light-bodied" red wine and a "full-bodied" red wine? ... Read More

Friday April 13, 2007 | permalink | comments (1)

Wine Rave - New York City
If you happen to be in the New York City area next weekend (April 20-21, 2007), then you may want to pop by the NYC Wine Rave. A hip ... Read More

Thursday April 12, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)

Wine of the Week: Carlisle Sonoma Zinfandel 2005 (CA) $25
The 2005 Carlisle Sonoma Zinfandel is a rich, ultra dark berry extravaganza! From the welcome aromas of smoked wood to the well-weighted palate presence of plum, blackberry and a ... Read More

Tuesday April 10, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)

Wines for Easter
With Easter Sunday only two days away, many a meals are being planned for the holy celebration! Which wines will you serve with your Easter ham or lamb? ... Read More

Friday April 6, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)

Wine of the Week: Zayante Vineyard's Santa Cruz Mountain Estate Zinfandel 2004 (CA) $16
The 2004 Santa Cruz Mountain Estate Zinfandel from Zayante Vineyards is an exceptional full-bodied Zinfandel, loaded with the robust flavors of fine red fruit, primarily strawberry, blackberry and spiced plum ... Read More

Thursday April 5, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)