Stacy's Wine Blog August 2007 Archive

Picnic Wines
Food & Wine has come up with a top 10 picnic wines list - all under $20. A fun way to wrap up the dog days of summer in ... Read More

Friday August 31, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)

Wine of the Week: Ruffino's Lumina Pinot Grigio (Italy) $13
Ruffino's Lumina Pinot Grigio is a medium-bodied white wine with plenty of pizzaz to hang with everything from halibut to roasted pork. This Pinot Grigio has both substance and ... Read More

Friday August 31, 2007 | permalink | comments (2)

U.S. Government Quells New Appellation Approvals
Currently the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau has placed a hold on petitions for the establishment of sub-American Viticultural Areas (AVA) in the U.S., particularly the revered Napa ... Read More

Thursday August 23, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)

Wine of the Week: Clos du Bois Riesling 2006 (CA) $12
The newly released Clos du Bois Riesling offers exceptional taste and value for a very reasonable Riesling price. Winemaker, Erik Olsen has created a well-received wine that is both ... Read More

Thursday August 23, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)

Tips on Cellaring Wine
Whether you want to collect wines, or just have a few good wines on hand for impromptu get togethers, having a decent wine cellar will make a difference to both ... Read More

Sunday August 19, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)

California Wines Dominate Restaurant Wine Lists
It may not surprise you that domestic wines from California are the most featured wines in U.S. restaurant wine lists, but what may surprise you is that restaurant wine sales ... Read More

Friday August 17, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)

Wine of the Week: Montes Cherub Rose 2006 (Chile) $13
The 2006 Montes Cherub Rose is a hot pink wine (literally, thanks to the Syrah grape) that brings a fresh look and flavor to today's Rose showcase. Montes Cherub ... Read More

Thursday August 16, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)

Want to work in the Wine Industry?
Have always wanted to work in the Wine industry, but just weren't sure how or what to pursue? Well winejobs.com, a part of winebusiness.com, has plenty of winery-related positions ... Read More

Friday August 10, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)

Wine of the Week: Bianco Pinot Grigio (Coppola) 2006 (CA) $10
Francis Ford Coppola's Bianco Pinot Grigio is made for end of summer parties - a palate pleaser, this is a refreshing, bright white wine with plenty of zest. The ... Read More

Thursday August 9, 2007 | permalink | comments (1)

White Wine Basics
First things first, why is “white” wine, not white at all, but yellow, golden or straw-like in color? It’s color can be derived from an assortment of grape varietals. White ... Read More

Saturday August 4, 2007 | permalink | comments (1)

Stag's Leap Winery Sold for $185 Million
The Stag's Leap Winery has sold for $185 million to Ste. Michelle Estate and Piero Antinori, a vintner/producer, from Tuscany. Warren Winiarski, the founder of Stag's Leap plans on ... Read More

Friday August 3, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)

Wine of the Week: El Coto de Rioja Rosado 2006 (Spain) $12
The El Coto de Rioja Rosado is a medium-bodied dry Rosé wine from Rioja, Spain. The wine is a 50:50 blend of Tempranillo and Garnacha grapes offering delicious flavors ... Read More

Thursday August 2, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)