Stacy's Wine Blog December 2007 Archive

Five Sparkling Wine Picks Under $20
Just a few days away from saying "So long" to 2007 and welcoming in 2008, and you may be looking for a nice sparkling wine or Champagne to help celebrate ... Read More

Friday December 28, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)

Wine of the Week: Pol Roger Brut 1998 (FR) $100
The 1998 vintage of the Pol Roger Brut is a noteworthy champagne for a couple of reasons. First, it hails from a difficult growing year - where many Champagne ... Read More

Thursday December 27, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)

Champagne For New Year's Eve
“Come quickly, I am tasting stars,” Dom Perignon’s famous quote after his first taste of Champagne, and a fairly apt description of what a good Champagne experience should offer. Is ... Read More

Wednesday December 26, 2007 | permalink | comments (2)

Wines for Christmas Dinner
Christmas dinners are a great time to try new wines with favorite recipes of old. Will it be ham, turkey, goose or prime rib? If you are looking for new ... Read More

Thursday December 20, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)

Wine of the Week: Penfolds Bin 389 Cabernet Sauvignon/Shiraz 2004 (Aus) $25
Penfold's Bin 389 Cab/Shiraz is a beautiful South Australian blend that boasts rich, ripe fruit coupled with a sassy spice (mostly pepper) and smokiness that adds pizazz to the palate. ... Read More

Wednesday December 19, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)

Mulled Wine Recipe
With cooler weather swirling in and the holidays just around the corner, nothing could be cozier than a toasty mug of mulled wine. Mulled wine, the vine’s version of a ... Read More

Sunday December 16, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)

Stocking Stuffers for Wine Lovers
For the wine lover who has everything, you may want to focus your time on finding the best wine gift gadgets that double as perfect stocking stuffers. Check out ... Read More

Friday December 14, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)

Wine of the Week: Spottswoode Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2004 (CA) $110
If you can get your hands on a bottle of the Spottswoode 2004 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon you will be in for a tremendous treat. This is the type of ... Read More

Wednesday December 12, 2007 | permalink | comments (1)

St. Supery's Élu and Virtú Napa Valley Gift Pack
Talk about classy, sophisticated and well-received! This is one gift that I wouldn't mind opening several times over on Christmas morning! A beautifully presented bottle of St. Supery's limited production ... Read More

Sunday December 9, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)

Gifts For Wine Lovers
Gift giving opportunites abound year round, but none are as concentrated as in the month of December! From Christmas gifts to Hanukkah, and hostess favors to birthdays - drumming up ... Read More

Friday December 7, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)

Chocolate Covered Wine Gifts
Chocolate Covered Wine - Literally the wine bottles are uniquely hand-dipped in dark, milk or white gourmet Guittard chocolate, perfectly paired with each wine selection - what could be better ... Read More

Thursday December 6, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)

Wine of the Week: Robert Mondavi Private Selection Pinot Noir 2006 (CA) $11
The 2006 Mondavi Private Selection Pinot Noir is a party-pleasing delight. This is a medium-bodied red wine that has a base of red raspberry interlaced with a bit of ... Read More

Wednesday December 5, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)