Stacy's Wine Blog March 2008 Archive

How to Taste Wines
Learning how to taste wines is a straightforward adventure that will deepen your appreciation for both wines and winemakers. Look, smell, taste - starting with your basic senses and expanding ... Read More

Saturday March 29, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

How to Host a Wine Tasting
A Wine Tasting party is an ideal way to get friends and family together to learn about wine and experiment with new or unusual varietals. Whether you are merely pairing ... Read More

Wednesday March 26, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Wine of the Week: Villa Maria Sauvignon Blanc 2007 (NZ) $15
The 2007 Villa Maria Sauvignon Blanc is an exceptional New World wine complete with pale, straw-like color dominating the glass. The nose is fresh, vibrant and reminiscent of summer ... Read More

Monday March 24, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Wines for Easter Brunch
Easter Sunday is a special celebration in itself and often includes the gathering of family and friends to enjoy a fancy meal together. Traditional Easter menus tend to center around ... Read More

Wednesday March 19, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Wine of the Week: Yarden Chardonnay Odem Organic Vineyard 2004 (Israel) $20
The 2004 Yarden Odem Chardonnay from Israel is a delicious white wine find, perfect for an Easter Sunday brunch. The color flourishes in the glass with deep yellow hues ... Read More

Wednesday March 19, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Mead Basics
When St. Patty's day roles around, some local leprechauns may be looking to shake up their green beer traditions with a true Irish treasure – enter Mead. What exactly is ... Read More

Thursday March 13, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Wine of the Week: Redstone Meadery's Boysenberry Nectar (CO) $13
With St. Patrick's Day only five days away, some may be looking to celebrate the festivities with one of Ireland's oldest drinks - honey wine, or mead. A classic ... Read More

Wednesday March 12, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Wine.com Super Shipping Savings is On NOW!
Wine.com has their famed super shipping savings going on now through Friday. Buy $99 worth of wine and it ships for a penny! If you are in stock ... Read More

Tuesday March 11, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Pairing Wine and Cheese
Wine and cheese have gone hand in hand for centuries; however, with today’s ever increasing options for both wines and cheese the pairing decisions can be staggering. So, to take ... Read More

Friday March 7, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Adopt a Grape
For those of you interested in learning more details of the winemaking process, you've got to check out the Adopt a Grape website. It is a fantastic educational concept ... Read More

Thursday March 6, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Wine of the Week: Tenuta di Arceno PrimaVoce 2004 (Italy) $20
The 2004 Tenuta di Arceno PrimaVoce is a well-blended Merlot (85% Merlot and 15% Cabernet Sauvignon) from Tuscany's Chianti region. This red wine starts with subtle sophistication, bright garnet ... Read More

Tuesday March 4, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

How to Wash Wine Glasses
It sounds simple enough, I mean you wash juice and milk glasses all the time, what could be so special about washing a wine glass? Truth is, wine glasses do ... Read More

Monday March 3, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Screw Cap vs. Cork
Screw caps often associated with cheap wines, have some perception hurdles to hop, but many winemakers in the U.S. and abroad are experimenting with them on select wines. New Zealand ... Read More

Saturday March 1, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)