Posted on 24 June 2010 by tibtv
A wine friend and influential shop owner in the Atlanta area recently commented that he felt that Turley Zins do not hold up with time, even with a moderate amount of aging (2-3 years). So, putting his beliefs to the test was a priority for me – after all, those who have read my previous blogs know of my propensity as a Zinfandel lover.
Posted on 27 May 2010 by tibtv
We explored Roditis Marras, pink skin varietal that is used to make white wine. You can idetify it as a love child of German Riesling and Sauvignon Blanc. Bright color, fruity lemon flavor, light perfect summer wine.
Pairs well with seafood, horse d’oevres, light cheeses and salads. We enjoyed it with Greek Feta cheese, vegetables and pita bread.
Our red wine to explore was Kouros Nemea. Indigenous grape Agiorgitiko also known as Mavro Nemeas. Elegant, dry red wine with flavors of fresh berries, dark cherries and plums. Low in acid, well balanced tannins.
Posted on 27 May 2010 by tibtv
Amari, part of the larger “aperitivo/digestivo” family of quintessential Italian liqueurs have long been the perfect closing to any decent Italian meal.
Posted on 27 May 2010 by tibtv
Wine of the evening: Elena Zinfandel 2008 from Healdsburg, Sonoma County.
The grapes were left to ripen longer in the summer heat and the wine was aged in American oak barrels for over a year. The end result was a wine with intense fruit dominance with a hint of spice, black pepper and soft tannins with a wonderful long finish.
Posted on 27 May 2010 by tibtv
Contributed by Rick Fisher from
Bodega: Adventures in Spanish Food & Wine
Posted on 27 May 2010 by tibtv
There’s a corked wine being served in Congress that I feel compelled to bring to your attention. Thank you to Mike Officer from Carlisle Vineyards for bringing this to my attention and allowing me to reproduce his words. Do you value your right to purchase wine directly from wineries and have it shipped to your home or place of work? Do you value your rights as a consumer? And do you value State’s rights? If you take no action, it is very likely that our Congress will back up and drive off with your rights – rather than having your wine delivered to your door.
Posted on 27 May 2010 by tibtv
One of the newer wineries in the Paso Robles area is Laraneta, owned and operated by Melinda and Joseph Laraneta and located in the Templeton Gap. I recently had the opportunity to tour the Laraneta estate and host them at a wine and food pairing. Good times with wonderful people making some very good wine. Read more about the "Laraneta" experience at www.illdrinktothat.info/laraneta-wine-and-food-pairing/. Cheers!
Posted on 27 May 2010 by tibtv
Our trip to Spain (without a passport) was a great success! We tasted wines from Ribera del Duero, Jumilla, Rias Baixas and Catalunya under the guidance of Rick Fisher, Spanish wine educator. Rick did an excellent job presenting the wines and educating us about the regions. He used an interactive approach to taste the wines and we enjoyed sharing our tasting experiences.
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