Duckhorn Vineyards winemaker, Bill Nancarrow tastes the 2005 Duckhorn Vineyards Napa Valley Merlot, 2004 Estate Grown Cabernet Sauvignon, 2004 Estate Grown Cabernet Sauvignon Patzimaro Vineyard and 2004 Estate Grown Cabernet Rector Creek Vineyard. All wines were released to the public on September 1, 2007.
Coonawarra is situated about 380km south east of Adelaide, the wine capital of Australia. Coonawarra means Honeysuckle by the local Aboriginals. This is actually a cool climate region in South Australia excels in growing cabernet sauvignon (and shiraz). There they also plant some pinot noir, merlot and Cab Franc etc. The regional has a unique soil structure with a top layer of red terrarosa soil with an underlying layer of limestone. Wine produced are famous for being complex yet elegant and have excellent structure - not the typically loud upfront big body fruit bomb style from South Aussieland.Lindemans produces 3 top wines from Coonawarra namely St. George, Limestone Ridge and Pyrus. Pyrus is a true Bordeaux blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc. The first feel from my nose was sweet and spicy oak, cola, root beer and dry orange peel plum with waxy red cherry berry fruit. On the mouth, the feel was a higher 'Aussie' style acidity then with the fruit, more sweet spicy oak (French oak), cola, subtle mint, mild tobacco, cedar and pencil shavings. Medium to full body with soft tannin means the wine is elegant yet has good structure. A true cool climate wine with complexity. The wine is still vibrant after 8 years from it's vintage. It's a great food wine (because of it's acidity) that can stand up a thick steak (It has structure/complexity) or a quality hand made pizza (elegant enough). The finish is fair and clean with more orange peel lingers on. (90-92 points) Michael Lam from the Beverage Review
MUSIC ICON LUIS MIGUEL RELEASES SIGNATURE WINE IN U.S. MARKETGrammy winner and Latin superstar Luis Miguel and award-winning Chilean winery Viña Ventisquero have introduced ÚNICO Luis Miguel, an expressive, elegant 2003 Gran Reserva Chilean Cabernet Sauvignon. The wine is the result of a three-year collaboration between Luis Miguel and highly acclaimed Chilean winemaker Aurelio Montes Del Campo. ÚNICO Luis Miguel was launched in limited quantities in Chile and Mexico in late 2005, where it sold out in just days.The creation of ÚNICO Luis Miguel is a passionate departure for the multi Grammy winner, who has more than 35 platinum records and a career total of more than 52 million records sold. A long-time wine collector and connoisseur, Luis Miguel worked side-by-side with Montes, winemaker for Viña Ventisquero, to hand select the grapes and craft the complex, seductive, fruit-forward Cabernet Sauvignon blend. ÚNICO Luis Miguel is produced from grapes grown in the Maipo Valley, one of Chile's most renowned regions for producing high quality, elegant and complex Cabernet Sauvignons.
NORTELa fuerza y el carácter del Norte:La brújula apuntaba al norte cuando unimos nuestros mimados racimos de Cabernet Sauvignon y Merlot para crear este vino.Ficha técnica / Comentario de cata Variedad de Uva:Merlot (60%)Cabernet-sauvignon (40%)Elaboración:Tiene una crianza de 5 meses en barrica. 75% en barricas de roble francés y 25% en barricas de roble americano.Color muy intenso y brillante, rojo rubí, que indica la madurez que alcanzaron estas uvas. Aromas maduros y sutiles que acarician la nariz con frutos negros, moras y arándanos en primera instancia, precediendo a otros mas especiados. Ligeras notas ahumadas que respetan en todo momento su frutosidad. En boca, poderoso ataque, lleno de volumen y grasa. Largo, con taninos redondos y muy maduros. Consejos útiles:El jamón serrano, la carne blanca guisada y la carne roja a la parrilla, guisada o estofada complementan a la perfección este vino.Servir a 18ºCNORTE____________________ _________________The stregth and character of the north:Conditions were auspicious when our cosseted clusters of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot were joined to create this wine.Technical details Tasting notes Grape varieties:Merlot (60%)Cabernet-sauvignon (40%)Vinification:Aged for 5 months in casks. 75% in French oak casks and 25% in American oak casks.Intense, bright ruby red; a sign of ripe grapes. Mature, subtle aromas that initially caress the nose with black fruit, blackberries and blueberries, moving onto spicier notes. Light smoky notes underscoring its fruitiness. Powerful attack, with significant volume and grease. Long, with round, not too ripe tannins. Useful advice:Cured ham, white meat stews and grilled, roast or casseroled red meats are perfectly complemented by this wine.Serve at 18ºC
Wine Death Match Episode 1 Round 1 Part 1 of 3Cabernet Sauvignon 2000 tag teamed with Napa River Cabernet Sauvignon 2003 versus Chateau Ballan-Larquette Bordeaux 2005.For more information visit: http://www.winedeathmatch.com Do try this at home since we are not wine professionals!
Two Buck Chuck Cabernet Sauvignon Tasted against Rex Goliath and Smoking Loon Cabernets 2005 California. Harry Constantinescu Sommelier Certified by The Court of Master Sommeliers - American Chapter; Professional level member of the Society of Wine Educators in Washington DC; Wine Consultant and Fine Wine Expert at Pearson's Wine of Atlanta.
So I've planted a vineyard:ChardonnayViognierPetit VerdotCabernet SauvignonCabernet FrancZinfandelThompsonWill they grow in Tennessee? We shall see.Music by Incompetech.comCartoon Battle : Kevin MacLoed (intro)Militaire Electronic : Kevin MacLoed (extro)and me (background music).
Documental explicativo del proceso que siguen los vinos de Cavas Submarinas. Éstos son sumergidos en las costas de Chile durante unos seis meses para dotarlos así de su inconfundible sabor. Las variedades son: Pinot Noir Carmenere, Cabernet Sauvignon, Muscat Chardonnay y Pinot Noir Reserva Marina.
The intro to the 12th episode of Mastro's cooking show. Watch the full video at http://www.mastrotv.com or check local listings for when it will air.SHOW DESCRIPTION: Tom Mastrianni pairs wines & spirits with easy-to-make but delicious dishes.Special Wine & Cheese episode! Featuring "My Blue Heaven" Big Blue Cheeses from America, France, Spain and the UK, along with various Goat Cheeses. Mastro shows you how to prepare a Wisconsin Gruyere Cheese Fondue. Special Guest: Bryan Naylor from Taste This TV.Featured spirits: Boschendal Sauvignon Blanc, Iron Horse Chardonnay, Mark West Pinot Noir, Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon, Spellbound Cabernet Sauvignon, Avalon Cabernet Sauvignon.
Jazz Guitar & Cabernet ConcertSaturday, May 26, 2007 at 7 pm atMiner Family Winery Join us evening of fine wine and live jazz featuring "The Benedetto Players" - Frank Vignola, Howard Alden & Howard Paul - as Miner Family Vineyards and Benedetto Guitars present the Jazz Guitar & Cabernet Concert celebrating the release of the 2004 Miner Family Vineyards Benedetto Signature Series Cabernet Sauvignon.
