DeepWine is your source for Blog Aggregation in the Wine industry
This vibrant, unoaked Chardonnay from Toad Hollow Vineyards delights with fresh, pure fruit showcasing the Chardonnay grape in all of its unmasked glory.
Expect plenty of green apple, peach with a decent dose of tangy citrus on the nose and playing again on the palate. Crisp, clean lines, balanced acidity, fresh happy tropical fruit and the ...
Slide into summer with a slew of Memorial Day sangria recipes at the ready. Easy to make and even easier to drink, these fresh-faced, wine-themed, fruit-filled sangrias are the quintessential Memorial Day weekend splurge....Read Full Post
The 2013 Montes Cherub Rosé of Syrah may be the perfect wine for Memorial Day Weekend. Well-priced and well-distributed, carrying strawberry, cherry and spice-filled profile of a snappy Syrah, this particular rose brings silky textures, bright acidity, and a medium-body to the table....Read Full Post
The 2013 Indaba Chenin Blanc carries considerable value with a fresh fusion of citrus-laden aromas and vibrant, mouth-watering acidity on the palate.
Perfect for poolside, picnics or pairing with all kinds of finger foods, chicken picks, and summer sandwich options the clean lines and crisp flavor profile make this white wine a zippy sip for the h...
Take a turn toasting Mom with a Mother's Day Mimosa this Sunday.
Easy to make and even easier to drink, mimosas count on sparkling wine to add a festive flare to any occasion. Variety is the name of the game and mimosa recipes invite invention and experimentation....Read Full Post
Three days 'til Mother's Day and we've gathered our favorite wine-themed gift ideas to make celebrating Mom a breeze.
From affordable wine aerators to choose-your-price wine club options and ready-to-roll (and ultra snazzy) wine gift baskets to crafty, keepsake cork kits, there is certainly something for every wine loving mom this Mother's Day.......
An energetic white wine blend dominated by the crisp clean lines of Sauvignon Blanc, rounded out with a bit of body thanks to Chardonnay and a dash of intense aromatic development from the Muscat grape, the 2012 Franciscan Equilibrium...Read Full Post
The 2012 Prisoner is a wild-hearted wine inspired by Napa's "original" blended reds built by Italian immigrants. A gutsy mix of Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Petite Sirah, Charbono, and Grenache can make their way into the wine in any given year, with proportions varying from vintage to vintage....Read Full Post
While most are familiar with the standard 750 ml wine bottle sizes, or the split 375 ml, there are actually over ten unique wine bottle sizes made today. Check out the various bottle sizes and names here.
One of the best-selling Cavas on the market, Freixenet's Cordon Negro Brut offers up exceptional citrus and toasted almond notes on the nose.
Built on the region's three dominant Cava grapes: ...Read Full Post
Cava is Spain's delicious (and affordable) answer to the bubbly sparkling wine scene. Utilizing the same method for making sparkling wine as Champagne, Cava relies heavily on three local grapes and comes from Spain's Penedes region, which lies just west of Barcelona....Read Full Post
Ultra fresh and lively, the 2013 Round Pond Sauvignon Blanc brings extroverted aromatics and remarkable layers to the table. The nose rotates through an impressive array of fruit with lemon-lime and grapefruit citrus dominating the conversation and peach with a dash of dried mango and lemongrass whispering in the background....Read Full Post
Kosher wines have had an uphill battle in overcoming their "sticky sweet" wine image. Fortunately, many of today's kosher wine producers are focusing first on making good wine placing priority on the ground, grapes, and production methods with kosher compliance taking a secondary seat to quality and consistency....Read Full Post
Ten days 'til Easter and a week until Passover, it's time to start considering wines for both holiday traditions. Whether you opt for ham, lamb, or something completely different, pairing wine with favorite family recipes can be a snap - check out our Easter wine pairing pointers here....Read Full Post
Bringing some serious value, not to mention bubbles to the table, Spain's Segura Viudas Brut Reserva Cava...Read Full Post
Another year, another wine, but why does it matter whether you grab the latest release on the shelf or scout for a 2009 label? Varying considerably by wine and region, the specific factors of the local growing season exert an enormous influence on the vineyard's yields, ripeness or sugar levels, and overall vintage quality for the regional wines......
Classic white Burgundy, the 2010 Bourgogne Blanc from Domaine Faiveley offers up plenty of apple blossom and engaging almond notes on the nose.
The palate profile reveals a mix of Granny Smith apple and ripe D'anjou pear with earthy undertones and mineral-driven nuances transported on zesty acidity....Read Full Post
Happily, grapes typically grow in stunning locales with plenty of foodie themes thriving in restaurants and various eateries surrounding the vines. Making the necessary marriage of food and wine a seamless adventure, regional restaurants often showcase local grapes in tandem with local fare....Read Full Post
Made from 100% Cortese grapes, the 2012 Michele Chiarlo Gavi brings a lively wine, brimming with sultry citrus and the classic notes of fresh cut grass, to the table.
Perfect for spring, this particular medium-bodied white wine from Piedmont showcases unmistakable grapefruit and zesty lime on the palate well-supported by vibrant acidity and a...
St. Patrick's Day is just around the corner and it's time to put a wee bit of thought into green-themed celebrations. We've rounded up our favorite Mead recommendations, St. Patty's Day Sangrias and Irish Cocktails along with a cheat sheet of tasty and traditional St. Patrick's Day recipes and toasts to give you a leg up on your St. Patty's party p...
A bright-eyed Bordeaux blend built on Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc, the 2012 L'Ecole 41 Luminesce brings the sweet scent of apricot and citrus to the nose. Lively stone fruit and unmistakable minerality meet on the palate with a well-balanced, medium to full-bodied back drop....Read Full Post
The 2012 Artezin Zinfandel from Menocino County rocks out with massive raspberry fruit wrapped up in spicy cinnamon and black pepper on the nose. The palate brings out extended fruit sequences ranging from juicy raspberry to dense plum with black pepper, black licorice and pumpkin pie spice playing a consistent jig on the background p...
Finding good, cheap wine is not about pinching pennies, but about going outside of well-worn wine buying paradigms. Be willing to try wines from unknown regions or bottles made from unfamiliar grapes. Seek out a wine grape variety in one country and see how it shapes up from another nation....Read Full Post
Vivid pink colors and wildly flavorful, this engaging South African rosé from Mulderbosch brings intense aromas of strawberry, raspberry and roses to the nose. The palate busts out some significant red fruit, followed by delicious acidity and a bright, balanced profile....Read Full Post
Looking for a rich, red wine from Piedmont, but don't have the time (or cash) to wait on the region's famed Barolo to mature? Then check out this classic, well-made and well-priced 2010 Barbaresco from Beni Di Batasiolo, an Italian winery under the Boisset Family Estate umbrella, crafted from the famed Nebbiolo grape - maker of b...
Valentine's Day is just around the corner and since many choose to toast the day with wine, we've gathered some of our best wines, gifts and wine and chocolate pairings to make celebrating your love of wine and each other that much easier. Take a peek:...Read Full Post
While wine and chocolate often share a similar fan base, the two can take a bit of effort to find their footing in a functional wine and chocolate pairing synergy.
By keeping things simple from the start, and choosing a wine that plays well with a variety of chocolate styles and then moving into more defined chocolate pairing protocol, enthusiasts...
Italians enjoy a long legacy of love, from Verona's Romeo and Juliet to Venice's famed Casanova, there's no doubt that they've got it going on when it comes to amore!
To satisfy the search for an Italian red wine this Valentine's Day, look no further than this classic Chianti from Frescobaldi; full of Sangiovese's fresh florals, plum mixed wi...
Symington Family Estates is a top producer of premium Port wines from Portugal's prestigious Douro Valley. Their story began over 350 years ago with some of the earliest recorded ties to the Port trade. Today, the family is in its fifth generation of steering the growth, production and export of some of the world's most coveted Port win...
Whether you are rooting for the Broncos or the Seahawks this weekend, there are plenty of reasons to gather with friends and family for your fill of good food and good wine. With Super Bowl Sunday just around the corner, it's time to get your party planning on, we've gathered some easy appetizer recipes with versatile wine pairings, or checkou...
The 2008 Dow's Late Bottled Vintage (LBV) Port enjoys spicy themes on the nose with dried figs, blackberry and black plum supporting concentrated almond and espresso notes. Firm tannins, consistent layers, an enduring finish and plenty of grip mark this delicious LBV....Read Full Post
For the better part of two centuries, Port enjoyed the same rockstar status as the best of Bordeaux. All the more significant because of Port wine's ironic roots, which took hold during the later part of the 17th century as England and France remained in constant conflict. Determined to stop buying wine (including the prized Bordeaux Cl...
An impressive example of Chile's Carmenere grape (a long lost Bordeaux varietal), the Purple Angel enjoys the generous use of 100% new French oak and all estate grown grapes allowing Montes to capture the innate spicy essence of Carmenere with purity and power....Read Full Post
Packed with dense, dark fruit and plenty of black pepper and spice, this medium-bodied Australian Shiraz sings with beautiful balance, pliable tannins and earthy undertones.
Well-priced and well-managed the Jester Shiraz promises a versatile, food-friendly nature to pair with the best of sizzling steak, grilled bison, lamb chops, and a classic win...
For centuries regional food and wine have enjoyed a symbiotic relationship, both should build up the palate image of the other, when the pairing is right. If the pairing combination leaves a bitter, metallic or overly acidic impression, then chances are good that the particular pairing may have gone awry....Read Full Post
A classic Rutherford Cab from Round Pond Estate, the 2010 captures dark fruit, along with earthy aromas brimming with floral notes and sage. The palate reveals some serious structure with well-woven tannin appeal and blueberry, dark cherry, and ripe plum laced with espresso and bringing a balance and elegance that surpasses the very reasonabl...
Everyone wants a crowd-pleasing bottle of bubbly to pop open on New Year's Eve and this Grand Brut from Perrier-Jouet promises just that. Always elegant, well-priced, and brimming over with ...Read Full Post
When it comes to settling on wine for Christmas dinner there are plenty of factors to consider. Some are looking for budget-friendly wines if there will be many mouths gathered around the table, others will be busting out the best from the cellar to celebrate the season?...Read Full Post
Washington Riesling fans have found a tasty, on trend palate friend in the wallet-wise Kung Fu Girl Riesling from Charles Smith Wines. Packing tremendous quality and palate appeal into this price point is no small feat....Read Full Post
Need a few Christmas gift ideas for the wine lover on your list? Then take a peek at this year's top wine gift picks....Read Full Post
Six Grapes Reserve Port by Graham's combines concentrated blackberry and dark chocolate aromas with a generous palate profile dominated by layers of Bing cherry, juicy plum and black licorice. Extending an elegant (and affordable) introduction to Port wines, Six Grapes consistently showcases well-honed acidity with remarkable structure and on...
From superb sparkling wines (many made méthode champenoise) to rich dessert delights, and a healthy spread of both well made (and well-priced) reds and whites, South Africa's wine scene continues to gain ground in terms of both export volume and international wine fans. With a quarter of a million acres under vine and tremendous var...
A well made Bordeaux blend from South Africa's Stellenbosch wine region, the 2010 Mulderbosch Faithful Hound charms with solid color concentration, vivid blackcurrant and dark cherry aromas flattered by clove and pepper spice, and plenty of ripe fruit....Read Full Post
There is just something about Domaine Carneros' Brut Rosé that elevates an event, a dish, or a conversation. It's not just the bubbles (though they certainly add their fare share of merriment), but it goes beyond the bubbles - the symbiotic symmetry of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, promising a yin-yang-like collaboration of fruit and f...
With so many solid, international wine options gracing wine shop shelves these days, picking a wine for dinner can be a daunting task. Should you gamble on the witty shelf-talker, or be sold by impressive ratings and high-scoring points, opt for clever labels, amusing names, or just close your eyes and run through a quick game of eeny, m...
Filled with abundant fruit and lavish flowers, the innate fresh-factor found in this Washington State Chenin Blanc entices with an impressive range of aromatics. The palate profile yields sweet melon, and a tangle of citrus and pear perched on a clean, crisp foundation....Read Full Post
Just two weeks until Thanksgiving and recipe rituals, tasty traditions, and the search for new designer dishes begins. While the turkey tends to be front and center on Thanksgiving Day, there are plenty of tastes, textures, and treats that surround the bird....Read Full Post
There's a lot to like about the 2011 Seghesio Zinfandel, and even more to enjoy over a Thanksgiving meal. From the generous layers of blackberry, raspberry and dark cherry fruit to the enticing swirl of toasty spice, this Zin has got a lot going on in the glass....Read Full Post
At only 100 miles long from top to bottom and hosting close to 60,000 acres of vine, Burgundy may very well be one of the most complicated wine regions for novice wine enthusiasts to wrap their collective heads around....Read Full Post
The 2011 Vincent Marie Antoinette Pouilly-Fuissé Cuvèe brings a classic bit of Burgundy to the glass, with delicious layers of acidity grounded on deep roots of minerality and showy toasted vanilla spice....Read Full Post
- Welcome!
- DeepWine aggregates blogs for the Wine industry.
- Custom Feeds
- Add any RSS feed to the information you read daily.
- Blocked Feeds
- Block feeds to remove blogs you’re not interested in.
- Account Settings
- Customize the site by adding or removing feeds.
Don’t have an account yet?
- Customize your settings
- Edit how your blog displays
- Add or remove blogs you read. Sign Up.
About Us
DeepWine is your source for all your Wine news.
Have a Suggestion for Us?
|
Know of a Wine blog that we're missing? Let us know!
|
