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Cosme | Mark As Read |
The Mexican inspired cuisine is extraordinary, not only to eat but also to take in visually. I joined one of our alumni for lunch and was inspired by the complexity and presentation of the tasty array of small plates that … Continue reading →
Etosha Aoba Lodge at Onguma | Mark As Read |
Onguma Game Reserve, located on the east side of Etosha's fence line, offers a number of different options for accommodations. We chose to stay in one of the bush suites at Etosha Aoba Lodge, in one of the eleven thatched-roof … Continue reading →
Bush Walks at Onguma Nature Reserve | Mark As Read |
Walking in the wilds of Africa is indeed a treat and one that we pursue whenever available, after first experiencing the opportunity in Kruger. In planning this trip to Etosha, Linda found that the team at Onguma makes these bush … Continue reading →
Halali Rest Camp | Mark As Read |
A great pool provided a break from the late-afternoon heat spikes. The double rooms were streets ahead of those at Okaukuejo and Dennis took us on a superb 5:30 a.m. drive to see the animals. We hit the jackpot with … Continue reading →
Okaukuejo Waterhole | Mark As Read |
The animals who visited on the first night of our stay included three black rhino, three giraffes, two jackals and an assortment of avian friends. The waterhole is floodlit after dark to improve the visibility. In this seemingly improbable scene, … Continue reading →
Hilton Windhoek | Mark As Read |
This hotel is a great place to recharge after a long flight into Namibia. En route to see the big animals at Etosha National Park, we spent a night to catch up on our sleep before the distant drive north. … Continue reading →
Molokini Snorkeling Aboard the Calypso | Mark As Read |
The snorkeling is enjoyable for its experience of almost exclusively small fish along the edge of the rock. The personal learning for me: find a great area of coral and stop, just float and watch the activity unfold. Previously I … Continue reading →
Iao Valley State Monument | Mark As Read |
The landscape is stunning and lush in this verdant valley, a beautiful park to visit that is easily accessible from Kahalui. As such, it is overrun with visitors so it is prudent to visit early in the day. The hike … Continue reading →
Fork & Salad Maui | Mark As Read |
Compelling salads are dressed and tossed to order nothing pre-made and boxed. Added protein options include seared ahi tuna. Kombucha and homemade lemonade make for refreshing non-alcoholic libations. This was the first visit and I would definitely return in … Continue reading →
Hawaiian Moons Natural Foods | Mark As Read |
The freshly made to order breakfast bowls and smoothies are a delicious take-away meal for breakfast at the beach, in this case, just across the street at Kamaola One. Weve been on two occasions this year and on both trips … Continue reading →
Sonoma State Sensory Evaluation Workshop | Mark As Read |
Staying ahead of flaws in the cellar and quantifying perceptual differences and consumer preferences are critical to a winery?s bottom line. ?Following our return from New Zealand, Sonoma State?s Wine Business Institute will partner with VESTA to again offer this … Continue reading →
Cyrus 1998 | Mark As Read |
Alexander Valley Vineyards, Cyrus 1998?14 years on this wine is looking youthful in the glass, with hues of red and just a hint of orange at the edge. ?In the nose an oaky expression entices with an expectation of richness.?On … Continue reading →
Reata Chardonnay 2010 | Mark As Read |
Reata, Carneros, Chardonnay 2010 The nose features freshly baked biscuits dabbed in butter topped with peaches – you get a sense of the fruit accentuated by the winemakers touch. In the mouth the texture is luscious, buttery with the freshness … Continue reading →
Lucien Albrecht Blanc de Blancs | Mark As Read |
Lucien Albrecht, Cremant d?Alsace, Brut, Blanc de Blancs nv?In the nose there are fresh fruits like pears and yellow apples. ?In the mouth this wine is fruit-forward, moderately acidic with some creaminess, like one finds with the domaine's rose ? … Continue reading →
Sonoma State Cellars | Mark As Read |
We spent the morning at Kokomo Winery today, putting the final touches on the first release from Sonoma State Cellars. If you?re in Dry Creek Valley on Saturday, join the party that we?re throwing at Timber Crest Farms.? Bastille Day … Continue reading →
Bollinger La Grande Annee 2000 | Mark As Read |
Bollinger, Champagne, La Grande Annee, Brut 2000?The nose is nutty, featuring dried fruits, oranges with brown spices and a note of mushrooms sauteed in butter. In the mouth this vintage is elegant, with subtle orange and apple flavors, and long, … Continue reading →
Wines of British Airways first class | Mark As Read |
During a trip to Italy and Slovenia we had the opportunity to sample a number of delicious wines while in the care of BA. First up was a tasting of 2 bubblies in the lounge at Heathrow. Pol Roger, Champagne, … Continue reading →
Falesco Vitiano 2005 | Mark As Read |
Falesco, Umbria IGT, Vitiano 2005?This wine is showing nicely at a point in its evolution over 6 years since the grapes were harvested. It is light-bodied as expected, as it was in bottles tasted early on. Yet what we have … Continue reading →
Bonterra Chardonnay 2010 | Mark As Read |
Bonterra, Mendocino County, Chardonnay 2010?The nose features fresh stones fruits and a splash of new oak. ?In the mouth the fruit expression is quite lively, citrus, apricots, peaches and the freshness of summer sunshine. Besides the Chardonnay, the grapes behind … Continue reading →
More Red Wines of Lake County | Mark As Read |
Bell Hill, Lake County, Merlot 2005 When first tasted in July 2009, I wrote: the nose features sweet notes of vanilla and cherries while the mouth repeats with ripe tannins, just to let you know they are there ? very … Continue reading →
White Wines of Lake County | Mark As Read |
Shannon Ridge, Lake County, Sauvignon Blanc 2010 Citrus is the theme throughout the nose and on the palate, crisp and refreshing. Fermented in stainless and bottled under a screwcap closure. Vinted and bottled in Geyserville 13.5% and available for $26 … Continue reading →
Napa Cellars Dyer Vineyard Syrah 2009 | Mark As Read |
Napa Cellars, Carneros, Dyer Vineyard, Syrah 2009 This is a sweet smelling Syrah, forecasting ripe fruit on the palate. That comes through without a doubt, with loads of berries and a very supple texture. A bonus to the experience is … Continue reading →
St. Rose Pinot Noir 2099 | Mark As Read |
St. Rose, Russian River Valley, Nunes Vineyard, Ten Block, Pinot Noir 2009 The nose features cherries and raspberries – ebulliently fruity and graced with a touch a vanilla. In the mouth the theme of fresh Pinot fruit continues on a … Continue reading →
Bonterra Sauvignon Blanc 2010 | Mark As Read |
Bonterra, 58% Lake County, 42% Mendocino County, Sauvignon Blanc 2010 The nose is a full-on experience of citrus, as in a slice fresh grapefruit and a wedge of lemon. The flavors follow suit in the mouth with the zippiness that … Continue reading →
Pierre Sparr Cremant d?Alsace | Mark As Read |
Pierre Sparr, Cremant d'Alsace, Brut, Reserve The nose features sweet flowers, a perfumed character, with pears and apples.? In the mouth there is a soft impression, fruity with moderate acidity – nicely crafted as an aperitif. The grapes behind this … Continue reading →
Glenugie Gamay Noir 2005 | Mark As Read |
We recently enjoyed a mature wine from Beaujolais so I thought it a good idea that we try a wine from the cellar made from the same grape in the New World. Some years ago we enjoyed a week's holiday … Continue reading →
d?Arenberg Custodian 2009 | Mark As Read |
d?Arenberg, McLaren Vale, The Custodian, Grenache 2009 The nose features sweet, lolly-like berry notes that follow through in the mouth. The flavor profile is driven by the fruit, emphasizing the grapes in the vineyard while the texture is quite silky … Continue reading →
Pellegrino Marsala | Mark As Read |
During my visit to Pellegrino I had the opportunity to learn first-hand about one of Europe's most famous fortified wines, Marsala. While the market has faded and consumer interest in these wines has waned, a few producers soldier on making … Continue reading →
The Wines of Donnafugata | Mark As Read |
During our recent trip to Sicily I had the opportunity to visit with the team at Donnafugata both on the main island in Marsala and on the small and windswept island of Pantelleria. The wines run the spectrum from fresh, … Continue reading →
Wine Business Management Online | Mark As Read |
Greetings everyone, We had a great sensory seminar over the weekend with Pat Henderson of Kenwood and David Sandri of Wine Secrets.? Next up is an online tour of wine business management with Tim Hanni.? The application deadline is quickly … Continue reading →
Sonoma State ? VESTA Sensory Workshop | Mark As Read |
Staying ahead of flaws in the cellar and quantifying differences and preferences are critical to a winery?s bottom line.? Following the conclusion of Unified, Sonoma State?s Wine Business Institute will partner with VESTA to offer a workshop focusing on sensory … Continue reading →
Wine Entrepreneurship at Sonoma State | Mark As Read |
I am delighted to announce that Anisya Thomas Fritz, proprietor of Lynmar Estate, will lead Sonoma State?s Wine Entrepreneurship Course.? I had the good fortune to meet Dr. Fritz at Lynmar after she brought on an intern from Sonoma State?s … Continue reading →
More Red Wines of Lake County | Mark As Read |
Brassfield, High Valley Appellation, High Serenity Ranch Vineyard, Pinot Noir 2010 The nose sports fresh cherries with lashings of freshly split oak. In the mouth it is light-bodied and silky smooth ? nice. Estate Grown, produced and bottled in Clearlake … Continue reading →
More White Wines of Lake County | Mark As Read |
Brassfield, High Valley, High Serenity Ranch, Estate Bottled, inot Grigio 2009 This Pinot Grigio is clean and fruity, with the crisp character you would associate with the Alto Adige and the fruitiness that speaks of California sunshine. Estate bottled in … Continue reading →
Lagunitas tasting and mixer | Mark As Read |
A pint of ale in the wine country?Lagunitas is hosting another after-work mixer to support the Wine Business Institute at Sonoma State. Raise a glass with us next Tuesday evening, August 30. Details and tickets are available online: Party at … Continue reading →
Gallo Family Vineyards, Sonoma Coast, Two Rock Vineyard, Chardonnay 2008 | Mark As Read |
The nose features minerality and golden delicious apples. In the mouth there is the vivacious flavor of Granny Smith apples and lots of acidity. At the same time the texture is thick, dense like a deep down comforter. The Two … Continue reading →
Leeuwin Art Series Cabernet 2003 | Mark As Read |
Leeuwin Estate, Margaret River, Art Series, Cabernet Sauvignon 2003 The nose sports cherries, both dried and fresh, cocoa, dusty and sandy Cape Leeuwin pathways and pipe tobacco. In the mouth, this wine, less than ten years on since the harvest, … Continue reading →
St. Supery Elu 2005 | Mark As Read |
St. Supery, Napa Valley, Elu 2005 The nose features Cassis and cigar box, some leafy, Bordeauxish character, complex and sprinkled as if with fresh tobacco. In the mouth this wine is chewy yet approachable, enhanced with oak. Think of serving … Continue reading →
Seghesio Barbera 2009 | Mark As Read |
Seghesio, Alexander Valley, Barbera 2009 This wine always exudes a sweetness in nose, displaying its ripe fruit and oaky accents.??In the mouth it is supple and rich, with a viscosity not often seen in Barbera – very decadent. This has … Continue reading →
Balletto Pinot Noir 2009 | Mark As Read |
Balletto, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, Estate Bottled, Pinot Noir 2009 ?The nose features fresh strawberries and rhubarb with a bit of forest floor for complexity. In the mouth the fruit is fresh and vibrant, the body is light and … Continue reading →
Hanna Russian River Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2010 | Mark As Read |
Hanna, Russian River Valley, Estate Grown, Sauvignon Blanc 2010 ?Notes back through the 2004 vintage show a consistent thread of bright citrus and high acidity. The?latest release, 2010,?couples the citrus with freshly cut grass as in the '09. A bit … Continue reading →
Another Taste of the Wines of South Coast Winery | Mark As Read |
The team at VESTA joined today's tasting of wines from Southern California.? Ray's sense of time zones (or lack of sense) led to us beginning at 4:00 p.m. Central Time, giving us the jump on the group tasting in Temecula.? … Continue reading →
Innocent Bystander Moscato 2010 | Mark As Read |
Innocent Bystander, Victoria, Moscato 2010 This wine is delightful – ebullient with the smell and taste of fresh strawberries, sprinkled with sugar. The body is light and the bubbles add lift, creating a refreshing sensation for the summer. Bottled under … Continue reading →
Shooting Star Riesling 2009 | Mark As Read |
Shooting Star, Lake County, Riesling 2009 The new vintage gives a reprise performance of the '08: the nose features plenty of peaches with sweet floral notes while in the mouth the stone fruit is complemented by a moderate amount of … Continue reading →
Ceago Muscat 2009 | Mark As Read |
Ceago Vinegarden, Clear Lake, Del Lago, Estate Grown, Muscat Canelli 2009 The nose features fresh flowers, especially if you give it 15 minutes in the glass to open up ? then you?ll find an explosion of orange blossoms and a … Continue reading →
Red Wines of Lake County | Mark As Read |
Brassfield, High Valley Appellation, High Serenity Ranch Vineyard, Pinot Noir The nose sports fresh cherries and strawberries. In the mouth it is light-bodied, equally showy with red fruit and silky smooth ? nice. Estate Grown, produced and bottled in Clearlake … Continue reading →
Clif The Climber Red 2009 | Mark As Read |
Clif Family Winery, California, The Climber, Red Wine 2009 This is abundantly fruity, with a profound sense of blackberries, plums and I'm not sure what else. This recalls a recent discussion among with a group of colleagues who write and … Continue reading →
Viansa Reserve Chardonnay 2009 | Mark As Read |
Viansa, Carneros – Sonoma Valley, Reserve, Chardonnay 2009 This is a rich style of Chardonnay, with the smell of apple pie – think of the freshly baked crust sprinkled with brown spices. In the mouth the theme of richness continues … Continue reading →
Leeuwin Siblings 2009 | Mark As Read |
Leeuwin Estate, Margaret River, Siblings 2009 This vintage has 62% Sauvignon Blanc and 38% Semillon in the mix. The nose features a combination of grass, citrus and gooseberry. In the mouth the citrus is pronounced, as if eating very ripe … Continue reading →
Kilikanoon Mort?s Block Riesling 2009 | Mark As Read |
Kilikanoon, Clare Valley, Watervale, Mort's Block, Riesling 2009 The nose displays fresh flowers, apricots and a note of petrol. In the mouth, the concentration is intense, with lots of minerality, lots of acidity and great length – very nice. This … Continue reading →
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