Archive for the 'Sangiovese' Category

Jul 14 2010

The Phenomenon of Super Tuscan Reds

Published by admin under Cabernet Sauvignon, Food, Italian/Pasta, Merlot, Red Wine, Sangiovese, Super Tuscan Red, Syrah, Vegetarian

Proprietary Reds in Napa Valley arrive in varying grape combinations and consistencies.   Their tannins can be refined or firm and they can easily be overly influenced by the climate of each growing season.   As discussed earlier this year, some proprietary reds will actually meet the rigorous standards of Meritage, others will be called Claret and [...]

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Dec 30 2009

Better With Age

Published by admin under Appetizers, Food, Red Wine, Sangiovese, Wine Education

As the year 2009 closes out this week, most of us have a sense that age and time are fleeting.   It seems as if it was not that long ago that many of us were throwing the door open and greeting the arrival of 2009 with hope and enthusiasm.   As we prepare to do the [...]

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May 30 2009

Sangiovese & How it Dispelled A Common Wine Myth

Published by admin under Red Wine, Sangiovese

Years ago I was visiting a very good friend who had moved to Napa Valley to help run a top bed & breakfast.    I awoke early that day to learn that we “had”  to go wine tasting that day for her job:    “Darn…” I  sarcastically thought. 
And off we were… cruising through beautiful Napa Valley on [...]

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