Category Archives: Wine
Prosecco & Screw Caps
Funny how things sometimes converge. I was talking about a review by Gary V of some prosecco and commenting how the bottle he tasted had a screw cap; something I had never seen on a bubbly before. Well I came … Continue reading
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Hope Springs Eternal
For direct shipping in Maryland. This article in the Baltimore Sun got my hopes up. According to State Senator Joan Conway, chair of the Senate committee that oversees this issue , there will “probably” be a bill passed to let Marylanders receive … Continue reading
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Tangent Paragon Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc Edna Valley 2009
For me a little oak goes a long way. I’m especially sensitive to the amount of oak in white wines as all too often the oak seems to overpower the flavors. Regular readers will know I have a strong dislike of … Continue reading
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Beaujolias Nouveau 2010
After three years of talking about this stuff I don’t think there is much to add upon the passing of this year’s third Thursday in November. My past bits can be found here. Anyone have any tasting notes they care to report for … Continue reading
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Wine Spectator
Wine Spectator is making their website free (you know how I love THAT word) from November 15th through the 28th. I think they normally charge around $50 a year for access. They are doing this so that people can see the … Continue reading
Chateau Ste Michelle Riesling 2009
Just wanted to make quick post to let everyone know how I had a wine Sunday evening that we both loved. It was the 2009 Chateau Ste Michelle Riesling from the Columbia Valley in Washington State. I would call this … Continue reading
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Riverside Liquors
Like someone who always believes there is something better on the channel he’s not watching I can’t resist stopping by new liquor stores when I get the chance. I took advantage of such an opportunity to stop by Riverside liquors today. Boy was I surprised. … Continue reading
The Election
Hungover this morning, politically speaking I mean. Still trying to figure out what the turnover in the Maryland Legislature means for the prospect of direct shipping of wine. I’ll let you know when I figure it out. Actually let’s be honest: more likely … Continue reading
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Prosecco
Quick post: Gary V whose Wine Library TV widget has graced my pages for years did a review of a prosecco with a screw top (!?!). He says that more and more bubblies are considering screw tops. Has anybody seen any? To … Continue reading
Direct Shipping of Wine
The Comptroller’s Office is running a survey through September 30th on direct shipping of wine to Maryland. I have been posting here for several years about efforts in the Legislature to get this passed. It always gets shot down by the … Continue reading
Rose Tease Part II
So I went back to buy the rose from Frederick Wine House and they were all sold out. I found out this week that it was because MY PARENTS went and bought them out after hearing me rave and tasting … Continue reading
Rose Tease
Had the best rose I’ve had all season, but I’m not going to post it here until I go buy a few more bottles. I learned my lesson after the Tapena incident.
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Temptation Zin
Had the 2007 Alexander Vineyards Zinfandel Temptation Sunday night. In the Summer my tastes definitely turn towards light fare, both for food and drink. This Zin fit the bill. It was filled with lots of sour cherry and pepper flavors. Lighter and medium bodied it was … Continue reading
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2008 Tapena Vino de la Tierra de Castilla
Regular readers know what a fan I am of good rose wines. They are the duct tape of the wine world: with their unmatched versatility you can use them in all sorts of situations: sipping on the patio, paired with barbeque … Continue reading
Dibon Brut Reserve
The youngest Fredling is very musical. He loves to sing. The other night we had all been listening to REM. He went around and around the house belting out “It’s the end of the world as we know it.” Unfortunately that’s all he knew of … Continue reading
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Frederick Wine Festival
Just a reminder that the Toast to Frederick Wine Festival will be this weekend. There is some more information here but not a whole lot. I’d like to know who will be there and how many vendors etc. I suppose the usual … Continue reading
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ChocoVine
Snagged a bottle of ChocoVine at a local wine store as a stocking stuffer for Mrs. F at Christmas. Billed as a silky smooth union of fine Cabernet and Dutch chocolate I thought for $13 it was worth a try. I was … Continue reading
Viniferous
I had a chance to stop by the new wine store, Vinferous, which is located on North Market Street across from Volt. Got to love a wine store (they also sell craft beers) that I can walk to from work. The store is … Continue reading
My Favorite Grape
Well not really since that would be like picking my favorite child. I love them all in their own unique way. However I was on Cellar Tracker the other night running some reports and something interesting popped up. For those of you … Continue reading
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More Free Bubbly!
Now as you know this writer very much believes that sparkling wines are appropriate all year round but in the spirit of the season the Frederick Wine House is having a free New Years Eve Champagne tasting from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. … Continue reading
Prosecco for Free
For those who have followed me waxing poetic about the joys of Prosecco over the years here is an opportunity to try a great producer for free. I saw that Frederick Wine House is pouring Riondo Prosecco Saturday, December 12th from 1 p.m. to … Continue reading
Odds and Ends
Just received word that the magazine Edible Chesapeake is ceasing publication. That’s sad as I always looked for it at the Common Market and enjoyed reading it. From the release: I will no longer be publishing Edible Chesapeake magazine. The decision is … Continue reading
Beaujolais Nouveau (Again)
I know I run the risk of devolving into a repetitive bore since I have commented on this subject before, but it just dawned on me that the 19th is the third Thursday of the month. Yes that means Beaujolais Nouveau … Continue reading
Heard on The Grapevine
Heard on the grapevine that the Frederick Wine House one of my favorite, ok let’s be honest, my favorite wine store in Frederick County will be relocating. They are going to move to a location in the new shopping center off Route … Continue reading
Odds and Ends
Black Ankle Vineyards is having a lot going on over the next month. Winemaker for a day on October 24th, a Sunday evening pasta & wine dinner on November 15 and most intruiging to me: “Leafstone vs. The World” on November 8th. … Continue reading