Taking the world one wine at a time.
Every since I got a new camera for my 30th (my beautiful Canon T1i Rebel), I definitely think my photos have been improving. I was therefore quite happy to see that A.T. Richardson Wines are using my photo after my feature on Chockstone Shiraz. This year A.T. Richardson, next year National Geographic!
Read MoreWine: Darcie Kent Vineyards Gruner Veltliner Place: “Rava Blackjack Vineyard”, Monterey County, California Price: $18 from Underdog Wine Merchants
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Grape 100% Merlot Facts Merlot is believed to have received its name from an old French word meaning “young blackbird”. (Merle is the French word for several kinds of birds). Two components link the Merlot grape with blackbirds, the first being the grape’s dark blue color, and the second being the bird’s liking for the grape. The earliest recorded mention of the Merlot grape was in 1784, but the French were obviously growing it…
Read MoreYou are invited to enter for your chance to win a gourmet dinner and private blending session for 20 people with winemaker Adam Richardson. The winner and their guests will help Bake Up the next award winning Cupcake Vineyards Wine. Don’t worry, you don’t actually have to bake anything to enter! All you have to do is fill out a very short entry form for a chance to win. Click here for the entry…
Read MoreWine Chockstone Shiraz 2008 Region Grampians, Australia Price $25 Available from UnderdogWineMerchants.com
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Here is a short but sweet photo journal of how I spent my Christmas Day! I’ll let you take one guess as to who is sat at the place setting with the oversized wine glass! Last year was duck, the year before was lamb, this year I opted for Prime Rib. Simple recipe: take fresh thyme, rosemary, sage, horseradish sauce, salt, pepper and melted butter; stick it all in a blender and puree…
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Grape 100% Zinfandel Facts You might have seen the Cardinal Zin before with a different label. Cardinal Zin used to be a Bonny Doon project, but was acquired by Underdog Wine Merchants back in 2006. In their own words; “Underdog Wine Merchants is the champion of the more interesting, albeit sometimes misunderstood or under-appreciated wines and wine styles. In a word…the “underdogs” of the wine world.” Underdog isn’t just a wine importer, they…
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Lobsters and cupcakes, I think I can die now… Lobster’s on Christmas Eve is kind a of tradition, and it’s a tradition that I have no problem maintaining! Every Christmas Eve is the same, we have a small family get together where fresh lobsters play a starring role. With me being the Sommelier in the family I’m obviously in charge or bringing the wine. Now, when it comes to any kind of wine pairing, you…
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Alsace Grand Cru is a selected site in the Alsace AOC region of North-Eastern France.For wines to qualify for Grand Cru status, the yield of the vineyards have to be much lower than regular Alsace vineyards with wines only coming from a single named plot of land, of which must then be listed on the label. Regulations also govern the density of vine plantings, distance between rows, height of vegetation and the final alcohol content…
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Grape 100% Pinot Gris [Pee-no Gree] The word "Pinot", comes from the French word for pinecone" The grape grows in small pinecone shaped bunches on the vine. Grigio (Italian) or Gris (Everywhere Else) eludes to the unusual grey-blue color of the grapes. Facts Even though Pinot Grigio and Pinot Gris are the same grape, the differences in the wines produced from these grapes can be huge. Pinot Grigio is the Italian version of the…
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Launched on Saturday August 18th 2010, Underdog Wine Bar is considered an “urban oasis” in the beautiful Livermore Valley wine landscape. With Underdog Wine Merchants having such a large portfolio of global brands, they are able to put together a well-rounded wine list of over 50 of their own wines by the glass. For your viewing pleasure I have attached a short video of the grand opening, a few photos from inside the Underdog…
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This week’s feature is Underdog Wine Merchants! Ever heard of Underdog Wine Merchants? No me neither, but you have certainly heard of their wines! In their own words; “Underdog Wine Merchants is the champion of the more interesting, albeit sometimes misunderstood or under-appreciated wines and wine styles. In a word…the “underdogs” of the wine world.” Underdog isn’t just a wine importer, they also partner-up with winemakers from all over the globe, crafting wines from…
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