Posts Tagged ‘Cabernet Sauvignon’
Monday, December 5th, 2011
As Cabernet Sauvignon is the king of reds, so is Chardonnay the king of white wines, for it makes consistently excellent, rich and complex whites. This is an amazingly versatile grape that grows well in a variety of locations throughout the world. In Burgundy, it is used for the exquisite whites, such as Montrachet, Meursault and Pouilly-Fuissè, and true Chablis; in Champagne it turns into Blanc de Blancs. Among the many other countries that have caught Chardonnay fever, Australia is especially strong.
Chardonnay was introduced to California in the 1930s but didn’t become popular until the 1970s. Areas such as Anderson Valley, Carneros, Monterey, Russian River, Santa Barbara and Santa Maria Valley, all closer to cooler maritime influences, are now producing wines far superior to those made a decade ago.
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Sunday, December 4th, 2011
The undisputed king of red wines, Cabernet is a remarkably steady and consistent performer throughout much of the state. While it grows well in many appellations, in specific appellations it is capable of rendering wines of uncommon depth, richness, concentration and longevity. Bordeaux has used the grape since the 18th century, always blending it with Cabernet Franc, Merlot and sometimes a soupçon of Petite Verdot. The Bordeaux model is built around not only the desire to craft complex wines, but also the need to ensure that different grape varieties ripen at different intervals or to give a wine color, tannin or backbone.
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Tags: Bordeaux, Cabernet Sauvignon, Grape Varieties, Red wine, tasting, wine color
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Monday, November 21st, 2011
Chile offers wines Americans like to drink: fresh, fruity, with straightforward varietal character, at reasonable prices. Simplicity is the key to Chile’s success. The wines are made from grapes Americans already know and like: Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot for the reds, Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay for the whites. Vintages hardly matter, because Chile’s vineyards enjoy temperate, semi-arid weather that ripens the grapes consistently from year to year. The appellation system is relatively primitive, and the big wineries tend to blend fruit from widely spread growing regions, so regional character is still blurred (though beginning to emerge). Most of the Chilean wines we see in America are produced by a handful of large companies; labels are few and brands are consistent. It’s simply hard to go wrong.
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Monday, November 21st, 2011
A country known for decent, inexpensive wine is combining winemaking talent and financial committment to develop a unique style.
Chile has been known for years as a source of easy-drinking varietal wines at very reasonable prices, and a recent Wine Spectator tasting confirmed the truth of its reputation. We also discoveredthat Chile is developing its own unique style, with wines that are refreshing, balanced and great with food.
If you’re shopping for wines under $10, Chile delivers the goods. Wine Spectator editors in New York tasted 141 reds and whites from Chile and found 16 Best Buys. In fact, only 15 wines cost over $10; Chilean producers are intent on maintaining their value status. Very few wines were frankly disappointing; it’s hard to go wrong in Chile.
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Tags: Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Chile, Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc, value, wine, winery
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Sunday, November 20th, 2011
Australia made its reputation with American wine drinkers on a raft of good-value wines, especially Chardonnay that cost less than $10. Every year, however, a larger number of small-production, hand-crafted, highly individual wines are reaching our shores from across the Pacific. Many of these wines cost $20 to $30 and more. Many of them are gems waiting to be discovered.
The Australian wine industry has worked hard to satisfy a market of Aussies who like to drink wine and prefer to spend as little as possible on it. The past decade has seen an explosion of interest within Australia in wines that Americans like, too: Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon. These two types, plus Australia’s red wine specialty, Shiraz, make up the bulk of Down Under exports to the United States. Riesling is big in Australia itself, where it has long been the quaffing white wine of choice, but few brands bother to export the stuff in this direction.
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Sunday, July 10th, 2011
The red grape Cabernet Sauvignon is one of the most respected precious vines in the world.
From the end of the 18th Century, this species was proliferated in appearance.
It is speculated that the wine already presented in 1635 by Cardinal Richelieu as a gift to the Abbe Breton was, but these were probably vines of Cabernet Franc (now to be found in the Loire).
As the vine, which matures 15 to 30 months in oak cask storage is offered little variety, the taste is difficult to identify. Some cons are hallmarks of the deep red wine, but the smell of cassis (black Johanissbeeren) and cedar. As is the taste of tannins, acidity and a little licorice is recognizable.
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Thursday, October 7th, 2010
All wines are grape juice through the fermentation process. In grapes, nature has given purely chemical equilibrium, so that it can ferment without the addition of enzymes, sugars, acids, etc.
In general, when people go to a bar or wine bar they believe or think that there are hundreds of types of wine after the search to hundreds of different types of attractive bottles. This is just a fallacy. There are only five basic types of wine there, and all the wines come under the umbrella of them. The five main types of wine are:
Red wine
As the name implies, this type of wine from red grapes (they are also called black grapes). During fermentation the grape skins are left red to red in color. This type of wine is heavier than white wines, because of his skin, he has more tannin. The grape skins also contribute to flavoring, into the wine. Some of the most popular types of grapes in the production of red wines, as follows:
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Tags: Cabernet Sauvignon, Montepulciano, Nebbiolo, Pinot Noir, Red wine, Rose Wines, Sangiovese, Tempranillo, types, White wines, wine
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Sunday, July 11th, 2010
Small, family-owned, in a quiet, bucolic setting, a visit to Casa Nuestra on the Silverado Trail in St. Helena (CA) is like taking a step back through time. And the dedication of owners Gene and Cody Kirkham to producing wine from “noble though unfashionable varieties” in the Cabernet Sauvignon rich valley is also considered pretty old-fashioned. The Kirkhams started small and plan to remain that way, producing between 1500 and 2000 cases of wine each year. Even that limited quantity allows winemaker, Shay Boswell an opportunity to make seven tantalizing wines, and two, including the winery’s first Merlot and its oft-rewarded Meritage are produced at a high enough level to allow for some regional distribution. For the rest, wine-lovers will have to travel to the winery.
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Monday, July 5th, 2010
This beautiful, smooth 100% Napa Cabernet Sauvignon offers enticing aromas of black cherry and cassis, followed by full, ripe fruit flavors and a hint of spiced oak.
Barrel aged sixteen months in American oak, the soft tannins help create a supple texture that fills the mouth with layers of flavor and a long, lingering finish.
Enjoy this wine with grilled meats, or hearty pasta dishes.
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As Cabernet Sauvignon is the king of reds, so is Chardonnay the king of white wines, for it makes consistently excellent, rich and complex whites. This is an amazingly versatile grape that grows well in a variety of locations throughout the world. In Burgundy, it is used for the exquisite whites, such as Montrachet, Meursault and Pouilly-Fuissè, and true Chablis; in Champagne it turns into Blanc de Blancs. Among the many other countries that have caught Chardonnay fever, Australia is especially strong.
VINTAGE: 1999