Monthly Archives: January 2012

What is IN MY GLASS tonight

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CHATEAU DE ROCHEMORIN 05′  -  Bordeaux Blend

Robert Parker believes, “The finest glasses for both technical and hedonistic purposes are those made by Riedel.  The effect of these glasses on fine wine is profound.  I cannot emphasize enough what a difference they make.”  I have recently started using these glasses myself, thank you Santa!

I have no idea if the wine tastes any better, but I do plan on doing a taste test and will report back.  But I certainly feel very sexy using them.  By now you’ve realized I’m kind of a show-off, but I do sincerely enjoy the entire ritual of opening the wine and decanting it.  If you can’t think of a gift for a friend who loves wine, Riedel is perfection.  I’ve been a wine lover ever since way back, OMG the 80′s..  Back while my friends were tapping kegs, I was drinking Boones Farm and feeling just a little above the rest of the crowd. I’m not sure all wine lovers are as easy-going as me, so I always stick with Riedel or other cool wine accessories.

I had enough restraint to not drink my 05′ Bordeaux, Chateau de Rochemorin for 3 weeks – a long time for me.  I had been waiting for the Riedel decanter I would be getting has a late Holiday gift..

This gorgeous wine took my breath away, it’s a classic Bordeaux blend of 60% Cab and 40% Merlot, from Pessace-Leogan.  Dark ruby in color, full-bodied, with aromas of dried black cherries, tobacco and coffee beans.  The attack on the palate was more dark fruit, earth and smoke.  It was well-balanced, with smooth tannins and a hint of coco on the finish.

I gave this wine a 9  -  Check V’s Rating System

TASTE  -  3  Very Good

PRICE  -  4  Screaming Deal  $19.99 Total Wine

COOL FACTOR  -  2  Hot

What’s IN MY GLASS during Play-Offs

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EVODIA  08′  -  Grenache

EVODIA Granacha

I have really been living La Dolce Vita these last few weeks.  Hey it’s a New Year and I am a natural when it comes to celebrating – it’s one of the things I do best.  Now I’m getting back to my roots, and back to my budget, before I go completely broke!  I promised to review great tasting, inexpensive wines/ aka killer prices. I have one for the books today!  I picked wines for a flight night that were all different varietals, from different countries.  They were all very good, but the Evodia, for the taste and the mind-blowing price, took first place. A few bottles came home with me and I broke them out during the Green Bay Game on Sunday.  It’s a Spanish wine  made from 100% old vines of Granacha, they call it Grenache everywhere else.  Yes that’s me blocking the TV and looking content, thanks to this great wine. Believe me I wasn’t crazy about the outcome of the game.  I was looking forward to seeing Rogers and Brady play against each other.

Evodia Garnacha

This fantastic babe is grown from vines that are over 100 years old.  This is a classic Granacha from Spain, deep dark violet in the glass.  I got aromas of strawberry, blueberry, perfumed flowers and pink pepper, if such a thing exists.  It’s a juicy bright wine that is very drinkable.  It will go great with all things grilled.  I had it with a cheese board and salami and it was awesome!

I gave this wine a 10   -  Check V’s Rating System

TASTE  3  -  Very Good

PRICE  4  -  Screaming Deal

COOL FACTOR  3  -  Gotta Have It

What was IN MY GLASS @Rose Bowl

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LA MARCA – Proseco

V @Rose Bowl

I’m not going to talk about NYE and the amazing Champagne I drank, because I don’t want you to hate me!  It was very expensive, but free, it was a gift!  I love good Champagne, Sparkliing wines, Cava from Spain but I’m a huge fan of Proseco.  Proseco is the Italian version of Champagne, much less expensive and remarkably good.

When I arrived at the 98th Rose Bowl game’s, VIP Tailgate Party, I wasn’t feeling top notch.  All the festivities from the past few days had finally caught up to me.  I approached the bar hesitantly, thinking ahh maybe I should just have water.  When I saw they had one of my all time favorite Prosecos, La Marca, my eyes lit up and all bets were off!
La Marca Proseco is an award winning wine.  In 2007 it was listed as one of the top 100 wines by Wine Spectator.
La Marca Proseco

This delicate beauty is always refreshing.  I got aromas of peach, baked apple pie, lemon and hints of grapefruit.  This sparkler had flavors of honeysuckle, more baked apple, with minerality.  The texture of this wine was slightly creamy, with a pretty acidity.  It’s best served chilled with seafood, although I had it with chilli at a Tailgate Party.  It is definitely versatile.

I gave this wine an 8 – Check V’s Rating System

TASTE  -  3  Very Good

PRICE  -  4  Screaming Deal  -  14.98

COOL FACTOR  -  2  Hot

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