Wine Tonite!

Picpoul de Pinet, Rioja and a Sonoma County Meritage.  No theme tonight, just a random gathering of wines to taste for the evening.  Let’s see what we got. 2010 Domaine Guillermarine Picpoul de Pinet ($10) – a new grape varietal to add to the century club, but pales in comparison, in my opinion to a [...]

In descending order from most favorite: 2008 Merry Edwards Sauvignon Blanc - This just a great well-balanced wine. Notes of grapefruit but not over the top like many of those from NZ. Lots of citrus and perfect level of acid with just a little zing on the backend. Had this with Alskan wild-caught Salmon and quinoa [...]

Whether you are looking to host your first tasting or you are already a pro, I definitely encourage you to score, rate and make notes about the wines you taste if you are not doing so already.  Rating your wines, even if it’s only on a scale of 1-5 instead of the RP or WS [...]