tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-85540098571957204142011-07-31T03:38:27.990-04:00A place to share notes and opinions about wines I have tasted, cheers!Abelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02354536767115815646noreply@blogger.comBlogger91100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8554009857195720414.post-63909858999805792782009-10-24T16:56:00.004-04:002009-10-24T17:08:52.446-04:00<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_bWH_Z0zNJag/SuNqGHf8hgI/AAAAAAAAU1g/6Zj9cz11Brs/s1600-h/Chateau+Dereszla+Tokaji+2000.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5396273431844783618" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_bWH_Z0zNJag/SuNqGHf8hgI/AAAAAAAAU1g/6Zj9cz11Brs/s320/Chateau+Dereszla+Tokaji+2000.jpg" /></a><br />Amazing dessert wine! Beautiful gold colors and honey aromas. Full body with balanced sweetness and acidity and lingering finish. Tried it with blue cheese and goose pate from Hungary and it was just wonderful! Wine Spectator Top 100.<br /><div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8554009857195720414-6390985899980579278?l=abel-winetastingnotes.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Abelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02354536767115815646noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8554009857195720414.post-33796312107811010702009-10-24T16:09:00.003-04:002009-10-24T16:18:04.153-04:00<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_bWH_Z0zNJag/SuNfg9ZeDdI/AAAAAAAAU1Y/x3b-zAJaewI/s1600-h/Montes+Cherub+Syrah+Rose+2008.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 194px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5396261798361828818" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_bWH_Z0zNJag/SuNfg9ZeDdI/AAAAAAAAU1Y/x3b-zAJaewI/s320/Montes+Cherub+Syrah+Rose+2008.jpg" /></a><br /><div>This 100% Syrah Rose from Chile has a nice strawberry nose, medium body and is completly dry with a powerful long finish. Excellent refreshing summer drink. Perhaps a bit too fruity for some.</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8554009857195720414-3379631210781101070?l=abel-winetastingnotes.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Abelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02354536767115815646noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8554009857195720414.post-15678672784394405142009-02-16T19:46:00.002-05:002009-02-16T19:55:50.845-05:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_bWH_Z0zNJag/SZoJkgv9VVI/AAAAAAAAR0Y/92je9vqhAnM/s1600-h/Chandon+Sparkling+Rose+NV.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_bWH_Z0zNJag/SZoJkgv9VVI/AAAAAAAAR0Y/92je9vqhAnM/s320/Chandon+Sparkling+Rose+NV.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5303562034053207378" border="0" /></a>This is a great bubblie for Valentine's day. Affordable, dry but fruity and pink! Classic blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier from Napa Valley made using the traditional method.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8554009857195720414-1567867278439440514?l=abel-winetastingnotes.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Abelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02354536767115815646noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8554009857195720414.post-55668258197209974922009-01-26T17:39:00.006-05:002009-01-26T18:04:38.754-05:00<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_bWH_Z0zNJag/SX4-PtMadyI/AAAAAAAARog/j5vGkETrf4I/s1600-h/oyster+bay+sauvignon+blanc+2008.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5295738651384903458" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 134px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_bWH_Z0zNJag/SX4-PtMadyI/AAAAAAAARog/j5vGkETrf4I/s320/oyster+bay+sauvignon+blanc+2008.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div>Fresh and Crisp. Lovely bouquet with citrus and green apple flavors. Well balanced acidity and nice lingering finish. Very refreshing! New Zealand is hard to beat when it comes to Sauvignon Blanc (South Africa is next). This wine is meant to be drank young and fresh. Pick the most recent vintage you can find, no older than 1-2 years.</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8554009857195720414-5566825819720997492?l=abel-winetastingnotes.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Abelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02354536767115815646noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8554009857195720414.post-76068193604394458352009-01-04T18:57:00.006-05:002009-10-18T11:39:14.080-04:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.ewinematch.com/uploads/wine/28/photo/LM_Bin65_Chard.new_genuse.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 213px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 336px; CURSOR: pointer" border="0" alt="" src="http://www.ewinematch.com/uploads/wine/28/photo/LM_Bin65_Chard.new_genuse.jpg" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8554009857195720414-7606819360439445835?l=abel-winetastingnotes.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Abelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02354536767115815646noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8554009857195720414.post-90768534708698127212008-12-27T00:17:00.012-05:002009-07-25T00:14:38.856-04:00<div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.klwines.com/images/skus/480015x.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 109px; height: 263px;" src="http://www.klwines.com/images/skus/480015x.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>Any of these sparkling wines are sure to be a hit at this New Year's Eve celebration! <span style="font-weight: bold;">Cava </span>is an excellent value from Spain and either <span style="font-style: italic;">Segura Viudas</span> or <span style="font-style: italic;">Freixenet Cordon Negr</span>o are sure to please your guests. <span style="font-style: italic;">Mumm Napa Brut Prestige</span> is a bit more expensive, but still a great value sparkling wine for under $20 (750 ml). Excellent alternatives to Champagne at a fraction of the cost!</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8554009857195720414-9076853470869812721?l=abel-winetastingnotes.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Abelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02354536767115815646noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8554009857195720414.post-2991655748835640842008-12-26T03:07:00.009-05:002009-10-18T11:41:28.090-04:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_bWH_Z0zNJag/SmqGTC_YaFI/AAAAAAAATvA/QtlcjCQZjbY/s1600-h/maipe+malbec.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 134px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362245968116344914" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_bWH_Z0zNJag/SmqGTC_YaFI/AAAAAAAATvA/QtlcjCQZjbY/s320/maipe+malbec.jpg" /></a><br /><br />Argentina' Mendoza is an up and coming wine region with <span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Malbec</span> being its signature grape. This a Wine Spectator's Best Value wine with the 2006 vintage rated at 88 points. Deep red in color, well balanced with dark plum, currant and blackberry fruit notes. It paired very well with roast pork, black beans, steamed rice and yucca which we had for our Christmas dinner yesterday.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8554009857195720414-299165574883564084?l=abel-winetastingnotes.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Abelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02354536767115815646noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8554009857195720414.post-34208233750793466712008-12-22T23:58:00.006-05:002008-12-23T00:13:53.327-05:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_bWH_Z0zNJag/SVBx1ZXY-PI/AAAAAAAAMu0/UMyOuoOf7NI/s1600-h/McWilliams+Shiraz+2006.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 82px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_bWH_Z0zNJag/SVBx1ZXY-PI/AAAAAAAAMu0/UMyOuoOf7NI/s320/McWilliams+Shiraz+2006.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5282847525061589234" border="0" /></a><br />Australia is known for their excellent <span style="font-weight: bold;">Shiraz </span>at a great value. This wine is rich, well balanced and characterized by black berry fruit flavors. Great with red meats. Winemaker also recommends pairing with baba ghanoush with toasted Turkish bread. I have to try that combination!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8554009857195720414-3420823375079346671?l=abel-winetastingnotes.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Abelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02354536767115815646noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8554009857195720414.post-55891197676270669762008-07-10T01:45:00.010-04:002009-07-25T00:17:47.703-04:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_bWH_Z0zNJag/SmqHUJ8caaI/AAAAAAAATvI/7Eukhswisj4/s1600-h/Chateau+St+Michelle+Riesling.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 158px; height: 237px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_bWH_Z0zNJag/SmqHUJ8caaI/AAAAAAAATvI/7Eukhswisj4/s320/Chateau+St+Michelle+Riesling.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362247086674569634" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Riesling</span>: Great German varietal. Aromatic white wine. Low alcohol content. Can range from sweet to dry. I enjoy dry riesling the best. Usually available in a green, long-neck bottle. Great with rich, spicy foods, especially Thai.<br /><br />Chateau St. Michelle Riesling, Columbia Valley, WA<br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br />Clean Slate, Mosel, Germany<br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp0.blogger.com/_bWH_Z0zNJag/SHWlb3gGH-I/AAAAAAAAAPY/17B-19eCuwA/s1600-h/cleanslateriesling.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp0.blogger.com/_bWH_Z0zNJag/SHWlb3gGH-I/AAAAAAAAAPY/17B-19eCuwA/s320/cleanslateriesling.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5221261241179578338" border="0" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8554009857195720414-5589119767627066976?l=abel-winetastingnotes.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Abelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02354536767115815646noreply@blogger.com0