Daily Wine Recommendation
Date: Tue, Oct 9, 2007 Wine Tasting Winery Blogs Wine Business
Kaesler Shiraz Stonehorse 2005 $24.99 A pedal to the metal offering from the Barossa’s Kaesler winery, this savory mix of young and old vine Shiraz captures the plummy, cocoa-inflected essence of the Barossa in a bottle. Big 92 points from Wine Advocate, drinkable now! http://www.winex.com/wine-14200-.aspx
Recipe of the day
Date: Tue, Oct 9, 2007 Wine Tasting Winery Blogs Wine Business
GRILLED ASPARAGUS SALAD WITH PROSCIUTTO AND ITALIAN CHEESES Prepare barbecue (medium heat) and preheat oven to 425°F. In a small bowl whisk together until sugar has dissolved: 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 1 large shallot, finely chopped 1 teaspoon sugar Add to bowl whisking constantly in a slow steady stream: 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil Set aside. Season dressing with salt and pepper. Clean and [...]
Wine Terms of Endearment
Date: Tue, Oct 9, 2007 Wine Tasting Winery Blogs Wine Business
Grassy - A flavor and smell reminiscent of hay fields or fresh cut grass. A positive description of flavor in a wine if it is not too overpowering. Often used when describing a sauvignon blanc.
Got a thirst for knowledge?
Date: Tue, Sep 18, 2007 Wine Tasting Winery Blogs Wine Business
Ramsay Cabernet North Coast 2004 $9.99 One of the best $10 Cabs in the market, bar none. Ramsay owner/winemaker Kent Rasmussen has packed a generous helping of currant, blackberry, black cherry and spice into this engaging youngster. What a beaut! http://www.winex.com/wine-9659-.aspx
Wine Pairing Ideas
Date: Tue, Sep 18, 2007 Wine Tasting Winery Blogs Wine Business
GRILLED HERBED CORNISH GAME HENS 4 Whole Cornish Game hens 2 finely minced Shallots 1-2 cloves minced Garlic 8-10 Tbsp. minced combination of fresh herbs: Sage, Rosemary, Thyme. (Savory or Marjoram) Juice & zest of 1 Lemon 3 Tbsp. Olive Oil 1Tbsp. Balsamic Vinegar 1 Tbsp. Soy Sauce Sea Salt & Fresh Cracked Pepper to taste Rinse & pat dry the hens. Combine the remaining ingredients in [...]
Wine Terms & Factoids
Date: Tue, Sep 18, 2007 Wine Tasting Winery Blogs Wine Business
Did you know that according to the New York Times, drinking one or two glasses of wine per day can be as good for your heart as one hour of exercise?
TODAY’S PIC
Date: Tue, Sep 18, 2007 Wine Tasting Winery Blogs Wine Business
Denner Vineyards, Paso Robles —Steve Jarvis (Send your pictures from around the world to DailyCork@thewinerychannel.tv & share the beauty of Wine Country, Earth. You could win one of our monthly prizes.)