From the category archives:

Blends

Duckhorn, The Discussion, 2007

by Runner Susan on April 22, 2011

in Blends,Over $100.00,Wine Reviews

Chef joined us up for the Duckhorn wine club and it has turned out to be one of my favorite clubs – I always look forward to their shipment.  Even more so now – 2007 is turning out to be a fantastic year for growers in California. This 60% Cab and 40% Merlot blend is [...]

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Hello, my Lovely. Have I ever thanked you for helping me get over my fear of ducks? I love ducks, yes I do – and do I ever love a pair of ducks. This wine is so dark, balanced and smooth – I love it like I birthed it. $48 online. (Just wait until it’s [...]

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Muga, Rioja Reserva 2005, Spain

by Runner Susan on March 3, 2010

in Blends,Under $30.00,Wine Reviews

A lovely ruby color, very seductive. An earthy cherry berry color – just like my cherry berry. Grapes 70% Tempranillo, 20% Garnacha, 10% Mazuelo and Graciano. A delicious wine with a smoked Gouda, suffering ovaries and a handsome Chef. $30.00

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Oh sweet Internet People, I’ve got some catching up to do – and let me start with a wine review because there has been no shortage of my wine drinking these past few weeks. We discovered The Oracle on our Napa trip this past summer. It is no surprise that it’s inspired by the ancient [...]

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Deep, smooth and velvety. Lick it, love it, savor it, cover it in chocolate and then have passionate sex with it. I’ve certainly had my share of posh over-priced wines but there are few I’ve enjoyed as much as Rocket Science. One of my all time favorites, and not because it is 14.4% alcohol. $45.95. [...]

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Everyone needs a prisoner, especially this one. This wine is a blend of Zinfandel (51%), Cabernet Sauvignon (23%), Syrah (12%), Petite Sirah (6%), Charbono (6%) and Grenache (2%). It’s an eccentric wine that really defies the laws of blending, it should be crap, but when these grapes are combined it makes a decadent wine with [...]

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