Bacchus & Beery Wine Blog

Jun 222011
 
2009 Rarecat Sauvignon Blanc, Lionheart Series, Napa Valley, CA, $30 (S) – Rating 93

Rarecat “Lionheart Series” Sauvignon Blanc is unique in its depth and structure. Blending with 25% Chardonnay grapes and neutral oak adds depth and a fuller/rounder mouth-feel than normally found in SB. Flavors of red apple, ripe peach, citrus and tropical fruits are complimented by a floral nose.

Wine Reviews by Bacchus and Beery Wine Blog

Jun 222011
 
Wine Blog

Robert Mondavi

Hey Colorado Wineauxs! Wine Blog of Bacchus and Beery here. On the heels of the Colordo Winefest, the weekend of July 2-4, 2011 will be another opportunity to enjoy wine at the Cherry Creek Arts Festival. Share Robert Mondavi’s vision of enriching life by embracing wine, food and the arts as an integral part of gracious living at the Robert Mondavi Discover Wine Tour. Coming in for the event is Food Network TV Personality and Robert Mondavi Wine Ambassador Ted Allen. We thoroughly enjoyed this educational and fun wine and food expo last year and certainly, it will be even better this year. Below are all the details…. See you there! Continue reading »

Jun 182011
 
2009 Common Dog Chardonnay, Sonoma County, CA, $18 (S) – Rating 90

Common Dog is a beautiful Chardonnay at a great price. Nothing dogged about this wine, it’s just doggone good. OK enough silliness. Well balanced acidity with flavors of citrus, pineapple, red apple, honey and crème. Tastes more like a $25 wine. Order directly from Common Dog Wines

Wine Reviews by Bacchus and Beery Wine Blog

Jun 182011
 

As the sun came up on Monday morning, the real work, if you can call it that, for both Conch and Bacchus and Beery Wine Blog was about to begin. Conch was up and out the door shortly after 7AM to check in at Rombauer Vineyards for his first day of work and move into the intern housing.

For me, I spent part of the early morning catching up on work from my real job while waiting for Enterprise to bring a rent car from St. Helena. The week ahead was going to be busy with 15 winery or winemaker meetings over the next six days. This day however was light, two appointments with Sean Sullivan of Sullivan Vineyards and Sharon Harris of Rarecat and Common Dog Wines. Continue reading »

Jun 172011
 
2009 St. Rose Pinot Noir, Nunes Vineyard – Ten Block Blend, Russian River Valley, Ca, $38 (S) – Rating 93

A true artisan Pinot Noir. Nunes Vineyards holds back just enough grapes from their respected vineyard to create fewer than 200 cases of wine under the name St. Rose Winery. A beautiful medium-bodied Pinot with complex elements of plum, blueberry, blackberry and spice complimented by a touch of toasty vanilla, light smoky fog and leather. Available by order only St. Rose Winery . Do yourself a favor.

Brought to you by Bacchus and Beery Wine Blog