2006 Domaine Georges Vernay Condrieu Coteau de Vernon (France, Rhône, Northern Rhône, Condrieu) The nose had loads of honey and floral notes, plus apricot, peach, apple, spice, and a little vanilla. The palate was rich and floral, with lemon, peach, spice, and a orange finish (95 pts.)
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Here are the wines I tasted today along with photos:
2006 Forchini Cabernet Sauvignon Proprietor’s Reserve – USA, California, Sonoma County, Dry Creek Valley The nose had boysenberry, chocolate,cherry, spice, and vanilla. The palate is rich and juicy, with cherry, cassis, chocolate, spice, and a vanilla finish. (91 pts.) 2005 Ramey Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley – USA, California, [...]
Tonight I made the Ultimate Short Ribs.
Here’s the recipe:
INGREDIENTS:
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 4 lbs. short ribs, in 1 long piece or at least in pairs Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 medium onion, chopped 2 carrots, chopped 1 large tomato, quartered 3 ribs celery 1/2 head garlic, peeled 1/4 bunch fresh thyme 1 1/2 cups dry red wine 2 cups low-sodium, organic [...]
2006 Domaine de Cassan Côtes du Rhône Villages Beaumes-de-Venise Tradition (France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Côtes du Rhône Villages Beaumes-de-Venise) The nose had sweet raspberry mixed with cedar, along with a little earth and vanilla, and a cherry finish. The palate was a little tannic, but had some sweet red fruit, vanilla, cedar, and a nice [...]
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Here are the wines I tasted today:
2005 Calvet Thunevin Vin de Pays des Côtes Catalanes Cuvée Constance – France, Languedoc Roussillon, Roussillon, Vin de Pays des Côtes Catalanes The nose had pencil lead, coffee, chocolate, raspberry jam, and cassis liqueur. The palate was rich, and had pencil lead, raspberry, cassis, chocolate, and a coffee finish. (92 [...]
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2006 Luigi Bosca Malbec Reserva (Argentina, Mendoza, Lujan de Cuyo) The nose had black currant and pepper, some cranberry and vanilla, and a nice earthy aroma at the end. The palate was rich and juicy, and had pepper, black currant, cranberry, vanilla, earth, and a pleasant spicy finish. (90 pts.)
I made two shrimp dishes tonight. They were both quick and easy, so I decided to make enough stuff to have left overs for a few days. Here are the two dished I made with links to the recipes:
Shrimp Scampi Teamed Shrimp with Lager, Lemon and Thyme
Here are pictures of the finished meals:
Shrimp Scampi
I didn’t include the [...]
2007 Pretty Sally Sauvignon Blanc Estate (Australia, Victoria) The nose had apple, peach, minerals, and pear. The palate was sweet and tangy, and had melon, peach, and pear. (89 pts.)
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