Canterbury Wines

• September 2012

  I noticed that OutThere purchased seven bottles of a particular wine at $14 and it occurred to me that it was a $100 purchase, and enough to last about a week.  So I got curious, and mentioned in the thread that it would be interesting to know how much per week people spent.  Well, Emark has better records and more time on his hands than I do, a... Read More

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• February 2012

  You’ve probably tried a few New Zealand Sauvignon Blancs and maybe even dabbled in the occasional Pinot Noir, but have you taken a look at their Chardonnays? If you haven’t, you really need to. I should probably rephrase that. If you enjoy a leaner, crisper style of Chardonnay that manages to be ripe yet firm with vivid clarity, then it’s time f... Read More

  From the article New Zealand Chardonnay

  
  

• December 2011

  When I introduced myself to Snooth, last spring, I mentioned that my brother-in-law had gifted me with a bottle of wine that he'd picked up on one of his fishing expeditions to Baja California--Casa Pedro Domecq 2007 Reserva Real, a blend of Barbera and Ruby Cabernet.  I asked if anybody on Snooth had any experience with this or Mexican wines in... Read More

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• December 2011

  I finally visited Ryhan Vineyards in Livermore yesterday.  In all honesty, I am not a big fan of most Livermore wines (I do like some tho!).... they tend to be HUGE, alcoholic, and overly fruity.  But not at Ryhan.  I tasted the reds here, and found them to be excellent.  Easy drinkability, restrained, yet with enough acidity to make them good f... Read More

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• October 2011

  Moving on and just in time! I'm all jet laggy and grumpy so let's keep this short. Drink Riesling and share your notes here. I'm about to jump on line and rant a bit before trying the 2008 Pacific Rim Solstice Vineyard Riesling. neither particularly sweet, nor fruity and would show exceptionally well with food. 89pts! Say what? Yes indeed you re... Read More

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• May 2011

  bought 2 bottles of 09 Molly Dooker Carnival of Love.  I want to drink it, but should I? Read More

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• December 2010

  Syrah is the most food friendly wine, why don't Americans embrace it? Read More

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• November 2010

  My fiance and I are planning our first trip to Napa /Sonoma for our Honeymoon the first week of March. We don't have much planned yet, so would like some advice. Currently, we have a B&B in Healdsburg booked for the last 4 days of the trip...which just so happens to coincide with the first Russian River Wine Road Barrel Tasting of the year. So e... Read More

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