What’s Hot Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay have become yesterday’s news and Malbec and Riesling have replaced them as the most popular wines. There are several reasons. For one thing, wine drinkers are becoming more knowledgeable about wine. Newspapers have food and wine sections, and websites – like Twisting Vines, offer wine reviews and suggestions for [...]
Some Prices are Starting to Going Up If you haven’t noticed, prices continue to creep upward. A quick trip to the mall for a sale will have you asking, “This is on sale? This is the same price it was a few months ago!” Price increases are most noticeable at the grocery store. Coffee, eggs, [...]
2007 Wine One of the best vintage years for wine – worldwide, was 2007. These wines are now coming to market and with wine prices dropping, there are bargains to be had! California reds have been slow to come down, but winemakers will have to start discounting in order to reduce inventory. Buyers that once [...]
2006 Water Wheel “Memsie” Shiraz-Cabernet-Malbec Bendigo Victoria The 2006 Memsie red is a ruby-colored Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec blend. The nose exhibits black currant, plum and raspberry aromas. A balanced, full-bodied wine with rich, dark fruit and berry flavors, with hints of savory spice and anise. The smooth, chalky tannins carry through to a lingering [...]
Bodega Norton Reserva Malbec 2006 As we approach the un-official start of summer next week, we looked for a red wine that could stand up to a rich barbeque sauce, but still be light enough for the warm weather. This Argentine Malbec was at the top of the list. Purple color with aromas of spice [...]
