tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-68349008625334411652011-07-08T06:41:17.177-07:00This blog is just for you as I share my trials, discoveries, and pleasures of this wonderful world of wine. I am here to consult, educate, and inspire you, my fellow wine lovers and sippers, as we all elevate to a higher love and understanding of wine. I cannot think of a better way to journal this passionate journey and it is a great journey which I would be honored for you to join. SEE CLASS SCHEDULES AND UPDATES AT THE BOTTOM!Introducing the Ultimate Sipperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09298734915225260092noreply@blogger.comBlogger221100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6834900862533441165.post-78395616162723935892010-03-01T14:27:00.000-08:002010-03-01T14:50:51.083-08:00

After a busy couple of months in 2010, I deserved to treat myself to celebrate a great and accomplished ending of 2009 and a good and busy 2010. Well I went to my favorite hide-out, the Ritz Carlton and with my feast, which I couldn't enjoy due to my exhaustion, I sipped a new surprise. The Belle Glos Meiomi Pinot Noir is nothing but a true delight.The name Meiomi (pronounced May-OH-mee) means “

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Well, my book is not complete but I had the distinct opportunity to be published with my wonderful pastry chef, Chef Dana, better known as Sugar Daddy.His book Sweet and Savory Union will be released by May 2010. It is a one-stop shop for your sweet and savory needs complete with beverage pairings from yours truly. The recipes are wonderfully different than anything you have ever seen before.

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Sustainable sips were in place today for the betterment of the environment and my own enjoyment. Sustainable and organically farmed and grown wines are becoming more available and much more appetizing than they were in past years. There are certified organic wines and sustainable and organic farmed wines that are not certified but are very stringent in their methods and procedures all the same. I

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Hello sippers. I am going to be going to various wine bars and lounges in the area and will be giving reviews. Stay tuned.

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Hello my fellow sippers!I apologize for my absence but I have so many wines to share with you. I have been out of circulation due to some life events that were in the way but I am back. I am a bit renewed and refocused.I would like to share this journey with you. My postings will begin next week but let me say this...I have been in California for 12 days and there are some wonderful wines I

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Hello again Sippers!This week has been interesting and long. I have been working really hard with my wonderful staff, the 9/11 Pentagon dedciation happened this week, and I am glad that we have a weekend off! So...let's continue with some more sipping selections for you. I am sharing with you a day early to let my brain rejuvenate tomorrow. It is dreary here in Washington, DC. It is a good

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Hello Sippers! I want to focus on accessible wines this fall and winter. With the election and the worries of the world, you should still be able to have some normalcy in your life and your days should be easy. So I am going to share a few wines that anyone should be able to find for your salads and light fishes at various price points. If you need to find an item, click on Vinquire on the right

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For the summer there are some recommended wineries to visit.Boordy Vineyards http://www.boordy.com/Basignani Winery http://www.basignani.com/Woodhall Wine Cellars woodhallwinecellars.comEnjoy!

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At the Virginia Wine Showcase last weekend, I only bought two wines. I am selective about the wines I buy from expos and fesitvals. Petit Verdotwww.willowcroftwine.comPersonal Observation: This limited production red is wonderful with your red meats and weighty whites. This is an easy drinking wine. Wonderful flavors and a good sip for your cheeses and dried meats.This classic Bordeaux varietal

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I would suggest a Rosé, a fruity Viognier, or a nice Gewurztraminer. Rosés are very versatile wines. They can be heavy or light, dry or full of fruit and a little sweeter (which carries more alcohol). I would say a light, fruity choice would be the best as it can pair with various grilled food as well as salads today...yes and steak too!A Viognier is normally not as heavy as Chardonnay and has

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The summertime is the best time for light and sparkly sips.I would recommend a sparkling pink Prosecco, a fun and frothy Italian sparkling wine, as an ideal quaff to greet the season. This fun rose-colored sparkler makes an even better solution for those steamy evenings when you need a salad for dinner because even with air-conditioning, you really don't want to see a flame on top of the stove or

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For the summer into the fall there are some recommended wineries to visit.Sugarleaf Vineyards www.sugarleafvineyards.comJames River Cellars www.jamesrivercellars.com Chateau Morrisette www.thedogs.com Enjoy!

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Falesco 2005 Umbria "Vitiano" Cabernet-Merlot-Sangiovese ($14.99)Very dark ruby with crimson glints against the light. Ripe black cherry aromas add a back note of warm brown spice. Full and fruit-forward, black fruit and food-friendly acidity come together in balance.U.S. importer: Winebow Inc., NYC; Leonardo Locascio Selections. (July 9, 2008)FOOD MATCH: Pan-seared medium-rare rib eye steaks

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As many will recall, less than a decade ago, the metal screwcap was so thoroughly identified with nasty, "rotgut" wines that the conventional wisdom held that wine "geeks" would never accept them for "serious" wines.Then PlumpJack Winery, a pricey boutique operation in California's Napa Valley announced in June 2000 that it would equip some of its 1997 Reserve Cabernet with metal screw caps - and

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CASTLE ROCK CHARDONNAY 2006, CALIFORNIA "This elegant Chardonnay offers a rich, ripe and fruity character with a delicious blending of vanilla, pear, citrus and melon flavors, subtle oak undertones and a long, balanced finish. In any season this Castle Rock Chardonnay will complement most cuisines and is an especially pleasing accompaniment to fish, poultry and lightly sauced entrees."-Winery

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Great for BBQ...EDUCATED GUESS NAPA VALLEY CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2005, CALIFORNIADistinct ripeness may be the dominant theme here, but this fairly full and slightly viscous wine musters a modicum of ripe-cherry fruit as a counterpoint to its ongoing themes of chocolate and caramelly oak. It avoids the coarseness and heat that is almost a given in very ripe wines, and its richness makes it a good

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GLORIA FERRER SONOMA BRUT NV, CALIFORNIA "A delicious mouthful of bubbly. Smooth, rich and creamy, with layers of black cherry, vanilla, ginger and a hint of lemon drop. Finishes with a long, refreshing aftertaste with mineral and fruit. Drink now." Wine Spectator 90 Pts "Wonderful, delicious, elegant, smooth!" The Sipping Sommelier (Rated 10) $ 12.99MILTON PARK SHIRAZ SOUTH EASTERN AUSTRALIA

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Wine can enhance your quality of life if light or moderate sipping is experienced throughout your week or month. Here are a few things that will help your mind and body. Some items are simply nicer with wine.Turn a few pages and read to shield your brain from decline. Add your favorite wine and slowly sip while you enjoy stimulating your mind and your palate.Make a fruit salad of oranges,

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Hello Sippers! Happy Father's Day! Saturday I didn't sip but glad it was saved for today.The weather was beautiful. Warm with a breeze and not too much traffic on the road leading towards an intimate festival with only 12 wineries. Since I have sipped some of the wineries in the past, my target was the new wineries, as well as those I hadn't tasted before, and see what they have to offer our

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Wine on a Wednesday at an Embassy? Delightful.Happy that I attended and experienced this intimate tasting tonight where I learned so much about Chile and a little about Argentina and specifically Mendoza, along with meeting some pointedly imperative people made this structured day the best.The winery, Vina Ventisquero, had all wonderful wines for us to sample along with some delightful figs and

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Well, I am getting back into my normal Saturday Sip routine and I started a little late but it was all well with me. We are going to travel from Italy to Spain to South Africa and returning to the familiar West coast of California and Washington State.My normal first sipping stop, I went only to continue cultivating my taste buds back to normalcy and I tasted some delights for the summer. I began

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Hello Sippers!This is my first post and I am delighted to share with you my normal Saturday Sips, traveling sips, and wine experiences with new wine lovers. I have been doing this for several years now and I had a brief break as I battled some medical issues but I am back on the sipping trail!I am also excited to share my adventures with you as well as keep you informed of events that I may

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