Tag: wine
group name: grapevine
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July 02, 2007 03:12 PM EDT --
Enjoying a grilled feast with friends and family is right up there with fireworks as a Fourth of July tradition. Sure, some people will choose lemonade or beer to accompany their Fourth cookout. . . . more
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April 09, 2006 03:13 PM EDT --
Men and women who are masters of production, finance, and opinion have taken an interest in wine. Setting out vines in rows as they might have once arranged office cubicles, production lines, or circuits . . . more
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March 17, 2007 01:21 PM EDT --
Unfortunately the tasting notes are only in my head, as the other night I was busy getting the grill going for the first time this season. But I'd be remiss if I didn't do a post on the 2003 Bell . . . more
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September 25, 2007 09:19 PM EDT --
Despite the news that a case of wine recently sold for over $20,000 per bottle, good wine can be had without breaking the bank! The previous edition of Wine Chat focused on how to approach shopping . . . more
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June 10, 2006 10:19 AM EDT --
Rumor has it that the temperatures are warming up in other parts of the country (not here in rainy New England!), so we are tasting crisp, cool Sauvignon Blancs for our first Gather Virtual Wine Tasting . . . more
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July 18, 2008 07:32 AM EDT --
A $7 bottle of wine that is enjoyable to drink deserves an article of its own so you don't miss it! When I pick up a wine in this price range I'm skeptical it's going to be drinkable. . . . more
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November 26, 2007 08:51 PM EST --
I first tasted the 2005 Number One Berberana Tempranillo during our Spanish wine & tapas party earlier this fall, and it got a bit lost in the shuffle. But when I realized upon having . . . more
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June 10, 2008 07:09 AM EDT --
Up until recently I thought almost exclusively of red wine coming from the Rhone. But two tastings at Boston's Au'jourdhui restaurant turned me on to the wonderful whites that . . . more
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July 17, 2007 09:51 AM EDT --
The first wine and cheese TastING party hosted by Gather member AD. was a smashing success and we are delighted to announce the next TastING opportunity with “My Wines Direct” and “igourmet.com.” . . . more
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September 17, 2006 12:39 PM EDT --
Table Wine
By Chef Kurt Michael Friese
Writing About Writing About Wine
It's been said that writing about food is like dancing about architecture – sure you can do it, but you'll never . . . more
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October 21, 2006 08:00 PM EDT --
You're not going to do too much better for $10 than the 2005 Alamos Viogner. Its bouqet has light floral note. The taste is clean and crisp with a bit of melon, but very subtle. It . . . more
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March 26, 2006 03:38 PM EST --
What distinguishes a great wine from a good one? Of course, there are so many variables, volumes can and probably have been written on the subject. I felt I know some of the elements, but thought . . . more
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February 08, 2007 09:23 PM EST --
I don’t drink a lot of shiraz; I'm most likely to have this grape in a Cote du Rhone. So I was interested in giving it a try for Wine Blogging Wednesday, which focuses on the New World versions . . . more
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June 17, 2007 01:13 PM EDT --
If you like to try new cheeses, I definitely would encourage you to try Manchego with Rosemary. This Spanish cheese, which I picked up at Whole Foods, has a rich creamy texture. Encrusted with . . . more
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November 19, 2007 08:56 PM EST --
I posted my Thanksgiving Wine Chat article early enough to give you time to find the right bottle (or two!) for your feast. But in case you're just beginning to think about Thanksgiving--maybe . . . more
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September 15, 2007 08:36 AM EDT --
Yes, great wine can be had for $11 per bottle. Finding good wines on a modest budget is a challenge I enjoy. So when on my most recent visit to the local wine ship I left armed with among . . . more
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June 04, 2006 08:40 PM EDT --
I am currently in Oregon visiting. As those who have read my posts know, I recently moved from Oregon back to my native New England. While living in the Portland, Oregon area, I became a fanatic fan of . . . more
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December 02, 2006 02:08 PM EST --
I love Indian food, especially when paired with a good glass of wine. So when I came across an article on Quick Indian cooking about matching wines and other beverages with Indian food, I had to add my . . . more
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April 02, 2006 11:43 AM EDT --
As spring weather begins to arrive, my tastes in wine start to turn from hearty winter wines like zins and cabs to lighter whites.
Last night we enjoyed a bottle that nicely heralded spring's . . . more
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May 29, 2006 09:48 AM EDT --
"Virtual Wine Tasting" is one of the promised features of the new Wine Chat. Now I need your help in shaping this concept! Below are some of the elements I've thought of at this . . . more
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