Monthly Archives: November 2005

Six Grapes Port

Graham’s Six Grapes PortA: Clean, Opaque, Ruby with pale pink rimN: Clean, Developing, Medium Intensity, Blueberry, Dark Cherry, Cherry JamP: Slight sweetness, med-high acid, med tannin, med-full body, cherry, blueberry, chocolate, high alcohol, long lengthC: Good, Ready and age, high … Continue reading

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Trefethen

This next entry we purchased on our 03 trip to Napa: 1998 Trefethen Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve Napa Valley, CaliforniaA: Clear, Opaque, Ruby Color with pale pink rimN: Clean, Developing, Medium Intensity with Cherry, green pepper, leather, earthy hintsP: Dry, med … Continue reading

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Wine beats bird flu?

Welch’s Grape juice posted this online: “While we are aware of recent research on resveratrol and the inhibition of influenza viruses, no research has studied the effects of drinking Welch’s 100% Grape Juice made from Concord grapes on the avian … Continue reading

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Large Public Wine Tastings

Now having survived 2 large wine events with 1 trade event and 3 public events I have few words of advice. For trade tastings: – Introduce yourself to those pouring. Even if your attending as a “guest” of those in … Continue reading

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