Sunday, March 21, 2010
Wine of the Day
The Wine of the Day
Jackson-Triggs, 2007 Vidal Icewine Niagara Peninsula, $20
New Michigan releases
Michigan Wine of the Week
Chateau Chantal, 2009 Chardonnay Old Mission Peninsula, $13
Virtual Wine Cellar
Selections by Sandra Silfven
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New vintage of Blue Franc is out at Shady Lane Cellars
In no time, it seems, the most popular red wine at Michigan's Shady Lane Cellars was hands-down the Lemberger. Umm, make that Blue Franc. The fruity, dry red bursting with berries and plums became an … Continued
Surprise! It's a Cupcake wine
When you head to the store (even grocery store) next time, keep your eye peeled for the Cupcake brand of wine. Not to be confused with Layer Cake, another find on wine shelves, Cupcake features some … Continued
Chantal's Pinot Grigio bodes well for 2009 vintage
If the new Pinot Grigio, $13.99, from Chateau Chantal on Old Mission Peninsula is any indication, then we can breathe a sigh of relief that the infamous, cold 2009 vintage was not a total bust for … Continued
Top-selling wines from California
What's hot from California? The three top-selling brands last year are Menage a Trois, Barefoot and Rex Goliath -- all value wines under $11. That's according to a story worth sharing with you from … Continued
Monterey's River Road Wine Trail a destination for travelers
It's no secret that Napa Valley's Highway 29 is such a popular tourist destination that traffic practically comes to a halt and it can be difficult to re-enter when stopping at a winery or … Continued
Black Star Farms opens restaurant for dinner
Winter is typically a slow time for Michigan wineries, but at Black Star Farms in Suttons Bay, something's cooking. The casual vineyard cafe that opened last year for summer-only lunch fare of … Continued
Wine of the Day: Louis M. Martini Cabernet Sauvignon 2006
You can count on this Napa legend for delicious wine at an amazing cost, $17 list price. The nose is sweet roses, cassis, black licorice, smoky oak and vanilla. The palate is built in layers: sweet, … Continued
Wine of the Day: NOBOS Cabernet Sauvignon 2005
NOBOS is the "all value, with no pretense" brand produced by the Sobon family of Shenandoah Vineyards in Plymouth, Calif. ("NOBOS" is Sobon spelled backward.) The grapes for NOBOS … Continued
Barefoot Zinfandel rocks
List price $6.99. Alcohol: 13.5 percent. Headline: This is good stuff! For real Zinheads, it's above entry level. It has body; sweet, chalky tannins that coat the palate; fruit that does a dance all … Continued
