I was excited to re-try the Tasmanian wines I had lugged back. DGS was a cozy affair – about a dozen people, just enough to squeeze around the dining table. For food, we prepared cheese and chocolate fondue, along with chicken and steak, tons of fruits, bread, and mum-made walnut brownies. Very nice (and affordable) [...]
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DGS: Tasmanian Wines
Posted in Australia, Chardonnay, merlot, Pinot Noir, Port, riesling on November 9, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
A taste of New York Wines
Posted in Gewurztraminer, merlot, new york, petit noir, pinot grigio, Pinot Noir, riesling, tasting, Viognier, Wine on March 31, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
New York is actually the oldest wine region in the U.S., but is obviously shadowed by Napa. Nonetheless, New York native Jeff bravely decided to tackle wines from that state last night, going where most wine distributors in Chicago haven’t dared to tread – I know, because we have been asking around. He’d gotten most [...]
DGS Adventurous Wines
Posted in cork, dessert, Educational, European, Food, italy, riesling, Spain, sparkling, tasting group, Wine on January 27, 2008 | 2 Comments »
DGS went wild last night, with a tasting of wines from all over the world, in what we’d dubbed Dead Grapes Society Adventurous Wines. We had ~25 people and 16 bottles of wines (some doubled up). 1. Taberno Brut Champagne Style Charmat Method (Peru) $10 We kicked the tasting off with two bottles of Taberno, [...]
The Top Wine Bargains of 2007
Posted in articles, Australia, Beaujolais, Chardonnay, Educational, French, malbec, muscadet, Napa, riesling, sauvignon blanc, shiraz, Spain, Wine, Winery on December 21, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
From the WSJ: The Top Wine Bargains of 2007 December 21, 2007; Page W1 Just because something is inexpensive doesn’t make it a good deal. In our real lives, we all know that. That beef on sale might be fatty, that cheap golf ball might not fly well and that bargain-priced toy might be full [...]
Everyday wines
Posted in articles, Beaujolais, bordeaux, Burgundy, carmenere, Chardonnay, Italian, italy, malbec, muscadet, pinot blanc, rhone, riesling, sauvignon blanc, Wine on October 19, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
Every Friday, I look forward to reading the WSJ with much anticipation, waiting to see what Dorothy Gaiter and John Brecher have to recommend in their latest wine article. As usual, I wasn’t disappointed. This Friday’s article presents invaluable suggestions on everyday wines to drink – and to store in your wine fridge. Invaluable because [...]
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