Down in the Aconcaqua Valley – Episode #51
Author: Mark V. Fusco San Antonio, TX Mark reviews the 2008 Conde de Velázquez Sauvignon Blanc courtesy of WD3 Fine Wines. Links for today: WD3 Fine Wines iGoSA – Ramblin’ Rosé article.
Quoth the Ravenswood – Episode #50
Author: Mark V. Fusco San Antonio, TX Mark reviews the 2007 Ravenswood Vintners Blend Zinfandel. Links for today’s episode: Ravenswood BarCamp San Antonio
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Go Ask Alice White – Episode #49
Author: Mark V. Fusco San Antonio, TX Mark reviews the 2007 Alice White Lexia at the Sales By 5 Pity Party and also tastes some excellent food from Scenic Loop Cafe. Links for this episode: Alice White Lexia Scenic Loop Café & Bar Sales By
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Not So New Kid on the Block 50 – Episode #48
Author: Mark V. Fusco San Antonio, TX Mark reviews the 2006 Block 50 Shiraz from the Central Ranges of Australia. While they don’t have this wine on their website, here is the link to the producer: Cumulus Wines
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Tasting some Ruffino Orvieto – Episode #47
Author: Mark V. Fusco San Antonio, TX Mark reviews the 2008 Ruffino Orvieto Classico from Italy. Like for today’s wine: 2008 Ruffino Orvieto Classico
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A Rosé By Any Other Name – Episode #46
Author: Mark V. Fusco San Antonio, TX Mark reviews the 2008 JM da Fonseca Twin Vines Vihno Rosé from Portugal and talks with Scott Larson from the Holiday Inn Express – San Antonio Airport about their excellent paninis. Links for today’s episode: Holiday Inn San
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I Talked to Angels – Episode #45
Author: Mark V. Fusco San Antonio, TX Mark reviews the Non Vintage Ballet of Angels White Blend at Scenic Loop Cafe & Bar in Boerne, TX. This is a Connecticut wine with the following varietals – Vignoles, Riesling, Chenin Blanc, Chardonnay, and Sauvignon Blanc. While
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Son of a Beach – Episode #44
Mark reviews the 2005 Son of a Beach Chardonnay purchased at HEB in San Antonio, TX. No links today since the winery and importer don’t have a website. This is unacceptable in my opinion.
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Ain’t It Grand – Episode #43
Mark reviews the 2006 Columbia Crest Grand Estates Cabernet Sauvignon Link for today’s episode: 2006 Columbia Crest Grand Estates Cabernet Sauvignon
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Lesson 8 – Côte Chalonnaise, Mâconnais, Beaujolais
Sommelier School Lesson 8 Côte Chalonnaise, Mâconnais, Beaujolais This week we will cover the rest of Burgundy. While last week covered what could be considered the two most important areas of Burgundy, the remaining three also produce wines of quality, just not as
