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| Friday, March 31 |
| The Stump Jump |
d'Arenberg "The Stump Jump", 2004 Grenache/Shiraz/Mourvedre, South Austrialia
The bottle's spicy attitude matches the wine's spicy, grenache-driven southern Rhône style. Nice peppery flavor from the Grenache make this medium-bodied wine very drinkable and very delicious. Pairs with a wide range from grilled steak to olive oil and pasta. Oh, and the name: proudly named after an important South Australian invention - the stump jump plough. Many of McLaren Vale’s old vineyards were originally cleared using this invention. The plough saved many a vineyard owners' back and patience as the plough ‘jumped’ over the most stubborn roots, saving valuable time and resources.
Around $9-10.
Ratings: High 80s
Day 2 Rating: B+
http://www.darenberg.com.au/default2.php
VR
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| Tuesday, March 14 |
| 2003 Casa Barranca Arts & Crafts Syrah/Grenache Blend |
Robert Parker gave this organic a 93, and I couldn't agree more!
Deeply-colored, velvety-smooth blend of Syrah and Grenache made at their beautiful craftsman-style winery in Ojai California. Nice light peppery bite makes it truely interesting.
Gift it, take it to a party, share it with friends, or sip with family (great taste, cool winery, fantastic name/label) - this one stands up.
Is it because it's organic?...is it because there are no added sulfites?...whatever the reason it is special! Yum...
Warning, only 200 cases were made, so while I got lucky and had no trouble finding it, it may not be available outside of southern california...
http://www.organic-wine.com/
Pair with tangy ribs...
Around $12
Ratings: very high, some 90s...
Day 2 Rating: A
Vino Rater
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October 5th, 2006 Weekly Wine News Selections
How To Order Wine For A Business Dinner - Forbes.com: "The rules for handling wine at an important business dinner are pretty much commonsense and not very different from the rules for any kind of successful entertaining--be prepared, plan ahead and use the resources at your disposal"
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The Pour: Decanting Robert Parker: "Thirty years of influence haven't curbed his thirst for wine, or a fight."
Study shows red wine cuts Alzheimer's risk : "Researchers have uncovered yet another reason to toast red wine: A glass a day could keep Alzheimer's disease at bay."
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