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So what is this thing called a blog


Primus Pilus

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As you can see, I haven't exactly made great use of this blog thing. I posted a few coin entries... but I really don't have the heart for it.

 

From here on out, this will be more personal in nature. So without further adieu...

 

Item #1. We (my wife and I) are hosting a wine tasting party for a few couples this Saturday night. Our group is mostly inexperienced in wine save for myself, my wife and one other couple. We have already made the bulk of purchases for our tasting stock, but could always be influenced by new suggestions...

 

Our current sampling:

Whites:

Principessa Gavi (IT)

San Giuseppe Pinot Grigio (IT)

Tormenta Viognier (CHILE)

Banfi Le Rime (Chardonnay & Pinot Grigio blend) (IT)

 

Reds:

Domain Monthoux Beaujolais (FR)

Blackstone Sonoma Reserve Pinot Noir (USA)

Wente Vineyards Sandstone Merlot (USA)

Dynamite Vineyards Merlot (USA)

Ten Mile Petite Sirah blend (USA)

Cheap Skate Cab Sauv & Cab Franc Blend (USA)

Casa Catillo Jumilla (SP)

Venta Mazzaron Tempranillo (SP)

Nobili Palazzoli Primitivo (Italian original version of the Zin grape) (IT)

DiMajo Norante Sangiovese (IT)

Greg Norman Shiraz (AUS)

 

We're missing any sort of sweet wines such as a Reisling, but I know some guests will be bringing a few other samples. I'm just not sure of the specifics.

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When my friends and I did wine tasting/parties, we always had guidelines...and since I don't see them in your post, I'll ask!

 

1) price of the wine: is there a target that you're going for?

2) pairings: is there a food that you're centering on, or a series of courses?

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Personal blogs are more fun -- and your wine tasting party sounds neat-o!

 

My own current favorite is a Riesling from Washington State called Kung Fu Girl.

 

Did you buy plenty of oyster crackers to eat between tastings? Are you going to give each taster a pad and pencil so they can check off their favorites? Don't forget to start with the whites and finish with the reds and desert wines. (I'm remembering all this stuff from the tastings at our Long Island wineries.)

 

Looking forward to your next blog entry, and hearing how the party went!

 

-- Nephele

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When my friends and I did wine tasting/parties, we always had guidelines...and since I don't see them in your post, I'll ask!

 

1) price of the wine: is there a target that you're going for?

2) pairings: is there a food that you're centering on, or a series of courses?

 

1. Yes, less than $20.

2. We are serving various hors d'oeuvre but a beef tenderloin wrapped with bacon is the main dish.

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Did you buy plenty of oyster crackers to eat between tastings? Are you going to give each taster a pad and pencil so they can check off their favorites? Don't forget to start with the whites and finish with the reds and desert wines. (I'm remembering all this stuff from the tastings at our Long Island wineries.)

 

Looking forward to your next blog entry, and hearing how the party went!

 

-- Nephele

 

Yes indeed, plenty of crackers, information cards about each wine and personal notepads for each person.

 

I'm familiar with the basic concept of white to red and sweet to dry, but otherwise we're just hoping it's fun :)

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I'll crash your party with beer and heavy metal!!! Then I'll barf on your front lawn.

 

Dude, you rawk. :) One of these days I'm going to show up in Colorado case in hand...

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Yes indeed, plenty of crackers, information cards about each wine and personal notepads for each person.

 

Will the person who correctly identifies the most wines get elected "Corkmaster" and receive a red, white, and blue ribbon, with everyone gathering 'round to sing his praises, like on Frasier? :)

 

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-- Nephele

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DiMajo Norante Sangiovese (IT)
- A perennial favorite in my household :)

 

Might I also recommend two more red varieties that are becoming very popular:

 

Argentinian Malbec (Do

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