Friday, February 11, 2011
The Candid Corker: Trois Suggestion Vendredi – Part 3
The Candid Corker: Trois Suggestion Vendredi – Part 3: "Guys, where you aware that Valentine’s Day is just around the corner? Well, in fact it’s Monday, but why not surprise your sweetie pie with ..."
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
The Candid Corker: Prosecco Uncorked
The Candid Corker: Prosecco Uncorked: "As I mentioned the other day, I am a self-proclaimed Super Bubbly Freak! I love all that bubbles but only IF it is a quality wine. I am not ..."
Monday, February 7, 2011
The Candid Corker: Champagne Uncorked
The Candid Corker: Champagne Uncorked: "I am a self-proclaimed Super Bubbly Freak! I love it all. Cava, Prosecco, sparkling wine, Champagne – basically, anything with bubbles..."
Saturday, February 5, 2011
The Candid Corker: Say What (sā wät)?
The Candid Corker: Say What (sā wät)?: "I have a son, let’s call him Gage; he is in Kindergarten. He is learning how to read, write and some basic mathematics. It’s amazing how qui..."
Friday, February 4, 2011
The Candid Corker: It’s All Greek to Me
The Candid Corker: It’s All Greek to Me: "Your husband calls you at 1p.m. to let you know he has invited a couple you don’t know over for dinner….TONIGHT! What was he thinking? The C..."
The Candid Corker: Some Like it Hot
The Candid Corker: Some Like it Hot: "One of the benefits of being me is that I get to taste wine almost daily. I know it must sound like a dream come true to many of you, and I’..."
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Up Next.....
Wine Tasting – Thursday, October 8th from 5 to 7p.m.
Xavier Vignon 2007 Chardonnay Languedoc, France Reg. $17.99 now $15.99
Gold yellow wine with white fruits, flowers (acacia) and some honey on the nose. On the palate this Chardonnay is soft with some minerals and spice. Pair with soft cheeses, grilled veggies, grilled chicken dishes or seafood.
Xavier Vignon 2008 Viognier Languedoc, France Reg. $17.99 now $15.99
This Viognier is very aromatic; on the nose is green lemon, moving to apricot and ginger, very representative of this grape variety, traditional, classic Viognier. To be drunk with appetizers, white meat, dishes with sauce, cheeses.
Xavier Vignon 2007 Cotes du Rhone, France Reg. $17.99 now $15.99
Grenache 50%, Syrah 30%, Mourvedre 20%. The Grenache and Mourvedre vines are more than 80 years old; the Syrah are more than 20 years old. Rich color, ruby dress with purple casts. The nose is intense and mixes red fruits, black fruits, flowers and spices. Peppered and mentholated notes, thanks to syrah, with a lot of freshness. The mouth is bulky and very silky, powerful, generous. White meats, red meats, cuisine with herbs de Provence.
Xavier Vignon 2005 Syrah Languedoc, France Reg. $17.99 now $15.99
This red wine is coming from the Languedoc Region. Its typical nose, mentholated licorice, and its round and silky mouth, very well balanced. This wine is perfect for aromatic dishes, BBQ, spicy cuisine and hard cheeses.
Trace Wines 2007 “Tracy Hills” Cabernet-Shiraz, California Reg. $11.99 now $9.99
Brazen, braggadocious and bold this Cabernet-Shiraz is the biggest personality at your next party. Fragrances of blueberries, cedar and cocoa will envelop your senses as robust and spicy flavors trace across your palate. Enjoy with BBQ ribs, pasta with meatballs, a double cheeseburger or your favorite pizza.
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