tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6053780638267491912.post8481531958068949119..comments2024-03-28T02:36:57.726-07:00Comments on Good Wine Under $20: New Year's Wine Resolutions 2009Dr. Debshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02892131332003571463noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6053780638267491912.post-64337045453032260212009-01-03T18:45:00.000-08:002009-01-03T18:45:00.000-08:00I'm glad to hear that you're planning on making de...I'm glad to hear that you're planning on making dessert wines a more regular part of your routine! They used to be more of a special occasion wine for me as well until I got into trying a wider range of sherries and ports through various <A HREF="http://www.wineclubguide.com" REL="nofollow">wine clubs</A> I have participated in over the years. That's definitely a very worthy New Year's resolution.<BR/><BR/>As for myself, I think I'd like to immerse myself a little more deeply into the world of sparking rose wines a bit more the way I have been as of late. I've only recently been experimenting with them a bit more regularly, as I've typically preferred white champagnes in previous years, and I'm wondering why I didn't do it sooner.<BR/><BR/>The Tablas Creek vineyard in Paso Robles is lovely! I was lucky enough to be able to visit it myself a while back when I was last in California's wine country and I'd love a chance to go again myself. I agree that there is nothing that makes you appreciate a good wine more than an actual visit -- or regular visits if you can swing it -- to the vineyards themselves.<BR/><BR/>The wine hike also sounds fascinating. I'd love to try one of those sometime soon myself.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6053780638267491912.post-67466636588580333552009-01-03T02:22:00.000-08:002009-01-03T02:22:00.000-08:00great list! I'm hoping to complete the Century Cl...great list! I'm hoping to complete the Century Club this year, though I've got a ways to go (about 30 varietals). Italy could help me close the gap though!Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08253267999981564817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6053780638267491912.post-32273586942629897362009-01-01T22:50:00.000-08:002009-01-01T22:50:00.000-08:00If you explore Italian wines, don't forget to give...If you explore Italian wines, don't forget to give a try to the Valle d'Aosta region, which cultivates the highest vineyards in Europe. The labels are often in French, since this autonomous region is bilingual.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6053780638267491912.post-62682755378142966252008-12-31T16:54:00.000-08:002008-12-31T16:54:00.000-08:00I try really hard to look at wines in North Centra...I try really hard to look at wines in North Central Washington. I live in the Wenatchee Valley and have found some great wines in this area. I highly reccomend anythng from Martin-Scott Winery in East Wenatchee and the 07 Riesling from Tunnel Hill which is in Chelan.Evahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14421438887909342227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6053780638267491912.post-22197971964935128312008-12-31T13:48:00.000-08:002008-12-31T13:48:00.000-08:00I'm not a fan of Catie's blog.I prefer Wine Peeps ...I'm not a fan of Catie's blog.<BR/>I prefer <A HREF="http://winepeeps.com/" REL="nofollow">Wine Peeps</A> and <A HREF="http://wawinereport.blogspot.com/" REL="nofollow">Washington Wine Report</A>. These are my favorite WA state wine blogs so far.Dominohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02625159905160934821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6053780638267491912.post-73034355467024280322008-12-31T09:36:00.000-08:002008-12-31T09:36:00.000-08:00Happy New Year and best wishes in 2009!So glad to ...Happy New Year and best wishes in 2009!<BR/><BR/>So glad to hear that you are planning to learn more about Washington State wines this year. Just like there's more to American wine than just California, there's more to Washington wine than just Walla Walla. Hope we can help you with your exploration of Washington wine.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6053780638267491912.post-70248711049905911262008-12-31T08:15:00.000-08:002008-12-31T08:15:00.000-08:00Happy New Year's and good luck with your 2009 reso...Happy New Year's and good luck with your 2009 resolutions!<BR/><BR/>I also look forward to the WBC announcement as I think it is a valuable event, and hopefully we will get more participation in the new year.Richard Auffreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03948647697847819742noreply@blogger.com