Pinot Noir - Blogs & Blog Posts

Wine Wednesday – Papillon Estate Pinot Noir 2006 by La Jolla Mom on Oct 7, 2009Yep, another label purchase.  Saw it at Trader Joe’s. Since I love dogs and this one is so cute, in the cart it went.  I had low expectations even though Willamette Valley Pinots are known to be good. I believe I paid $9.99. About the winery:...

Calling All Cork Dorks by Grapevine Radio on Aug 30, 2009"Cork dorks," is a term of endearment for all lovable enogeeks.The name of this software, however, first caught my eye because of it's similarity to Vinoteca, one of Paso Robles' favorite wine bars and gathering spots. Vinotekasoft (www.vinotekasoft.

Pinot Noir: It’s Just Juice! by LangeTwins Winery and Vineyards on Aug 29, 2009Not long after my clone research I heard the news we were bringing in 115 and 777 clones to crush! How exciting!! I grabbed the camera and made my way to the top of the receiving bridge. Bradley, one of our trusty truck drivers, pulled up with 17 bin...

Pinot Noir: Clones by LangeTwins Winery and Vineyards on Aug 20, 2009Winegrowers and winemakers often mention clones. I had the basic idea of what they are, but wanted to know more. The perfect opportunity arose with our Pinot Noir. First, what are clones? There are many types of the same varietal from different sourc...

Pork with cherry and wine sauce by 5 Star Recipe on Aug 14, 2009This week on Gordon Ramsay’s The “F” Word, a recipe for duck was prepared fairly quickly and with some simple ingredients. Last night I set off to reproduce this recipe but fell short when I could not find any duck breasts. This weekend I will...

Top 10 Whispered Wine Words by Grapevine Radio on Aug 9, 2009The terms used in the luscious lexicon of wine tasting are oft lampooned by philistines. So it may come as a surprise to many how practical and down-to-earth the most used terms are (as culled from tens of thousands of postings on the eBacchus blog).

Hey Kids, Let's Open a Restaurant! by Grapevine Radio on Aug 1, 2009Want to try out for "Last Restaurant Standing?" Think you have the chops to make the cut? Ready to enjoy fine food, snappy cocktails, and exploring restaurants, farmers markets and subject of the hour - street food?All without gambling with all your...