Category Archives: Cabernet Sauvignon

My Wines might be Petite, but I’m Not‏ – Petite Verdot

Posted on March 22, 2008 by John F Croston III

Washington Wine and Cheese Seminar – March 18, 2008 Presented by – John F Croston III Wine Shelf Price 2006 – White Hall Vineyards – (UnWined) – (VA)- $15.99 2004 – Ballast Stone – (Bell’s Wine) – (AUS) – $15.99 … Continue reading →

Posted in 2004, 2005, 2006, Australia, Bell's Wine and Spirit, Cabernet Sauvignon, Calvert Woodley, Lodi, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Petite Syrah, Petite Verdot, Red, UnWined Wine and Gourmet | Leave a comment

Ten In A Row – The First Five

Posted on February 12, 2008 by John F Croston III

Wines – Pearsons 2005 – Chateau Belle-Garde – $19 NV – Hop Kiln Big Red Prorietary Blend – $15 2004 – Artesa Cabernet Sauvignon – $29 2005 – Prunotto Monpertome – $29 2004 – Kunde Estate cabernet Sauvignon – $24 … Continue reading →

Posted in 2004, 2005, Cabernet Sauvignon, Calvert Woodley, Pearsons, Red | Leave a comment

Great Christmas Party with Wine Friends and Others

Posted on December 16, 2007 by John F Croston III

Just got back from a great Christmas party at a friend of mines from wine class. The food was great after he had been cooking and baking off and on for like the last week. There was shrimp, baked salmon … Continue reading →

Posted in 2002, 2005, A. Rafanelli, A. Rafanelli Winery, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Califorina, Dry Creek Valley, France, Mills Wine, Napa, Rafanelli, Red, Turley, Turley Wine Cellars, Zinfandel | Leave a comment

Wines From Places You Probably have never been

Posted on November 27, 2007 by efc

I’m finishing up gathering the last two wines for my class this Tuesday (11/27/2007). The theme I have come up with is one that I have thought about for a long time. The theme is “wines from places you might … Continue reading →

Posted in 1995, 1997, 2002, 2005, A. Litteri, Bell's Wine and Spirit, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Califorina, France, Grenache, Italy, Mills Wine, Red, Rick's Wine and Gourmet, UnWined Wine and Gourmet, Vouvray, White, Wide World of Wine | 4 Comments

Alexander Valley Vineyards Tasting

Posted on November 6, 2007 by efc

A representative from Alexander Valley Winery will be coming in to lead a Cabernet Sauvignon component tasting for us. Alexander Valley is prestigious family-owned winery in northern Sonoma County, California. Most of their production is reds. In addition to their … Continue reading →

Posted in 2005, 2006, Alexander Valley, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Garrotxa, Goat, Gorgonzola, Gorgonzola Picante, Malbec, Merlot, Red, Zinfandel | 1 Comment

Two Blondes, a Brunette, and Five Big Bodacious Reds Redux

Posted on October 2, 2007 by efc

bo·da·cious (adj.) : remarkable; outstanding. October 2nd, bring the the return of Two Blondes, A Brunette and Five Reds presented by Lori Draheim, Carol Rentz and Jill LaPanna. Our theme for this tasting is Big Bodacious Blends Part II. This … Continue reading →

Posted in 2001, 2003, 2004, 2005, Cabernet Sauvignon, Carigane, Charbano, Chateauneuf du Pape, Cinsaut, Goat, Goat Gouda, Gouda, Grenache, GSM, Imperial Liquors, Morbiere, Mourvedre, Out of Site, Pearsons, Petite Syrah, Red, Syrah, Trader Joe's, Viognier, Wide World of Wine, Zinfandel | 7 Comments

Two Blondes, a Brunette and Five Reds – Big Bodacious Blends Part 1

Posted on September 22, 2007 by efc

Tuesday, September 18! The return of Two Blondes, A Brunette and Five Reds presented by Lori Draheim, Carol Rentz and Jill LaPanna. Our theme for this tasting is Big Bodacious Blends! These are some tasty juice! The wines we will … Continue reading →

Posted in 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, Bell's Wine and Spirit, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Calvert Woodley, Carigane, Fromage d' Affinois, Grenache, Malbec, Merlot, Mourvedre, Out of Site, Pearsons, Provolone, Provolone Picante, Red, Sangiovese, Shiraz, Total Wine and More | 4 Comments