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Cheers 2 Wine News - May 2008 Issue May 05, 2008 |
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St. Amant Winery is located at 1 Winemaster Way, Lodi, California, not far from Highway 99. Wines include Port, Zinfandel, Tempranillo, and Barbera. Call 1-209-367-0646 to make an appointment to sample these wonderful wines. Be sure to check back each month for our wine of the month. Step by Step Guide to Tasting Wine![]() Look at the wine, especially around the edges. Look for the color of the wine and the clarity. This is why clear glasses should be used for tasting wine. White wines become darker as they age while red wines begin to lose their color, turning more brownish. Step 2: Swirl the wine in your glass. This is done to mix oxygen in with the wine, which will soften the tannins of young wine. It also opens up the flavors and aromas of the wine. Step 3: Sniff the wine. Initially you should hold the glass a few inches from your nose. Then let your nose go into the glass. What do you smell? Step 4: Take a sip of the wine, but do not swallow yet. Roll the wine around in your mouth exposing it to all of your taste buds. Do this for at least a few seconds while thinking about the tastes of the wine. Step 5: Swallow the wine. How long does the "finish" last?(How long can you taste the wine after you swallow?) Do you like the tastes? Tasting wine is suppose to be fun. Don't stress about doing everything exactly right. Don't worry if your tastes are different than people around you. Everyone has their own tastes and enjoys different types of wine.
San Benito County Wine Tasting![]() This is a great time to plan a visit to the wineries of San Benito County. These wineries, located near Hollister, will be celebrating their 6th Annual Passport Weekend of May 17 and 18. Visit this charming winegrape growing region with wine tasting at 8 local wineries. Wineries include Alicato Winery, Blossom Hill Winery, Calera Wine Company, DeRose Vineyards, Enz Winery, Flint Wine Cellars, Pietra Santa Winery, and Summerayne Vineyard. Tickets are available for $30 and are good for the entire weekend. Unique Accommodations Along the Central Coast![]() El Capitan Canyon We thoroughly enjoyed the "luxury camping" available at El Capitan Canyon in Santa Barbara. These unique wine country accomodations let you experience being close to nature without sacrificing the conveniences of home. El Capitan has recently been featured in Sunset Magazine and the national news. We highly recommend El Capitan Canyon for your next wine country vacation. ![]() This lovely resort in the San Luis Obispo Wine Country is the perfect place to go when you want to be pampered. Every room has its own private jacuzzi with either hot mineral water or fresh water. These coastal Wine Country accommodations will leave you wanting to go back again...soon! ![]() The Blue Whale Inn in Cambria is an absolutely delightful wine country bed and breakfast located near the Paso Robles wineries. The ocean views, seaside walking trails, and lovely wine country accommodations will make your exploration of California's Central Coast a romantic winery getaway.
![]() Seascape Resort is a fabulous resort in the Santa Cruz Mountains Wine region just a short drive north of Monterey. These fantastic oceanview accommodations overlook Monterey Bay in Aptos and are just what someone would want for a romantic winery getaway. You won't be disappointed staying here during your California Tour. Wine tasting is nearby in Santa Cruz or to the south in Monterey. While in vacationing along California's gorgeous Central Coast, be sure to visit some of the wonderful wineries and sample some memorable wines: Learn about Central Coast Wineries. Top Wine PicksTrevor Jones NV Jonesy Port
This is a full-bodied Australian Port that has been blended with an average age of 46 years. Enjoy the sweet flavors of ripe plums, maple syrup, and hazelnuts. Rated 93 points by Robert Parker. (Definitely a best buy at only $10.49!) Yalumba Museum Reserve Muscat (half-bottle)
Another fabulous dessert wine from Australia. This tawny red colored muscat is a full-bodied rich wine that exhibits scents of rose petals and orange. The flavors of fruit, nuts, spices are incredible. Rated 97 Robert Parker. (Great value for only $18.99)
Las Rocas de San Alejandro 2005 Garnacha - Grenache Red Wine
This Grenache is made from vines that are 70 to 100 years old grown in high altitude vineyards of Spain. Enjoy enticing aromas of firsch, raspberries, and pepper. This balanced, full flavored wine is rated 90 by Robert Parker. ($10.79) Willamette Valley Vineyards 2006 Pinot Gris - Pinot Gris/Grigio White Wine
This Pinot Grigio is crisp, dry, and fruity. It's bursting with aromas of pear and honey. Enjoy flavors of pear, melon, and spice. Perfect to serve with salmon, cheese, shellfish, chicken, salads, and fish. This wine is rated 93 by Wine & Spirits.($15.99)
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1 1/2 pounds of boneless chicken breasts 1. Saute the minced garlic in oil in frying pan.
1 cantelope, cut into bite size pieces 1. Mix in a bowl: wine, juice, and honey.
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