Much Merriment
Friday, September 25th, 2009 Posted in but not outrageous, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Expensive, Merlot, Walla Walla, Washington State | No Comments »A nice little birthday dinner for the Mrs. Barbarian of the household and once again we visited her favorite haunt. She loves to explore the menu, trying new things. Me? I order the same thing every time: New York Strip, ...
Just Peachy
Friday, August 28th, 2009 Posted in California, Cheap and Red, Paso Robles, Petite Sirah | No Comments »The Vinagoth loves him some Petite Sirah. While all manner of grapes grace these pages, when it comes to sitting down for some serious swilling your author oftentimes chooses the delectable delights of Dr. Durif. A considerable amount of the ...
A Washington Pinot from California?
Tuesday, June 23rd, 2009 Posted in Cheap and Red, Pinot Noir, Washington State | No Comments »Americans have occasionally been shown to be ... shall we say "geographically challenged". Your humble Barbarian however, always knows where he is, and normally can find just about any place on a map. Navigation to me is an enjoyable ...
Oops, what a surprise!
Friday, June 5th, 2009 Posted in Cabernet Franc, Carmenère, Cheap and Red, Chile | No Comments »I'm not a "shopper". When I have something to buy at a retail store I go in and out like an elite commando unit. Surgical strike. In. Grab the item. Go. Go. Go! It usually takes me longer to take ...
A Tale of Two Carmenères: Beresan & Root:1
Friday, May 15th, 2009 Posted in but not outrageous, Carmenère, Chile, Expensive, Walla Walla, Washington State | No Comments »It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season ...
Sometimes you get what you pay for.
Thursday, May 14th, 2009 Posted in but not outrageous, California, Cheap and Red, Expensive, Sonoma, Syrah, Washington State | No Comments »A few nights ago I opened two bottles of Syrah. The first was one of our old standby's, Cameron Hughes Lot 105 2004 Sonoma Mountain Syrah. I bought a case of this a while ago and we love it. Mrs. ...
An “OK” Chilean Carmenère
Tuesday, April 14th, 2009 Posted in Carmenère, Cheap and Red, Chile | No Comments »I saw this Chilean Carmenère at my local wine merchant and had to give it a try. I grabbed it and brought it home, looking forward to a big, dark, teeth-staining experience frequently found with Carmenère. I planned to have ...
2006 Bodega Septima Malbec
Saturday, April 11th, 2009 Posted in Argentina, Cheap and Red, Malbec | No Comments »At the moment we have a long-term houseguest, who (irritatingly) is a vegetarian. They are one of Mrs. Barbarian's close relatives, so I have to refrain from my natural instinct, which is to eat them, er... make jokes at their ...
Pleasant Discovery: Fall Line Winery 2005 Red
Monday, April 6th, 2009 Posted in Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenère, Cheap and Red, Merlot, Odds, Ends & Blends, On Somebody Else's Tab, Washington State | No Comments »Mrs. Barbarian & I went out for dinner last night. It was Christmas Eve and we'd done nothing to prepare, so when the better half declared "let's go out" I was already dialling our favorite small town bistro for a ...
Fortissimo!
Saturday, March 28th, 2009 Posted in Cheap and Red, Italy, Odds, Ends & Blends, Unknown! | No Comments »This wine was on sale at a local wine merchant I occasionally drop into near my office. It is a 2005 Zenato Valpolicella "Superiore". I know absolutely nothing about Italian wines, so I can not provide you with much data ...
