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NeophyteinWine

NeophyteinWine → Pinot Noir Wine: The everyday Castle Rock Pinot Noir, as long as it is MENDOCINO COUNTY - don't go for other counties!!! - just rocks. And it's cheap, and you can find it everywhere.
- February 16, 2009
Mark: Happy Birthday Andrea!
- September 21, 2009
NeophyteinWine → KevinS: I guess it's more or less like a man's taste in women (or a woman's taste in men): we might have a favorite type - blonde, brunette, long hair, short hair, tall, short, etc - but that will not keep us from one day falling in love with someone that totally... more
- March 6, 2009
NeophyteinWine She got it right!
- March 5, 2009
TheWineWhore: Thanks for the compliment on the username!
My wife thought it was funny that I used the same name for my blog.
http://www.winewhoreblog.com
- March 5, 2009
NeophyteinWine → TheWineWhore: I'm amazed how creative people when creating their screen names. Yours rock!
- March 5, 2009
NeophyteinWine → WineCrisis: Just liked your screen name, nothing personal.
- March 5, 2009
NeophyteinWine I didn't grow up in Passadena but I've been living in the area for some 12, or 13 years now.
What made you move so far from home? (if you dont mind me asking...)
- March 5, 2009
jfarmato: Hey there. Thanks for the add. Pasadena? I grew up there!!! we're probably neighbors.
- March 5, 2009
NeophyteinWine → sfgeoff: Hey you, how have you been? Long time no talk to you. How's life in Salt Lake City?
LA is pretty wet and gloomy. I like cold and sunny Winter days, not this time.
Let's hope it will get colder and sunnier befor eWinter is over.
I'm having a gl... more
- March 4, 2009
NeophyteinWine → jfarmato: I'm about to agree with you: Bordeaux is probably the best wine.
- March 4, 2009
comicshop: do you like Zins?
- March 4, 2009
NeophyteinWine → comicshop: Thanks for adding me. Any unknown winery that you have found in So. California?
- March 4, 2009
NeophyteinWine → paulaugusta: Tambem sou brasileira e wine lover!
- March 4, 2009
NeophyteinWine → kdg: I'm with you, love food & wine, no better combination!
- March 4, 2009
GaryA: Andrea,
Thanks for the friend invite. Anything with Sangiovese in it tastes great. I just opened a "super Tuscan" on Valentine's Day and it was incredible! I try to collect Italian wines but it seems I drink them as soon as I buy them. I haven't tr... more
- February 16, 2009
NeophyteinWine → LindaClaire: Hi there, we have two things in common: wine and running! Enjoy the holiday. It's pouring in So. Cal
- February 16, 2009
NeophyteinWine → GaryA: I like Italian wines too. And French. That Ruffalo Riserva is fine and you can find it everywhere. If you like Chiantis. I just got a Briccotondo from Piemonte, Barbera. It just says "dry red wine". It was a recommendation from the wine guy at Cost ... more
- February 16, 2009
SyrahMan: Hi, you may want to stop by the Mosby Winery next time you are in Buellton (Santa Barbara County). They specialize in estate grown Italian blends.
- September 2, 2008
Mark: The next virtual tasting - http://mustlovewine.com/group_discussion_view.php?group_id=60&grouptopic_id=302
- July 25, 2008
Hockeychef: Thanks for the add request !! GO COYOTES!!
- May 24, 2008
mmspac: Have to do it (even though we didn't make the playoffs this year) GO HURRICANES! It is interesting to find such diversity. I thought I was the only one who wanted to get more involved w/wine, loved motorcycles and yes hockey too. will have to look me... more
- May 4, 2008
nickanthony: Here's one....Palazzo Della Tore from Alligrini. You'll love it. Thanks for the friend add!
- April 18, 2008
Mark: Hi Andrea, welcome to Must Love Wine. If you have any questions about the site please send me a message or leave a comment on my profile.
- April 12, 2008

Barbera Wine

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Barbera refers to the Italian red wine grape variety that is used to make several Barbera wine appellations. Southern Lombardy and Piedmont are the traditional homes of the Barbera wines. The towns of Alba, Asti, and Pavia, are particularly well-known producers of the best Barbera wines, with Barbera di'Asti being the most noted wines under the Barbera group.

The exquisite Barbera wines were said to have emerged in Italy's central Piemonte, specifically in the Monferrato hills, and were present as early as the thirteenth century. Barbera wines used to be considered as an option if the Barolo wine is still not ready. However, better wine-making techniques used by wine makers today have made it possible for Barbera wines to be one of the best Italian red wines at present.

Barbera wines have gained worldwide distinction and the favor of wine enthusiasts from several countries outside Italy, including Argentina, the United States, Australia, and Brazil.
Bordeaux, France

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If there is one thing that the region of Bordeaux is proud of, it would probably be its line of wines. For the record, Bordeaux is the largest wine-producing region in the whole world, and it would only follow that they produce the best wines available in the market today. Bordeaux is famous for its red wines, though, of course, its white varieties are doing exceptionally good as well.

Every Bordeaux wine possesses distinct quality, flavor, and taste. There are no two wines that are seemingly alike. And to come up with variations, wine makers planted and blended different vines that would collaboratively make up a unique-tasting and fine wine.

Bordeaux wines were said to have existed in the post 48 AD and were originally created for soldiers. As the years advanced, Bordeaux wines found other markets and were thereby exported, though in the earlier years wine exportation was never seen as a grand idea. Bordeaux wine industry witnessed several threats before like infestations and critical economic difficulties, but emerged from them successfully.
Pinot Noir Wine

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Pinot noir grape may be quite difficult to cultivate and vinify, but it produces the finest wine in the history of mankind. Originally from the region of Burgundy, France, pinot noir is now grown and cultivated in several places outside of scenic France such as Austria, Australia, Chile, Canada, Germany, Italy, New Zealand, Moldova, Switzerland, and the United States. Specifically, Oregon vineyards has thus far become one of the most successful planting fields of pinot noir primarily because of their exceptional climate that so well matches the grape's nature.

Pinot noir wine, a light-colored red wine, is aromatic and flavorful, suggestive of black cherry, tomato, raspberry, strawberry, cinnamon, mint, and mushroom. It is velvety in texture and seductive in nature, and may typically go well with any food because of its versatility. And in fact, any meal becomes extra special with a bottle of pinoit noir wine and a romantic toast.
Los Angeles Area Wine Lovers

98 members

If you are in the Los Angeles area (I know how large of an area that is) and know of events/tastings in L.A. that you plan on attending please let us know. I'm sure we are all going to bump into one another at some point in time so let's get started! Or, if you have a secret wine shop that is near and dear to your heart here in L.A., let us know about it.
Virtual Wine Tasting Club

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Welcome to the Virtual Wine Tasting Club. Every month in our online wine tasting series we will taste a different wine and post our tasting notes. In advance, if possible, please post the wine you will be trying that fits the tasting. The tasting will last one month so you can taste and post your notes in that time frame. Please ask questions about the wine we're tasting, post recommendations for future wine tastings and make this online wine tasting group a wonderful, interactive, informative wine discussion.

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