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Riverwalk

is wondering when the Sideways sequel is coming out

Riverwalk → Michigan Wines: Visted SW Michigan again last month..was surprised how good the Tabor sparkling and reserve chard was and agreat lunch..Round Barn was a good time as always...man their beer is great too..Karma Vista..first time visit, pleasant surprise...
- October 8, 2008
Riverwalk → Michigan Wines: Vetteguy what was the final tally for your brother's place and maybe you guys should host an event for Michigan members of Mustlovewine!
- August 10, 2008
Riverwalk → Michigan Wines: If you want to take a class in wine making..check out Round Barn Winery, they offer them in the Fall!
- July 12, 2008
Riverwalk → Michigan Wines: Erika thanks! I am planning on a trip along the west coast of Minigan labor day weekend
- July 12, 2008
Riverwalk → Fantastic Inexpensive Wines: Boutari Kreitekos a greek white wine $10 or less and a GREAT tasting summer wine
- July 2, 2008
Riverwalk → Chicago Wine Group: Did you see the Trib article sunday about the 45th Parallel? It talks about why Michigan wines could be up and comers..which is another reason to consider joining my Michigan wine group here on Mustlovewine anyway link to the article below
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- June 30, 2008
Riverwalk → Chicago Wine Group: Geoffrey FYI, Round Barn winery in Michigan has wine class weekends. It's less than 2 hours from downtown in the heart of SW Michigan wine country
- June 24, 2008
Riverwalk → Michigan Wines: I would love any recommendations on wineries to visit in Northern Michigan..planning a trip this fall
- June 23, 2008
Riverwalk → Chicago Wine Group: got email this just now .....
Last Minute Tasting Tonight of wines from the stables of Lafite Rothschild
Hello everyone,
Today you will have a rare opportunity to taste wines from the stables of Lafite Rothschild albeit they are wines from other ... more
- June 20, 2008
Riverwalk → Chardonnay Wine: J Lohr can be found for $10 and it is certainly buttery/oakey. I know I will probably get some feedback here about what they have added to their wine but end of the day I've yet to find one in that price range that beats the taste for butterey/oakey.... more
- June 20, 2008
Riverwalk → Michigan Wines: I love the Roundbarn winery because of the scenery, the vodka..the awesome beer and yes the wine!
- June 17, 2008
Riverwalk → Santa Barbara Wine Group: what is the name of the winery owned by Jesse James grandson. The wine is decent but the tasting room up in paso robles is fun
- June 16, 2008
Riverwalk → Michigan Wines: Favorite Michigan Winery? How about Round Barn?
- June 16, 2008
Riverwalk → Chicago Wine Group: Let me know if anyone finds a Brunello tasting in the area. Also we should build a collection of Chicago area wine bars
- June 16, 2008
Riverwalk → Albarino: I had one of these for the first time last week, need to remember the name, it was a very good summer wine
- June 15, 2008
Riverwalk → winesnob50: hey how about linking to some of your wine writings?
- March 10, 2009
WineDIneTV: Nice website and thank you for the friend add.
- February 22, 2009
Amphictyonis: Yes, I like Brunello also. I'm such a novice, especially with Spanish and Italian wines.
- February 22, 2009
Riverwalk → Amphictyonis: Amarone and how about Brunello? And you had some fun quotes listed!
- February 22, 2009
Riverwalk → Diamondhomesrlty: Amen to Cakebread! Love their whites! Had a great Chard in Maui this week called Laird..similiar style to Cakebread
- January 25, 2009
comicshop: thanks for the friend add, Art :-)
- January 25, 2009
Riverwalk → Brendathewino: Brenda:

I'll have to try the Brunello you listed in your profile...love Brunello but haven't tried that one yet!
- January 10, 2009
PippiHippieLongstockings23: you know....now that I actually went in a checked the bottle it was....what an amazing wine....:)
- December 22, 2008
Riverwalk → PippiHippieLongstockings23: was the wine from argentina a Malbec?
- December 22, 2008
Riverwalk → Charlene: Happy holidays, love the festive hat...hope you find a special Holiday Chardonnay!
- December 14, 2008
Riverwalk → amylouise: Lucky you! Wine and grillin' great topic. Like abreeze I've got to get off the dime in terms of making wine not just drinking it. keep us posted on your show(s).
- November 20, 2008
Riverwalk → ellie: any malbecs you can recommend?
- November 7, 2008
Riverwalk → AmyWino: Is Dehlinger a chard? i really enjoy both Far Niente and Rombauer chard but not familiar with Dehlinger..all the best
- November 5, 2008
gewurztraminer: tried to send a reply to riverwalk about michigan wineries- but it didn't go through-
its a great idea for the fall- lets get a group and go up
- November 3, 2008
Riverwalk → adiiullo: well since you listed 3 of my favorites (J lohr for best value), Le Crema (great price) and my favorite Cakebread! I'll have to try your other suggestions!
- October 8, 2008

Chardonnay Wine

63 members

Chardonnay is a grape that most everyone is familiar with and most wine drinkers love it. Originally from the Burgundy Region of France, chardonnay is now planted all across the World with great success.

Chardonnay wines are often inarticulate in youth but will blossom with time producing complex aromas of nuts and butter, toast and cream, wild mushrooms and meadow flowers. Their structure while dry can offer great richness with a wide variety of tastes including; lemon, melon peach and apple while still imparting the same creamy, nutty, buttery notes in the wines aroma.

Chardonnays from California often have a silkiness to them with great substance of flavor combined with high alcohol levels and a ripe, fruity character.

Australian chardonnays tend to range from the rich, pollen scented, fiery Hunter Valley chardonnays to the tapered elegance of the chardonnays from Mornington Peninsula and Adelaide Hills.
Brunello Wine

36 members

Think of elegant red wines, and I assume Brunello will be part of the list--I mean, on top of the list. Made from the clone of Sangiovese grapes--Sangiovese Grosso--Brunello is velvety in texture, dark red in color, and rich in flavor; therefore, it's not quite surprising that Brunello has become the favorite of wine collectors and even dignitaries.

Looking at the History

It was in the late 19th century that Brunello came into existence, thanks to Clement Santi, the original Brunello-maker. Santi then was doing experiments with Sangiovese Grosso grapes and concocted a concentrated, aromatic, and good ageing wine variety, which would later become the Brunello wine we are so enamored with today. Since then, more Brunello producers appeared until it became so famous in Italy and other parts of the world.

The Secret of Success

Combine good climate, quality fruits, and excellent ageing process, and you'll have Brunello. This 150-year old wine is aged for about four to five years to assure quality and great flavor. And oh, by the way, Brunello is quite expensive, but the satisfaction you'll get is certainly worth the price.
Chicago Wine Group

78 members

Welcome to the Chicagoland Wine Group. I'm looking for a couple of group leaders to to take over this group once we get it up and running. If you would like to organize or plan things please let me know. If you are in the area please join up. If you know of an event or tasting in the area please post it.
Naperville Wine Group

6 members

For folks who live in or near Naperville and looking to participate in wine discussion, wine events and possibly splitting cases with local friends.

In addition to Tastings, it would be great to go visit a couple of local wineries and who knows some day maybe plan a trip to Michigan wine country?
Michigan Wines

20 members

The Best in the Midwest! Great day trips/weekend trips to Wineries..good reasonably priced wines you can usually get throughout the midwest in wine stores.

Below from www.applellationamerica.com

" Wine growing is split almost equally between two areas, each with 2 appellations: southwestern Michigan (Fennville and Lake Michigan Shore AVAs) and northwest Michigan (Leelanau and Old Mission Peninsulas AVAs). Each of these northern growing areas depends on the moderating â€˜Lake Effectâ€™ from Lake Michigan and most vineyards are within 25 miles of its shore"

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