deniseK: Hey Cindie!! How are the wine's on the west coast and how are the little ones?? Just wanted to say hello... I am spending a few days on the shore... A ton of wine fest's this time of year!! Hope all is well!!
Cjarrett: Hey u I am so RED,RED,RED MY SELF!! CAN U TALK?
February 20, 2009
cindiedwards → Kymmie: Hey Kymmie...OPEN THE AUSTRALIAN SHIRAZ!!! Yum! You're in my fav city...livd on Queen Anne...oh how I miss the market...cheers
February 17, 2009
Kymmie: Hello there! thanks for the friend request. Cheers to just about anything RED! Cheers ... kymmie
February 17, 2009
Italianwinelover: Cindi, I am a travel agent in Ohio. If I can help you with your event planning, please call me, especially if you are going to plan any events in Italy. Check us out at www.travelallover.com and www.customitalytours.com. My toll-free is 800-559-8747. ... moreCindi, I am a travel agent in Ohio. If I can help you with your event planning, please call me, especially if you are going to plan any events in Italy. Check us out at www.travelallover.com and www.customitalytours.com. My toll-free is 800-559-8747. As to wine, try a Muntepulciano d'Abruzzo. Also a Sangiovese. Both big reds.
February 17, 2009
cindiedwards → happyj: LOVE this photo, girlie! Can't WAIT for our trip!!
Brian77: Cindi,love the new pic,hope you have a great week,take care :-)
February 9, 2009
cindiedwards → mercedesnieves: I don't know if you have any Nugget Markets near you but I've purchased it there as well as Belair Market...if not you can order directly through the winery. It IS pricey at $90 or so...so worth every sip...
February 7, 2009
mercedesnieves: Hey... Thanks for the info... Seems to be a very good wine.. Let's see if I can find at leat one bottle of the 2005 Cab
February 7, 2009
cindiedwards → mercedesnieves: Darioush is one of my absolute fav cabs...absolutely delissshhh and highly recommended!! You cannot go wrong with this wine! They also make a blend...Duel...Cab and Syrah that is wonderful. Better price point on the Duel. Cheers!!
February 7, 2009
JeanClaude: Thanks for the suggestions on the Malbecs! I will deff. try em out!
cindiedwards → JeanClaude: Finca Altimira Mendoza...yum!!! A bit pricey though. So many great Malbecs from Argentina. Also Paul Hobbs does a nice Malbec...
February 6, 2009
cindiedwards → Johnnyboomer: Hey John...Hope all is well. The Pezzi was excellent...it was recommended to me by my wine guy at Winestyle here in Rocklin, Ca. I know it's a chain but don't know if there is one in your area??? Or if each location offers their own variety of wines? ... moreHey John...Hope all is well. The Pezzi was excellent...it was recommended to me by my wine guy at Winestyle here in Rocklin, Ca. I know it's a chain but don't know if there is one in your area??? Or if each location offers their own variety of wines? You can check them out online...
February 6, 2009
Johnnyboomer: The Pezzi King Old Vine Zin sounds yummy.....where do you get it?
February 6, 2009
VinoVelocity: Hey there. Things are pretty good here -- just working like a mad man. I hope things are going well for you. Talk to you soon! :-)
About Me
I am 42 yrs old with four crazy kiddos...they keep me busy, young and longing for 5pm...wine time!! I love to entertain, cook, eat and drink great wine.
Gender
Female
Marital Status
Divorced
Occupation
self employed
Favorite Wines
Red, Red, Red!! Prefer BIG cabs but dig a good blend. Have recently gotten more into some great Oregon Pinot Noirs. Some Favorites cabs are Abeja, Maximus, Darioush, Altamura, Faust.
California's most celebrated wine region is the Napa valley. While other regions lie in close proximity to the Napa Valley (Sonoma and Carneros) it is Napa that most people know by name. In fact a lot of people lump in Carneros and Sonoma when they talk about Napa.
The Napa Valley, while only 20 miles long, stretches from the cooler town of Napa to the slightly warmer Calistoga where the foggy ocean access is left behind. In this small valley many vineyards have made their home. Some of California's finest Cabernet Sauvignons come form Napa as do great Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot-Cabernet Franc blends.
Some of the most notable vineyards are; Schramsberg, Beringer, Grgich Hills, Rubicon Estates, Robert Mondavi, Domaine Chandon, Chimney Rock, Stag's Leap, Rutherford Hill, Niebaum-Coppola, ZD, Merryvale, Mumm Napa, raymond and Beaulieu Vineyard.
Sonoma Valley, Alexander Valley, Dry Creek Valley, Bennett Valley and Russian River Valley are all in Sonoma County, California. Wine grapes are also grown at higher elevations, such as Atlas Peak and Mount Veeder AVAs.
Sonoma Valley is in the southern part of Sonoma county and is bordered by the Mayacamas Mountains to the east and the Sonoma Mountains to the west. Sonoma Mountain protects the area from the wet and cool influence of the nearby Pacific Ocean. The Sonoma Mountains to the west help protect the valley from excessive rainfall. The cool air that does affect the region comes northward from San Pablo Bay through the Carneros region and southward from the Santa Rosa Plain. One of California's first successful commercial vineyards, Buena Vista Winery, was established here in 1857.
Alexander Valley is located north of Healdsburg and extends to Mendocino County north of Cloverdale. The are is home to more than 40 vineyards with such familiar names as Cols du Bois, Jordan Vineyard & Winery and Gallo Family Vineyards.
Dry Creek Valley centers around Dry Creek a tributary of the Russian River. This area is known particularly for its sauvignon blanc and zinfandel. It is also home to most of the Sonoma vineyards of E & J Gallo Winery.
Bennett Valley is surrounded to the south, east and west by the Sonoma Mountains and lies south of Santa Rosa. Fog creeping up through Crane Canyon provides a moderating effect on the climate here. This region is the principal grape supplier to Kendall-Jackson.
Russian River Valley is adjacent to the city of Santa Rosa and the Russian River. The Russian River Valley accounts for about one sixth of the wine grapes planted in Sonoma County. Vineyards are prevalent with over 75 wineries accounted for including one of my favorites; Sonoma-Cutrer.
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.
Welcome to the Portland Area 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.
Welcome to the Denver 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.
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