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23rd Annual Cincinnati Wine Festival Preview
by Kevin The Cincinnati International Wine Festival is upon us for the 23rd year! This Friday and Saturday, the grand tasting will be held at the convention center in downtown Cincinnati. I will be posting as early as I can on Friday afternoon the highlights...
Posted: 3/6/2013 11:06 PM
My Wine Exchange Was a Hit
By: Cresta Well, I finally did it! I hosted my very first wine exchange a couple of weeks ago. It was not orchestrated as “formally” as I would’ve liked (yes, I am pretty neurotic about things going according to plan), but because everyone had a great...
Posted: 3/6/2013 6:17 PM
Wine Notes
By: Cresta Celeb Wines Stop the presses! Brad and Angelina are releasing their very own vino. No doubt they can as they own a 1,000-acre estate in Southwestern France. Plus they’re rich and famous. Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt will release a 2012 vintage...
Posted: 2/21/2013 10:23 AM
Jacob’s Creek Cab Merlot 2010
By: Cresta I tried the 2010 vintage of Jacob’s Creek Cab Merlot back in the fall at a party, but had forgotten about it until I found the photo on my phone. I decided to pick some up again as I remember liking it. And I was spot on. It is a delicious...
Posted: 1/30/2013 8:32 PM
Big and Bold Ghost Pines Merlot
By: Cresta We recently had family in town – my husband’s brother and his family. Neil is a wine aficionado like me, and was thoughtful enough to bring some of his favorite wine to share. Ghost Pines 2010 Merlot ($15-$17) is big and bold with dense flavors...
Posted: 1/22/2013 12:59 PM
Deliciously Smooth Cabernet Sauvignon
By: Cresta Carnivor Cabernet Sauvignon 2010 is a very tasty full-bodied wine. You can really taste the dark jammy fruits in this wine. It is a bold one in flavor but easy to drink with soft tannins. Somewhat oaky with a little spice, touch of chocolate...
Posted: 1/8/2013 7:47 AM
Happy New Year!
By: Cresta Hello, wine lovers. Happy New Year to all! I took more time off over the holidays than I have in years past, and I admit it’s a little hard getting back in the swing. But I’m getting there. I don’t have a wine review today. To be honest, I...
Posted: 1/2/2013 3:43 PM
Low-Key, Easy Wine Clubs
by Michelle In the last few years, I’ve tried all sorts of wine clubs, ranging from winery specific to the New York Times. Those wine clubs send cases – some monthly, some quarterly. Either way, it’s a lot of wine at once. Our house was once overrun with...
Posted: 12/19/2012 1:17 PM
Taste the Tables Event This Saturday
By: Cresta This Saturday, December 15, The Wine Guy Bistro, Wine Shop & Wine Bar in Rookwood Pavilion is offering a fantastic opportunity to try a variety of different wines. The Wine Guy’s seventh annual Taste the Tables event takes place from noon until...
Posted: 12/12/2012 8:43 AM
Apothic Red – Great Full-Bodied Blend
By: Cresta I normally don’t drink red blends, but I happened upon a bottle of Apothic Red a couple weeks ago and I will definitely be making this purchase again. Apothic Red is a delicious blend of spicy Zinfandel, fruity Syrah, bold Cabernet Sauvignon...
Posted: 12/7/2012 3:06 PM
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