Friday, July 27, 2012

Tallahassee Wine of the Month Club

Tallahassee
Wine of the Month Club


Love wine but don’t know which ones are good?

Join the Tallahassee Wine of the Month Club and let us select the very best wines available at the best prices!


Club Details:
You customize your membership by duration, number of bottles per month and average price per bottle.

To join or for more information contact me at

(850)212-3823 or srmillard@gmail.com

Sip locally!

Tallahassee Wine Shopper

Tallahassee Wine Shopper


Ever find yourself on the wine aisle completely confused?

Let us buy your wine for you!
 
We have the resources to find you the best wines to suit your unique preferences and save you money. When we shop for you, you’ll also get:

• Tasting Notes on your wines

• Food Pairing Suggestions

• Suggestions for new wines to expand your palate

To join or for more information contact me at


(850)212-3823 or srmillard@gmail.com

Sip locally!

Sunday, April 22, 2012

A Summer White Post in Spring



Since March 2012 was the warmest on record in the US I don't think any would object to publishing the customary Summer wine post a bit early.  I don't know about you but I really couldn't wait to start drinking some white wines to try to stay cool in this early on-set heat.  I'm also starting to store my everyday reds in the fridge before serving so as not to experience too much of that internal warming sensation in my mouth since I'm already roasting externally in the summer-like temperatures.  


The first wine that I picked up was the most recent vintage of Domaine Lefage Vin De Pays des Cotes Catalanes Cote Est (Languedoc Roussillon, France).  This is a blend of White Grenache, Chardonnay & Marsanne from the interesting southern part of France that borders the northeastern tip of Spain.  The Languedoc Roussillon region of France has an interesting collection of grapes and some very good values.  I enjoyed the Cote Est.  It had good weight, noticeable floral elements and a good amount of acidity.  For $10 I thought it was a good wine.


The second wine was the 2010 Regis Minet Pouilly Fume VV (Loire, France).  This Sauvingnon Blanc was a nice alternative to the New Zealand SBs (which I enjoy) with a some chalkiness and a less amount of acidity that lead to a seamless, enjoyable transition from beginning to the finish.  This wine would pair very well with most kinds of shellfish and seafood that were prepared in a simple manner, e.g., raw, lemon/butter sauce, etc.  This wine was a bit more expensive at $17 but I would still rate it a good value, which would be an even better value if enjoyed with the right food.


Both of these wines were purchased at the Wine Warehouse, which is recently under (mostly) new ownership (Bob Gorman).