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White Wine and Lobster for Valentine's Day (Wine Spectator)A simple, elegant recipe for two, plus 12 white wines to match
Gavin Newsom?s Future: Political or Viticultural? (Wine Spectator)
Plus, the burgeoning market for virtual wine, a criminal enophile, Mark Twain memorialized on a bottle and more moth trouble in California
Resveratrol Protects Lungs (Wine Spectator)
Red-wine chemical aids the orderly destruction of precancerous cells during smoking
What Makes a Wine ?Classic?? (Wine Spectator)
Questioning whether a region with only 25 years of fine-wine history can establish the equivalent of grands crus and premiers crus
At Zinfandel Tasting, 2007 Shines but 2008 Is a Mixed Bag (Wine Spectator)
Sharing my notes on favorite wines, and my early vintage impressions, from amid the enthusiastic crowds at ZAP's annual festival
Gridiron Greats: Eat and Drink Like the Locals on Super Bowl Sunday (Wine Spectator)
Authentic hometown dishes for fans of the New Orleans Saints and Indianapolis Colts, with 20 wines priced at $20 or under to match
Naples Winter Wine Festival Rallies in 2010, Netting $8 Million (Wine Spectator)
Celebrities, new fund-a-need lot contribute to improved showing over 2009
Spain's El Bulli to Close (Wine Spectator)
Ferran Adrià, pioneer of "molecular gastronomy," will shutter his restaurant for two years beginning in 2012
Down Under with Lance Armstrong (Wine Spectator)
Plus, Josephine?s wine-service accoutrements on display, a modern-day meeting of art and absinthe, bad news for Texas wine lovers and new vineyard pests in California
Harlan Buys Diamond Oaks Winery (Wine Spectator)
Cult Cabernet producer still developing plans for property adjoining his winery
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All wine is crafted in a way that causes it to evolve over time. If this were not the case, then we would buy and drink month-old wine like we buy month-old beer. The evolution of the subtle taste of wines is known as the mellowing of the wine. Tannins and acids are the components that have the most need to mellow. A balanced exposure to sufficient oxygen, over time, first in the barrel and then in the bottle prevents wines from tasting harsh.
Wine Guide
Newport Vineyards "In The Buff" 2008 Dessert & Ice Wine
Knapp Vineyards "Estate Grown" 2007 White Blends or Varietals
Corey Creek Vineyards 2007 Gewurztraminer
Merriam Vineyards "Simoneau Ranch" 2008 Chardonnay
Herdade do Esporao "Reserva" 2008 Portugal White
Trivento "Amado Sur" 2007 Argentina & Chile (Red Blends)
Aaron Wines "Aaron" 2006 Petite Sirah
Joseph Carr "Napa Valley" 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon
Rosenblum Cellars "Kick Ranch Reserve" 2006 Syrah & Shiraz (Other than French)
Anthony Road "Dry" 2008 Riesling
J Vineyards "Nicole's Vineyard" 2007 Pinot Noir
Chehalem "Stoller Vineyards" 2007 Pinot Noir
Fess Parker Winery "The Big Easy" 2006 Syrah & Shiraz (Other than French)
Paul Hobbs Winery "Kick Ranch" 2007 Syrah & Shiraz (Other than French)
John Duval Wines "Entity" 2007 Syrah & Shiraz (Other than French)
Luna "Napa Valley" 2007 Sangiovese (US)
Kendall Jackson "Alisos Hills" 2007 Syrah & Shiraz (Other than French)
Swedish Hill Winery "Dry Riesling" 2008 Riesling
Zaca Mesa 2006 Syrah & Shiraz (Other than French)
Kanonkop "Estate Wine" 2007 Pinotage
Newport Vineyards 2008 Sauvignon Blanc
Chehalem "Three Vineyard" 2008 Pinot Grigio & Pinot Gris (Other than Italy)
Novy "Gary's Vineyard" 2007 Syrah & Shiraz (Other than French)
Chronic Cellars "Dead Nuts" 2008 Zinfandel
Alexandria Nicole "Crawford" 2008 Viognier
Plumpjack "Oakville" 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon
Peachy Canyon "Westside" 2007 Zinfandel
Luna 2007 Pinot Grigio & Pinot Gris (Other than Italy)
Johan "Nils Reserve" 2007 Pinot Noir
