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Wine Deals with WOOT

Looking for the best buy on wine? Need a better cork screw? Well then here is a great website that offers you deals of the century. Maybe. There is a new item offered every weekday. But you have to act fast because once they sellout you are out of luck. So buy quickly if you like what they are offering. Usually you can buy up to 4 accessories or bulks of wine at a time. That way everybody gets a shot.

I buy a lot of my wine here and you may want to as well.

Here is the site.

http://wine.woot.com/

Taste Wine like a Connoisseur!

Two NY Wineries Win Awards

"Two Finger Lakes wineries captured New York's most coveted wine awards Tuesday: A US$14 semi-dry Riesling from Anthony Road Wine Co. was voted best wine, and Sheldrake Point Vineyard took the winery of the year title.
One of America's oldest wine-and-grape regions, the Finger Lakes has garnered a global reputation for its Rieslings during the last decade, and the versatile grape is now the widely grown vinifera variety in west-central New York.
The 2008 Riesling produced at Anthony Road, a family winery on Seneca Lake's western shore, beat out 804 other white, red and sparkling wines to win the Governor's Cup silver chalice at the New York Wine&Food Classic.
Top winery Sheldrake Point, which opened in 1997, is along nearby Cayuga Lake. It won accolades for its 2007 Riesling, 2008 late-harvest Riesling and cider ice wine.
"I think it's 12 years of mostly doing the right things and a good situation" in a fabled microclimate created by deep, slender, hill-framed lakes, said Canadian owner Bob Madill, 62, a native of Ottawa.
The 24-year-old competition, sponsored by the New York Wine&Grape Foundation, is open to all of New York's 260-plus wineries." By Ben Dobbin (CP)

For more visit: www.sheldrakepoint.com

Wine Clubs

Does anyone here belong to a wine club? You know when you receive monthly installments of great wine from California, Austrailia, Italy, etc. I am not currently in one. Although many of my friends belong here: http://www.wine.com/v6/wineclubs/

Tell me what you think. Is it worth it? What club do you use?

Grape Crushing at its BEST!

Wine Tasting and Tips

Wine Review: Yellow Tail Pinot Grigio 2007 Austrailia

Flavors:

Delicate aromas of pear, apple and lime. Light and refreshing, the palate exhibits pear and apple fruit flavors balanced with tight, zippy acids and a long crisp finish. This [yellow tail] Reserve Pinot Grigio is a wine of character and versatility.

Yellow Tail has become one of the top brands sold in the United States. It all started in the early 1820's in the italian vineyards. In 2000, Yellow Tail began hitting the states. At an avg of 11 bucks a bottle this wine is not only affordable but tasty.

The one thing I am afraid of is if it gets too big of a brand will the flavors suffer? You be the Judge.

Rating: 3 glasses

Price: 11 bucks

Tip: BYOB Fees and Pairings

A tip of the day! Don't forget to contact the BYOB restaurant to ask about their corkage fees. Some charge as much as $20.00 to just open your bottle of wine. I know its ridiculous!

Also if you a taking a special date. Head to the local liquor store with the information about their entrees in hand. Choose a wine to pair with your date at the BYOB based on what the majority of entrees on their menu would pair with. Purchase this wine.

Enjoy!

Elvis Costello visiting Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery

The Chateau Ste. Michelle winery which is located in Woodinville, Washington will be hosting Elvis Costello on Sunday. The winery which was built in 1912 has played host to hundreds of famous performers.

The event will start at 7:00pm right on the grounds. For more informaton visit:

http://www.ste-michelle.com

Wine Review: Red Truck Cabernet Sauvignon 2006

Just opened a bottle of this.

Flavors:

Medium-bodied and complex, flavors of chocolate, berries, cherries and licorice abound. The black pepper finish settles with smooth tannins.

This could be an everyday wine for me. I would probably cook with it to. Has anyone else tasted this? What do you think? Leave a comment.

Rating: 3 glasses.

Cost: 11 bucks

Vancouver Wine and Jazz Festival Kicks Off!

One of the biggest annual festivals in Vancouver has kicked off with a bang. It runs through this weekend at Esther Short Park which is located in central downtown. Some of the biggest Jazz stars are going to be featured.

Woolies, the Dan Schulte Band, Tony Pacini Trio, the Andrew Oliver Sextet, the Northwest Jazz Orchestra, the Mark Simon Jazz Trio, Jans Ingber, the John Moak Jazz Quartet and Perfect Zero.

Now don't forget about the wine! More than 20 wineries will be there giving out tastings. Including Williamette Valley Vineyards who was awarded the best local winery in Mid Valley Oregon.

The tickets range from $17-50 dollars and children under 11 are free! And no dad you can't get more tastings from your son or daughter!

If you are in the area make sure you check it out. Directions and other information can be found at www.vancouverwinejazz.com

Wine Rating System

So you may be wondering, what the hell am I using as a rating system?

Let's keep it simple. Here is my setup:

5 glasses= Heaven on Earth
4 glasses= Angelic
3 glasses= A Saint
2 glasses=Pergatory
1 glass= Hell

Looks good! Can't wait to start reviewing!

Welcome!

Welcome to my new blog, "That's Wine." Okay so lets start things off with some wine trivia shall we. How many grapes does it take to make your average bottle of wine? The answer is below. No peaking! Anyway, wine or vino is a very important part of our everyday lives. 33% of Americans call wine their drink of choice. So maybe its behind beer in the states but not in other countries. In recent years, researchers have found that drinking one glass of red wine a day can help reduce heart disease!
In this blog I will review many wines. If you have a bottle you want me to try just email me: jordankaufman7@gmail.com. Also, I will list upcoming wine events/festivals in your area. Have an event you want me to post? Email me! Want to know the best BYOB's? I'll list them. Want the latest news in wine world? It's right here on the site. So don't forget to follow my blog as I take you on a wine adventure. Now sit back and relax because you are in for a treat.

Oh and the answer is, it takes about 2 ½ pounds of grapes to make a bottle of wine. Cool huh?

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