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Posted by Dennis Sodomka on Mar 4, 2014

Want Luxury For Less? Try Some Graham’s Six Grapes

Graham’s Six Grapes Reserve Port NV, Portugal Cost: $21-23 What: Sometimes you want to have a little luxury, even when you can’t afford it. Luxuries are not essential, but they can make life really special. So it’s really nice to find lux at an affordable price. Have you ever been on a flight where the airline upgraded you to first class without charge? That happened to me once, years ago, and I still...

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Posted by Dennis Sodomka on Feb 25, 2014

If You Haven’t Had Sagrantino From Italy, Look For Some

Tenuta Castelbuono Montefalco Sagrantino 2007, Italy Cost: $36-38 What: Sagrantino is a native Italian grape that is relatively unknown to Americans. I think that’s about to change as many of these blockbuster wines start making their way into our wine shops. The Tenuta Castelbuono is one of the better examples I’ve tasted recently, and it’s at a moderate price. It’s a beautiful deep purple in the glass...

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Posted by Bottle Report on Feb 22, 2014

Weekend Earthquake Tasting-Vineyard-Feb. 21-22

It was a great tasting. I loved the Earthquake Petite Syrah and the Zin. The Petite Syrah was smokey. Real smokey. Not just oak but smoked oak. Very heavy mouth fell and full of fruit. The Zin was approaching it but without the smoke. This was well worth $10. Matter of fact it should have been more. These were not low end wines. All of the wines had an earthquake theme to them to celebrate our recent 4.1...

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Posted by Dennis Sodomka on Feb 21, 2014

What Did You Drink When The Lights Went Out? For Me, It’s Candor

S o, what were you drinking when the lights went out? I’d love to hear what you thought were comfort wines during the ice storm and the blackout, but as for me, we started with a Candor Merlot. We didn’t have electricity so I made baked potatoes and chicken legs on the grill and ate it by candlelight. I warmed some creamed corn on the gas burner built into the grill. It was quite the cozy, romantic...

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Posted by Dan Doughtie on Feb 20, 2014

Third Thursday-Wine World- Feb. 20

Funny how fast the weather changes. Last week at this time none of us had power and were shivering in ice and snow. A week later and it’s 80 degrees and the front door is propped open. It seemed appropriate that the white wines this week go real well with a spring warmup. To my palate all three whites would go with a nice spring dinner party out on the patio. I really liked the Hidden Crush...

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Posted by Dennis Sodomka on Feb 19, 2014

Flora Springs Helps Us Celebrate End Of Natural Disaster Week

Flora Springs Chardonnay 2012, Napa Valley Cost: $19-21 What: When the Komes and Garvey families began their winery more than 30 years ago they probably never dreamed their Chardonnay would be a celebratory drink in Augusta, GA, after an ice storm, widespread power failure and an earthquake. That’s what it was for my wife Teri and I when things returned to almost normal except for the tree limb still...

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Posted by Dennis Sodomka on Feb 18, 2014

It’s Never Too Late To Get Some Romantic Help From Wine

(Because of our ice storm and resulting power failures I didn’t get this posted on Bottle Report in time for Valentine’s Day, though it did appear in The Augusta Chronicle. I know some people have delayed their Valentine’s celebration, and this advice is good any time, so in the spirit of helping lovers everywhere I offer my romantic wine advice.) That magic day is almost upon us:...

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Posted by Bottle Report on Feb 12, 2014

Damn it’s cold. How about a brew?

Blue Point Oktoberfest | Long Island, New York I still can’t figure out why I’m drinking cold beer in a house that’s hovering around 60 degrees. I had a strange urge come over me as I watch huge ice bombs come dropping down on mine and other’s houses. We are in the middle of an ice storm. I live in a neighborhood filled with 80-year old 80-to-100 foot tall foot pines. They are...

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Recent Tasting Events

Weekend Tasting with Edgar’s Grill-Vineyard-Feb. 28-March 1

Posted by Bottle Report on 3-1-14

Italian Wines of the Piedmont Tasting Seminar-Feb. 27

Posted by Bottle Report on 2-27-14

Weekend Earthquake Tasting-Vineyard-Feb. 21-22

Posted by Bottle Report on 2-22-14

Upcoming Events

First Friday Tasting-Wine World-Mar. 7

Posted by Bottle Report on 3-4-14

Beer Tasting-Wine World-March 14

Posted by Bottle Report on 2-27-14

Meet James Stewart Tasting-Vineyard-March 13

Posted by Bottle Report on 2-27-14

Recent Reviews

Want Luxury For Less? Try Some Graham’s Six Grapes

Posted by Dennis Sodomka on 3-4-14

If You Haven’t Had Sagrantino From Italy, Look For Some

Posted by Dennis Sodomka on 2-25-14

What Did You Drink When The Lights Went Out? For Me, It’s Candor

Posted by Dennis Sodomka on 2-21-14

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First Friday Tasting-Wine World-Mar. 7

Posted on Mar 4, 2014 in Upcoming Events, Wine World | 0 comments

Time again for First Friday tasting at Wine World. Six wines will be presented, usually 2 white, 3 red and a Rosé. Don’t forget those great cheeses. Judging by the pairings I would predict Havarti with Dill...

Want Luxury For Less? Try Some Graham’s Six Grapes

Posted on Mar 4, 2014 in Dennis Sodomka, Featured, Wines | 0 comments

Graham’s Six Grapes Reserve Port NV, Portugal Cost: $21-23 What: Sometimes you want to have a little luxury, even when you can’t afford it. Luxuries are not essential, but they can make life really special. So...