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commemorating the moment with martellotto cabernet sauvignon

Rob — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 19:50:45 +0000

It’s the moment I’ve been waiting for.

No, not the birth of our new baby. (Although, yes, that too was highly anticipated in our house.)

My first postpartum glass of wine.

It had to be big and bold. I didn’t want a flavor that would taper into wimpy; I wanted something that would swirl around my mouth, and warm it into a “Thank God I’m not pregnant” smile.

My glass of 2006 Martellotto Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles perfectly fit the bill. Full of smoky oak and a healthy alcohol content (13.5%), this bottle tasted even better after 24 hours of being uncorked. The addition of Merlot and Syrah makes it important but not overpowering. Just like my triumphant return to wine.

The perfect Father’s Day Gift

Rob — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 14:50:55 +0000

Are you still looking for a Father’s Day gift? I finally found the perfect gift for dad. Three premium wines from legendary golfers and wine enthusiasts Arnold Palmer, Ernie Els and Nick Faldo paired with a sleeve of three golf balls. This collection is truly par excellence! Includes: Sleeve of three Wine.com logo golf balls Arnold Palmer Cabernet Sauvignon Golf legend Arnold Palmer, in collaboration with Luna Vineyards, has expanded his portfolio of privately branded offerings to include Arnold Palmer Wines. This is a classic California Cab – rich, smooth, and tasty! Nick Faldo Shiraz Nick Faldo’s love of golf is well documented. His love for premium wines isn’t as well known, but it is certainly well developed. This Australian Shiraz exhibits spicy, rich flavors of blueberry and ripe black currant. Guardian Peak Frontier Red or Shiraz Ernie El’s is a true connoisseur of South Africa’s finest wines and has formed Guardian Peak with renowned winemaker Jean Englebrecht.

Can an Easter wine basket substitute for me?

Rob — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 02:30:04 +0000

With Easter approaching fast, this 90 Point Geyser Peak Duet – Gourmet Gift Basket appears to be the perfect replacement for my attendance at the dinner table this year. As I will be missing Easter dinner with my extended family this year due to work duties, I thought at least my famliy could enjoy some wine while they celebrate together. This basket will cover hors d’oeuvres, great wine of the red and white varieties, and even dessert with the chocolate biscotti.

1 wine cube equals 2 bottles and a good time

Rob — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 00:43:44 +0000

Today while shopping at Target, Mrs. Grapeinabottle and I stumbled upon the Wine Cube. We both acted as if we weren’t looking at this Target Brand boxed wine, when I finally broke the silence and declared that I wanted to give it a try. I must admit I have never tried a boxed wine before, at least to my knowledge (we often ate at a Chinese restaurant in New York that served free wine with dinner, and I suspect it came directly from cardboard). The 1.5 liter wine cube only comes in a Cabernet/Shiraz blend and Pinot Grigio, but a much wider selection is offered in the 3 liter packaging. We decided on the Cabernet/Shiraz blend and I must say it is a solid drink. This is a smooth wine, with hints of vanilla and spice that finish easy. Mrs. Grapeinabottle and I thought this would be a great choice to serve at large family events, because a lot of wine is consumed and at $10 USD for a 1.5 liter cube, the price is right at $4.50 a bottle.

toast to the cure with chardonnay or cabernet sauvignon

Rob — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 13:02:36 +0000

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Pink Ribbon Wines has issued two special edition wines to celebrate the month. They are releasing a Chardonney and a Cabernet Sauvignon, which supports the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. They are going to donate money from each purchase towards breast cancer research. On October 30th Pink Ribbon Wines is sponsoring a ‘Toast to the Cure,’ an opportunity for breast cancer survivors and supporters to raise their glass in a ‘Toast to the Cure.’ I hope you will participate with us.

is there truth in advertising?

admin — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 00:24:32 +0000

I will be the first to categorize myself as a skeptic; to most questions, I would normally answer no. Of course, people are always trying to get you to try their product by any means possible. We’ve all gotten the “open immediately; sensitive material enclosed” junk mail, or the new and improved version that is really the same old product with a new label. Tonight, however, I tried a 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon from Banrock Station that convinced me that there might be truth behind marketing. I purchased this bottle of wine while completing the grocery list my wife sent with me to the store. This task was listed, as get wine PLEASE, no preferences or suggestions. I paced the aisle looking for a nice value along with catchy labeling of course, and found this bottle with the distinction “Wine Enthusiast 10 Best Buys Since 2005” emblazoned on a gold sticker. I was hooked, especially at $7 USD a bottle. I think the Wine Enthusiasts are spot on with this cab. Mrs. Grapeinabottle and I had a glass while dinner was cooking, and it was very smooth and fruity with a hint of oak. I would definitely recommend this wine to all my friends. Of note: this Eastern Australian wine boasts of its wetland conservation in Australia, Netherlands, Sweden, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Denmark, USA, and Kenya.