Old Vegas, the Trop, UnWine, and Me

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I had learned about the wine event through Vegas4Locals, a company that keeps us locals up to date on events going on in town. I’m always looking for wine stuff, so this was a treat. At $25, the price was more than reasonable, especially for a Strip property. As soon as I strolled into the pool area, I knew I’d done the right thing. The venue was gorgeous. . . . → Read More Here: Old Vegas, the Trop, UnWine, and Me

Drinkin’ Smoke – 2005 Abiouness Pinot Noir

The first two bottles were great, don’t get me wrong. This one (time to rest? bottle variation? planet alignment? full moon? sun spots?) was absolutely outstanding, and I stretched that bottle out over two nights. It lost almost nothing the second evening. . . . → Read More Here: Drinkin’ Smoke – 2005 Abiouness Pinot Noir

White Zin in South Africa. Argh.

What’s interesting – at least to my eyes and is the complete antithesis of American White Zin producers – they are using a green bottle and though I’ve only been able to look at it in pictures, the wine actually looks, well, *white*! . . . → Read More Here: White Zin in South Africa. Argh.

Vegas Wineaux Meets Trader Joe’s!

The Trader Joe’s tasting was quite an eye-opener for many of us who tend to have more, um, *polished* palates than the average person. Okay, I’ll just say it. We’re wine snobs. . . . → Read More Here: Vegas Wineaux Meets Trader Joe’s!

2007 Kiamie White Kuvee – Yum!

The 2007 Kiamie White Kuvée is a serious wine in spite of the kitschy spelling of cuvée. A blend of 65% Viognier and 35% Rousanne, it has seen oak, but unlike many Viognier and Viognier blends, it is most definitely not a Napa Chard wannabe. . . . → Read More Here: 2007 Kiamie White Kuvee – Yum!

Zin Fest Updates – Coming!

The Wineaux Guy and I did some reviews of Zinfandels and other wines while there, and we did one-minute commentaries on the various Zins that we tasted at the Grand Tasting. But the most memorable part of this is the hat. . . . → Read More Here: Zin Fest Updates – Coming!

America Doesn’t Monkey Around with Wine

Baboons run into vineyards for a snack. AP Photo

While gophers, squirrels, deer, and rabbits are the vermin that American grape growers have to deal with – they’ve never had to deal with baboons! . . . → Read More Here: America Doesn’t Monkey Around with Wine