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Is the fate of wine blogging in France complet?

Quality #Champange is a very complex product and the best are also very consistent. Why? It's the master blenders exercising their craft. Follow the link to this short video to see how it's done. (via Krug)

If you're into #Bordeaux, this article is a "must read". As expected this is not a "Vintage of the Century", but there could be some nice #wines for early consumption. Very consistent notes.

(via Bordeaux 2012: Steven Spurrier's vintage overview | decanter.com)

Will this become a? Only time will tell. Name: Tête Brûlée Vintage: 2007 Varietals: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc Price: $100.00 Type: Red Country: USA Region: California > Napa Valley > Mt. Veeder My Rating: 6 - Outstanding My Notes: Dark fruits, a hint of juniper, tobacco and spice. Full tannins just starting to round. Classic full bodied without being jammy and over the top. Enjoy today and for the next 10 years. Location: Unexplored California Cabernet Tasting Date: Apr 7, 2013 Cheers! If you dont have Wine Snob on your phone you can download it here. Rodney Patches

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Hey, I drink the so you don't have to. Name: Hanna Sauvignon Blanc Russian River Valley Vineyard: Hanna Winery Vintage: 2010 Varietals: Sauvignon Blanc Price: $16.99 Type: White Country: USA Region: California > Sonoma County > Russian River Valley My Rating: 3 - Average My Notes: Grassy on the nose and on the palate. Tree fruit and lemon peel. Well made if you like the style. Location: Chez Patches Date: Apr 14, 2013 Cheers! Rodney Patches

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Hi, check out this. of the night. Name: Fisher Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley Vineyard: Lamb Vineyard Vintage: 2007 Varietals: Cabernet Sauvignon Price: $129.00 Type: Red Country: USA Region: California > Napa Valley My Rating: 6 - Outstanding My Notes: Here's a special treat. A nose of dark fruits with scents of wood, vanilla and spice. Black cherry, plum, currant and spice on the palate. Full bodied with plenty of drying and rounding tannins with plenty of acid to last. Will be 10 years to peak, but many chose this wine as the unknow of the evening. Date: Apr 7, 2013 Cheers! If you don't have, you're not keeping up if the via. Rodney Patches

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When drinking from a flute vs a slipper, you may want to check out this wine. Name: Scharffenberger Brut Excellence Vineyard: Scharffenberger Cellars Varietals: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir Price: $19.99 Type: Sparkling Country: USA Region: California > Mendocino County My Rating: 4 - Above Average My Notes: Creamy texture with a yeasty nose. Very "Blanc de Blanc" esque. Date: Apr 7, 2013 Cheers! If you don't have on your phone you should! I can't be all by myself! Rodney Patches

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More sophisticated than a coon skin cap! Name: Fess Parker Mélange Blanc Vintage: 2010 Varietals: Marsanne, Roussanne, Grenache Blanc Price: $17.00 Type: White Country: USA Region: California > Santa Barbara County My Rating: 4 - Above Average My Notes: Floral, mineral, light melon and white peach. Round and balanced, a delicious treat and a nice value. Location: Chez Patches Cheers! The GrapeXplorer Rodney Patches

Spring has sprung and it's a great day for Rosé! Name: Raphael Rose of Merlot Vineyard: Raphael Vintage: 2011 Varietals: Merlot Price: $12.99 Type: Rosé Country: USA Region: New York > North Fork Of Long Island My Rating: 3 - Average Tasting tags: Bright Fruit, Strawberry, Apple/Pear, Light / thin, Dry / crisp Location: Chez Patches Date: Apr 12, 2013 Cheers! The GrapeXplorer Rodney Patches

Have you ever had Lemberger? Me neither. Read on... Name: Knapp Lemberger Vintage: 2010 Varietals: Lemberger Price: $18.00 Type: Red Country: USA Region: New York > Finger Lakes > Cayuga Lake My Rating: 3 - Average My Notes: Cherry, slightly herbal/mint and a touch of smoke. Light in body and fruit on the palate. Pleasant cool climate red. Location: Chez Patches Date: Apr 6, 2013 Cheers! Rodney Patches

Another reason to drink Bordeaux! Name: Château Tauzinat l'Hermitage St.-Emilion Vineyard: Château Tauzinat L'Hermitage Vintage: 2009 Varietals: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc Price: $23.99 Type: Red Country: France Region: Bordeaux > Saint-Emilion My Rating: 5 - Very Good My Notes: A nose of spicy plum with a hint of veggie from Cab Franc. A turnoff many, in this instance if really compliments the fruit. Some oak, some old world funk. Complex. Yummy. Value. :-) Location: Chez Patches Date: Apr 4, 2013 Cheers! If you dont have Wine Snob on your phone you can download it here. Rodney Patches

I keep wanting to love this wine, but it seems to fall short in some aspect to it’s peers. Oh don’t worry, the Pennsylvania state stores ALWAYS carry this Château. Aren’t we lucky?

Name: Château d’Armailhac Red Bordeaux Blend Pauillac Vineyard: Château d’Armailhac Vintage: 1995 Varietals: Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot Price: $99.99 Type: Red Country: France Region: Bordeaux > Pauillac

My Rating: 5 - Above Average My Notes: Dark and black cherry fruits. Baking spice, but not as complex as similar château. Full bodied, medium plus finish. Location: 10 Winos Date: Feb 19, 2013 Cheers!

Rodney Patches

Not every wine is built to age. Check out this wine. Name: Château Romefort Vintage: 2000 Varietals: Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot Price: $18.00 Type: Red Country: France Region: Bordeaux > Haut-Medoc My Rating: 3 - Average My Notes: Cocoa, baking spices. And developed fruit. Round tannins and a short finish. Probably a nice value upon release, but an example that not all is built to age. Location: 10 Winos Date: Feb 19, 2013 Cheers! If you dont have Wine Snob on your phone you should!!! Rodney Patches

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Hi, check out this classic. Name: Château Palmer Red Bordeaux Blend Vineyard: Chateau Palmer Vintage: 1994 Varietals: Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot Price: $149.00 Type: Red Country: France Region: Bordeaux > Margaux My Rating: 5 - Very Good My Notes: Developed dark fruits with a touch of mint, cocoa and vanilla. Round tannins and a medium plus finish. A real treat of maturing Location: 10 Winos Date: Feb 19, 2013 Cheers! Rodney Patches

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Hi, check out this wine I logged using Wine Snob on my iPhone... Name: Château Léoville Barton Red Bordeaux Blend St. Julien Vineyard: Château Léoville-Barton Vintage: 2008 Varietals: Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot Price: $99.99 Type: Red Country: France Region: Bordeaux > Saint-Julien My Rating: 5 - Very Good My Notes: Although classified Bordeaux carries a big price tag these days, this wine shows you just how beautiful the 2008s can be. Drink this wine now and through the next seven years as the 09s and 10s begin to develop. Buy know of you can! Location: 10 Winos Date: Feb 19, 2013 Cheers! If you dont have Wine Snob on your phone you can download it here. Rodney Patches

Hi, check out this Bordeaux. Name: Château Fonroque Red Bordeaux Blend St. Émilion Grand Cru Vineyard: Château Fonroque Vintage: 1992 Varietals: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot Price: $21.00 Type: Red Country: France Region: Bordeaux > Saint-Emilion Grand Cru My Rating: 2 - Drinkable My Notes: Mature and not much remaining. OK to drink if it's the only wine on the shelf. Location: 10 Winos Date: Feb 19, 2013 Cheers! Rodney Patches

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