tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16477341Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:20:14 +0000Come share your degustation notes about everyday wineshttp://thewinelover.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Mario Campeau)Blogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16477341.post-4888703257371099477Thu, 08 Jan 2009 16:00:00 +00002009-01-08T11:05:32.963-05:00Pennsylvania wineUnCork York Wine TrailBy Alan KassirerPennsylvania is not generally renowned for its wines. This is too bad because the State is home to almost 100 wineries that offer a great variety of delicious wines. A dozen of these wineries are part of the UnCork York wine trail. This trail winds through the Susquehanna Valley of Pennsylvania from Harrisburg and Hershey in the north to Glen Rock and Stewartstown in the south. Ashttp://thewinelover.blogspot.com/2009/01/uncork-york-wine-trail-part-1.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mario Campeau)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16477341.post-254162548162362075Sun, 28 Dec 2008 16:02:00 +00002008-12-28T11:09:21.011-05:00sparkling winebargainBy Sabine MorrowThe Atlanta Journal-ConstitutionSunday, December 28, 2008Ringing in the new year with a budget in mind isn’t always easy, especially when you want to toast to the promise of good health and prosperity with a nice bubbly in your glass. While a top vintage champagne can indeed break the bank, there are alternatives that allow you to revel in the festivities while enjoying a lovely http://thewinelover.blogspot.com/2008/12/testing-1-2-3-sparkling-wine-bargain.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mario Campeau)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16477341.post-1945390344645852908Fri, 05 Dec 2008 15:58:00 +00002008-12-05T11:00:38.215-05:00holiday specialsred winehttp://thewinelover.blogspot.com/2008/12/holiday-specials-on-wine-packs-gift.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mario Campeau)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16477341.post-6857694264321218822Mon, 10 Nov 2008 15:04:00 +00002008-11-10T10:05:38.947-05:00red winehttp://thewinelover.blogspot.com/2008/11/all-red-tasting-pack.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mario Campeau)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16477341.post-2842387666745008156Wed, 08 Oct 2008 17:31:00 +00002008-10-08T13:32:37.740-04:00red wineharvest wineswinehttp://thewinelover.blogspot.com/2008/10/falls-harvest-wines-on-sale.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mario Campeau)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16477341.post-154713016291214063Wed, 06 Aug 2008 14:30:00 +00002008-08-06T10:35:07.893-04:00cellar wineAugust is here, and that means more family reunions, bbq's and before you know, Labor Day. MyWinesDirect has an offer that you won't be able to turn down. You can save $10 off + FREE shipping on their Best Sellers Cellars wine pack. Click the link below to get your coupon code.MyWinesDirect $10 off couponThis offer is valid through August 31st.http://thewinelover.blogspot.com/2008/08/save-on-best-sellers-cellars-wines.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mario Campeau)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16477341.post-2054991177120543447Sat, 28 Jun 2008 14:51:00 +00002008-06-28T11:04:19.756-04:00wine cellarwine and spiritsBuild your own wine cellar presents a complete guide to setting up your own wine cellar and also comes with two other reports about solving the common problems with wine, and a list of all of the words you need to know to help you tell the difference between a 'Magnum' and a 'Jeroboam'. Make you look like a pro, without having to look too far!Build your own wine cellarhttp://thewinelover.blogspot.com/2008/06/build-your-own-wine-cellar.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mario Campeau)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16477341.post-5866809998187810912Mon, 02 Jun 2008 18:56:00 +00002008-06-02T15:00:21.426-04:00fathers daywinewines directMy Wines Direct is having a Fathers Day sale. Save $5 plus free shipping on selected wines until June 12, 2008.Visit the My Wines Direct Store to get your coupon codehttp://thewinelover.blogspot.com/2008/06/fathers-day-sale-on-my-wines-direct.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mario Campeau)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16477341.post-116714725042368799Tue, 26 Dec 2006 15:33:00 +00002006-12-26T10:34:10.433-05:00Happy Holidays! Enjoy great wines in 2007!http://thewinelover.blogspot.com/2006/12/happy-holidays.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mario Campeau)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16477341.post-114686062456045172Fri, 05 May 2006 20:09:00 +00002006-05-05T16:23:44.580-04:00Summer is at the door (in this hemipshere) and what better wine to enjoy as an appetizer on the terrasse than a fine rosé. La Vieille Ferme is a Côtes-du-Ventoux appellation located on the Mount Ventoux where it benefits from the regular sunning of Provence to produce fruity and fresh wines in their youth. The climate fresher than that of the Côtes du Rhone involves a later maturation and thus a http://thewinelover.blogspot.com/2006/05/la-vieille-ferme-ros-2005.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mario Campeau)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16477341.post-114498291404250295Fri, 14 Apr 2006 02:31:00 +00002006-04-13T22:48:34.056-04:00Here's a new arrival from Portugal that I saw this week and it tasted so good that I thought I would share it with you even if it is a little bit more expensive than usual. Tasty, fruity and generous, it leaves finally notes of maple spices and wood. Yes wood... I can taste wood ;-)) This wine is very good with lamb. Try it.http://thewinelover.blogspot.com/2006/04/vinho-regional-alentejano-cortes-de.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mario Campeau)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16477341.post-114260662333058647Fri, 17 Mar 2006 14:43:00 +00002008-06-09T10:42:38.972-04:00corkcorks for winetwist caps for wineJust recently, this wasn't even a possible question in the world of wine. Let's admit it, we always (well at least I did) associated twist caps with cheap wines. A 'real' wine must have a cork on top. Right? So how come we see an increasing number of good bottles with twist caps in the stores?A couple of weeks ago, producer Michel Laroche, based in Chablis, announced that all of his wines sold inhttp://thewinelover.blogspot.com/2006/03/cork-or-twist_17.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mario Campeau)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16477341.post-114062397756669711Wed, 22 Feb 2006 15:47:00 +00002006-02-22T11:00:38.223-05:00Here's a wine that I just discovered. It is not new but for one reason or another, I never had the opportunity to taste it. This spanish red wine fits right in my 'not expensive tasty wines' category. It is a Uquile-Requena appellation with 100% tempranillo. It drinks very easily with its taste of ripe cherry.http://thewinelover.blogspot.com/2006/02/hoya-de-cadenas-tempranillo-2001.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mario Campeau)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16477341.post-113850787633110426Sun, 29 Jan 2006 03:50:00 +00002006-01-29T10:40:54.176-05:00This one is a bit more expensive than what I usually propose to you. But it was in sale so I took the occasion to buy a couple of them ;-)))This Australian wine is simply incredible. A full mouth of fresh fruits with a little taste of wood. One of the best wine I ever tasted. Highly recommended. The 2002 vintage is ready to drink but can also be kept for another 2 or 3 years.http://thewinelover.blogspot.com/2006/01/penfolds-koonunga-hill-shiraz-cabernet.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mario Campeau)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16477341.post-113658136937405108Fri, 06 Jan 2006 20:55:00 +00002006-01-06T16:02:53.060-05:00It is a cliché that wines get better with age. How a wine ages will depend on how the wine is stored. Wine racks are a simple way to store unopened wines for the short-term. Never put the wine rack on top of the refrigerator. All wines should be stored someplace cool. Find a spot in your house that stays about the same cool temperature year-round. The basement, so long as it is consistently cool,http://thewinelover.blogspot.com/2006/01/guide-to-wine-racks.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mario Campeau)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16477341.post-113621706086986552Mon, 02 Jan 2006 15:32:00 +00002006-01-02T10:51:00.880-05:00As 2005 is now history, everyone go with their review of the year. So I made a review of my own on the world of wine.- It was the 150th anniversary of the Bordeaux wine classification- Sales of great vintages of Bordeaux 2004 slowed down. Let's hope that they will catch the signal and realize that they are not the only one in the worlds who make great wines. Are we going to be able to buy http://thewinelover.blogspot.com/2006/01/wine-review-of-2005.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mario Campeau)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16477341.post-113578845584932019Wed, 28 Dec 2005 16:18:00 +00002005-12-28T11:47:35.986-05:00I got a question from Dana (that you can read here) about good sweet wines. First, thank you Dana for your question. This is exactly the objective of this blog; sharing information. I don't pretend that I am an expert but I love wine and I love to share my toughts about it. So, let me suggest you to wines that are under $13 CAN that you will probably likeFirst, the Domaine des Moulines 2004, Vin http://thewinelover.blogspot.com/2005/12/fine-sweet-red-wines.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mario Campeau)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16477341.post-113371725745292366Sun, 04 Dec 2005 17:11:00 +00002005-12-04T12:27:37.466-05:00This is my wife's favorite wine. If I want to please her, I just have to buy her a Brouilly from Georges Duboeuf. Not that this wine is exceptional but it is just that it brings her good memories ;-)This Beaujolais is, in fact, very good. Made all of Gamay, it has a generous aroma of red fruits and plum. And Georges Duboeuf produces, in my opinion, the best wine of this appellation. Not an http://thewinelover.blogspot.com/2005/12/brouilly-georges-duboeuf.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mario Campeau)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16477341.post-113249725892209932Sun, 20 Nov 2005 14:23:00 +00002005-11-20T09:34:18.930-05:00This one is a bit better than the Villa Sarti Novello. It is a red wine of Sangiovese. The bouquet is retained, not very intense. Fairly vigorous mouth on rather hard tannins.http://thewinelover.blogspot.com/2005/11/novello-di-toscana-nuovo-fiore.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mario Campeau)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16477341.post-113233080782509722Fri, 18 Nov 2005 16:11:00 +00002005-11-18T11:20:07.833-05:00Ok, here's the first one. But before I go with it let me stand corrected about the prize issue. The other day I told you that the 'new wines' were kind of expensives for their quality; well I was presently surprised that it is not the case this year. Most of the wines are under $10 CAN with 1 or 2 at $15. Not bad.The first one I tasted (well drank would be more appropriate :-D) is the Villa Sartihttp://thewinelover.blogspot.com/2005/11/villa-sarti-novello.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mario Campeau)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16477341.post-113220044145177014Thu, 17 Nov 2005 03:58:00 +00002005-11-16T23:07:21.460-05:00Novembre 16: the day of the new wine or "vin nouveau" if you prefer. This day is a celebration of summer. It is a marketing thing more than anything that is still very popular around the world. In a lot of countries, people will be waiting in line to buy the new arrivals of the "beaujolais nouveau". But what is this "beaujolais nouveau".Basically it is a wine that is made from grapes that were http://thewinelover.blogspot.com/2005/11/vino-novello.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mario Campeau)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16477341.post-112817877358797865Sat, 01 Oct 2005 14:57:00 +00002005-10-01T10:59:33.586-04:00This is an Algerian red wine. We are not used of drinking wine from this part of the world but believe me, it is worth the try. It is a medea appellation. Very good quality/price ratio. I had a 1998 vintage meaning that this wine can easily be kept in your cellar between 8 to 10 years. You will feel all the Algerian sun through the taste of wild fruits.http://thewinelover.blogspot.com/2005/10/chateau-tellagh.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mario Campeau)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16477341.post-112817865385375972Sat, 01 Oct 2005 14:55:00 +00002005-10-01T10:57:33.853-04:00This wine has, in my opinion, the best quality/price ratio. It is a spanish red wine from Carinena appellation. This is the best low price wine I know. You will notice a taste of cranberries. I had a 2004 vintage yesterday but if you can put your hands on a 2000 it will be even better because it was the best year of this wine. This wine do not gaining anything with age so there is no interest of http://thewinelover.blogspot.com/2005/10/castillo-de-monseran.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mario Campeau)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16477341.post-112612378047742981Wed, 07 Sep 2005 19:51:00 +00002005-10-01T10:54:43.786-04:00I am a wine lover not a specialist. I drink wine almost everyday with my wife. There's nothing like a nice bottle of wine during dinner to wrap up the day with your family.But that doesn't make me an expert. I have friends that are experts and very often I rely on them for advice but I am not in there league. I do love wine and I like to take notes on the different wines I try... and I tried a http://thewinelover.blogspot.com/2005/09/introduction.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mario Campeau)0