Big Fan of Southern Belle

By: Cresta Hello, Wine Lovers! I am so sorry! I took an unintended and unplanned hiatus. But I hope to be back now on a regular basis. I will start by sharing with you a wine that I recently discovered. Well, I should really give the credit to my husband. One of the owners of […]

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Deliciously Smooth Cabernet Sauvignon

By: Cresta Carnivor Cabernet Sauvignon 2010 is a very tasty full-bodied wine. You can really taste the dark jammy fruits in this wine. It is a bold one in flavor but easy to drink with soft tannins. Somewhat oaky with a little spice, touch of chocolate and a long, smooth finish. At less than $15, […]

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La Joya Free Wine Tastings…And Meet the Wine Maker!

by Angela L.
Last night I enjoyed a wonderful dinner with La Joya Wine Maker Johanna Pereira (Blog post to come) but I got taste all of the wines that will be in this weeks’ free wine tastings around Cincinnati and Louisville. These are simple wonderful wines that let the grape speak for itself. The La Joya […]

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Vast Wine List at Crave Cincinnati

By: Cresta
I recently had the chance to eat at Crave Cincinnati at The Banks downtown . While this post is not a restaurant review, I have to say we had a fantastic experience – exceptional service, delicious food and the chance to choose from a very extensive wine list (my favorite part).
While we waited for […]

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Affordable, Drinkable California Merlots

By: Cresta
Both of these California Merlots were chosen by my brother-in-law according to what he thought I would like. I always thought I was not a Merlot admirer, but perhaps I’ve just not had very good ones in the past. Both of these wines were very tasty and quite drinkable.
2010 Bogle Merlot – Full-bodied and […]

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Tasty Cabernet Sauvignons

By: Cresta
Life has been completely crazy lately! I have had a chance to enjoy a couple of wines…just haven’t had much time to write about them. Here are a couple of nice Cabernet Sauvignon varieties I’ve recently tasted.
2009 Fetzer Cabernet Sauvignon. A Cab Sauv from California with flavors of black cherry, vanilla and chocolate. Medium […]

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Some Upcoming Wine Tastings

By: Cresta
Here are some upcoming wine tastings that I am aware of. Most require advance registration. Please share any other Cincinnati-area wine tastings you enjoy attending.

The Wine Merchant in Hyde Park
www.winemerchantcincinnati.com
Saturday, July 21: Noon-5 p.m.
Saturday Premium Wine Flight – sample four Riesling’s for $15.
 
Friday, July 27: 6-8 p.m.
Friday Night Tasting – Hooray Rosé. Taste a sampling […]

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South African Red: Joostenberg Shiraz/Merlot

By: Cresta
Joostenberg Shiraz/Merlot 2009 is a full-bodied South African red blend that is rich and savory, with distinct tastes of plum and spice. It’s a fairly bold wine but with well-balanced tannins. Not too dry and very flavorsome.
Joostenberg is a fifth-generation family farm committed to natural farming and wine making. The grapes are from the organically grown vineyards […]

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Boxed Wines Are Making a Comeback

By: Cresta
I haven’t tried the new and improved boxed wines. It’s a much more economical choice if you’re entertaining alot of people, but I’ve honestly never thought to scout out some good options. Well, now I will, thanks to this article in Women’s Health magazine. Yes, Women’s HEALTH. Hey, makes me feel better that a healthy […]

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Boxed Wines Are Making a Comeback

By: Cresta
I haven’t tried the new and improved boxed wines. It’s a much more economical choice if you’re entertaining alot of people, but I’ve honestly never thought to scout out some good options. Well, now I will, thanks to this article in Women’s Health magazine. Yes, Women’s HEALTH. Hey, makes me feel better that a healthy […]

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