Ben Schott has a fun post up on nytimes.com SundayReview on “the secret language of some of New York’s finest ‘Somms.’”
I don’t think I’ll ever be called a WHALE; but I’ll be happy to be known as a CORK DORK.
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Bonny Doon 2009 Syrah Bien Nacido X-Block Santa Maria Valley. Cool-toned deliciousness. #vinegeekapproved #vinegeek 
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Wine Gift Idea: Wine Pairing Towel Set
This combines three of my favorite things: wine, charts and … dish towels? Well 2 out of 3 ain’t bad.
You can buy it over at Uncommon Goods.
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The always delicious KUNGFU GIRL Riesling (2010) #hiiiiiiiiiiiiya #vinegeekapproved #vinegeek 
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Jaboulet 2006 Crozes-Hermitage “Nouvelère” #stilllife #vinegeekapproved #vinegeek 
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Even The Humblest Peasants
Wines of Chile Terroir Tasting Tonight
I will be participating in the Wines of Chile online tasting. I’ll be live-tweeting throughout the evening at @vinegeek and you can follow all the action via the hashtag #BlogChile. Look for a full post from me by the weekend. Below are the wines we’ll be tasting:
Sauvignon Blanc
1. Vina Casablanca ‘Nimbus Single Vineyard’ Sauvignon Blanc 2012 Casablanca Valley | 100% Sauvignon Blanc | $13
2. San Pedro 1865 Single Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2011 Leyda Valley | 100% Sauvignon Blanc | $19
3. Casa Silva ‘Cool Coast’ Sauvignon Blanc 2011 Colchagua Valley | 100% Sauvignon Blanc | $25
Pinot Noir
4. Emiliana ‘Novas’ Pinot Noir 2010 Casablanca Valley | 100% Pinot Noir | $19
5. Cono Sur ’20 Barrels’ Pinot Noir 2009 Casablanca Valley | 100% Pinot Noir | $32
6. Morandé Gran Reserva Pinot Noir 2009 Casablanca Valley | 100% Pinot Noir | $18
Carmenere
7. Concha y Toro ‘Marques de Casa Concho’ Carmenere 2010 Cachapoal Valley | 100% Carmenere | $22
8. Carmen Gran Reserva Carmenere 2010 Apalta-Colchagua Valley | 95% Carmenere 5% Carignan | $15
9. Koyle Royale Carmenere 2009 Colchagua Valley | 85% Carmenere, 8% Petit Verdot, 7% Malbec |$26
Cabernet Sauvignon
10. Ventisquero ‘Grey’ Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 Maipo Valley | 94% Cabernet Sauvignon 6% Petit Verdot |$29
11. Maquis Cabernet Sauvignon 2010 Colchagua Valley | 100% Cabernet Sauvignon | $19
12. Los Vascos ‘Le Dix’ Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 Colchagua Valley | 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Carmenere, 5% Syrah | $65
Disclaimer: These wines were provided as samples from Wines of Chile for this tasting.
Awesome Mourvedre!
Since I can’t seem to get a Mourvèdre Monday post out these days, here’s a recent Mourvèdre post from someone else: Awesome Mourvedre! «.
For some reason hard to fathom, Mourvedre is not very
widespread, but is truly impressive.
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Baseball had Bob Uecker & Miller Lite, Soccer’s Got This
In honor of Euro 2012…