Wine Tasting Category
Wondering how to taste Pisco?
Posted on January 24, 2012
Wondering how to taste Pisco? Pisco is to be tasted by swirling the glass and taking a short, very short whiff, you will notice the burning alcohol this way. Not normally pleasant. What you have to do is take a short sip; DO NOT aerate in the mouth–it will burn your nose and throat. I […]
Ica, the land of Pisco
Posted on January 12, 2012
So I thought that since I am half Peruvian and studying wine, I would spend my hard-earned money and visit the wine region of Peru. This area is known as Ica. Ica is a city that is known for two things: Pisco and the 8.0 magnitude earthquake of 1997. Ica is located about 4.5 hours […]
Wine Tasting: 2007 Marques de Caceres Crianza
Posted on December 11, 2011
2007 Marques de Caceres Crianza Bodega: Marques de Caceres D.O./Zona: La Rioja, Rioja Alta, Cenicero Country: Spain- EspaƱa Type of wine: Tinto con Envejecimiento en Roble – Red with aging in barrel Alcohol (vol): 13% Price: 7-10 Euros (Spain), $15 approx. cost in US Varietals: Tempranillo, Garnacha and Graciano Color: Ruby red with yellow edges […]
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