http://www.i-magery.com/wine/ I am not a wine connoisseur. I cannot express to you the palatal differences that differentiate the black currants of a distinguished Cab Sauv from the wild berries of an untamed Syrah. I cannot tell you what clean and bright have to do with acidity, and I only know that "buttery" adds another sixty dollars to the price of a Chardonnay.

I can tell you this: I love wine.

I love exploring the many different kinds of wine. I love learning about wine. I love sipping wine late at night as I write stories, articles or even just read about the world I live in. Learning about wine and experiencing its great variety of manifestations is a casual passion of mine, a journey if you will. I am a novice on this journey, certainly no guide. This blog is a way for me to archive the odd bit of information I pick up along the way. I am happy to make it available for you to read and comment on; I sincerely hope to learn something from you as much as I hope you are able pick up an interesting tidbit or two from me.

Enjoy!]]> en-us 2004-10-24T21:21:57-05:00 http://blog.i-magery.com/wine/archives/2004/10/welcome_to_wine.html Well, I think that the WineBlog is far enough along to warrant opening the doors. There is still a lot of work left to do to just use it as a basic reference for myself, but if I wait until... Blog Articles - News Michael 2004-10-24T21:21:57-05:00 http://blog.i-magery.com/wine/archives/2004/10/zinfandel.html Pronounced [ZHIN-fan-dell] From the International Wine of the Month Club The origins of this tremendously versatile and popular grape are still not known for certain, although it is thought to have come from Southern Italy as a cousin of Primitivo.... Varietal, Red, Zinfandel Michael 2004-10-18T23:42:54-05:00 http://blog.i-magery.com/wine/archives/2004/10/syrah_shiraz.html Pronounced [sih-RAH or shih-RAHZ] From the International Wine of the Month Club Hermitage and Cote-Rotie in France, the great old vines renditions of South Australia-the epitome of Syrah is a majestic red that can age for half a century. The... Michael 2004-10-18T23:19:20-05:00 http://blog.i-magery.com/wine/archives/2004/10/pinot_noir.html Pronounced [PEE-no NWA] From the International Wine of the Month Club Pinot Noir, the great red grape of Burgundy, is a touchy varietal. The best examples offer the classic black cherry, spice, raspberry, and currant flavors, and an aroma that... Varietal, Red, Pinot Noir Michael 2004-10-18T23:08:47-05:00 http://blog.i-magery.com/wine/archives/2004/10/mourvedre_monas.html Pronounced [more-VAY-druh] From the International Wine of the Month Club As long as the weather is warm, Mourvedre ably tolerates a wide variety of soils. It is popular across the south of France, especially in Provence, where it is responsible... Varietal, Red, Mourvedre Michael 2004-10-18T22:47:43-05:00 http://blog.i-magery.com/wine/archives/2004/10/grenache.html Pronounced [greh-NAHSH] From the International Wine of the Month Club Drought and heat resistant, Grenache yields a fruity, spicy, medium-bodied wine with supple tannins. The second most widely planted grape in the world, Grenache is widespread in the southern RhoneValley.... Varietal, Red, Grenache Michael 2004-10-18T18:23:41-05:00 http://blog.i-magery.com/wine/archives/2004/10/cabernet_sauvig.html Pronounced [cab-er-NAY SO- vin-yon] Most of the wine I drink is not at dinner paired with the perfect food, it is in front of the computer as I wind down for the evening. At these times, my favorites are usually... Varietal, Red, Cabernet Sauvignon Michael 2004-10-18T16:23:20-05:00 http://blog.i-magery.com/wine/archives/2004/10/barbera.html Pronounced: [bar-BEHR-uh] If you like bold Italian reds, Sangiovese, good Chianti... You'll like this varietal, too. I just had a nice Barbera D'Asti by Michele Chiarlo (2001) the other evening that was very nice and quite affordable. From the International... Varietal, Red, Barbera Michael 2004-10-16T22:48:05-05:00