August 8, 2014
It’s Friday, it’s pizza night, today My Favorite Wine IS the 2010 Herdade Do Esporao Reserva Red from Alentejo Portugal. 
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Today My Favorite Wine IS the 2010 Herdade Do Esporao Reserva Red
Vino Argentino Bebido Nacional
July 7,2014
On December 23,2013 the Argentine government required changes to the labels of Argentine wine. One of the 3 below items must appear on the lablel
1) the phrase “Vino Argentino Bebido Nacional”
2) the following logo
3) a two dimensional bar code that provides access to the company’s website which must contain the logo.
All the wine bottle labels must be approved by the United Sates Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau.
For this change on the Argentine wine labels the United States is not requiring that each label receives approval.
Fair Play AVA El Dorado County California
July 2,2014
The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax Bureau and the Trade Bureau (TTB) is proposing to increase the Fair play viticultural area by an additional 2 square miles for a total of 35 square miles. The proposed expanded area is located adjacent to the northeastern corner of the existing Fair Play boundaries. The TTB is believes that that this expansion will allow vintners to better describe the origin o their wines to consumers.
This proposal was a result of Randy and Tina Rossi owners of Saluti Cellars winery which is currently the only winery located in the proposed expansion area.
Best of Luck
Happy Canada Day !
July 1, 2014
Happy Canada Day
or
Happy Le Jour de la Confederation Day!
Today, July 1, marks the anniversary of the July 1867 adoption of the Constitution Act of 1867. This act united the three colonies of the British Empire back in 1867 into the country of Canada.
So let’s celebrate with some wines from Canada. Here is some general information of the vast growing areas and the numerous grape varieties grown in Canada.
Canada offers more than you realize. It is more than just ice wine. Let us know what your Favorite Wine is from Canada.
Canada has six grape wine growing provinces:
1) British Columbia
2) Ontario
3) Quebec
4) Nova Scotia
5) New Brunswick
6) Prince Edward Island
1) British Columbia
Within British Columbia there are five growing regions:
1) Okanagan Valley
2) Similkameen Valley
3) Fraser Valley
4) Vancouver Island
5) Gulf Islands
The main grape variety types grown in British Columbia are the following:
WHITE GRAPE VARIETALS
Gewürztraminer
Pinot Blanc
Pinot Gris
Riesling
Sauvignon Blanc
Chardonnay
RED GRAPE VARIETALS
Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Sauvignon
Pinot Noir
Merlot
Syrah
2) Ontario
Within Ontario there are three growing regions:
1) Prince Edwards County
2) Prince Edwards County
3) Niagara Peninsula
The main grape variety types grown in Ontario are the following:
White Grape Varieties
Chardonnay
Riesling
Sauvignon Blanc
Vidal Blanc
Pinot Gris
Gewürztraminer
Red Grape Varieties
Cabernet Franc
Pinot Noir
Gamay Noir
Merlot
Cabernet Sauvignon
Baco Noir
3) Quebec
Quebec has five main regions which are:
1) Montérégie
2) Eastern Townships Wineries Les Cantons de l’Est
3) Lower Laurentials Wineries – Basses Laurential
4) Laurentials Wineries
5) Quebec City
The main grape variety types grown in Quebec are the following:
White Grape Varieties
L’Acadie Blanc
Seyval Blanc
Vidal
New York Muscat
Chardonnay
Ortega
Riesling
Red Grape Varieties
Lucie Kuhlmann
Baco Noir
Marechal Foch
Leon Millot
4) Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia has four main growing regions:
1) Annapolis Valley
2) Malagash Peninsula
3) LaHave River Valley
4) Bear River Valley
Ice wine varieties include:
Vidal
Ortega
New York Muscat
5) New Brunswick
Within New Brunswick there are four growing regions:
1) Annapolis Valley
2) Malagash Peninsula
3) LaHave River Valley
4) Bear River Valley
The main grape variety types grown in New Brunswick are the following:
White Grape Varieties
Cayuga White
Frontenac
L’Acadie Blanc
Louise Swenson
Marechal Joffre
Prairie Star
Osceola Muscat (ES 2/8/43)
Seyval Blanc
Van Cliche
Red Grape Varieties
Baco Noir
De Chaunac
Leon Millot
Marechal Foch
Sabrevois
St Croix
6) Prince Edward Island
Prince Edward Island is the smallest in size and in population of the Canadian provinces.
The main grape varieties found her are:
White Grape Varieties
Seyval Blanc
Muscat
Chardonnay
Vidal
Red Grape Varieties
Gamay Noir
Marechal Foch
Lucie Kulman
2013 Domaine Boyar Quantum Rose Wine From Bulgaria
June 6,2014
Domaine Bayer was the first private wine company founded after the fall of the communist regime in Bulgaria and today Domaine Boyar has three wineries under its ownership.
Sinite Skali (Blue Ridge)– This winery was named after the blueish slopes of the Balkan Mountains. Built in 1998, this is a modern facility and is located in the Thracian Valley near the town of Silven.
Korten Winery-This winery is located in the viticultural region of the Thracian Valley. This winery is noted for its “vin de garage” style of wines. The boutique wine line sold as Solitaire are produced from this winery using micro vinification methods.
Shumen Winery– This winery was founded in 1948 and became part of Domaine Boyar in 1996. As a result, the Shumen Winery received updated equipment and in 2010 they received new equipment to begin making sparkling wines. The winery is located in the northeastern part of Bulgaria close to the Black Sea. These vineyards benefit from the influences of the Black Sea creating a good growing environment for crisp white wines. Chardonnay, Traminer, Muscat, Sauvignon Blanc and the indigenous variety of Dimiat are cultivated here.
2013 Domane Boyar Quantum Rosé Wine Review
The wine is a blend of Pinot Noir and Syrah. The wine has a pale pink color. There are aromas of fresh strawberries and mulberry with some mineral softness. On the palate the wine is medium bodied with the refreshing soft fresh fruits. It has a medium length dry finish. Pleasant to drink with or without food but should be slightly chilled. SRP is $13
2012 Domaine Boyar Quantum Pinot Noir and Merlot Wine Review
The wine has a purplish red color. There are aromas of ripe black cherry and sour cherries. On the palate the wine has a medium body feel and is smooth with sweet tannins. The finish is long with good balance. Easy to drink.
2012 Domaine Boyar Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon Wine Review
The wine is a blend of 50% Syrah and 50% Cabernet Sauvignon. The wine has a dark purple red color. There are aromas of black cherry, expresso, and some mint. On the palate it is medium bodied with the fresh ripe fruit and soft tannins. The finish is long with sweet tannins. There is some youthfulness in this wine.
2012 Domaine Boyar Quantum Merlot Wine Review
The wine has a ruby red color. One third of the wine is aged in new American oak barrels for 3 months. There are aromas of fresh cherries with some chocolate pluminess and a touch of buttered toast. On the palate it is medium bodied with sweet tannins and high acidity. There is more cherry flavors present than the plummy chocolate in the aroma. The wine has a medium finish of the fresh fruit. Pleasant and easy to drink.
2012 Assenovgrad Winery Version Plaisir divin Mavrud from Bulgaria
June 4,2014
Assenovgrad Winery is a wine producer located in the southern part of the Thracian 
Lowlands in Assenovgrad Bulgaria. Their vineyards in the Lowlands are at an altitude of only 450 feet and planted on fertile soils. In 1947 after the merger of of the Stanimashki Mavrud Viticulture Cooperative and smaller wineries the Asenovgrad Winery was born. In 2014 the winery has the capacity to produce 12 million bottles of wines and spirits. Their most famous wine is the Assenovgrad Mavrud and worth while seeking out.
Below are reviews of some of their wines:
2012 Version Plaisir divin Mavrud Wine Review
The wine has a medium dark black cherry color. There are aromas of fresh blackberry and soft plum with forest floor. On the palate the wine is light bodied and soft. There is some charred wood notes with semi sweet tannins and a minty spice. The finish is long and filled with the delicious fruit. SRP of $25
2012 Version Plaisir divin Cabernet Franc Wine Review
The wine has a dark ruby color. There are aromas of fresh deep black cherry with lots of earthiness. On the palate the wine is smooth with deep dried cherries and wet leaves covered forest floor. The finish has a medium length with light fresh fruit. SRP of $20
2009 Version Plaisir divin Syrah Wine Review
The wine has a medium dark ruby color. There are aromas of smokey cherries. On the palate there is some tar with the smokey cherry. The fruit is soft and ripe. The finish is long with all its components intact. SRP of $20
2009 Version Conception Wine Review
This is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Mavrud and Syrah. The wine has a ruby red color. There are aromas of fresh blackberries with a little smokiness. On the palate some semi dry tannins appear adding to the full body feel. The wine has a medium finish with some remaining tannins. A delicious ripe fruit filled fresh and full bodied wine. SRP of $20
National Verdejo Day June 12,2014
May 30,2014
June 12,2014 is National Verdejo Day.
Join in the celebration and have a glass of Verdejo wine from Rueda, Spain and let us know about your favorite Verdejo wine.
Verdejo is the main white grape variety of Rueda and is indigenous to Rueda. It is believed to date back to the 16th century. Rueda is situated high on a plateau providing warm days and cool nights allowing the late ripening Verdejo grape variety to develop to its true character.
For more detailed educational information follow our link to http://myfavoritewineis.com/rueda
La Nuit en Rosé June 13th and 14th 2014 in New York City
May 27,2014
Imagine being captive on a boat at sea with some of the finest rosé wines in the world for your tasting pleasure. On June13th and 14th, La Nuit en Rosé offers this tasting opportunity set on a luxurious exciting yacht.
La Nuit en Rosé is a celebration of rosé wines aboard the Hornblower Hybrid luxury yacht on New York City’s Hudson River.
For more information and tickets go to http://nuitrose.com/event/attend
Some of our favorite rosé wines will be there such as Whispering Angel from Caves d’ Esclans. Tell us about your favorite rosé wines from this event at www.myfavoritewineis.com
The complete lineup of rosé wines from Provence will be:
Caves d’Esclans
Château La Gordonne
Château La Tour de l’Évêque
Estandon Vignerons
Maison Saint Aix
Château Coussin
Château de Berne
Château Les Valentines
Château Margüi
Domaine d’Eole
Domaine de Jacourette
Domaine du Grand Cros
Les Quatre Tours
Maison Saint Aix
National Twitter Tasting Day May 30,2014 #LanguedocDay
May 26,2014
Join the conversation with National Twitter tasting this May 30th at #LanguedocDay.
Languedoc-Roussillon is the largest wine producing region are in France and the world. The wine region is located in southern France bordering the Mediterranean Sea.
Due to the large size of the mainly flat area there are various soils and climates. This diversity allows many different red and white grape varieties to be successfully grown in the Languedoc- Roussillon region. The red grape varieties you will find are Carignan, Grenache, Mourvedre and Syrah. For the white wines, the varieties grown are Bourboulenc, Clairette, Marsanne, Muscat, Piquepoul, Roussanne, Vermentino, and Viognier.
With such a diverse landscape and grape varieties there are many value priced wines to be enjoyed.
Tell us about your favorite Languedoc Roussillon wines here at www.MyFavoriteWineIS.com
2013 Framingham Sauvignon Blanc
May 14,2014
For the 2014 Sauvignon Blanc Day we are highlighting one of our favorite 2013 New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc wines.
Background
The 2013 Framingham Souvignon Blanc is from Marlborough’s cool climate Wairau Valley at the top of the South Island of New Zealand. The winery is known for its small batch processing which gives their wines a greater depth of flavor.
The 2013 Framingham Souvignon Blanc is made from 16 base wines sourced from 11 different sites in the Wairau Valley. In producing this wine, there is a little barrel fermentation which gives the wines its texture. 93% of the blend is fermented in stainless steel at cool temperatures. The remaining 7% is fermented in barrel at a warmer temperature. After fermentation the wines are left on part of their lees for 3 months giving the wine some richness.
Wine Review
The wine shines in the glass with a pale straw color and green tints. There are fragrant aromas of gooseberry with grapefruit and sweet melon. On the palate it has a medium plus body feel with soft fruit flavors. The finish has floral notes of grapefruit and tropical fruits with some green grass. There is a strong level of acidity leaving a dry delicious finish. SRP is $20
