Category Archives: Reviews

My thoughts on recently tasted wines.

Thoughts on 2009 Bordeaux

Posted on March 10, 2012 by Barb

Alongside swarms of other rabid oenophiles, I recently attended the Union des Grands Crus de Bordeaux tasting in Chicago.  In general, I was blown away by the quality of wines in this vintage.  With few exceptions, these wines were bold, expressive … Continue reading →

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Grape of the Month: Pinot Noir

Posted on March 6, 2012 by Barb

I’m often asked what my favorite kind of wine is.  My answer, like most wine enthusiasts I know, is “I don’t have a favorite.”  I think of wines like parents think of children– you love them all equally, just in … Continue reading →

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Miscellaneous Tasting Notes

Posted on April 12, 2011 by Barb

Luce della Vite Lucente 2007 ($24.99) Owned by the Frescobaldi and Mondavi families.  If what you’ve read about the 96 point Ruffino Modus impressed you, this is a another must have from Tuscany.  I believe it’s about half sangiovese, with the remainder … Continue reading →

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FRV 100

Posted on January 15, 2011 by Barb

In the past few weeks I’ve had the opportunity to taste many sparkling wines.  They came in all shapes and sizes, in different colors, from all over the world.  Some truly stood out, including Perrier Jouet Grand Brut, Egly Ouriet … Continue reading →

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What Inspiration Tastes Like

Posted on November 3, 2010 by Barb

Many of my regular followers (and when I say many, I mean two) have been chiding me for not posting lately.  Hey, Vintage Barb is a busy gal these days.  Working 40+, taking care of the new house, fighting off … Continue reading →

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Grape of the Month: Chenin Blanc

Posted on October 7, 2010 by Barb

In my junior year of high school I was cast in my first musical. I fell in love with theatre, and over the next six years I spent every moment I can recall in theatre classes, researching roles and working … Continue reading →

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An Evening with Paulo Scavino

Posted on October 6, 2010 by Barb

A couple months ago my stepmom asked me to help her find something special for my dad’s sixty-fifth birthday celebration.  We going to have a “once in lifetime” sort of dinner at The Lodge at Torrey Pines in San Diego … Continue reading →

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Allagash Grand Cru

Posted on September 19, 2010 by Barb

“Now that’s an adult beverage,” said my colleague. I just sat there, stunned.  “Holy shit.  Wow.” was all I could muster.  Several smiles and nods of the heads followed, as if what we were experiencing was some miraculous parting of … Continue reading →

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