http://www.wineguys.info Red Wine Reviews, Wine Blog, Wine Reviews, Wine tastings, Wine Stories and Wine Maps Wed, 31 Dec 2008 03:32:50 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Rating: 9 out of 10 stars 1995 / Cabernet (Rubicon) where: Drank it at my parents in Derby on Christmas Eve comments:Rating: First glass - 4.5 (at best), second glass - easily in the 90’s - just needed to breathe. So I’ve been sitting on a ‘95 Rubicon from Niebaum-Coppola from a ... http://www.wineguys.info/2008/12/31/78/ So, how many times have you brought a bottle of wine home and couldn’t wait to open it? Well, let’s not pull any punches…probably weekly if you are reading this article…. And, How many times were you…hmm… NOT pleasantly surprised by it’s lack of taste and body? Probably a few times, if ... http://www.wineguys.info/2008/11/06/more-time-better-wine/ Well, I have finally decided to start making my own wine. So I started researching wine kits and I found a local store to purchase it from: http://www.robshomebrew.com/ So I picked up the kit, brought it home and unpacked it. Do it in 65+ degree weather Read everything first Clean everything second Find ... http://www.wineguys.info/2008/11/05/wine-making-1-and-2/ Rating: 8 out of 10 stars 2006 / North Coast, Silver Label- Cabernet Sauvignon where: Home comments: Fruity and smooth, not acidic, but a naturally light taste. Very nice well rounded red. A blend of cabernet grapes, is what they say, not sure what that means. Not sure of the ... http://www.wineguys.info/2008/10/19/br-cohn/ Rating: 8.5 out of 10 stars 2005 / Kendall-Jackson - Grand Reserve, Cabernet Sauvignon where: Home comments: Very barrely, classic Kendall-Jackson. If you like that robust rich smokey taste you know where to get it. Went great with steak and pasta, as well as cheeses and pizza. A little ... http://www.wineguys.info/2008/10/19/kendall-jackson/ Rating: 7 out of 10 stars 2003 / Valpolicella where: Home comments: This was a very fresh italian red, went with everything, light, dry. Delicious and around $10. I’ll do this again. http://www.wineguys.info/2008/10/19/roccolo-grassi/ Rating: 7 out of 10 stars 2005 / Michael David where: Jacks Steak House comments: This was a blend of petite sirah and a petite verdot and was very smooth and was pretty light considering. I had this with a nice Kansas City Steak and this wine had a very nice ... http://www.wineguys.info/2008/08/27/petite-petite/ Rating: 7 out of 10 stars 2005 / Robert Mondavi - Cabernet Sauvignon where: Home comments: This was tasty, hearty and had light barrel overtones, along with a plum finish. Not too sweet, and not too dry. A very well rounded red. Went great with Tenderloin. http://www.wineguys.info/2008/08/06/private-selection-cabernet-sauvignon/ Rating: 6 out of 10 stars 2004 / Red Blend where: Home comments: Called MINER, and classified as a Napa Valley Red Wine. This was a tasty wine, reminiscent of a French Bordeaux. A hint more alcohol tasting than what I usually like, but very smooth and fruity for a blend ... http://www.wineguys.info/2008/07/28/the-oracle/ Well, this was a great article by Huliq.com But the premise is that there are anti-oxidants found in red wine that help prevent the body from taking in the harmful molecules that get made while digesting fat. So…if you are enjoying your steak and having a glass of red wine ... http://www.wineguys.info/2008/07/01/red-wine-vs-red-meat/