What does "corked" mean?

This is the biggest and the most common mistake made about a description of legitimate wine fault. For a wine to be corked a chemical reaction has to alter the taste and smell of the wine. It occurs with the alcohol in wine from a too harsh solvent that's used to bleach corks. If it's corked mildly you will only lose some of the aromas of the fruit but if it's corked badly it will smell like wet cardboard.

2007 Mike Weir Pinot Noir

Mike Weir Pinot Noir is very comparable to any other Pinot Noir's offer for around $20. This wine goes very well with food and finishes very nicely in your palate. Being from the Ontario region in Canada this Pinot Noir is quite light. I would like to comment on the label on the bottle which was very simple yet very attractive and effective.

2007 Mike Weir Chardonnay

Mike Weir makes wine, and he gets involved with the winemaking process. All wines are produced in Ontario in Canada which has a very limited production and season so there's less of it. Just so you are aware partial proceeds from his wine goes to his foundation that funds children's charities. But what about the wine? I am not a big Chardonnay lover. But I am a big Mike Weir fan. This Chardonnay is light and clean and was quite good with very little oak. So if you enjoy is citrusy Chardonnay as opposed to a very oaky this is the one for you.

2002 Rosemount Balmoral Syrah

This Australian wine from Rosemount is superb. This one needed some time after I opened it but came through huge. It is full bodied, with a very deep purple color. This will be an outstanding experience for you and your guest

1999 Collosorbo Brunello Di Montalcino

This is not a cheap wine but I beleive worth every pennie. With 100% Sangiovese this wine is medium bodied with very nice tannins but very,vey smooth. If you enjoy Brunello you will certainly enjoy this one.

2005 Gabbiano Chianti

I love Italian wine. The Chianti process so much charm and tradition. This wine has invigorating flavors of cherry and spice and complements a wide variety of cuisine including pasta dishes grilled meats and pizza. For the value this is a very purchase. This wine contains sulfites.

2004 Etude Pinot Noir

Wow, what a treat. This 2004 vintage is just a delight. From the Carneros appellation, this Pinot Noir can compete with any great Pinot Noir from France. I enjoyed it over and over. If you are looking for are great Pinot Noir from California, search no more this is the one. You will enjoy it for sure.

2005 Adamas Volnay Pinot Noir

This is a really good wine, from one of the best region of Pinot Noir in the world, Burgundy in France. This one goes very well with food. I found this wine to be very light but still with a lot of flavors. Perfect for a candlelight dinner.

What is tannin

Tannin is the astringent substance found in the stems and and the seeds of the grape. The younger the wine the more astringency you will feel. As the wine become older it becomes smoother and more mellow.

2007 Shingle Peak Pinot Noir

The Malborough region of New Zeland is may be the best region in the world for Pinot Noir. This is a very soft and very flavorfull Pinot noir from Matua Valley Wines and it won't desapoint you. This wine is great with food.

2006 TAZ Pinot Noir

This is a very delicious Pinot Noir from California. As soon as you poor it into your glass you will smell great aromas. From the Fiddlestix Vineyard in Santa Rita Hills in Santa Barbara, California this Pinot Noir has very good growing conditions. Pinot Noir is very hard to grow in California because it requires a cooler climates. This is a great buy.This wine contains sulfites.

2006 Beringer Founders' Estate Pinot Noir

This is a very good and cheap Pinot Noir. The Beringer Vineyards were founded in 1876. It is a great table wine that goes well with food.

2003 Stags' Leap Merlot

Wow what a beauty. for the price this is a great wine. This is a full bodied Merlot with 94% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon and 1% Cabernet Franc. The tannins are very smooth (for a Merlot) with a very long finish. The Winery is located in the very heart of Stags Leap district in Napa, California. This wine contains sulfites.

2005 Chateau St Jean Merlot

This wine from Sonoma County in California U.S.A is aged for 12 months in French and American oak. This a very good drink and a wine of very good value. If you are looking for a good middle of the road merlot tonight, this is a good pick.

2007 Rosemount Estate Merlot

This Australian wine has a very nice packaging, it looks very good in a gift basket or just a bag. This wine is worth it's price, no more no less.

2007 Penfolds Rawson's Retreat Merlot

The Grange Cottage, which was Christopher Rawson Penfold's "Retreat" still stands amoung the vines at Magill Estate in Australia. This is a very inexpensive wine that taste a lot better than it cost. Great for table wine and every day drinking.

2003 Chateau Moulin La Graviere de Pommerol

We had this lovely bottle of wine on New Years Eve. I always usually really like wine from Bordeaux. This one needed a little bit air even after being open for 15 minutes but was really good. This wine is around the $20, $25 and of great value.