I just recently saw Bottle Shock, and I thought it was a pretty decent flick. It gave me some insight into the history of American wines, specifically the rise of the Napa Valley wineries.
Thanks for the recommendation...get to see Wind that Shakes the Barley yet?
Had to try Coppola's Merlot...eh. The Sterling Cab is nice and popular out here, but expensive, I know a place that charges $20 a glass!
Thanks for the recommendation...get to see Wind that Shakes the Barley yet?
Had to try Coppola's Merlot...eh. The Sterling Cab is nice and popular out here, but expensive, I know a place that charges $20 a glass!
Still working on it. Thankfully it's on On Demand, so I can check it out very soon for free!
That's right, it was one of Coppola's, I forgot.
I just recently had glasses of Sketchbook Pinot Noir and Montes Cabernet Sauvignon, not bad at all. I'd definitely go with the Pinot again, it tastes great with seafood.
...has his own winery, too. Recently opened. For some reason, I can't just drive up to Napa and pick up a few bottles to sample. They want to ship it to you, and shipping costs just as much, if not more, in some cases.
Is it too late to call them up, for this evening? Anyone else have any last minute suggestions for 12:00 AM this morning?
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Wine.com is selling one of 12 limited edition bottles of “Ampoules of Penfolds 2004 Block 42 Cabernet Sauvignon.” It’s a rare, single-vineyard wine from a Cabernet Sauvignon vine that was transported from France to Australia in the 1830s, says Rich Bergsund, CEO of Wine.com. The 750ml of wine is encased in a hand-blown sealed glass case or “ampoule,” and suspended in wooden cabinet, crafted by four Australian artisans. The sealed glass helps the wine retain primary fruit and delicate aromas for a longer period than an ordinary corked bottle, according to Penfolds. Penfolds made only 400 cases of the wine itself.
The report says, "competitors in New Zealand and California are reportedly working on similar projects." 
