Archives: zooomx
Thanksgiving Traditions
November 27th, 2008, 32 Comments
I was thinking earlier today how odd it is that Thanksgiving, of all holidays, has spawned so many traditions.
My all time favorite used to be watching the Mystery Science Theater 3000 marathon back in the early 90's. Loved the show, and at the time, I was single and lonely. What better way to [...]
Gold Glove Wines - Beauzeaux 2005
November 18th, 2008, 8 Comments
I confess. I have been guilty in the past of reviewing some spendy wines on this site. I don't think that I am a wine snob. However, having affordable access to some really nice wines has spoiled me a bit. Well, today I bring you an new favorite of mine, that [...]
Gold Gloves Wines - Missouri vs France
September 25th, 2008, 12 Comments
It has been a while, but I am finally posting the play by play from a battle that took place earlier this summer. Rhubarb Runner had suggested that I try, and review, a Missouri Wine. He suggested Montelle Winery in the Augusta Wine District of the Missouri Valley as a worthy winemaker. [...]
Gold Glove Wines - Edizione Pennino Zinfandel 2001
May 19th, 2008, 11 Comments
I'm going back to Cali, to Cali, to Cali. I am still waiting on some of the wines I mentioned during my last wine article. In the meantime, I thought I would review a wine that I bought during my trip out to Napa Valley last fall. The last day before our [...]
Gold Glove Wines - Trapiche Malbec (Mendoza) 2006
May 8th, 2008, 2 Comments
“By the year 2015, the greatness of Argentinean wines made from the Malbec grape will be understood as a given. This French varietal has reached startling heights of quality in Argentina . Both inexpensive, delicious Malbecs and majestic, profoundly complex ones from high-elevation vineyards are already being produced, and by 2015 this long-ignored grape's place [...]
Gold Glove Wines - Grant Burge Barossa Vines Shiraz 2004
April 27th, 2008, 11 Comments
I really like a good Shiraz. Ever since my first experiences with wine, I have always gravitated towards a well made Shiraz. That being said, until last week, I have never had the opportunity to try a Shiraz from Grant Burge. This doesn't make much sense as Grant Burge is one of [...]
Gold Glove Wines - Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc 2007
April 16th, 2008, 11 Comments
This past October, during the famed Napa Valley trip, our group sat in a tasting room at the Franciscan Winery in Oakville. We had already toured the facilities, spent some time with the winemaker, and I was eager to get down to business tasting some of their fine wines. I am a big [...]
Gold Glove Wines - Clean Slate Riesling 2005
April 11th, 2008, 15 Comments
One fun thing about wine is that there are so many different varietals and labels from which to choose. When you toss in the fact that every vintage (growing season) will yield different wine characteristics than the years before, it results in an infinite number of tasting possibilities. A wonderful benefit to us, [...]
Gold Glove Wines - Steltzner Pinotage 2004
April 4th, 2008, 17 Comments
In the comment section of my last wine review I wrote "I have found that sometimes it is the environment and company in which I drink wine that influences my satisfaction more than the characteristics of wine itself."
This may be the primary reason I have come to love Steltzner Pinotage from Napa Valley [...]
Gold Glove Wines - Napanook 2004
April 1st, 2008, 47 Comments
Citizen zooomx has offered to write a column on wine for the Nation. I'm pretty excited about this, because I like a glass of wine every now and again, but I'll admit to being totally clueless about the fruit of the vine. Here's his first offering. I want you to challenge him [...]
C.C. Sabathia a lock for 300? Joe Pos says “not so fast!”
March 26th, 2008, 11 Comments
C.C. raced to 100 wins by the age of 27. Joe Posnanski (yes we covet him in the Twin Cities), shows that history doesn't necessarily support long term success for the big lefty. He presents a detailed account of young pitchers with similar success and how they finished their careers. Best of [...]
