Jul/100
Swallow Pinot Gris & NLP
Recently, I ran across the Swallow Pinot Gris. Being an Oregon native, I decided to check it out and buy a bottle.
First off, I enjoyed the Pinot Gris with its melon and subtle mineral flavors. It is a great summer wine, especially at $10/bottle. In short, buy it!
What really gets me is the marketing genius of this wine. Yes, a swallow is cute bird found throughout Oregon. The word swallow is also a verb associated with eating and drinking. For those familiar with NLP or neuro linguistic programming, you will recognize this brand name as an embedded command. The cute little bird is saying, “Drink me!”
Whether Swallow Cellars meant it or not, they nailed it with their brand!
Cheers!
-Kevin
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For more about the winery and the wine, read below:
http://swallowcellar.com/descriptions/2008%20Pinot%20Gris.pdf
Swallow Cellar’s family of wines grown and produced in Oregon includes Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Gewürztraminer, Riesling and Pinot Noir. Our efforts start in the vineyard with over thirty years of planting and tending vineyards in Oregon. As winegrowers, we respect the nature of the fruit that we work so hard to grow in our vineyards, and our winemaking goals mirror these beliefs. We strive to produce wines that showcase pure, delicate fruit flavors, moderate concentration, subtle intensity and good balance. Simple attention to detail, good, honest winemaking and respecting the humble beginnings of the grape are our guiding principles. “Distinctive wines at a price you can swallow” also means that we aim to put an affordable bottle of wine on your table for everyday enjoyment.
2008 Pinot Gris
Vibrant aromas of pears, apples and melons mingle with subtle spice notes tempting you to take the first taste. The flavors are plump, juicy and delicious, balanced with just the right amount of tangy grape acidity to keep the wine pleasantly refreshing. Pinot Gris is versatile on the table, pairing well with a wide array of foods from salads and seafood to poultry and pasta.
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About Corx Wine Bags
Corx Wine Bags was founded in 2005 by two friends who had passion for wine. One of them being a self proclaimed klutz and the other a self proclaimed sewing master, they sought to create the ultimate wine bag. After several prototypes the “Tre” 3-bottle wine bag was born. A wine bag of the highest quality that prevents bottles from breaking in transit for those klutz’s out there, while keeping your wines at proper storing temperatures during your trip to your favorite BYOB restaurant, picnic location or bringing bottles home from your favorite winery. For more information about all of our wine bags please visit us at www.corxwinebags.com
Jul/100
2008 Crowley Pinot Noir
2008 Crowley, Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, Oregon 21.99/235.00 case
Before launching his eponymous venture, Tyson Crowley spent a dozen years working for some of the Willamette Valley’s most prestigious wineries. Crowley’s dedication and hard work have paid off, as is immediately apparent in his deeply layered and textured 2008 Pinot Noir. A gorgeous ruby robe in the glass leads to bright, spicy aromas of pie cherries, cranberries, geranium, clove and fresh vanilla bean. On the palate the wine shows beautifully the 2008 vintage’s breed and balance as saturated, high-toned fruit plays with complex suggestions of cinnamon-roasted coffee beans, button mushrooms, smoke and toffee. Shimmering acidity and just enough tannin form a lovely frame for the wine’s fresh fruit profile and distinctive earthy undertones. Crowley scores again with a brilliant, complex Pinot that over-delivers for its modest tariff. It’s a natural complement to lighter fare such as grilled and sautéed summer vegetables, Chinook salmon, roast chicken, duck and everyday fare like burgers, light casseroles and stews. Enjoy it now for its brilliant fruit expression, or age it three years in your cool cellar to allow its earthy, mushroom undertones to develop fully.
© Liner & Elsen
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LINER & ELSEN, WINE MERCHANTS
2222 NW Quimby St.
(off 22nd Ave.)
Portland, OR 97210
503-241-WINE (9463)
http://www.linerandelsen.com/
Another great wine recommendation from my friends, Bob and Renee, Line & Elsen.
Cheers!
-Kevin
About Corx Wine Bags
Corx Wine Bags was founded in 2005 by two friends who had passion for wine. One of them being a self proclaimed klutz and the other a self proclaimed sewing master, they sought to create the ultimate wine bag. After several prototypes the “Tre” 3-bottle wine bag was born. A wine bag of the highest quality that prevents bottles from breaking in transit for those klutz’s out there, while keeping your wines at proper storing temperatures during your trip to your favorite BYOB restaurant, picnic location or bringing bottles home from your favorite winery. For more information about all of our wine bags please visit us at www.corxwinebags.com
Jun/100
Pine Ridge Chenin Blanc – Viognier 2008
winemaker’s notes:
The 2008 Chenin Blanc-Viognier flaunts lush aromas of ruby grapefruit, pear, lychee and melon, with a delicate touch of spicy, white florals. Lively citrus and bright tropical fruit flavors are offered up alongside a supple texture. The slightly off-dry finish is clean and crisp, perfect with many dishes or on its own as an aperitif. Enjoy now or cellar for two years.
critical acclaim:
“A consistent winner from this Napa winery, this fragrant, stylish blend of Chenin Blanc and Viognier is the type of dry white I wish more California wineries would focus on. Moreover, there are 45,000 cases of this excellent bargain. Think of a spring flower garden oozing with melon and citrus blossom notes. Fresh, light to medium-bodied, and dry, it is a food-friendly white to enjoy as an aperitif or with food over the next year. Kudos to Pine Ridge!”
88 Points
The Wine Advocate
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This $12 French-style blend is really tasty on a hot summer day. Though Pine Ridge is usually associated with cult-Cabernet, this off-dry white is really delicious!
Cheers!
-Kevin
About Corx Wine Bags
Corx Wine Bags was founded in 2005 by two friends who had passion for wine. One of them being a self proclaimed klutz and the other a self proclaimed sewing master, they sought to create the ultimate wine bag. After several prototypes the “Tre” 3-bottle wine bag was born. A wine bag of the highest quality that prevents bottles from breaking in transit for those klutz’s out there, while keeping your wines at proper storing temperatures during your trip to your favorite BYOB restaurant, picnic location or bringing bottles home from your favorite winery. For more information about all of our wine bags please visit us at www.corxwinebags.com
Feb/100
Vinturi Wine Aerator – Review by Corx Wine Bags
Great gift for a wine lover! For more info, go to www.vinturi.com.
Cheers!
-Kevin
Feb/100
How to Open A Bottle of Wine
Great YouTube video on opening a bottle of wine.
Cheers!
-Kevin
Jan/100
Customer Review on Amazon
http://www.amazon.com/gp/pdp/profile/A28ZX1KHTM8LVA/ref=cm_cr_dp_pdp
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4.0 out of 5 stars wine bag, December 8, 2009
I have had my bag for almost one year. It is fantastic for going to picnic’s and outside events. The exterior pocketlets you keep a corkscrew handy. We include glasses in the bag with no problems. Adding frozen bottles of bottledwater helps keep the wine cool. I haven’t really checked how long the wine stays cool. It works great and looks good. |
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Thanks Peter!
-Kevin
Jan/100
Brancott Reserve Pinot Noir 2006
This pinot noir from the Marlborough region in New Zealand received a 91 from W&S.
Perfect with salmon or poached chicken, though flexible enough for red meat as well.
Great price at $12+/-.
winemaker’s notes:Garnet red in color, this wine exhibits ripe cherry and spice accentuated with rich plum and savory highlights. It has a rich, sweet approach displaying ripe dark berry fruits, subtle oak spice, velvety tannins and a long, concentrated finish.
Cheers!
-Kevin
Dec/090
Carneros Creek 2006 Reserve Pinot Noir
My wife, Erika, picked up a bottle of the Carneros Creek 2006 Reserve Pinot Noir on special. We opened it this weekend, and it was fantastic. Check out the video review of this wine.
Have a wonderful holiday season!
Cheers!
-Kevin
Dec/092
Colorado Wineries…They Grow Wine in Colorado? | Corx Wine Bags
The Colorado wine industry is growing and flourishing…
This video discusses the AVA regions and rivers that influence Colorado wineries.
Another resource is the Colorado Wine Association.
Cheers!
-Kevin
Dec/090
BYOB | The Secret to Spending Less & Drinking Better Wine
Hope you enjoy this video on BYOB! Spend less, and drink better wine!
Note: Check with your local state to see if it is legal. Liquor laws are different from state to state.
Cheers!
-Kevin
PS – Go to www.ubyob.com for the FREE SHIPPING offer mentioned in the video.