Amy's LA Wine Blog

Silvaner is a REALLY good wine. Thanks for posting...

2010-05-09T22:44:32.760-07:00

Silvaner is a REALLY good wine. Thanks for posting!

expensive wine

Holy shit, $13k+/year on wine? I think I'm in...

2010-04-19T20:37:36.090-07:00

Holy shit, $13k+/year on wine? I think I'm in love with you. Would be interested to hear what you have to say about: http://bureaucratist.blogspot.com/2010/04/chianti-italian-burgundy-2006-straccali.html .

Hey Amy, We're really enjoying your site. You...

2010-04-14T16:40:47.285-07:00

Hey Amy,

We're really enjoying your site. You present real and relevant content, nd do a great job of putting your own spin on things.

We'd like to feature some of your work by doing a guest post. If interested shoot us an email at BudgetBacchus@gmail.com.

Keep up the great work and enjoy your wine!

29.99? I got it for 15.99 through Garagiste a few ...

2010-02-12T21:46:19.703-08:00

29.99? I got it for 15.99 through Garagiste a few months ago. Needs lots of time in cellar.

$14.99 Are they outta their minds! I just saw the...

2010-02-11T09:55:12.297-08:00

$14.99 Are they outta their minds! I just saw the straight Kabinett, dry for like 24.99 in San Diego, that's a steal!

Oops!!!!! This was supposed to be on the MW study ...

2010-02-05T17:28:28.960-08:00

Oops!!!!! This was supposed to be on the MW study blog... but feedback still welcomed.

I don't necessarily disagree with you regardin...

2010-02-03T08:55:44.239-08:00

I don't necessarily disagree with you regarding being able to make a bottle of wine for under 8$. However, I think you can probably throw most 10$ and under "manipulated" wines into the same bucket. So stylistically, I don't see them as being all that different. They're generally commercial wines, with non-indigenous yeasts, purchased fruit, big blends, etc. That means they're fair game for comparison. The only reason why I even brought up the Perrin is because it's a well made wine under 10$ that has regional typicity. This Ambas could just as well be Yellow Tail or something...Generally, I think the only valid question with wine is is it good or bad? That varies from person to person. Comparing New World/Old World is definitely fair game in my book...I just happen to have a preference in one direction.

First I think it's impressive to make a bottle...

2010-02-03T08:09:51.349-08:00

First I think it's impressive to make a bottle of wine for $8, no matter what it is. The 07 Perrin Cote du Rhone is fine, but in my opinion can't be compared stylistically to Malbec. Malbec is far richer with more fruit extraction, and lacks the lean mid-palate of OW Grenache. Comparing the new world and the old world isn't really fair either. I think both you and I prefer restrained fruit styles and the OW, and this isn't my style of wine per se, generally Malbec is too fruity and strong, but I found this one very pleasant for the category it represents. I'm trying to be more open minded afterall!!!!

Hey Amy, This wine looks terrific. It's alwa...

2010-02-02T22:09:19.127-08:00

Hey Amy,

This wine looks terrific. It's always awesome to open old bottles of wine (your Chinon was one year older than I am!). I had a Loire Valley Chenin Blanc from '83, and I'm eyeing a Gigondas from '89.

Cab Franc with Hoppin' John? That sounds delicious. I personally like pairing Cab Franc with eggs soft-scrambled with goat cheese over toast--if you're ever into drinking wine with (a late) breakfast.

Joon S.
http://vinicultured.com

"taut and lean"...just like you. i am L...

2010-02-01T17:36:00.915-08:00

"taut and lean"...just like you. i am LOVING your blog. great descriptions and amzing recommendations.

Kermit Lynch??? Amy, you're really limiting y...

2010-01-31T09:32:46.862-08:00

Kermit Lynch???

Amy, you're really limiting your comments now that we can't use jokey pseudonyms...such a shame!

I have to disagree...they sent me a bottle of this...

2010-01-27T13:44:38.217-08:00

I have to disagree...they sent me a bottle of this as well, and we didn't think it was all that great. It was too far off in "tutti-frutti" land. There are better wines in the same price point. Why would you buy this wine when you could buy the immensely better 07 Perrin Cotes du Rhone for the same price?

Since I am one of the only ones to get through the...

2010-01-26T17:57:31.613-08:00

Since I am one of the only ones to get through the new "barriers" I feel obliged to comment.

I will use my least favorite descriptor, used by many a rep, but this wine sounds "delish."

How about some love over on my lame blog: http://rossowineshop.blogspot.com/

wait... don't I know your husband??? :)

2010-01-24T17:19:02.386-08:00

wait... don't I know your husband??? :)

I have no idea who distributes this wine, but it w...

2010-01-24T17:18:15.576-08:00

I have no idea who distributes this wine, but it was so delicious with the pizza (homemade, but in a conventional oven!).

But Ian, you know, I'm not sure I could identify CF blind!!!

You and Peter have a pizza oven? If not, that pie ...

2010-01-22T09:41:00.176-08:00

You and Peter have a pizza oven? If not, that pie got a real nice looking char in a conventional oven, nice job.

And St Joseph for under $30?! Do you know who distributes? Lisa is on a northern Rhone kick, and a Venetian (Amarone) kick and I am in trouble... need third job.

Did you have the St. Joseph with that lovely looki...

2010-01-20T22:07:14.887-08:00

Did you have the St. Joseph with that lovely looking pizza. Beats Cab Franc any day. No?

love those health valley cookies.

2010-01-17T10:30:29.168-08:00

love those health valley cookies.

Okay just found your blog randomly and thought you...

2010-01-05T14:59:58.030-08:00

Okay just found your blog randomly and thought your description to be so cute and fun! I live in AZ but look forward to learning some tips from you!

Here's hoping there's a Loire Cab Franc on...

2010-01-05T07:15:26.325-08:00

Here's hoping there's a Loire Cab Franc on the exam for you. It'll be a banker.

that's genius. how do you find these things......

2010-01-03T21:01:32.499-08:00

that's genius. how do you find these things...?

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2009-12-28T05:39:36.027-08:00

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だれもが知っている日本で一番有名な出会い系スタービーチがついに復活、greeより面白い新生スタビをや...

2009-12-27T07:49:18.499-08:00

だれもが知っている日本で一番有名な出会い系スタービーチがついに復活、greeより面白い新生スタビをやってみませんか？理想のパートナー探し、合コンパーティーに興味がある方はぜひ無料登録してみてください

That’s Too nice, when it comes in india hope it ca...

2009-12-26T20:51:05.992-08:00

That’s Too nice, when it comes in india hope it can make a Rocking place for youngster.. hope that come true.

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2009-12-26T12:35:29.515-08:00

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