Mercy Vineyards

• September 2017

  Galileo once said “Wine is water, held together by sunlight.” With all the record rainfall that NY has been getting this year, it’s been impossible not to think about how water affects wine quality.  Too much or too little can significantly impact the way a harvest will develop.  Since the largest chemical component of wine is also water, Galile... Read More

  From the article The Water and Your Wine

  
  

• January 2017

  Happy New Year everyone!I just wanted to post a quick update on our little trip, and thank everyone again for the advice.We usually like to stop at Bistro Don Giovanni on our way in, and did so this time.  My experience here has always been very good, and was yet again.  One of the best pan seared chickens I have had.. I usually get this dish an... Read More

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• December 2016

  Yes, my name is a misnomer... I drink so much pinot (scm, Sonoma coast, etc) that I would probably test DNA positive for Dijon clones!I will find myself up valley for a brief visit soon.  I am wondering if anyone knows some nice wineries  or wine bars to visit off season.  I know some might be closed. I am NOT into the big tour/experience. Just ... Read More

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• November 2016

  Depends on our definition of reasonable. QPR?Pinot fruit is more expensive to grow, small clusters, prone to bunch rot and makes for more expensive fruit. They don't grow PN in the central valley because it's too hot a climate so no cheap mass production vineyards are available. With that said, Pinot Noir is one of the most misrepresented variet... Read More

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• November 2016

  Being aware of price points for most of the other varietals I have always wondered why the Pinot Noirs are always priced way ahead of the other varietals.It is almost impossible to purchase a Pinot Noir at the same price point/quality as a Cabernet Sauvignon for under $20Now I live in a region where both Cabernet Sauvignon (Washington State) and... Read More

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• July 2016

  There are a number of different pests and diseases that affect vineyards worldwide and each presents a different challenge depending on the climate and growing practices of that region. These viticultural criminals that affect grapevines come in several different forms including insects, bacteria, viruses, and fungi. To be considered a “most wan... Read More

  From the article Vineyard Most Wanted

  
  

• December 2011

  Anyone going this year?If you were ever going to go, this should be the year since the famed 2009 vintage will be poured.For the LA event on January 20th, Wally's is offering a pre-event tasting an hour before featuring back vintages of Chateau Giscours, Vieux Chateau Certan, Troplong Mondot, Haut Bailly, Pape Clement, Smith Haut Lafite, and a c... Read More

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• July 2011

  Hi All,   I have a few thoughts/questions that I would appreciate comments on. I have been some-what seriously drinking wine for about eight years now. I am 61 years old and before the "wine enlightenment", drank mostly micro-brewery and other not so chic types of beer. Every year now for the past four, I have held a blind tasting of different r... Read More

  Forum post in the topic Wine Ratings

  
  
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  June 2011

  Domaine O'Vineyards Cabardès Proprietor's Reserve 2006

  Snoothrank:

  Spicy, beautiful. I love you. I'm drunk. Too many wines before this one, but you got me. I loved the Syrah, and this one is taking it up a notch! You just have no mercy, O'Vineyards! You're tearing out my heart! Gotta admit that I didn't like Mojo AT ALL, but you have sold me with the Syrah and Reserve. Keep up the bold flavor!93/100 Read More

  Wine review by ericaswallow

  
  

• June 2011

  Does Tunisian win really so bad? I am not an expert, but i have tried it yesterday, Magon Vermentino Blanc and as for it was really really god wine!!What is your experience with Tunisian wines? Read More

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