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2007 01 26

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The Wine Scene - by Jill A. Ditmire

posted: Jan. 26, 2007

"I'll have what she's having"

Last week I sniffed, swirled, sipped and spit over 300 wines in two days as a judge at the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition.

Over 4000 wines from across the United States were placed before the palates of 55 judges to find the best of the bunch being released to consumers.

Find all the results and how YOU can taste them during the SFC Tasting in February by visiting www.winejudging.com

Best Sparkling: 1999 Roederer Estate Brut, Anderson Valley, L'Ermitage

Best White: 2006 Geyser Peak Sauvignon Blanc

Best Red: 2004 B.R.Cohn Petite Sirah, North Coast Petite Sirah

a broad of ripple recommends...

Look for these award winning wines at most Broad Ripple area liquor/wine/grocery stores.

White Wines:

Rodney Strong Chardonnay

2005 Hogue Cellars Riesling

2005 Beringer Chenin Blanc

2005 Forest Glen Pinot Grigio

2005 Zaca Mesa Viognier

Kendall-Jackson Vintner's Reserve Muscat Canelli

Red Wines:

Folie a Deux, Menage a Trois Rose

2005 Jekel Pinot Noir

2003 Pedroncelli Merlot

2004 Matanzas Creek Merlot

2003 Flora Springs Cabernet Sauvignon

2004 Raymond Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon

GOOD READ:

Whether you're a daily, weekly or special occasion wine lover you will find plenty of helpful and interesting information in "THE GOOD LIFE GUIDE TO ENJOYING WINE" by Ray Johnson. Read an excerpt at www.rayjohnsononwine.com, or buy the book at www.amazon.com

Jill A. Ditmire is an Omnimedia wine specialist, AWS certified wine judge, freelance broadcast journalist and 20+ year home owner in the Warfleigh neighborhood of Broad Ripple. Send your questions and comments to Jill at jill@broadripplegazette.com
Also on INSTAGRAM @jaditmire

jill@broadripplegazette.com

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