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2010 St. Louis Food and Wine Experience

Wines That Rock is very excited to be included in the largest wine event in St. Louis – the 2010 St. Louis Food and Wine Experience at the Chase Park Plaza. Our wines will be part of the all-day wine tastings and available for sale both Saturday and Sunday, so come on out, meet the WTR team and enjoy great this great event that supports the arts in St. Louis.

2010 St. Louis Food and Wine Experience at the Chase Park Plaza

Jan 26, 2010 at 11:59 AM

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Wine of the Week

The Daily Sip has just made Wines That Rock it's Wine of the Week.

Amongst our favorite quotes from the article are:

The Dark Side of the Moon Cab struck the biggest chord with us at The Daily Sip™. It’s round and full, with flavors of blackberry, cassis and a touch of oak. After a couple glasses you’ll be singing “Money!” as you refill.

AND

If you’re really a die hard, tee up the Wizard of Oz, and uncork that bottle of The Dark Side of the Moon after the third roar of the lion. - WE LOVE THAT!!!

Check out the full article here

Jan 6, 2010 at 12:37 PM

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What varietals to choose for the albums?

What varietals to choose for the albums?

After the first three albums were chosen we took time to get in tune with the music. Bob, Paul, and I listened to the albums and watched many documentaries on the making of the albums/movie. A few years back I never would have envisioned I would be at work and watching the Stones, the Dark Side of the Moon and Woodstock. Only at Mendocino Wine Co!

While “in study”, notes were written down about any musical message, personalities, the instruments contributions to the sound, themes and inspirations behind the music or message and attitude. What did the music make you think and most importantly how did it make you feel? Woodstock was cheerful and about community. The Stones 40 Licks was about familiar determined consistent style without a lot of bells and whistles. The Dark side was complex, dark and brooding. After that, thought was put into what each of the classical varieties of wine was about and each was discussed on its own merit. Examples flowed about the attributes of Sauvignon Blanc, Muscat, Chardonnay, Cabernet, Merlot, Zinfandel, Petite Sirah, Syrah, Touriga Nacional (actually not that last one…).

The notes from the music were compared to the wines. Similarities emerged between the styles of music and what certain wine varietals evoked. Not much science here, just a personal choice on what music makes you feel and what a wine can also call up.

Mark Beaman
 

Jan 4, 2010 at 11:07 AM

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