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Just A Taste
Wine Tips from Frank Sutherland
Updated: 3:30 a.m. Saturday 4/30/05
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Try Vouvray for rich, full-bodied taste of Loire Valley
By FRANK SUTHERLAND
Gannett News Service
When I suggest a Vouvray to some of my friends, I often get a response like, "Sounds sexy, but what is it?"
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Past columns
04/09/05 - Short, sunny season benefits Washington chardonnays
04/02/05 - Blended reds from Washington are good to go
03/26/05 - Rieslings from Alsace are drier than other versions
03/19/05 - Tart chardonnay pairs well with grilled chicken
03/12/05 - Don't let 'Sideways' sway you from merlots
02/26/05 - South Africa's reds achieve new respect
02/12/05 - While still expensive, single vineyard ports cut costs
02/05/05 - Find perfect match for budget, Valentine
01/29/05 - For few dollars more, rose takes a nice turn
01/22/05 - Barbera is the way Italians see red
01/15/05 - Afford yourself Amarone occasionally
01/08/05 - Hit Oregon trail with a trial run of pinot gris
01/01/05 - Hahn's cabernet sauvignon tops list of this year's best
12/25/04 - It's easy to find bubbly for every budget
12/11/04 - Dress up holiday parties in reds and whites
12/04/04 - Uncork fun with champagne mini bottles
11/27/04 - Italian dolcetto has a French accent
11/20/04 - Get a turkey leg up on Thanksgiving pairing
11/13/04 - Italian primitivo shares family tree with zinfandels
11/06/04 - Rhone reds measure up to lofty price
10/30/04 - Reds and whites pair with tailgater chili
10/23/04 - Italian whites growing up
10/09/04 - Secondary labels can be good buys
10/02/04 - Strong wines stand up to ragin' Cajun food
09/25/04 - Savor a sauvignon blanc before dinner
09/18/04 - New Zealand pinot noir enjoys image uplift
09/12/04 - Fruit shines through Aussie Rieslings
09/04/04 - Make room for the vine at tailgate parties
08/28/04 - Just A Taste
08/21/04 - Don't discount quality of screw-top wines
08/14/04 - Men find a delicate balance
07/31/04 - More grapes mean fewer dollars for pinot noir
07/24/04 - Austrian labels emerge on trendy menus
07/17/04 - Learn to decipher German labels
07/10/04 - Looking for good chardonnay? 2002 is your year
07/03/04 - Pizza requires a red with 'oomph'
06/26/04 - Dry Rieslings get no respect
06/19/04 - Looking for a power wine? Go for petite syrah
06/12/04 - Savor sauvignon blanc at bargain prices
06/05/04 - Monterey area chardonnay refreshes with fruity flavors
05/29/04 - Pair quality steak with quality wine
05/22/04 - Whites from Bordeaux are often overlooked
05/16/04 - Rich, intense Chateauneuf du Pape goes well with beef
05/8/04 - Rose by any other name is a blush
05/1/04 - You won't be stuck in Lodi with Incognito viognier
04/24/04 - Demystifying levels of sulfites in imported wines
04/17/04 - Forget white wine with fish rules when pairing with seared tuna
04/10/04 - Taste test tilts in favor of Windmill syrah
03/27/04 - Chardonnay blends greet arrival of spring
03/20/04 - Higher-priced merlot should come with complex flavors
03/13/04 - Quality merlot can be found at value prices
03/06/04 - Quality Bordeaux for $15 and under is within reach
02/28/04 - Spanish red wines benefit from new technology
02/21/04 - In appreciation of underappreciated sherry
02/14/04 - Mumm's the word in sparkling wine with chocolate
01/31/04 - Aussie pinot noir moves up the tasting curve
01/24/04 - For value, step up to down under
01/17/04 - Vintage character ports are alternatives to bargain versions
01/03/04 - Christen 2004 with the real stuff
12/20/03 - Sparkling wines can suit every budget
12/13/03 - Choose wisely when gift of wine is for the boss
11/29/03 - Offer choice of white and red to accompany feast
11/15/03 - 2001 proves a very good year for California zinfandel
11/01/03 - 5 reds to consider if you want to splurge
10/09/03 - Tasters sample grenache from this side of Atlantic
09/18/03 - Crisp, grassy sauvignon blanc enhances foods
08/28/03 - Tailgate picks give wine drinkers something to cheer about
08/21/03 - Young red zinfandel is good choice for cookout
08/14/03 - Blended white wines bid summer adieu
08/07/03 - Australian shiraz weighs in with tasty prices
07/10/03 - Spanish white wines beginning to hit value, quality mark
07/03/03 - U.S. vintners discover Chianti-style sangiovese wines
06/26/03 - Chiantis influenced by American taste for more fruit
06/19/03 - Australia, New Zealand fare well with Riesling
06/12/03 - World producers catch on to rose wines
06/05/03 - Good value, good wines dominate Down Under chardonnay tasting
05/29/03 - Australia's finer shiraz wines are rich, full of spice
05/22/03 - Glut of good chardonnay is good news for consumers
05/15/03 - Catch good American 'cab' for $10 or less
05/08/03 - New Zealand builds reputation for sauvignon blanc
05/01/03 - Semi-sparkling moscato d'Asti just right for picnic
04/17/03 - Look to Northwest for full-bodied pinot grigio
04/10/03 - Variety is spice of affordable merlots, kosher Passover wines
04/03/03 - Finicky pinot noir flourishes in Carneros Valley
03/27/03 - Fresh albarino wines are creamy, complex
03/20/03 - 5 South American reds offer good taste at good value
03/13/03 - French adapt white Burgundy to American tastes
03/06/03 - Robust reds with robust prices
02/27/03 - Try little-known prosecco on picnic or at poolside
02/13/03 - Petite syrah defies name with bold taste
02/06/03 - Valentine vino should team with chocolate
01/16/03 - Big zinfandels are good companions for more than pizza
01/02/03 - Pick for wine of year comes in at $7.49
12/19/02 - Bubbly: Simply sparkling or real deal?
12/05/02 - First wine of harvest always cause for celebration
11/28/02 - Spanish wines beyond Rioja offer good value
11/21/02 - Annual Thanksgiving wine hunt turns up bountiful solutions
11/07/02 - Spicy Rhone wines offer value at reasonable price
10/31/02 - Light, fruity Rieslings pair with spicy foods
10/17/02 - Zins appeal to those who like big fruit, big body, big finish
10/10/02 - Aromatic, fruity Gewurztraminer goes well with food
10/03/02 - Australia producing tasty shiraz blends
09/26/02 - Chardonnay cuts through white sauce
09/19/02 - Pleasant, inexpensive cabernet not always easy to find
09/12/02 - Intense pinot gris pairs well with fish
09/05/02 - It's not always easy to find pinot worth its price
08/29/02 - Orange, apricot flavors often present in dessert wine
08/22/02 - Tailgating wine should be inexpensive, easy to drink
08/15/02 - At under $10, Pinot grigio more fun to drink than pronounce
08/08/02 - Kabinett is least ripe of German wines
08/01/02 - Rose deserves second chance
07/25/02 - Cotes du Rhone wines easy on the lunch tab
07/18/02 - Domestic sauvignon blanc ideal for grilled foods
07/11/02 - New Zealand sauvignon blanc is tops for drinkability
07/04/02 - Finding the right wine to go with a cheeseburger
06/27/02 - Expectations run high for high-end chardonnay
06/20/02 - Argentine malbecs evolve
06/13/02 - Chardonnay cuts through white sauce
06/06/02 - Reds by jug present challenging choices
05/30/02 - Jug chardonnay proves pleasant surprise
05/23/02 - Year's favorites go up for audition
05/16/02 - Look Down Under for full-bodied shiraz
05/09/02 - Select appropriate red to accompany sweet ham entree
04/28/02 - Five pinot grigios for under $15
04/28/02 - Pasta with red sauce provides this vino challenge
04/28/02 - In search of drinkable bottles near $10
04/28/02 - Wines of 2001
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