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Jan

Serenity Calling

Jacob Gaffney  in Writer/Actor, InterWined TV

Ended up on the set of a new movie Monday night, so a new post was delayed again. The movie is called “A Mighty Heart” and stars Angelina Jolie, as the wife of slain Wall Street Journal reporter Daniel Pearl. The film is being produced by Brad Pitt’s production house and is being directed by […]

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1

Nov

My Blog?

Jacob Gaffney  in Sparkling Wines, White Wines, Riesling, Rosé Wines, InterWined TV, Shiraz, Grüner Veltliner , , , , , ,

I would have recommended a Riesling (grape) from the Mosel (region) in Germany, flinty and fresh, but not dry…or the more exotic Gruner Veltliner (grape) from anywhere in Austria…look for tell-tale hints of white pepper…

On the blush maybe a Tavel (region) Rosé from France…but those tend to be on the dry side… Banrock Station makes a pretty crazy sparkling Shiraz from Australia…

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29

Sep

InterWined: Spain

Jacob Gaffney  in Red Wines, InterWined TV, Montepulciano, Pinotage , , , , , ,

Just let me finish that last sip of Montepulciano d’Abruzzo from Moncaro, £8 from the pizzeria down the street. Mmm, OK. Bit light, but perfect with the pepperoni pizza from last night. The dough was a bit too salty though, but the Italians who made it know more than Dominoes…8.4 points

The 2003 Tukulu Pinotage, the South African hybrid grape…cost about £7 at Oddbins. The wine is neat because is smells of banana, as well as the typical ripe vine fruits of a typical red wine. However, the taste is smokey and oaky. It’s really nice for the price. It is a fascinating wine, the body is weak but the structure is strong, just like the Superdome: 8.7 points.

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14

Aug

Rejection

Jacob Gaffney  in Writer/Actor, InterWined TV

Today, my friends, was a day of complete rejection, capping a week of almost daily, brutal kicks to the crotch. Last week began typically enough. The weather in England returned to grey, and not a moment to soon, all of the sunshine was beginning to make me angry. Yes, a nice steady drizzle is the […]

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8

Aug

Cabernet Sauvignon Retrospective

Jacob Gaffney  in Red Wines, Cabernet Sauvignon, InterWined TV , , , , , , , , ,

Started several evenings ago with Sterling Vineyards Napa Valley 2003, wasn’t sure on the vintage, and paid £13 for it at Budgens.

The Web site said to expect “cherry, cassis, blackberry and a hint of black olive”; umm, yes. I got that – except the black olive. I would also elaborate that the wine is seamless, just a really lovely wine, with great balance and strength. It still suffers from that California sweetness, which is sometimes downright offensive, but not here. Nice.

The next night: Concha y Toro 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon, Chile, £5 from Londis.

The next night: Jacob’s Creek 2004, Australia, £5 from Costcutter.

t smells awful and things only get worse from there. I will leave it at that.

So, I opened the Wolf Blass 2004 President Selection Cab, also Australia, £8 Costcutter…It should have been so much better…

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