Taking the world one wine at a time.
Launched on Saturday August 18th 2010, Underdog Wine Bar is considered an “urban oasis” in the beautiful Livermore Valley wine landscape. With Underdog Wine Merchants having such a large portfolio of global brands, they are able to put together a well-rounded wine list of over 50 of their own wines by the glass. For your viewing pleasure I have attached a short video of the grand opening, a few photos from inside the Underdog…
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This week’s feature is Underdog Wine Merchants! Ever heard of Underdog Wine Merchants? No me neither, but you have certainly heard of their wines! In their own words; “Underdog Wine Merchants is the champion of the more interesting, albeit sometimes misunderstood or under-appreciated wines and wine styles. In a word…the “underdogs” of the wine world.” Underdog isn’t just a wine importer, they also partner-up with winemakers from all over the globe, crafting wines from…
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Wine: Landmark Vineyards Damaris Reserve Chardonnay 2008 Place: Sonoma, California Price: $40
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Firstly a big thanks to everyone who entered! The fact that you choose to follow this site means more to me than you’ll ever know! I used a very technical procedure to select the winner of this competition! I cut up each Merry Christmas wish to Landmark Vineyards from everyone who entered, and threw them into a John Deere hat.
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I can’t remember the last time I had duck. I know it must have been at a restaurant, but it’s been a while. Anyways duck is my favorite bird, to eat at least… This was a very cool recipe that I found for Braised Duck with Pinot Noir, Cherry Tomatoes and Grapes. It actually requires a whole bottle of Pinot Noir poured over the duck into a casserole dish ,and then braised in the oven….
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According to the Wall Street Journal, Landmark Vineyards along with Pride Mountain winery were chosen to be poured at the White House this holiday season because “both offer great stories of women who developed a passion for the industry.” It’s almost as if the Obama’s knew I am featuring Landmark this week! The WSJ reports that according to Ms. McCormick Lelyveld, the White House chefs, military musicians and administrative staff all participated in their selection. …
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Syrah / Shiraz is a dark black grape with a very thick skin, and depending on the soil and climate the flavors and tones will change greatly, creating distinct wines between their regions of origin. It’s worth noting that the vast majority of the world’s plantings of Syrah are located in France, primarily in the Rhone region which extensive DNA testing concluded is where the grape originated. Syrah and Shiraz are used interchangeably around the…
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So check this out; the kind people at Landmark Vineyards and Soiree have come together to give away a nice little holiday gift package. Here’s what you can win: -A limited edition Landmark t-shirt (size mens medium) -A John Deere hat (remember without John Deere there would be no Landmark). -A John Deere keychain -A Soiree Wine Aerator – I personally use a Soiree on all my wines Total value estimated at $70+! What…
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If your mouth isn’t drooling already you have serious issues! I don’t know why I don’t make Ribs more often, they are so easy! This recipe for Mahogany Glazed Spare Ribs was no exception. For side dishes, I just threw some baked potatoes and corn on the grill. My grill hasn’t seen much action since the weather has been cooling down, so I thought it only fair to dust it off and fire it up….
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Grape 100% Pinot Noir. It’s thought that the word Pinot comes from the French word for pine or pinecone, this referring to the shape the grape bunch takes on the vine, and Noir coming from the French word for black. Pinot is a notoriously tough grape to grow due to its thin skin, which is why you often pay more for Pinot Noir than most other red wines. Facts Before we get started, I…
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So starting from the top, name? Mike Calhoun with Landmark Vineyards How many wines are Landmark Vineyards making right now? We make only 3 different varietals, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Syrah, and with those grapes we are making 8-9 wines. Day to day, what is your involvement in the winery? I am the General Manager, the ubiquitous General Manager! The guy who just makes sure everyone is clicking on all cylinders, and if that’s…
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