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Monday, January 09, 2006
Wine Blogs
Wine
quiz winners
Scott
in Park City, Utah come on down! Scott was randomly selected from those
with a 100% score on the year end wine quiz and he has
won a case of wine.
Source: Dr. Vino's wine blog, published: 01/09/2006, 16:45
Source: Dr. Vino's wine blog, published: 01/09/2006, 16:45
Blogging
Recipe for Wineries
Mike
has posted a complete outline of how to start a winery blog over at The
Winery Web Site Report blog.
Source: Winecast, published: 01/09/2006, 16:33
Source: Winecast, published: 01/09/2006, 16:33
In
praise of the THE BUZZ
It
came to me as I was wading about in the hot tub this weekend enjoying a
bit of muscle therapy after digging ditches in my back yard.
Source: Fermentation: The Daily Wine Blog, published: 01/09/2006, 16:27
Source: Fermentation: The Daily Wine Blog, published: 01/09/2006, 16:27
Making
your finest Bordeaux walk the plonk plank
WINE
IN DECLINE What do you do when you've opened six past-peak bottles
within six weeks? Cry a little. Or a lot. And then figure out why good
wine has gone bad.
Source: Doktor Weingolb, published: 01/09/2006, 16:26
Source: Doktor Weingolb, published: 01/09/2006, 16:26
Okanagan
Monday - Wine Work and Wrap-up
Skiing
at our local mountain APEX
was great this weekend. Lots of local winemakers up there. This
time of year I see more on the mountain than I do in the valley.
Source: Wine & Vine BC, published: 01/09/2006, 15:28
Source: Wine & Vine BC, published: 01/09/2006, 15:28
Hospice
du Rhone 2006
It’s
time to register for Hospice du Rhone 2006.
Source: Grape Radio, published: 01/09/2006, 15:09
Source: Grape Radio, published: 01/09/2006, 15:09
The
Wine Gangsters of Illinois
You
see it in movies and read about it in history books. Tommy gun-totting
gangsters break into the warehouse of an up and coming entrepreneur who
wants to make a business selling out of state whiskey to the local
Source: Fermentation: The Daily Wine Blog, published: 01/09/2006, 14:13
Source: Fermentation: The Daily Wine Blog, published: 01/09/2006, 14:13
Spanish and
Portuguese Schist!
What
is Schist? To answer that I found a great article all about Schist
written by Bill Nesto, MW.
Source: Catavino, published: 01/09/2006, 14:12
Source: Catavino, published: 01/09/2006, 14:12
Robert Joseph leaves
International Wine Challenge
After
22 years at the helm of the International Wine Challenge, Robert Joseph
has resigned as chairman of the esteemed wine competition announcing
that ‘the time has come’. Joseph will concentrate on various publishing
ventures and setting up wine shows in China & Russia. I wonder if
the fact that Wine International and the International Wine
Source: Vinosense, published: 01/09/2006, 11:26
Source: Vinosense, published: 01/09/2006, 11:26
Fine Wine - Madonna:
Like a Vintner
Madonna: Like a Vintner E! Online via Yahoo! News - Jan 04 3:33 PM
Madonna: Like a Vintner E! Online via Yahoo! News - Jan 04 3:33 PM
Normally, when you hear "bottoms up" and "Madonna" in the same
sentence, you probably think of, say, page 57 in Sex, not Pinot Grigio.
Source: The Wine Blog, published: 01/09/2006, 09:03
Source: The Wine Blog, published: 01/09/2006, 09:03
Ten
Winemakers Production Limits Scrutinized
Ten wineries in Napa County will be put under a microscope to see if they are in compliance with the conditions imposed by their use permits.
Ten wineries in Napa County will be put under a microscope to see if they are in compliance with the conditions imposed by their use permits.
Source: Avenue
Vine, published: 01/09/2006, 09:01
Cellarhand positions
in Tasmania for vintage 2006
There
have been a few cellarhand positions posted recently.
Source: Pinot Island, published: 01/09/2006, 08:43
Source: Pinot Island, published: 01/09/2006, 08:43
It's
that time of year when...
WAITING
TO UNCORK It can be hard finding a drinking buddy. New Year's
resolutions are still fresh from the oven and more people than usual
want to swoop in for a roll on the wagon. Maybe that's my perception. I
have been unrelentingly focused on wine lately.
Source: Doktor Weingolb, published: 01/09/2006, 05:28
Source: Doktor Weingolb, published: 01/09/2006, 05:28
Your
Vouvray May Vary
When
I'm asked what turned me on to wine, I respond, often ineloquently,
that it is the intriguing tangle of climate, geography and culture.
Occasionally, the follow-up gets dropped: What do you mean? What I mean
can be summed up...
Source: Basic Juice, published: 01/09/2006, 02:17
Source: Basic Juice, published: 01/09/2006, 02:17
Electric
Fences or Shot Dead Bears & Mountain Lions
Help Stop Napa Vineyard from Killing Bears for Eating Grapes.
Help Stop Napa Vineyard from Killing Bears for Eating Grapes.
Source: Avenue
Vine, published: 01/08/2006, 23:17
International Screwcap
Initiative
The
New Zealand Screwcap Initiative is going global - and they are now
training their sights on the world’s red wines. The International
Screcap Initiative (ISI) is an extension of the activities of the New
Zealand Screwcap Initiative
Source: Vinosense, published: 01/08/2006, 22:15
Source: Vinosense, published: 01/08/2006, 22:15
Cheteau
Ste Michelle Gewurztraminer 2004 Wine Review (NW)
Light,
sweet nose of pear and lemon Smooth and clean on the palate, with a
nice balance of acidity Short, clean finish
Source: The Wine Cask Blog, published: 01/08/2006, 19:34
Source: The Wine Cask Blog, published: 01/08/2006, 19:34
Australian
Grape Growers Stage Crisis Talks
Changes foisted upon grape growers supplying McGuigan Simeon Wines were expected to be discussed by up to 100 Riverland growers at a meeting in Loxton last night.
Changes foisted upon grape growers supplying McGuigan Simeon Wines were expected to be discussed by up to 100 Riverland growers at a meeting in Loxton last night.
Source: Avenue
Vine, published: 01/08/2006, 19:21
Clos
Du Val Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2001 Wine Review (NW)
Sweet,
ripe nose Smooth texture in the mouth with plum and licorice on the
palate Moderate tannins and medium length finish
Source: The Wine Cask Blog, published: 01/08/2006, 19:18
Source: The Wine Cask Blog, published: 01/08/2006, 19:18
"Cheap
White Wine" a reluctant review by (PB)
This
“wine” I use the word loosely, was given to me by Billy of this blog as
a gag gift for Christmas.
Source: The Wine Cask Blog, published: 01/08/2006, 19:17
Source: The Wine Cask Blog, published: 01/08/2006, 19:17
Cline
Ancient Vine Zinfandel 2003 wine review by (PB)
This
is a bad news/good news story. The bad news is this is my last bottle
of this wine; the good news is, the 2004, which I have in my cellar, is
even a mite better! This multiply reviewed wine is really nice Zinfande
Source: The Wine Cask Blog, published: 01/08/2006, 19:03
Source: The Wine Cask Blog, published: 01/08/2006, 19:03
Columbia
Crest Grand Estates Cabernet Sauvignon 2002 Wine Review (NW)
Nice
nose of blackberries and vanilla Smooth, velvety texture on the palate
with berries, spices, and oak Very nice, smooth finish
Source: The Wine Cask Blog, published: 01/08/2006, 19:01
Source: The Wine Cask Blog, published: 01/08/2006, 19:01
The
Owner of 'Wine Opinions' Research Firm Responds
On
Dec. 28, I posted an entry entitled Decanter Magazine vs. Robert
Parker: a Good Ole’ Cat Fight, about the escalating rhetoric between
the British-based magazine and the world’s most influential wine
critic.
Source: Uncorked, published: 01/08/2006, 18:54
Source: Uncorked, published: 01/08/2006, 18:54
Ruffino
Reserva Ducale Chianti Classico 2001 Wine Review (NW)
Stinky
nose, which slowly burned off to reveal candied cherry Tobacco flavors
and earthy on the palate Tangy finish
Source: The Wine Cask Blog, published: 01/08/2006, 18:53
Source: The Wine Cask Blog, published: 01/08/2006, 18:53
WBW
17 Roundup Posted
The
Corkdork has posted a summary of all the entires in this past weeks
Wine Blogging Wednesday. As expected a lot of Pinot Noir, including
multiple tastings of the Kim Crawford Pinot
Source: Winecast, published: 01/08/2006, 18:25
Source: Winecast, published: 01/08/2006, 18:25
Rosenblum
Cellars Paso Robles Zinfandel 2004
Rosenblum
Appellation Series Paso Robles Zinfandel 2004 is a blend of 86%
Zinfandel, 7% Carignane, 5% Petite Sirah, and 2% Syrah. The grapes were
sourced from Estancia Vineyards (east side of the Salinas River) and
San Marcos Creek Vineyard
Source: winewaves, published: 01/08/2006, 14:37
Source: winewaves, published: 01/08/2006, 14:37
Voyager Estate Cabernet
Sauvignon Merlot 1996
Classic
nose: rich red currants, cedar, ripe roasted red capsicum. Seems more
Coonawarra than Margaret River to me. With time, the palate dries out
and it becomes a bit one-dimensional and cedary (also showing a bit of
acid)
Source: WinoRama, published: 01/08/2006, 10:40
Source: WinoRama, published: 01/08/2006, 10:40
Chateau de Saint Cosme
Gigondas 1998
My
first Southern Rhône for quite a while, and I wasn’t
disappointed. An enticing nose of blackberry and blackcherry
sweetness, with some smoke, roasted meats and minerals. (Yes Matua,
minerals) – squeaky clean. Palate is supple and mature, perhaps a
bit rustic, black smoky berries, and chewy fruit tannins and excellent
length
Source: WinoRama, published: 01/08/2006, 10:30
Source: WinoRama, published: 01/08/2006, 10:30
Shaw and Smith Shiraz 2002
A
nose dominated by cherry liqueur and white pepper. The palate is
beautifully textured and fruited, with fine tannins, and the balance of
gymnast: red fruits and lots of white pepper – almost Langi-like.
A wine of tremendous promise.
Rated : 91 Points
Tasted : Jan06
Alcohol : 14.5%
Price : $35
Source: WinoRama, published: 01/08/2006, 10:10
Source: WinoRama, published: 01/08/2006, 10:10
Wynns Black Label Cabernet
Sauvignon 2002
I
can’t think of too many good Coonawarra cabernets from the 2002
vintage. Too hard and green most of them…so this effort from one of the
biggest companies is even more impressive.
Very strong colour. Perfumed aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry, earth,
mint and vanilla.
Source: WinoRama, published: 01/08/2006, 10:03
Source: WinoRama, published: 01/08/2006, 10:03
Corked Wine Fiesta
Popped
a few bottles at dinner the other night. Did not take notes but what a
dreadful run on corked wines! 1996 Penfolds 389 - Corked
2000 d’Arenberg Original (magnum) - Corked
1998 Mitchelton Print Shiraz - Corked
Source: WinoRama, published: 01/08/2006, 09:48
Source: WinoRama, published: 01/08/2006, 09:48
Laroche St Martin Chablis 2003
Quite
straightforward with aromas of peach,tropical fruit, struck match and
hazlenut. On the palate lightly fruity with white peach and mango
flavours. Quite soft acidity. Lacks the minerality and tightness that I
like in a chablis - no doubt the product of a hot vintage. Pleasant but
better ways to spend $40 on a chardonnay.
Source: WinoRama, published: 01/08/2006, 09:33
Source: WinoRama, published: 01/08/2006, 09:33
Leo Buring Clare Valley
Riesling 2005
Time
to try the companion wine to the outstanding Eden Valley release of the
same vintage.
Very spicy aromas of sweet limes, lime leaf and some florals. On the
palate a rich round riesling with flavours of sweet squeezed limes and
apple. Slightly coarse and lacking in purity. Lots of flavour
Source: WinoRama, published: 01/08/2006, 09:17
Source: WinoRama, published: 01/08/2006, 09:17
Wine
Reports: Bishop's Peak 2003 Central Coast Pinot Noir ($18.99)
One-dimensional,
overly alcoholic and harsh: Has the Pinot craze brought us to this?
Source: WineLoversPage.com
Source: WineLoversPage.com
30
Second Wine Advisor: What hath Sideways wrought?
We
advise appropriate skepticism during a trend when anything with the
name "Pinot Noir" on the label will sell.
Source: WineLoversPage.com
Source: WineLoversPage.com
Hewitson Ned and Henry Shiraz
2004
Opens
up a bit reduced and charry then comes lots of juicy berry and dark
grape aromas.Some volatility. Full bodied palate with more of the juicy
dark berry fruit and savoury charry oak flavours. Sandy tannins and
warm to hot with alcohol. Nice enough but I struggle with more than a
glass of this wine.
Source: WinoRama, published: 01/08/2006, 08:31
Source: WinoRama, published: 01/08/2006, 08:31
Wynns Johnsons Block
Shiraz/Cabernet 2003
A
single vineyard wine from Wynn’s. Nice to see a big maker doing this
sort of thing. I have not tried the 2001 Harold Block Cabernet as yet
but am keen to try that one too.
Aromas of raspberry jam, blackberry, violets, a dusting of pepper and
oak.
Source: WinoRama, published: 01/08/2006, 08:08
Source: WinoRama, published: 01/08/2006, 08:08
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Source: Avenue
Vine, published: 01/08/2006, 07:34
Purple
Lips Trivia!
Purple Lips Trivia!
The first person to answer the following question correctly will
receive a coffee table book of Napa Valley Wineries via U.S. Postal.
Source: Purple Lips Wine Log, published: 01/08/2006, 04:54
Source: Purple Lips Wine Log, published: 01/08/2006, 04:54