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El Dorado Hills, Califotnia, Rented cellars pop up as area grows in affluence!
El Dorado Hills, Califotnia, Rented cellars pop up as area grows in affluence!
Source: Avenue
Vine, published: 01/12/2006, 20:13
Napa
Evaluate Flood Damage & Seeks Aid
Napa farmer Tom Gamble, right, surveys flood damage along the Napa River in one of the state's hardest hit counties.
Napa farmer Tom Gamble, right, surveys flood damage along the Napa River in one of the state's hardest hit counties.
Source: Avenue
Vine, published: 01/12/2006, 19:47
IL
Wine Distributors, Politicians and the Amazing Talking Butt
There's no
record (of underage mail-order sales) because there's no enforcement in
the mail-order market. But we know it happens. Anyone can go on-line
and order it . . . and get next-day delivery.
Source: Fermentation: The Daily Wine Blog, published: 01/12/2006, 15:09
Source: Fermentation: The Daily Wine Blog, published: 01/12/2006, 15:09
My
Dilemma...
Here's my
dilemma... I want to write more about the assault in Illinois on the
right of consumers to purchase wine direct from wineries.
Source: Fermentation: The Daily Wine Blog, published: 01/12/2006, 14:56
Source: Fermentation: The Daily Wine Blog, published: 01/12/2006, 14:56
Leroy
Vosne Romanee Les Beaux-Monts 2001
Super stuff
from one of Burgundies finest producers this Vosne Romanee 1er displays
super concentration and beautifully aromatic fruit.
Source: Vinosense,
published: 01/12/2006, 11:33
Györgykovács
Imre Somló Olaszrizling 2003
Initially a
bit muted, with musky fruits and minerals. And then ka-pow, it
blossomed: pears and spices. The body of the wine sort of reminded me
of a viognier, but there was nothing cloying or alcoholic about it.
Source: WinoRama, published: 01/12/2006, 10:57
Source: WinoRama, published: 01/12/2006, 10:57
Domaine
Rousseau Ruchottes-Chambertin “Clos des Ruchottes” 2000
I can
resist anything but temptation, or so said Oscar Wilde. For me,
Rousseau is temptation.
Classy nose: red cherries intertwined with minerals and earthy
truffles; oozes a tremendous amount of pinosity.
Source: WinoRama, published: 01/12/2006, 10:49
Source: WinoRama, published: 01/12/2006, 10:49
Domaine
Leflaive Bourgogne 1996
A white
burgundy from the 1996 vintage - should you be scared?
Yes is the correct answer, because this vintage is now notorious for
oxidised wines.
Source: WinoRama, published: 01/12/2006, 10:35
Source: WinoRama, published: 01/12/2006, 10:35
The
big get bigger
AFX news
reports: France’s Pernod Ricard, the world’s number two wine and spirit
company, said it has created a new regional entity, Pernod Ricard
Pacific, following last year’s 7.5 bln stg acquisition of UK group
Allied Domecq Plc.
Source: Vinosense, published: 01/12/2006, 09:52
Source: Vinosense, published: 01/12/2006, 09:52
Domaine
de la Vieille Julienne Châteauneuf-du-Pape 1999
Domaine de
la Vieille Julienne is located in the northern end of the
Châteauneuf-du-Pape appellation and has 25 acres of vines. For
what it’s worth, this wine was Number #34 in the Wine Spectator “Top
100 Wines of 2001″.
A blend of 60% Grenache, with Syrah, Mourvèdre and Cinsault
Source: WinoRama, published: 01/12/2006, 08:17
Source: WinoRama, published: 01/12/2006, 08:17
Wendouree
Shiraz Mataro 2003
Ah
Wendouree, so we meet again?
I’m told that when Adair shimmied this bottle from its protective
cardboard box, my face expressed clearly a person in extreme panic. It
was, after all, just over 12 months since I drank 10 bottles of
Wendouree in 3 weeks
Source: WinoRama, published: 01/12/2006, 07:43
Source: WinoRama, published: 01/12/2006, 07:43
Primo
Estate “Il Briccone” Shiraz Sangiovese 2003
A blend of
Shiraz and Sangiovese, with smaller amounts of Nebbiolo and Cabernet.
Principally marketed as a bistro wine I believe, and certainly on
warmish evenings, lighter wines like this are the order of the day.
Source: WinoRama, published: 01/12/2006, 07:01
Source: WinoRama, published: 01/12/2006, 07:01
The
square root of most social problems is the number one
This an
article from Jay Walljasper in the latest issue of Ode Magazine. I
think it has great relevance to the current business of wine.
Source: winberis.com, published: 01/12/2006, 06:16
Source: winberis.com, published: 01/12/2006, 06:16
Ten
Reasons We All Lose When Numbers Dominate the Marketplace
An
interesting perspective on the hidden downside of point scoring. I
stole this from Wine Business Monthly. By W. R. Tish Robert M. Parker's
Wine Advocate is turning 25 this year.
Source: winberis.com, published: 01/12/2006, 05:59
Source: winberis.com, published: 01/12/2006, 05:59
Label
Dissection - Austrian Style
Wine Monger
Talk has a great post on understanding the Austrian wine label. As an
added bonus, you get a couple of cuddly critter sketches that actually
mean something in context of a wine's style.
Source: Basic Juice, published: 01/12/2006, 05:00
Source: Basic Juice, published: 01/12/2006, 05:00
d’Arenberg
are tops
Have ye
heard of a little thing called corked wine? Yeeeeees.
Well d’Arenberg have. They are sending a replacement for a corked
magnum of 2000 Original with a 2002 vintage. I love wineries...
Source: WinoRama, published: 01/12/2006, 04:39
Source: WinoRama, published: 01/12/2006, 04:39
Bodegas
Montecillo Crianza 2001 wine review by (PB)
This Rioja
has a lighter red color with a rich blackberry bouquet with a steep
nose of fruit and olives. In the mouth it is puckery and dry as chalk
with chewy tannins.
Source: The Wine Cask Blog, published: 01/12/2006, 03:33
Source: The Wine Cask Blog, published: 01/12/2006, 03:33
2003
Navarro Vineyards Pinot Noir
Can't
believe I forgot to mention this one. Last Friday I fixed dinner for my
date as well as a close friend and his date. Afterwards, we retreated
to the couches to watch a movie... A good time was had by all.
Source: Benito's Wine Reviews, published: 01/12/2006, 02:52
Source: Benito's Wine Reviews, published: 01/12/2006, 02:52
Two
Table Reds
Not much
going on wine-wise this past week, though Saturday I get to go to the
first wine tasting of the new year. The theme will be "affordable
French."
Source: Benito's Wine Reviews, published: 01/12/2006, 02:43
Source: Benito's Wine Reviews, published: 01/12/2006, 02:43
Vouvray
Madness
Even more
Vouvray. I can't get enough of this stuff *twitching* The SkinnyDomaine
Pichot Vouvray Moelleux AOC, 1995 ($25) [imported in the US by Vineyard
Brands] Chenin Blanc from the Vouvray appellation in France's Loire
Valley
Source: Basic Juice, published: 01/12/2006, 01:58
Source: Basic Juice, published: 01/12/2006, 01:58
A
Case for Terroir, or Starting on a Weird Note
So after my
(mis) adventures in Canada, which include scads of awesome wine I
should add, I'm back in New Yawk and tonight, I was itching for a red.
I scanned my mental roster of wines that I like and...
Source: The Wine Chicks, published: 01/12/2006, 01:53
Source: The Wine Chicks, published: 01/12/2006, 01:53
Scorpo
Pinot Noir 2003
Dark
colour. Spicy and smoky with dark plum/cherry fruit and a good dose of
undergrowth. Not rich and fruity - but rather a dry savoury style of
wine where complexity and style are more important.
Source: WinoRama, published: 01/12/2006, 01:42
Source: WinoRama, published: 01/12/2006, 01:42
New
Bordeaux AOC?
The five
Bordeaux Côtes have put an application into the INAO for the
formation of a new AOC which, it hopes will have a positive effect on
their exports.
The new AOC would be called ‘Côtes de Bordeaux’ and would
comprise Côtes de Bourg, Côtes de Blaye, Côtes de
Castillon, Côtes de Franc and Premiere Côtes
Source: Vinosense, published: 01/12/2006, 01:26
Source: Vinosense, published: 01/12/2006, 01:26
BK1
Yeast
Any readers
familiar with a strain of yeast named “BK-1″ and distributed by Rudolf
Keller SRL?
Source: Home Winery, published: 01/12/2006, 00:12
Source: Home Winery, published: 01/12/2006, 00:12
Quest
for a Great Merlot — The Tilting Begins
My quest actually begins with a little research. (I am an aspiring
wine geek after all.) I found myself wondering if I was trying to turn
Merlot into something it just wasn’t meant to be.
Source: Jiggledy Snork's Grape Mash Stash All Wine Review, published: 01/11/2006, 23:01
Source: Jiggledy Snork's Grape Mash Stash All Wine Review, published: 01/11/2006, 23:01
Frankland
Estate Riesling Tasting
Well…..details
are out for the Frankland Estate riesling tasting and it’s a stellar
list of producers…..it ain’t exactly cheap but there will be some
awesome wines on tasting.
Source: Vinosense, published: 01/11/2006, 22:06
Source: Vinosense, published: 01/11/2006, 22:06
Beancounter
alert!!
Whoop
Whoop…..it’s statistics time ….bulk wine price slipping down again
Australian domestic wine sales dipped in November last year, according
to recent figures.
Source: Vinosense, published: 01/11/2006, 21:51
Source: Vinosense, published: 01/11/2006, 21:51
Non-EU
products to gain EU GI protection
We always
talk about the failure of the US and other countries to protect the
names of distinct locations. At the very least they do so in a manner
that -- when it comes to wine -- is weaker than the protections that
the EU provides.
Source: NoBullGrape, published: 01/11/2006, 20:45
Source: NoBullGrape, published: 01/11/2006, 20:45
Australian
Wine Sales Fall Both Domestic & Export
Australian domestic wine sales dipped in November last year, according to recent figures.
Australian domestic wine sales dipped in November last year, according to recent figures.
Source: Avenue
Vine, published: 01/11/2006, 19:36
Chelsea
Russian Billionaire Thirsts For Italian Vineyard
Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich is continuing his quest for an Italian vineyard despite an unsuccessful offer for Castello Banfi.
Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich is continuing his quest for an Italian vineyard despite an unsuccessful offer for Castello Banfi.
Source: Avenue
Vine, published: 01/11/2006, 18:52
Constellation
Profits Sour
Solid wine sales growth propelled Constellation’s third quarter profit to a double-digit advance.
Solid wine sales growth propelled Constellation’s third quarter profit to a double-digit advance.
Source: Avenue
Vine, published: 01/11/2006, 18:43
Wine Tasting
Note: Le Moulin des Nonnes Cuvée Inés, 2004, Minervois,
France.
Le Moulin
des Nonnes Cuvée Inés.Wine Tasting Note: Le Moulin des
Nonnes Cuvée Inés, 2004, Minervois, France.
Flying Corkscrew Noel Young Wines around £9.00.
Source: [Spittoon] Full Postings, published: 01/11/2006, 18:06
Flying Corkscrew Noel Young Wines around £9.00.
Source: [Spittoon] Full Postings, published: 01/11/2006, 18:06
Fewer
Bordeaux AOCs?
Interesting
news from Bordeaux. As many know, the AOC system has been under attack
for causing consumer confusion -- particularly in the key UK and US
markets. This has been one of the reasons sited for the downturn in the
general French wine industry.
Source: NoBullGrape, published: 01/11/2006, 16:29
Source: NoBullGrape, published: 01/11/2006, 16:29