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Friday, January 13, 2006

Wine Blogs

Price, critics and quality
...Price is not a reliable indicator of quality in wine (as much as wineries would like it) as my value vino picks demonstrate. When price fails, wine consumers often turn to critics for indicators on quality. ...The good thing about wine is that it's not that hard to determine the quality yourself--just pull the cork!
Source: Dr. Vino's wine blog, published: 01/13/2006, 16:43

Terrazas de los Andes, Malbec, 2004
Terrazas de los Andes, Malbec 2004. $9.
Source: Dr. Vino's wine blog, published: 01/13/2006, 16:30

Shrinking Cotes, expanding AVAs
How many Cotes are too many? Five it turns out.
Source: Dr. Vino's wine blog, published: 01/13/2006, 16:28

In a Wine World this Big, There's Always A Crisis Somewhere.
When you read the wine blogs it's easy to get the idea that the basic structure of the wine business is steadily heading toward collapse.
Source: Wine & Vine BC, published: 01/13/2006, 15:49

Ravenswood Vintners Blend Australia Shiraz 2004
Ravenswood Vintners Blend Australia Shiraz was introduced after Constellation Brands* purchased Ravenswood in 2001. Ravenswood had become known as a cult Zin house.
Source: winewaves, published: 01/13/2006, 13:42

store.winecast.net
Just a quick note to let everyone know that my “store” is open for business.
Source: Winecast, published: 01/13/2006, 13:26

Another Glorious Weekend for Dayton-Area Wine Tasters
To find the still-sizzling entries on “Eliminating Ohio’s Wholesale Markup on Wines” or “Uncork This: Putting an End to Corked Wines,”
Source: Uncorked, published: 01/13/2006, 11:45

Shaw & Smith M3 Chardonnay 2004
This chardonnay hails from the Adelaide Hills region…..which is just out of Adelaide (I kid you not), South Australia’s capital city.
Source: Vinosense, published: 01/13/2006, 10:37

Tn - 2002 Uttaris Bierzo Crianza
After having written a short article on the grape Mencía I thought I would go and spread the word to others on this grapes potential for making great Spanish wine.
Source: Catavino, published: 01/13/2006, 08:15

Chateau Greysac Cru Bourgeois Medoc 2000 Wine Review (billy)
Yep, this was the wine that had cork mold (see below). This Medoc (the largest wine making region of Bordeaux, France) is a Cru Bourgeois. This means that Chateau Greysac was not one of the "original" chateaus classified in 1855
Source: The Wine Cask Blog, published: 01/13/2006, 07:48

Rousseau Clos-des-Beze 2001
Rousseau Clos-des-Beze 2001 One of the great old domaines of Burgundy with 14ha in Gevrey-Chambertin
Source: Vinosense, published: 01/13/2006, 07:47

United States Wine Drinking Expands Dramatically
Wine is reclaiming its place on the family dinner table and more US adults than ever are drinking it, a new survey has revealed.
Source: Avenue Vine, published: 01/13/2006, 07:11

Vino Voyeur
Are you curious about the wine of others? Where do you store your wine? In a cellar, fridge, drawer, counter-top, under the bed, safety deposit box..somewhere else? Become a Vino Voyeur.
Source: Basic Juice, published: 01/13/2006, 05:47

California Losing Market Share
California is losing market share in the US wine market, mainly to Italy and Australia. Why? Part of the answer may be cute marketing, especially by the Aussies, but I suspect the main problems are high prices and high alcohol.
Source: Professor Bainbridge on Wine, published: 01/13/2006, 05:22

Cork Mold - What to do? (billy)
The fascinating about the wine I had this evening is that, upon cutting away the foil bottle topper to reveal the cork, I was greeted with a fuzzy green-gray surprise on top of the cork. That's right, there was mold on the cork.
Source: The Wine Cask Blog, published: 01/13/2006, 04:41

Bogle Merlot (California) 2003
At a price of under $12, this Merlot is hard to beat. Bright cherry flavors, smooth tannins, and a surprisingly long finish make it really easy to like. Recommended for the budget minded.
Source: Professor Bainbridge on Wine, published: 01/13/2006, 04:03

Cinquante-Cinq Viognier 2004 wine review by (PB)
This French wine from the Languedoc was a disappointment. I love Viognier (pronounced, Vee-oh–nyay) as it typically has a very fragrant and floral bouquet with rich flavors.
Source: The Wine Cask Blog, published: 01/13/2006, 03:09

Bellini Rosso Piceno 2004 Wine review by (PB)
This Chianti was reviewed back in October so you can compare this review with that one. It is a super value with a fruity bouquet with a hint of cinnamon and cherries.
Source: The Wine Cask Blog, published: 01/13/2006, 03:02

Thanks for your support!
In the first of most likely several posts, I would like to thank all the listeners who have donated money to my wine fund.
Source: Winecast, published: 01/13/2006, 02:43

My Wines Update
I just checked on the batches of wine that I have made over the past 6 months.  Looks like it is going to be a busy weekend.  Mostly a lot of racking.
Source: Making Homemade Wine and Beer, published: 01/13/2006, 02:11

Dromana Estate plans share issue
Australian wine producer Dromana Estate is planning a share issue as it looks to revamp its production facilities and pay off debt.
Source: Vinosense, published: 01/13/2006, 01:42

Shinglebacked!
The 'shrinking violet' Christian of Turn the Screw sinks his teeth into a new sparkling offering: Shingleback Black Bubbles Sparkling Shiraz
Source: Basic Juice, published: 01/13/2006, 01:07

Chairman of International Screwcap Initiative Says Acceptance Growing
The entry entitled Uncork THIS: Time to Put a Stop to Corked Wines has generated two dozen comments and counting.
Source: Uncorked, published: 01/13/2006, 01:03

WBW Logo Run Off
Lenn, the grand master of Wine Blogging Wednesday, is having a run off for the meme’s logo.
Source: Winecast, published: 01/13/2006, 00:11

California Losing? Bah....
Source: The Zinquisition, published: 01/12/2006, 22:45

Penfolds Magill Estate Shiraz 1998
Made entirely from estate fruit grown in the Adelaide suburb of Magill. French and American Oak (seemed all French to me), hand picked, basket pressed, unfiltered, around 1500 case production. All the ticks for an artisinal wine
Source: WinoRama, published: 01/12/2006, 22:14

Wine lovers “open to new experiences”
Another study which points to some interesting data about the wine consumer: “The research confirmed that wine consumers look to personal recommendations as the most prized sources of information.” Hopefully that extends to wine blogging and podcasting
Source: Winecast, published: 01/12/2006, 21:56

You call this Winter?
Well there's no snow but I guess looking at the calendar, I'm forced admit that it is indeed winter. This weekend is the Winter Wineland event put on by the Russian River Wine Road Association.
Source: The Cellar Rat, published: 01/12/2006, 21:16

MLCC sale again!
It’s sale time again at the MLCC, and there are some serious bargains to be had. I stopped by my local LC last night and picked up a selection of red and white wines – all for $8.99 or $9.99 each.
Source: wine in the 'peg, published: 01/12/2006, 21:01

Cline Cellars Red Truck Red 2004
Red Truck Red 2004 is a blend of Syrah (37%), Petite Sirah (27%), Cabernet Franc (23%), Grenache, and Mourvedre. The Syrah was sourced chiefly from Sonoma Coast, with minor portions from Paso Robles and Shandon. The Cab Franc
Source: winewaves, published: 01/12/2006, 19:43
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