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Thursday, January 05, 2006
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Vote
for the 2005 Food Blog Awards
It's
that time of year again, head on over to Accidental Hedonist and vote
for your favorite food (and wine *hint hint*) blogs for 2005. I've been
nominated again this year in the Best Blog Covering Wine,
Source: LENNDEVOURS, published: 01/05/2006, 15:20
Source: LENNDEVOURS, published: 01/05/2006, 15:20
Spanish wine History
Or at
least a brief summation of how Spain has been able to rise in the
ranks. Read about Spanish wine here. More info at www.catas.opaz.net
Source: Catavino, published: 01/05/2006, 13:19
Source: Catavino, published: 01/05/2006, 13:19
California's
Wine Country Poised for More Rain Post Floods
California's Napa and Sonoma counties, where most of the state's wine producers are located, braced for more rain today after four days of downpours and flooding that caused at least $30 million in damages.
California's Napa and Sonoma counties, where most of the state's wine producers are located, braced for more rain today after four days of downpours and flooding that caused at least $30 million in damages.
Source: Avenue
Vine, published: 01/05/2006, 12:45
Flood
Damage Over $50 Million In Napa
Floods in the Napa and Sonoma valleys have caused three deaths and at least US$50m worth of damage.
Floods in the Napa and Sonoma valleys have caused three deaths and at least US$50m worth of damage.
Source: Avenue
Vine, published: 01/05/2006, 12:39
Diamond Valley Estate Pinot
Noir 2002
Full-on
pedal-to-the-metal nose: musky red and black fruits, some dampish
earth, alcoholic sweetness, a trace of acetone – a bit of stuff
happenin’ here.
Source: WinoRama, published: 01/05/2006, 10:19
Source: WinoRama, published: 01/05/2006, 10:19
Petaluma Coonawarra 1998
A
Classic Coonawarra from a Classic Year? Red currants, red capsicum,
cedar, a deep-seated earthiness, and some stinky cheese for good
measure. Great balance on the palate, purity of fruit, and still very
youthful, amazingly so really
Source: WinoRama, published: 01/05/2006, 08:04
Source: WinoRama, published: 01/05/2006, 08:04
Dutschke “St Jakobi” Shiraz
2001
Intense
coffee bean, mocha and vanilla nose. Is this wine? I must admit to not
being a Barossaiste, especially when it means clobbering fruit to death
with oak. The palate is almost ok, but there is no balance there – it
is just oak, oak and more oak.
Source: WinoRama, published: 01/05/2006, 08:03
Source: WinoRama, published: 01/05/2006, 08:03
2002
Huia Marlborough Pinot Noir
Notes:
I almost didn't make this, the 17th Wine Blogging Wednesday, because
when I went out Monday to get wine, I found that everywhere was closed
for belated New Year's,
Source: this heaven gives me migraine, published: 01/05/2006, 06:59
Source: this heaven gives me migraine, published: 01/05/2006, 06:59
The Wilson Vineyard Polish
Hill Riesling 2005
Aromas
of limes and apples, musk, spice and a hint of aniseed. The palate is
bone dry…and I mean really dry. Dry and chalky with flavours of lime
and spice and a long sour limey finish. This is a very austere wine.
Source: WinoRama, published: 01/05/2006, 06:14
Source: WinoRama, published: 01/05/2006, 06:14
Napa floods: $50m damage
Decanter
reports: Floods in the Napa and Sonoma valleys have caused three deaths
and at least US$50m worth of damage. Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger,
who toured the valley on Tuesday said, ‘Napa was under four feet of
water, creating tremendous damage.’
Source: Vinosense, published: 01/05/2006, 05:52
Source: Vinosense, published: 01/05/2006, 05:52
McManis
Pinot Grigio, 2004, California
~$9.00
I got this wine from one of my distributors today and I thank him
kindly, It was a great wine. I made a nice rice and chicken dinner with
a sauce of orange peel and and tarragon and it went great with the wine.
Source: Purple Lips Wine Log, published: 01/05/2006, 05:43
Source: Purple Lips Wine Log, published: 01/05/2006, 05:43
Opposite
Ends of the Wine World
There's
an interesting story here. Has a kind of desperate tone as Aussie grape
growers suddenly start getting cranky as Australian
wine overproduction finally catches up with them.
Source: Wine & Vine BC, published: 01/05/2006, 05:42
Source: Wine & Vine BC, published: 01/05/2006, 05:42
2005 Meerea Park “Epoch”
Semillon
Epoch
is Meerea Park’s entry level Semillon. This one has just been released
and I have already knocked off three bottles. The 2005 vintage is just
so (too) easy to drink young.
Source: WinoRama, published: 01/05/2006, 05:27
Source: WinoRama, published: 01/05/2006, 05:27
WBW #17 Pegasus Bay Prima Donna
2001
Only
produced in top vintages, I love the Pegasus Bay Prima Donna Pinot
(disclaimer: I am from Waipara but it is still one of my favourites.)
Source: Vinosense, published: 01/05/2006, 05:17
Source: Vinosense, published: 01/05/2006, 05:17
Torbreck News….
Had a
quick coffee and a chat with Andrew Guard from Torbreck Vitners in the
Barossa this morning and Torbreck have two new releases just about to
hit the shelves.
Firstly a Rose….predominately Mouvedre and Grenache and also a
Marsanne/Rousanne
Source: Vinosense, published: 01/05/2006, 05:05
Source: Vinosense, published: 01/05/2006, 05:05
WBW
#17: Borthwick Vineyard 2003 Pinot Noir
When
The CorkDork suggested Kiwi Reds for this, the 17th edition of Wine
Blogging Wednesday, I thought it was a great idea. Personally, I had
only tried one New Zealand red, a pinot noir from Spy Valley.
Source: LENNDEVOURS, published: 01/05/2006, 04:48
Source: LENNDEVOURS, published: 01/05/2006, 04:48
WBW17:
"Kim"
WinebloggingWednesday
#17, Red Kiwis, is hosted by the Cork Dork. This morning I read
Maggie's post, Wne as Women, and was inspired to junk the initial
tasting note, and go for something a bit more anthropomorphic.
Source: Basic Juice, published: 01/05/2006, 04:36
Source: Basic Juice, published: 01/05/2006, 04:36
Hook
'em Horns and "Pino" Noir
It is
the 3rd quarter at the Rose Bowl and Vince, Limas and the boys of Texas
are keeping the Trojans in check - so far. For this special Texas
occasion, we decided to crack open an excellent Pinot Noir that we
purchased in Oregon last summer. This wine is
Source: All Set in Massachusetts, published: 01/05/2006, 04:04
Source: All Set in Massachusetts, published: 01/05/2006, 04:04
Blogging
Downunder 2005
As
I’ve noted in a previous post Miranda and I visited Australia in
December, 2005. These annual excursions to Oz are a combination of work
and vacation but always include a visit to nearby wine regions. In
future posts I’ll be detailing all the wine related activities that
were part of the trip.
Source: Shiraz, published: 01/05/2006, 03:48
Source: Shiraz, published: 01/05/2006, 03:48
Episode #18:
Wine Blogging Wednesday #17 - (or Have you ever seen a Red Kiwi?)
We
hope that everyone had a wonderful (and safe) start the the New Year.
Today's wine podcast is for the January 2006 installment of (insert
booming echo here) Wine Blogging Wednesday (/echo).
Source: A Guy, a Girl, and a Bottle, published: 01/05/2006, 03:43
Source: A Guy, a Girl, and a Bottle, published: 01/05/2006, 03:43
Chateau
St. Michelle Gewurztraminer 2004 wine review by (PB)
We
needed a post holiday get-a-way so we headed to NW’s place in suburban
Boston. That’s never a good economic decision as there are so many good
wine stores around
Source: The Wine Cask Blog, published: 01/05/2006, 03:27
Source: The Wine Cask Blog, published: 01/05/2006, 03:27
Sip
Tips
SIP TIPNew World vs. Old World. I
got this in my email today from Pageaday.com.
Thought It would be interesting to pass along. So there you are at
the home of a friend and he decides to serve you a wine and have you
guess where it’s from.
Source: Making Homemade Wine and Beer, published: 01/05/2006, 03:12
Source: Making Homemade Wine and Beer, published: 01/05/2006, 03:12
This
review, and the one that follows it, are
I am
reviewing two Viogniers
one from France and one from Virginia.
Source: CellarBlog, published: 01/05/2006, 03:03
Source: CellarBlog, published: 01/05/2006, 03:03
Pulling up vines in 2006
ABC
Rural reports: Thousands of hectares of grape vines could be pulled out
after this year’s Australian vintage, as part of a strategy to help
combat the surplus of wine.
Source: Vinosense, published: 01/05/2006, 01:57
Source: Vinosense, published: 01/05/2006, 01:57
Delatite
Dead Man’s Hill Gewurztraminer 2004
This
was my first experience with a straight Gewürztraminer, relatively
few are available on the market and you are far more likely to find a
Traminer/Riesling blend at your local bottle shop.
Source: Winetastic, published: 01/05/2006, 01:43
Source: Winetastic, published: 01/05/2006, 01:43
Wine
Blog Wednesday #17: Kim Crawford and the Kiwi Reds
Kim
Crawford and the Kiwi Reds: Sounds like a great name for a rock band,
doesn’t it? But it’s simply the theme of this month’s Wine Blog
Wednesday, when wine bloggers from around the world pick a wine
Source: Uncorked, published: 01/05/2006, 01:26
Source: Uncorked, published: 01/05/2006, 01:26
Atlanta,
GA: Paso Robles Grand Tasting, Feb. 1, 2006
From
Jim of LocalWineEvents.com: The fine folks of the Paso Robles Wine
Country Alliance are bringing a taste of California to the A-T-L.
Twenty-five Paso Robles wineries will present their wines.
Participating wineries include Adelaida Cellars, Anglim Winery, J. Lohr
Vineyards & Wines, Tablas Creek Vineyards, and Vina Robles.
Source: culturedwino.com, published: 01/05/2006, 01:00
Source: culturedwino.com, published: 01/05/2006, 01:00
WBW
#17: Red Kiwis – Stonecroft Syrah
As a
huge fan of Rhone Syrahs from Cornas to Cote Rotie, the memory of an
excellent 2001 Chapoutier La Sizeranne Hermitage I had for New Year’s
dinner definitely influences this note.
Source: De Long Wine Moment, published: 01/04/2006, 22:57
Source: De Long Wine Moment, published: 01/04/2006, 22:57
The
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Source: Avenue
Vine, published: 01/04/2006, 22:18
WBW
Kiwi Reds
Pinot
Noir 2001, Marlborough, Foxes Island ($48… importation)
Source: The Caveman's Wine Blog, published: 01/04/2006, 22:09
Source: The Caveman's Wine Blog, published: 01/04/2006, 22:09
The
Wine Critic's Responsibility & the $1600 Wine
At
what point does a wine reviewer have an obligation to comment on the
price of a wine, in addition to its quality and characteristics? Pierre
Rovani, a man who has proven himself to have a magnificent palate,
rated...
Source: Fermentation: The Daily Wine Blog, published: 01/04/2006, 20:59
Source: Fermentation: The Daily Wine Blog, published: 01/04/2006, 20:59
Texas
Style Wine Marketing: From Winewaves' Viewpoint
Go
visit Tom Wark's Fermentation, if you already haven't, to check out a
fun and lively debate about American wines not from California.
Source: winewaves, published: 01/04/2006, 20:04
Source: winewaves, published: 01/04/2006, 20:04
A
to Z Wineworks Oregon Pinot Gris 2004
A to
Z Wineworks* produces a great value Pinot Noir, reviewed last month, as
well as this Oregon Pinot Gris 2004, which is a blend of some of
Oregon's best estate's Pinot Gris, from many different clones.
Source: winewaves, published: 01/04/2006, 19:11
Source: winewaves, published: 01/04/2006, 19:11