May 2008

Interesting

Cellar Rap » Blog Archive » Wonder In A Glass

So, wine is wonder in a glass, and that keeps me going. Think about it the next time you open a bottle. Take a moment to contemplate what you are really drinking. And I’ll let you in on another secret: yeah, my title is “Winemaker”, but really what I do should be called “Winewonderer”. I don’t really make it—it makes itself, and I just stand back and take it all in.

What it’s all about: real people and real wine. « Do Bianchi

He makes a very important point when he describes “the lengthy, layered transformation”: one of the greatest elements in the wine experience is how a wine evolves from the moment you open the bottle until the last drop is poured.

Brooklynguy's Wine and Food Blog: By the Glass - Wines that I Don't Like Edition

When I read reviews I always wish for a sense of what the writer doesn't like - I get the fullest sense of their palate that way.

Tinto y Blanco- Adventures in Spanish Wine | The Spanish Aquisition 2005 Premiums Tasting - Portuguese

Quinta do Vallado Touriga Nacional 2005 - Perfumed nose of violets and christmas cake spices, a touch of mint for good measure over some plums, blueberries and cherries. Tannins are quite amazing. Very interesting wine.