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Merlot Cabernet 2009 Wins Coveted Cuisine Stars Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 10:05PMThe Sacred Hill Merlot Cabernet 2009 has gained the coveted Cuisine stamp of approval in their New Zealand Merlot Tasting, which entitles the wine to wear the Recommended by Cuisine sticker.
Review: Le Vigne at Montaluce Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 9:12AMGeorgia wine country's gift to viniferous romantics by Besha Rodell There's a depressing lack of romance in Atlanta's restaurants these days. Sure, there's sex and shimmer, a kind of dining equivalent to the "Red Shoe Diaries."… [ Read more ] [ Subscribe to the comments on this story ]
Body of a Napa wine, soul of Bordeaux in 2007 Napanook Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 5:36PMThe 2007 Napanook has the texture of Napa and the balance of Bordeaux
Celebrate National Braai Day with De Krans' Relishing Red NV Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 5:10PMDe Krans Wine Cellar situated along the upper reaches of the picturesque Gamka River Valley near Calitzdorp, is not only known worldwide for producing premium ports, but also excellent value-for-money wines.
Wine Access Reveals the Best Labour Day Wines from the 2010 International Value Wine Awards Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 5:00PMCALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - 09/01/10) - The Wine Access International Value Wine Awards (IVWA) is North America's premier value wine competition. Held annually in Calgary, Alberta, the IVWA seeks out the best wines retailing for $25 CDN or less anywhere in the Canadian market. Full results will appear in the October/November issue of Wine Access magazine. Below we present the best Labour Day ...
‘Satan’ of Grape Consulting Blends Own High-Alcohol Red Wine Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 11:30PMBordeaux vigneron Michel Rolland , consultant for more than 100 wineries in a dozen countries, is blamed by some for fostering the fashion for high-alcohol cult wines like those from California’s Harlan Estate and Staglin Family . Yet a recent tasting of Rolland’s seventh vintage of the Argentinean wine Clos de los Siete shows he is able to make a 21st century-style red at the top of its class ...
Low-cost corporate wines can be winners Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 9:04PMWhile the wine-industry slump has caused prices to slide and given corporate wines new competition from smaller producers, the big boys are still capable of making winners in the $6 to $8 price range. Among the best in a recent sampling of California wines, Kenwood 2009 Vintage White and Kenwood 2008 Vintage Red stood out.
Canadian cattle get merlot with feed Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 6:46AMVANCOUVER, British Columbia -- Western Canadian beef producers have found a novel way of putting the "bar" in barbecue.Angus cattle in British Columbia's Okanagan wine and cattle region are being fed red wine with their grain. Chefs in this Canadian Pacific Coast province said it makes for a unique beef taste.Janice Ravndahl of Sezmu Meats said the beef produced has an enhanced flavor, the ...
Not every white zin is bad zin Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 2:16AMMention white Zinfandel to any serious wine drinker and you're likely to get a dirty look. That was the look Krista gave Dan when he suggested they do a white zin tasting for the column.
Tab for $20: Corks & More, Ithaca Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 11:29PMFor a seminal moment at this revamped haven on the water, I was reminded of the sophisticated lounges in New York City's SoHo -- the ones in which I sprawled after hours, sipping a dry martini and munching on habañero shrimp next to large, open windows.
State Contest Recognizes Local Wines Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 9:30PMAt the 25th annual New York Wine and Food Classic, wines from the North Fork producers Bedell, Paumanok and Peconic Bay Winery won top awards.
Traveller's Guide: Uruguay Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 6:23PMUruguay: off the map? The first thing to say about Uruguay is that it's definitely not like many other Latin American countries – and that's a big positive. Uruguay is small by the standards of its big neighbours, about one-third larger than England.
Island wine country Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 1:05PMPECONIC, N.Y. — The specialists were skeptical when the first vineyard was planted on the North Fork in 1973. Yet less than 40 years later, this narrow northern finger of eastern Long Island has become one of the world’s promising new wine regions. Long Island - North Fork Suffolk County New York - New York - United States - Vineyard
Rosewood winemaker hitting stride on red wines Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 11:40AMLINCOLN — Natalie Spytkowsky is hitting her stride, especially in terms of the red wine program at Rosewood Estates.[...]
Grape Stomp and Harvest Festival at Fall Creek Vineyards This Saturday Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 9:59AMFall Creek Vineyards No matter how old you are, at some point you've seen I Love Lucy and have longed for the chance to prance barefoot in a vat of grapes. This Saturday, August 28, make the drive out to Fall Creek Vineyards in Tow, Texas, kick off your shoes, and get to squishing at the 21st Annual Grape Stomp and Harvest Festival . From 11am to 5pm, celebrate the end of the annual grape ...
Rosewood winemaker hitting stride on red wines Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 9:54AMWhat: Rosewood Estates Winery and Meadery Where: 4352 Mountainview Road, Beamsville Tastings: Wednesday to Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Winemaker: Natalie Spytkowsky Owners: Eugene and Renata Roman Availability: Winery, limited LCBO/Vintages.[...]
Can’t get any more real than this Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 12:08PMFilipinos certainly look at pricing, and not just quality, which explains why Chilean wines are popular (reflected in the increase in volume of imports, to almost 819,000 liters in 2009). But even the more high-end Chilean wines (at P3,000 per bottle) have a following, which goes to show that appreciation for quality knows no bounds.
Italian gems Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 11:52AMAltesino Rosso di Montalcino 2007 ($16). One of the best and most delicious rosso di montalcinos we've tasted in a long time, this is mostly sangiovese with a little merlot and cabernet sauvignon thrown in. Altesino boasts that it makes this wine for everyday drinking - and it is.
Flextanks: tanks that breathe Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 11:44AMWINEMAKERS have been maturing their vino in oak barrels for centuries.
The Time Is Right For These Wines Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 3:33PMAutomobiles and wines have vintage dates, and sure as little green apples make the best pies, one year is followed by another and new models are produ...
A few good reasons to love riesling Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 2:26PMA look at the newest crop of German rieslings, the wine that makes true conoisseurs go wobbly in the knees
Toad Hollow Vineyards and V2 Wine Group Announce Sales & Marketing Agreement Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 5:06AMSONOMA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--V2 Wine Group of Sonoma will handle sales and marketing for Toad Hollow Vineyards under a new agreement announced today. V2 Wine Group is a partnership between Dan and Katy Leese and Pete Kight.
Toad Hollow Vineyards and V2 Wine Group Announce Sales & Marketing Agreement Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 5:00AMSONOMA, Calif.----V2 Wine Group of Sonoma, California will handle sales and marketing for Toad Hollow Vineyards of Healdsburg in an exciting new partnership announced by the two wine organizations today.
Other good values Wednesday, August 18, 2010 @ 11:25AMConcha y Toro Xplorador Merlot ($8). Bright cherry flavors with a touch of chocolate and cassis. A nice wine for the price. Columbia Crest Two Vines Vineyard 10 White Wine ($8).
Wine Access Reveals the Best Summer Barbecue Wines From the 2010 International Value Wine Awards Tuesday, August 17, 2010 @ 2:53PMCALGARY, ALBERTA-- (Marketwire - Aug. 17, 2010) - The Wine Access International Value Wine Awards (IVWA) is North America's premier value wine competition. Held annually in Calgary, Alberta, the IVWA seeks out the best wines retailing for $25 CDN or less anywhere in the Canadian market. Full results will appear in the October/November issue of Wine Access magazine. Below we present the Wine ...
Wine Access Reveals the Best Summer Barbecue Wines From the 2010 International Value Wine Awards Tuesday, August 17, 2010 @ 2:39PMCALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - 08/17/10) - The Wine Access International Value Wine Awards (IVWA) is North America's premier value wine competition. Held annually in Calgary, Alberta, the IVWA seeks out the best wines retailing for $25 CDN or less anywhere in the Canadian market. Full results will appear in the October/November issue of Wine Access magazine. Below we present the Wine Access ...
Climate change may shift wine-growing regions Tuesday, August 17, 2010 @ 11:58AMThe wine industry may be among the very few in which a leading figure will smile broadly when asked about climate change and declare, "I love it."
'The Wild Vine': resurrecting the Norton grape from the compost heap of history Saturday, August 14, 2010 @ 9:09PMBook review: "The Wild Vine" by food writer Todd Kliman tells the story of the Norton grape, once widely cultivated, then nearly wiped out by Prohibition, then resurrected by a software guru-turned winemaker.
Wine grapes at rock bottom Friday, August 13, 2010 @ 2:50PMFor growers of wine grapes in north west Victoria things can only get better, according to the head of the Murray Valley Winegrowers, Mark McKenzie. A report released by the Victorian Department of Primary Industries (DPI) shows the estimated value of the total grape crush for the Murray Darling and Swan Hill regions dropped by 31 per cent between 2009 and 2010.
Spanish wines for summer meals Friday, August 6, 2010 @ 6:21AMAll four 2008 Tempra Tantrum wines have a medium body, dry finish, and a price tag as carefree as the wine.
Wine and Spirits / The women behind the bubbly Thursday, August 5, 2010 @ 4:21PMMost like to credit Dom Perignon with discovering how to make Champagne, but a great many forget that the wines made during the time of that Benedictine monk (who died in 1715) were watery, acidic, cloudy and - if truth be told - not very good.
Vista Grille: Restaurant offers refreshing break from time on golf course Wednesday, August 4, 2010 @ 6:08PMDriving up to the Fieldstone Golf course, you see a typical golf clubhouse, but inside, is a special little restaurant, the Vista Grille, and some mighty good food.
Sirromet toasts 10 years and export deal Monday, August 2, 2010 @ 2:23AMSIRROMET Wines at Mount Cotton has uncorked a $10-million export deal to China to further boost its 10-year anniversary celebrations.
Pinot noir caught in middle of wine scam Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 7:36PMAre your taste buds good enough to distinguish between merlot and cabernet sauvignon or between pinot noir and syrah? I don’t believe I can always distinguish between certain varietals, but it is nice to be able to take a blind taste of a wine and then look at the bottle to find out what I just tasted. Well, at least that is what I used to believe — that is until Red Bicyclette scandal hit.
French wine scam effects Pinot Noir Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 5:49PMAre your taste buds good enough to distinguish between Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon or between Pinot Noir and Syrah? I don’t believe that I can always distinguish between certain varietals, but it is nice to be able to take a blind taste of a wine and then look at the bottle to find out exactly what I just tasted. Well, at least that is what I used to believe — that is until Red Bicyclette ...
Wine and Spirits / From the hills to the valley Tuesday, July 6, 2010 @ 7:21PMFounded in 1944, the Scottish Company was one of the first companies to import wine to Israel and over the years the company has developed a reputation for integrity, good service and competitive prices.
Longboard Vineyards achieves an unlikely union Friday, July 2, 2010 @ 4:19PMLongboard Vineyards owner and winemaker Oded Shakked has an interesting rationale for why surfing and Syrah are intuitive partners. He uses words like "balance, harmony and working within nature" as requirements for mastering both. If that seems like a... Longboard Vineyards - Syrah - Wine - Winemaker - California
You can't go wrong with 2009 Bordeaux Friday, July 2, 2010 @ 2:06PMMerlot's predominance in Pomerol and St.Emilion gave me two days of pleasure-filled tastings. Not a single wine rated less than good.
New world order: Queensland wines set to rule Friday, July 2, 2010 @ 12:55AMThere was a time when a trip through Australia's premier wine country read like a road map of Northern Europe. From Burgundy and Bordeaux to the banks of the Rhine, the classic grapes that made these regions famous were reflected in the cellars of our own big name wineries.
Biz Buzz: Former Wild Horse owner opens Paso tasting room Wednesday, June 30, 2010 @ 12:38AMA once-large presence in San Luis Obispo County’s wine industry is returning with a new tasting room on the west side of Paso Robles.
Cabernet franc emerges from winemaking's shadows Tuesday, June 29, 2010 @ 5:55PMIf a wine grape varietal could have self-esteem issues, cabernet franc would be a likely candidate.
Central Coast Wine Competition announces 2010 winners Tuesday, June 29, 2010 @ 1:30AMSanta Barbara County vintners were well represented when the results of the new, expanded Central Coast Wine Competition were announced last week.
The allure of lettuce: An explosion of variety Wednesday, June 16, 2010 @ 2:26AMDiscovering the world of specialty lettuce can be as adventurous and seductive as the exotic names of its many leafy greens. Today, lettuce lovers can luxuriate in an array of expanding possibilities. • CHEFS' ADVICE: Building a better salad • GROWING TIPS: Make growing lettuce a snap
Shamong winery wins big Monday, June 14, 2010 @ 1:25PMValenzano Winery in Shamong took a gold medal for its nonvintage Shannon Red Rose at the annual Garden State Wine Growers Association Wine Competition.
Know what you want in wine tasting Saturday, June 12, 2010 @ 2:06AMOne of the questions we get most often is how to plan a wine tasting.
What's the right wine to serve with a takeout order? Sunday, June 6, 2010 @ 1:57PMFinding ideal takeout and wine pairings in your town
What's the right wine to serve with a takeout order? Sunday, June 6, 2010 @ 1:50PMCraving your normal Saturday night takeout order but looking to spice it up a bit? The plethora of ethnic restaurants and large wine sellers in North Jersey means there are endless pairings available, probably even in your town.
Lower Valley wine sales will benefit FFAs Thursday, June 3, 2010 @ 1:22AMPROSSER -- FFA, the student agricultural and leadership organization, is getting a little help from a few of its winemaking veterans.
Nederburg's Wines on Auction Show Best of Macici's First Decade Wednesday, June 2, 2010 @ 5:11PMWhen Razvan Macici, a young Romanian winemaker with working experience in Europe and just three years of making wine in Stellenbosch, took on the job as cellarmaster of Nederburg in 2001, he knew the pressure to perform would be immediate.
Mike Ditka Pinot Grigio? Wednesday, June 2, 2010 @ 12:57PMHis wines, including a "Kick Ass Red," just hit the Twin Cities.