Sketches of Spain

in The Pour
Date: Thu, Jul 2, 2009 Wine Tasting

You have to admire people who inaugurate a local festival by dancing - men, women and children -- in the plaza at midnight to a traditional tune with the chorus: "Waiter, bring me the mushrooms.''

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Gallup: “On Mars, They Drink Beer; on Venus, Wine”

in Dr Vino's wine blog
Date: Thu, Jul 2, 2009

If an alien landed in a room full American wine drinkers, it would meet mostly college educated, AARP eligible women, probably ...

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Out of Africa with the Wine Book Club in July: Africa Uncorked

in Good Wine Under $20
Date: Thu, Jul 2, 2009 Wine Tasting

When you think "wine" you may not immediately think "Africa." John and Erica Platter set out on safari to explore African wines in the July Wine Book Club pick, Africa Uncorked: Travels in Extreme Wine Territory. ($24.95, available through Amazon.com)

I have to confess I am extremely ignorant about African wine. I don't even know that much about the wines of South Africa, ...

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Will Dedicated Wine Lovers Support Quality?

in Fermentation: The Daily Wine Blog
Date: Thu, Jul 2, 2009

The best source of independent, web-only wine writing will no longer be free beginning July 6th. That's right, Appellation ...

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Christian Audigier's Champagne stolen hours before official launch party

in Decanter News
Date: Thu, Jul 2, 2009

Christian Audigier's new Champagne launch was scuppered last night after cases of the fashion guru's wine were stolen from London's MoVida nightclub just hours before they were to be unveiled.

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Listen Up Gaming Geeks and Millennials: 8-Bit Vintners is here!

in ~ Through The Walla Walla Grape Vine ™~
Date: Thu, Jul 2, 2009 Wine Tasting Wine Business

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RK by Giaconda Shiraz 2008

in Wino sapien
Date: Thu, Jul 2, 2009 Wine Tasting

Beechworth, Victoria, Australia. Shiraz. 13.9%. Screwcap. Approx $A40

As with the Jack Reidy by Clonakilla, this is only available through one particular national retailer. It's an interesting exercise, tapping some of ...

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Tasty Tuxedo T-Shirt

in The Wine Whore - A Blog that Works for Wine!
Date: Thu, Jul 2, 2009 Wine Tasting

Wine Whore Review:

Rominger West Yolo County California Rosé 2007 (click for more info)
Enjoyability Score = 8/10 Points
Overall Score = 8.13/10 Points (Additional stats below)

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Galafrey Wines Dry Grown Cabernet Sauvignon 2005

in The Wine Front
Date: Thu, Jul 2, 2009 Wine Tasting

As a child, I used to hide behind the sofa when Doctor Who came on the television, and these days, would probably do the same ...

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Hubert de Bouard takes over as president of Premiers Grands Crus Classés de Saint-Emilion

in the new bordeaux
Date: Thu, Jul 2, 2009 Wine Tasting Wine Business

There is always one dinner at Vinexpo that you really wished you had made it to. Last time (2007) it was Chateau Haut Bailly's ...

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2009 Oregon Pinot Camp

in The Blog Wine Cellar
Date: Wed, Jul 1, 2009 Wine Tasting

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Vintage in the Okanagan - Some thoughts about 2008 and other years gone by and what the future may hold.

in The Winery Project
Date: Wed, Jul 1, 2009 Wine Tasting Winery Blogs Wine Business

Lately I've enjoyed fielding a few comments and questions regarding the Okanagan and the conditions under which we grow grapes and make wine. These days, most of the discussion takes place on Twitter. One ...

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Graves in Chinon

in McDuff's Food & Wine Trail
Date: Wed, Jul 1, 2009 Wine Tasting

I love Chinon. There, I said it. While the wine producing communes of Chinon have hardly been mapped, dissected and defined ...

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My New Home At Michel-Schlumberger

in Benchland Blog
Date: Wed, Jul 1, 2009

Life continues to amaze me.  Two years ago, I had what I considered to be the last job I would ever have.  I was hired to run ...

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Weekly Meal Planner: July 11-17, 2009

in Food & Wine: Articles
Date: Wed, Jul 1, 2009

F&W’s 365-day meal planner provides a great main course recipe (plus fantastic side dishes) for every day of the year, ...

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“Vineyards of Style” at The Palazzo to Benefit Three Square sets a new standard for Food and Wine events

in VINO LAS VEGAS LLC
Date: Wed, Jul 1, 2009 Wine Tasting Winery Blogs Wine Business

“Vineyards of Style” at The Palazzo to Benefit Local Charity

Stroll, Swirl, Shop, Savor

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My Dinner With Catie

in Seattle Wine Blog
Date: Wed, Jul 1, 2009 Wine Tasting

Dear Catie,

Thank you so much for a wonderful dinner at Bistro Four. It was so good to see you. As usual, the conversation was great, the ...

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Chateau De Pommard 2000 wine review by (PB)

in The Wine Cask Blog
Date: Wed, Jul 1, 2009 Wine Tasting

On opening the sight was not pretty. *Bricking at this young age for a Burgundy was tell tale of bad storage or a bad cork or both.

On the nose the wine had a gentle spice core with gentle cherry and licorice emerging.

Palate--Cherry and spice up front with minerals, bread, and more minerals on the finish. The wine was austere but I suspect ...

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Guess What? You’re White! – American Winemaking’s Diversity Crisis

in 1 Wine Dude
Date: Wed, Jul 1, 2009 Wine Tasting Winery Blogs Wine Business

Will a lack of diversity hurt the winemaking industry in the future? Hey wine lovers and winemakers – Let me tell you a ...

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Vinexpo 2009

in Wine Enthusiast Magazine
Date: Wed, Jul 1, 2009

Less is more this year at the world’s most prestigious wine and spirits fair.

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