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A Magnum of Chateau Brane-Cantenac and HR 5034

Date: Wed, Jul 28, 2010 Wine Tasting

After Robert Parker posted his updated reviews of the Bordeaux 2000 vintage I started craving the 2000 Chateau Brane-Cantenac. I searched around and found a Magnum of that vintage at Vinfolio. I normally don't by from Vinfolio because they don't ship to Virginia (even though Steve Case is their main investor) and I can't use my FedEX account with them like I can with JJ Buckley. But this

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CIVB to Reduce Basic Bordeaux Production

Date: Tue, Jul 27, 2010 Wine Tasting

Jane Anson has an article in Decanter about some sweeping changes coming to the basic Bordeaux market: The plan is to increase overall production by 12% while reducing the current 1.1m hectolitre production of 'basic Bordeaux' - considered to be wine sold for less than €2 in France. Grants and other subsidies will be used to either pull up vines, or help winemakers retire from the business. In

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Spy shot of the new Hunters Run Rose

Date: Mon, Jul 26, 2010 Wine Tasting

Why should auto blogs get to have all the spy shot fun? I've mentioned a couple of times that Hunters Run Wine Barn will be releasing their own wines. Now I have the first pictures of one of them. This is the 2009 Hunter's Run Rose. It is 100% Cabernet Franc, and it was produced at Corcoran with input from Geri. It should be released in the next couple of weeks, I'll post more details then

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The San Francisco Chronicle Visits Sauternes

Date: Sat, Jul 24, 2010 Wine Tasting

I don't know how I missed this great article, especially since it mentions Chateau Coutet (very nice site redesign): The Chateau Coutet vineyard, one of the oldest Sauternes producers in the Sauternes-Barsac region, is best known for its eponymous Premier Cru (first growth wine), as well as its prestigious Cuvee Madame. The winery's location between the Garonne and Ciron rivers provides the

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Barboursville Vineyards

Date: Fri, Jul 23, 2010 Wine Tasting

Barboursville Vineyards (Twitter) is one of the oldest wineries in Virginia. While the estate has been around since 1814 it wasn't until 1976 that Gianni Zonin defied local logic and planted vines. The estate itself is 870 acres with 100 acres under vine and they produce 35,000 cases a year (though they expect that number to increase to more than 40,000). The most famous wine at

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The Artisanal Wineries of Rappahannock Wine Trail

Date: Fri, Jul 23, 2010 Wine Tasting

Starting July 31st there will be a new wine trail in Virginia. The Artisanal Wineries of Rappahannock is a collection of five family-run wineries in Rappahannock County. According to their website: Virginia’s newest and most unique wine trail is a collection of artisanal, family run wineries who have joined together to offer a premium wine tasting experience that is rooted in small lot,

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Breaux Nebbiolo Bottling

Date: Thu, Jul 22, 2010 Wine Tasting

I have had some extra time over the last few weeks and I have been trying to take advantage of this time to learn more about the wine industry, from the inside. Breaux Vineyards has been kind enough to provide me with volunteer opportunities, and I have tried to take advantage of them. My first chance at volunteering was with the bottling of the 2006 Nebbiolo. I thought this was great

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Virginia Wine in London

Date: Wed, Jul 21, 2010 Wine Tasting

London is the capital of the wine buying world, so if you want to get your wine noticed, outside of your region, you have to travel to London. That's just what Virginia's Governor and representatives from five Virgnia wineries have done: The Governor of Virgina has accompanied the owners of several vineyards in the US state to the UK on a mission to boost tourism. Governor Bob McDonnell hosted

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More on 2009 Bordeaux Pricing and the South American Market

Date: Tue, Jul 20, 2010 Wine Tasting

The Washington Post has yet another article discussing how Chinese demand is driving up prices for 2009 Bordeaux: Buyers from China are particularly interested in the most well-known estates from Medoc, Saint-Emilion, Sauternes and Pessac-Leognan and don't want to miss out on an historic vintage, he said. While export volumes fell 14 percent last year, sales to the Chinese market almost doubled

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New Releases at Doukenie

Date: Tue, Jul 20, 2010 Wine Tasting

I am not sure if these still qualify as new since they were both released in June (apologies to Sebastien), but Doukenie Winery has released their new Syrah and Sauvignon Blanc, both are excellent wines. The 2008 Syrah is a classic Syrah with green pepper and spices on the nose and flavors of dark fruit and chocolate. It has 13% alcohol and is very subtle, with light tannins. Something

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Notaviva Vineyards Announces World Music Festival

Date: Mon, Jul 19, 2010 Wine Tasting

Notaviva just put out the announcement of their World Music Festival scheduled for September 11, 2010: Imagine the setting - an outdoor music stage nestled against the timber frame tasting room with the best in regional world music, artisans selling heirloom-quality art, two wonderful and worthy charitable causes including a food drive, various types of cuisine and our own fresh-baked goods. All

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James Suckling Leaves Wine Spectator

Date: Mon, Jul 19, 2010 Wine Tasting

James Suckling (Twitter), who helped found Wine Spectator and was one of its most recognized faced has left the magazine: Speaking from Los Angeles, the highly-respected critic told decanter.com he left the magazine which he helped found to 'pursue other projects'. 'You get to a point where you say “Now what?” I worked at Spectator for 30 years and it's been great. Now I've got some cool

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Virginia Governor Says: Drink Virginia Wine

Date: Sat, Jul 17, 2010 Wine Tasting

Governor Bob McDonnell sent a letter to Virginia businesses encouraging them to serve Virginia food and wine at their events: McDonnell recently sent a letter to all Virginia business and industry leaders touting his "Choose the Commonwealth" initiative, asking them to seek out Virginia products. McDonnell said he features Virginia wines and other locally grown and produced food and beverage

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Visa Signature and Sonoma Wine Country Weekend

Date: Fri, Jul 16, 2010 Wine Tasting

Visa Signature is sponsoring the 2010 Sonoma Wine Country Weekend with some pretty good deals. If you use your Visa Signature card you can get: Priority selection of winery lunches and dinners during the Visa Signature presale window Discounts on Taste of Sonoma and the Sonoma Valley Harvest Wine Auction tickets Preferred seating at seminars and demos Access to the Visa Signature Lounge at

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