Wednesday, 26 December 2012

Drops of God, Prohibition, back labels, Thai pads ? sipped & spit

SIPPED and SPIT: The Drops of God The latest installment of The Drops of God, the wine-drenched graphic novel from Japan, is now in English. I review it and learn that this volume will likely be the last in English. [wine-searcher.com] SIPPED: sense of place. “We’ve concluded that Tuscan-style homes would make the finest fit [...]

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Sparkling White Wine Rose Alex. Vall. Vyds Andrew Murray Arrowood

Michael Mondavi really gets wine blogging

While searching for something else this week I came across this random video of an Italian blogger who did a short video interview with Michael Mondavi. Mr. Mondavi’s answer to a simple question about wine bloggers shows he really gets how we fit into the wine conversation. The best part is the last 10 seconds [...]

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Dolcetto Malbec Red Wine White Wine Champagne

Viognier Theme for WBW78

Nice theme for summer. Join us June 20th. Source: WordPress Via: Drink What You Like I?m delighted to announce that I am hosting Wine Blogging Wednesday #78 on Wednesday, June 20th. WBW78 will mark my second time hosting this monthly virtual wine event. Our theme for this month will be a grape that is near [...]

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Lagier Meredith La Jota Loring Lyeth Markham

Food FYI: On the menu -- rat meat

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Keenan Cab Keenan Chard Kenwood Laetitia Lagier Meredith

Sustainability by the wine trade

Everyone uses the term ‘sustainability’ these days, but what it means to everyone can vary enormously. From simple carbon reducing measures, such as using lighter glass bottles and renewable energy, through changes to vineyard practice including organics, and even wholesale regional programmes, the term covers many issues and different levels of commitment. When the issue [...]

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Kenwood Laetitia Lagier Meredith La Jota Loring

November 25 ? 2012 ? Florida Jim Cowan?s 2012 Tasting Notes Archive

The 2012 archive is presented by date the notes were compiled and submitted. Prior year?s tasting notes may be found here. November 25, 2012 2002 Dom. Michel Voarick, Corton-Renardes: Very pretty cherry, horehound, beet root aromatics that are a little sweet and a little savory but not very expansive; tastes of Corton as it is [...]

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Marsanne AlbariƱo Pinot Blanc Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot

Food FYI: On the menu -- rat meat

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Phelps Pastiche Ritchie Creek Rochioli Rosenblum St. Clement