A Wine Blog

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 California?s woes, obesity, Buffett, subway reading ? sipped and spit Dr. Vino's wine blog:- SPIT: good times Tue, 09 Mar 2010 Paul Draper?s forty years and the making of Ridge Monte Bello Dr. Vino's wine blog:- Paul Draper is, without question, one of the world?s great winemakers. Even though he has every reason to be an egotistical blowhard, he remains humble and democratic in spirit, asking sincere questions of those around him and quick to point to his team as the reason for the winery?s success. It may sound absurd to [...] Georgian Wines CellarBlog:- Mon, 08 Mar 2010 Wine and Weight Loss CellarBlog:- Zardetto Prosecco (NV) wine review by (PB) The Wine Cask Blog:- Cabernet and Chocolate Tasting at Breaux CellarBlog:- Maryland wine shipping rides a wave of support?and pessimism Dr. Vino's wine blog:- Friday was a rare moment in the legislative sun for the subject of wine direct shipping in the Maryland, where, as we discussed, is a felony to ship wine. Consumers and wine industry experts gave testimony before a committee. Tom Wark, executive director of the Specialty Wine Retailers’ Association, who was there writes via email: [...] Sun, 07 Mar 2010 Arns Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 1996 Wine Review (NW) The Wine Cask Blog:- Tasting notes: L'Etoile Cuvee Reserve Banyuls 1989 Wine Review (NW) The Wine Cask Blog:- Sat, 06 Mar 2010 La Grange Clinet 2005 wine review (PB) The Wine Cask Blog:- Piccolo Sogno in Chicago CellarBlog:- Fri, 05 Mar 2010 Wine trial vials, Chile, Grape Stories, class action ? sipped and spit Dr. Vino's wine blog:- SPIT: volume (how vial!) Better know a wine law: Maryland! Dr. Vino's wine blog:- Maryland, the home of the Fightin’ Terps, threatens to turn its wine lovers into perps: The laws governing these five and a half million residents make it a felony to order wine online and have it shipped to their homes. To purchase wines, consumers residing Annapolis, Baltimore or along the Chesapeake must buy from a [...] Thu, 04 Mar 2010 Hong Kong Killers blog au vin:- I know I never got to writing up my last trip to HK in November, which included numerous great events and wines, so we will keep that in the vault for now. This past January, Hong Kong kicked off... 08 J. Christopher, Oregon Croft Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 750 mL:- Wed, 03 Mar 2010 Bouchaine Carneros Pinot Noir 2007 Sponsored Wine Review (NW) The Wine Cask Blog:- Herman Story Santa Barbara Grenache 2006 wine review by (PB) The Wine Cask Blog:- Bouchaine Carneros Estate Vineyard Chardonnay 2007 Sponsored Wine Review (NW) The Wine Cask Blog:- Klinker Brick Farrah Syrah 2007 Wine Review (NW) The Wine Cask Blog:- Tue, 02 Mar 2010 Is there an eco-certification premium but an eco-label discount? Dr. Vino's wine blog:- Why don’t green-minded vintners and vignerons always display their eco-friendly methods on the label? 07 Darien, Rioja Rosado 750 mL:- Mon, 01 Mar 2010 Seven Sisters Chenin Blanc 2007 wine review by (PB) The Wine Cask Blog:- Sean Minor Four Bears Sonoma County Sauvignon Blanc 2008 Sponsored Wine Review (NW) The Wine Cask Blog:- Hob Nob Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 Sponsored Wine Review (NW) The Wine Cask Blog:- Sean Minor Four Bears Carneros Pinot Noir 2007 Sponsored Wine Review (NW) The Wine Cask Blog:- Sun, 28 Feb 2010 Chilean earthquake: wineries, tanks, bottles damaged or destroyed Dr. Vino's wine blog:- Tragedy struck Chile overnight on Friday in the form of a massive earthquake that has displaced two million people, severed north-south bridges in the narrow country, and killed hundreds of people (see coverage on nytimes.com). Elk Cove Vineyards 2006 Willamette AValley Pinot Noir Wine Reveiw by Billy The Wine Cask Blog:- Sat, 27 Feb 2010 More on 2009 Bordeaux CellarBlog:- 2010 Virginia Governor's Cup Winners Announced CellarBlog:- The Earthquake and Chilean Wine CellarBlog:- Fri, 26 Feb 2010 From the annals of wine marketing?enzymes! Dr. Vino's wine blog:- We’re all snow-bound here in the northeast today. So rather than shoveling, kick back and check out the latest video from the annals of wine marketing! This one is from enzymes producer Novozymes and was sent in by site reader Damien. Jenica Peak California Chardonnay 2005 wine review by (PB) The Wine Cask Blog:- Vine Cliff Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon 2001 Wine Review (NW) The Wine Cask Blog:- Cantina Zaccagnini Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Riserva 2006 wine review by (PB) The Wine Cask Blog:- Pride Mountain Napa-Sonoma Counties Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 Wine Review (NW) The Wine Cask Blog:- Tasting notes: Schild Estate Barossa Shiraz 2007 Wine Review (NW) The Wine Cask Blog:- Marchesi Di Barolo 2003 wine review by (PB) The Wine Cask Blog:- Thu, 25 Feb 2010 What We're Doing with Your Wine Samples 750 mL:- Air-Paq CellarBlog:- Wed, 24 Feb 2010 Chile, upmarket, downmarket, SF, yellow cards ? sipped and spit Dr. Vino's wine blog:- SPIT: a move upmarket