1 The New York Cork Club's July 2010 SelectionsBy Lenn Thompson, Executive Editor This month's New York Cork Club selections are Sheldrake Point Vineyards 2008 Gewurztraminer and Herman J. Wiemer 2008 Dry Riesling, who great summer sippers that will pair with the hot temperatures we've been... about 2 hours ago From New York Cork Report 1 Quick Taste: Dubonnet Rouge Grand Aperitif de FranceBy Rob Bralow, Wine Post Editor I must admit, that I am rather unfamiliar with the world of aperitif drinks. I know that there are a few out there, but they never appealed to me as a drink. There is always a white or sparkling wine that would... about 3 hours ago From Wine Post 1 Spotlight on... Leoville Las CasesProfile Owner: Jean-Hubert Delon Classification: Second Growth Vineyard area: 97 hectares Average annual production: 216,000 bottles p/a Colour: Red Standard blend: Cabernet Sauvignon (65%), Merlot (19%), Cabernet Franc (13%) and Petit Verdot... about 5 hours ago From Liv-ex Fine Wine Market 1 Awesomest Sammich!  O.K., on the left side of the plate, a slice of olive-oil toasted bread piled with marinated red onions, roasted red peppers, roasted eggplant, roasted Portobello mushrooms and arugula; on the right side of the plate, another slice of olive-oil... about 8 hours ago From Bigger Than Your Head 1 Holy spritz! Water delivers flavors In a NYT story entitled, “To Enhance Flavor, Just Add Water,” Harold McGee explains–perhaps counterintuitively–that adding water to (alcoholic) beverages amplifies their flavors and aromas. To the tape: How can water reduce one... about 9 hours ago From Dr. Vino 1 Elderton Eden Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2009What to review next? Must have a backlog of about 40 wines of which I’d like to say something about.. You need a subscription to The Wine Front to see this part of the post About 11 hours ago From The Wine Front 1 CHABLIS. calling out Chablis heads for a questionRaveneau 2002 VALMUR yesterday at Mark's Duck House was ....very delicious.... :glass:(author: Robert Parker) About 11 hours ago From Wine Advocates 1 Magdelaine 1982: unique for the vintage.I had a soupcon of Magdelaine 1970 on Tuesday...light but agreeable. I heard some very positive reports from a vertical a couple of years ago. Rgds Neal(author: Neal Martin) About 11 hours ago From Wine Advocates 1 Pancho Campo MW: Interpol casts doubt on Campo's claims In a message to his supporters sent on 21st July 2010, Pancho Campo asserted: 'I have been informed today that Interpol accepted my request to take my name out of their list. They have found that a mistake was made and an injustice was committed... about 13 hours ago From Jim's Loire 1 Clinton Vineyards for a Clinton Wedding (Wine Spectator)Plus, Far Niente celebrates its 125th anniversary, South Africa loses a wine-industry giant and more About 14 hours ago From WineSpectator.com: News & Features 1 Cristal Wins Trademark Case against CristalinoCristal has won: the name "Cristalino" can no longer stand alone on a label, said a district court judge this week. Back in 2006 Louis Roederer filed a complaint in the US District Court of Minnesota accusing J. Garcia Carrion and US importers... about 17 hours ago From Wine & Spirits Daily 1 Rosemount Show Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2008I thought this release was a real step forward for this once-noted label - but today I saw this wine advertised for under $10 per bottle, so I wouldn’t hold out a lot of hope for Rosemount in the future. It’s great for us consumers, but... about 18 hours ago From The Wine Front |
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