February 2012
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“There is no love sincerer than the love of food.”
– George Bernard Shaw (via hashtagfoodporn)
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Bangkok for Wine Lovers? →
A rash of wine bars and restaurants have opened in the last three years, with the result that imbibing in the Thai capital has never been more accessible or more interesting.
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Vinter's Weekend with Steve Clifton
Join Grappa Fine Wines at the Sebastian Vail for a weekend highlighting the wines of California winemaker Steve Clifton.
Steve is the owner of Palmina Wines and part owner of Brewer-Clifton Wines.
Wine Tasting Reception with Steve Clifton
On Friday, enjoy a wine tasting reception with Steve Clifton’s favorites from the Palmina Wine cellar. On Saturday, a four course tasting menu will be...
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“Nothing would be more tiresome than eating and drinking if God had not made them...”
– Voltaire (via hashtagfoodporn)
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Chad Melville at Ludwig's February 8
Another exquisite evening is on the calendar at Ludwig’s this week! Join Grappa Fine Wines, the talented staff of Ludwig’s and Chad Melville for an evening of Melville Winery’s excellent Santa Rita Hills wines paired with Chef Steve Topple’s superb cuisine. Wednesday, February 8 7:00 p.m. $95.00 per person For more information, or for reservations, please call Ludwig’s on 970.479.5429
A Superb Value from Bordeaux
Chateau D’Arvigny sells for £14.47 in London. Roughly calculated, that’s $28.00. Occasionally, there is inflation that one can easily account for. First growths, for instance, the name brand super seconds and some of the better-known (and formerly value priced) third and fourth growths have been snapped up by the burgeoning Asian market at such a rate that we poor Americans are left holding our...
August 2011
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July 2011
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June 2011
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Save Wisconsin Craft Beer!
Attention craft beer lovers: Miller/Coors and other large beer companies have inserted language into the state budget bill that severely restricts the ability of small, local breweries to continue operating in Wisconsin. The Wisconsin Positive Business Alliance (WPBA) is standing up to this latest assault on our way of life by organizing arally to Save our Beer! When: Friday, June 3rd 5pm- Meet...
April 2011
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Drinks Are On Me: Champagne & Pretty Ladies: A... →
drinksareonme:
For decades, beautiful women have been the “face” of the Champagne industry. Let’s admire some of them.
Zoe Cassavetes
American film director Zoe Cassavetes showed love for Dom Perignon rose. Photo by Dom Perignon.
Jessica Grist
British model & dancer Jessica Grist soaked in a…
“Burgundy makes you think of silly things; Bordeaux makes you talk about them,...”
– Brillat-Savarin (via drinksareonme)
September 2010
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congress attempting to limit interstate alcohol... →
thanks to corporate influence, congress is now seeking to chuck out the interstate commerce provisions and limit interstate trade in wine.
August 2010
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Profile of the Winemaker Jean-François Fillastre -... →
kfurtadowines:
old school. nice bit by Asimov. I have not tried these wine YET.
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Drinks Are On Me: Read The Judgment Of Paris In... →
brokewino:
Time Magazine used the Internet to republish their entire collection of articles dating back to 1943. Now, for the first time in decades, we wine geeks can read the 359 words that shocked the world in 1976. Here is George M. Taber’s landmark reporting from France.
Judgment of Paris
Monday,…
This is history, kids.
Jack McGinley Sauvigon Blanc Update.
kfurtadowines:
Our block of SB at McG is at 16.6 brix. it is getting to be picking time.
I love picking time.
kf.
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2008 Mas Carlot Cuvee "Tradition"
We’ve been an enormous fan of winemaker Natalie Blanc and the wines of Mas Carlot since we were first introduced to her by a representative from Robert Kacher selections. At every tier, they show Mrs. Blanc’s superb wine making skills and offer terrific value for money. A blend of 60% Syrah and 40% Mourverdre, the 2008 Mas Carlot cuvee “Tradition” rouge is the best of Mas Carlot’s entry...
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La Tour’s Restaurant’s excellent sommelier, Paul Dimario, introduced the Iche family’s cuvee “les Heretiques” about five years ago, singing the praises of the wine and the deeply entrenched loyalty to the principles of biodynamics exhibited in the making of the wine. As these things go, the wine disappeared from the market shortly thereafter, and we had not visited the wine again until this...
“In water one sees one’s own face; But in wine, one beholds the heart of another”
– French proverb (via tampawinewoman)
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Brilliant Fun
A friend just sent this link to me:
http://exercisingwhileintoxicated.wordpress.com/2010/07/26/the-beer-every-mile-sf-half-marathon-13-beers-in-13-miles/
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WhaleTraveled: We Can Share The Wine →
Red wine drinkers… the 2007 Rhones are fantastic whether Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Gigondas, Vacqueyras, Cotes Du Rhone or other, this is a wonderful vintage and you can easily find outstanding bottles for as low as $20. I am currently enjoying a 2007 Domaine de Fondreche Cuvee Nadal, Cotes du…
WhaleTraveled: We Can Share The Wine →
Red wine drinkers… the 2007 Rhones are fantastic whether Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Gigondas, Vacqueyras, Cotes Du Rhone or other, this is a wonderful vintage and you can easily find outstanding bottles for as low as $20. I am currently enjoying a 2007 Domaine de Fondreche Cuvee Nadal, Cotes du…
Vintage Troy: The New Wine "Establishment". Why I... →
Over the years of my wine tasting adventures I looked to many people for guidance, information and conversation. What started out as friendly chatter among co-workers and reading publication like Wine Spectator, has turned into a full on passion/hobby. A more recent outlet for my enthusiasm is a…
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2007 Fondreche Syrah "Persia" Cotes du Venteux
Robert Parker’s given the most recent vintage of Fondreche Syrah “Persia” Cotes du Venteux 91 points. Here’s what he has to say about it:
“The 100% Syrah cuvee, the 2007 Persia (red) exhibits wonderful bacon fat, roasted meat, smoked herbs, incense, and plenty of blackberry and cassis fruit. Dense, chewy, full-bodied, but lush, with silky tannins and good acidity,...
Dom Pérignon x Andy Warhol
commercialization:
If your regular bottle of Dom isn’t flashy enough, pick up one of these. Top-tier Dom Perignon partnered up with the Design Laboratory at Central Saint Martin’s School of Art & Design (London) to pay tribute to artist Andy Warhol (and obviously boost up sales.) Release date & more after the jump.
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