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| | WINE TASTING GUY MARCH 11, 2008 The 6 wine consumer segments A very interesting piece I found via Wine and Spirits Daily , written by Megan Haverkorn. . The stat I found most interesting is that almost 1/4 of wine consumers feel overwhelmed by all the wine options out there. don't have much to add to the interesting report, so without further ado. ARE YOU TRADITIONAL OR SAVVY? . OVERWHELMED. IMAGE SEEKERS. | | SLAKED MARCH 10, 2008 2004 Ch. Leoville Barton St. Julien Deep dark purple red with minor iridescence. Oaky texture, musk, forrest and black currants. Awesomely tight, elegant, and restrained.just loaded with perfume and fruit and every minute that goes by reveals more complexity. Godzilla finish | | | | | | | |
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VIGNA UVA VINO | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12, 2008 Castello Banfi Col Di Sasso Cabernet Sauvignon & Sangiovese 2006 IGT
First of all let me say that I love Italian wines. This one was drinkable, but not one of my favorites. tried it last night after an hour of decanting, then again a day later. The color is a deep ruby, but on the purple side, medium to heavy weight. On the nose is a sort of cherry/gasoline and alcohol, and the palate has a mineral aftertaste. MORE >> -
BROOKLYN GUY LOVES WINE | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12, 2008  Jenny & Francois Portfolio Tasting
In case you're not familiar with Jenny & Francois , they import natural wines from all over France, from heavy hitters like Burgundy to unsung heroes like the Côtes de Duras (just northeast of Bordeaux, and considered Southwest France). Is that because the natural versions exhibit the true flavors and aromas of carignan, for example? MORE >> -
SLAKED | TUESDAY, MARCH 11, 2008  2005 Burgundy - at last!
2005 Burgundy! Like most wine lovers I've been awaiting the arrival of the 2005 vintage of Burgundy with baited breath. With every virtually perfect vintage in France that's hyped by the trade media, I ask: Will the wines live up to the hype? To the prices? Will they drink on release? Will they cellar forever? How much should I buy? stars. stars MORE >> -
VIGNA UVA VINO | SATURDAY, MARCH 8, 2008  Bertani Amarone Della Valpolicella 1999 DOC
Italy • This is an Amarone from Veneto where the best grapes (70% Corvino Veronese, 25% Rondinella , 5% Molinara) are picked with the highest sugar content, laid on racks in dry lofts for about 4 months where they lose 60% of their water content. Color is garnet/brick, aromas of cherries, leather, licorice, dried fruits, spices and raw meat. MORE >> -
WINE TASTING GUY | SUNDAY, MARCH 9, 2008 Wine Tasting Guy » NY Wine Expo – at NYC convention center
This afternoon was the “trade” portion of the NY Wine Expo at the Jacob Javits center. There was A LOT of wine on hand, some “nosh” and even some beer purveyors. enjoyed the tasting very much as I was able to both try wines from MORE >>
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