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ALICE FEIRING FEBRUARY 24, 2009 The Fukuoka of Charnay A while back, Eric Texier told me about an elderly acupuncturist for vines he worked with. Eric also has worked biodynamically. So is it any surprise to me that he has found Fukuoka, the founder of what is called "natural farming," and is working this way on one vineyard in Charnay? But why has he hopped on to another idea? Seems to me no. Clover!" | BROOKLYN GUY LOVES WINE FEBRUARY 25, 2009 Who is Henri Milan? In October I went to the Domaine Select Wine Estates Grand Portfolio Tasting. Although I wasn't thrilled with the bulk of what was on display, I enjoyed tasting some great wines that were new to me. Champagne by Leclaire-Gaspard and Bruno Gobillard.excellent. Hofstätter's delicious wines from Alto Adige.excellent. Remy de Provence. loved this wine! | DR. VINO FEBRUARY 24, 2009 Nicolas Joly on biodynamics, truth, song, and Mr. Big Muscle While gesticulating fervently, Nicolas Joly addressed a packed room today at the Return to Terroir event in New York City today. What follows are some excerpts from his talk. But while he was talking, I was typing his words as he said them. So without further ado, take it away Monsieur Joly: What is an appellation controllée? Sounds! No subtlety! | | | | | | | | |
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IMBIBE NEW YORK | FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2009 New York Wine Expo–Part I
Imbibe New York takes on the New York Wine Expo. Stay tuned for more photos and text next week! My favorite table of the night–Chateauneuf du Pape. Cathy imbibes. Tasty Spanish wines. MORE >> -
VIGNA UVA VINO | FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2009 Montesco Colli Di Conegliano Rosso 1999 DOC
From Conegliano around the Veneto Hills, Italy comes this blend of Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and a small percentage of Marzemino. Aged in French barrels for 24 months and at least another 6 months in bottle. Full-bodied and rich with integrated flavors leaving medium tannins riding on the licorice finale MORE >> -
DR. VINO | FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2009 Truth and fiction: Ross Schwartz, screenwriter of Bottle Shock, the movie
“I was a lawyer for 25 years; I’m different than everyone else in this room because I am not interested in the truth.&#. So Ross Schwartz told the assembled group at the Symposium for Professional Wine Writers in Napa last week. It’s a bunch of people swirling and spitting wine!&# “They didn’t even have a script!&# MORE >> -
BROOKLYN GUY LOVES WINE | FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2009  Friday Night Bubbles
2004 Audrey et Christian Binner Crémant d'Alsace Extra Brut , $28, Jenny & François Selections. I'm a big fan of the wines from this Alsace estate. They are pure expressions of Alsace grape varieties and Alsace terroir. And more importantly, they are absolutely delicious. Like all the wines, it is fresh and pure, and eminently drinkable. MORE >> -
WINE TASTING GUY | THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2009 Israeli Wine STUFF
I had the pleasure of attending an intimate evening with friends and winemakers from a well known Israeli winery. Yotam Sharon and Irit Boxer-Shank, two of the winemakers from Israel’s Barkan winery were in town and joined a group of about 10-15 people for a really cool wine tasting. In addition to the wines of barkan [.]. MORE >>
- Velenosi Ludi VIGNA UVA VINO | THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2009
- Wine on the web, Bordeaux, values, Parmigiano - sipped and spit DR. VINO | THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2009
- Shameless Self Promotion Reminder BROOKLYN GUY LOVES WINE | THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2009
- Wine Blog Awards--VOTE NOW ALICE FEIRING | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2009
- Scrimaglio Fiat Barbera D'Asti Superiore 2006 VIGNA UVA VINO | TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2009
- Vote Vino! Wine blog award finalists announced DR. VINO | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2009
- 2001 Vasse Felix Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve SLAKED | TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2009
- Dressner's Tasting in Valaire ALICE FEIRING | TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2009
- Wine Tasting Afternoon WINE TASTING GUY | MONDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2009
- Port by another name - the finalists! Vote now! DR. VINO | TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2009
- Filippo Gallino Roero Superiore 2004 DOC VIGNA UVA VINO | MONDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2009
- Leaving the Loire ALICE FEIRING | MONDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2009
- Bienvenue Vignerons! BROOKLYN GUY LOVES WINE | MONDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2009
- Review roundup - A Year of Wine DR. VINO | MONDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2009
- Poggio Nardone Rosso Di Montalcino 2004 DOC VIGNA UVA VINO | SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2009
- Benoit Courault, Pat (Les Griottes), and les Macquereaux! ALICE FEIRING | SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2009
- Baldo ALICE FEIRING | SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2009
- Podere Forte Petrucci 2002 DOC Orcia VIGNA UVA VINO | SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2009
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