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DR. VINO OCTOBER 28, 2009 Rocks for shocks: geologists don’t “debunk” terroir; minerality questioned Many geologists object to two things: misusing “minerality&# and being misquoted. Site reader and distributor Damien Casten sent in an AP story (with no byline) yesterday entitled “Geologists debunk soil impact on wine at Ore. The Oregon event was a special session at the annual conference of the Geological Society of America. | VIGNA UVA VINO OCTOBER 26, 2009 Trespass Zinfandel 2006 Napa Valley St Helena This weekend I had the opportunity to try a GREAT Zinfandel at Eric & Deborah Guido’s Celebration of Autumn: Shades of Red dinner and wine pairing. ll go into detail in another post about the whole night, but first I’d like to tout my favorite wine of the day. Eric and Deb found this gem on their last trip to Pride Mountain Vineyards in Napa. | | IMBIBE NEW YORK OCTOBER 26, 2009 Domaine Wine Bar Situated between a liquor store and a sports bar, Domaine Wine Bar sits just outside the 7-train, one stop into Queen. But, as we ascended the station stairs, gazing up at the aluminum siding, we weren’t quite sure to think; and then Ellen remembered, she’d been here before, after we’d spent the 4th of [.]. | | | | | | | |
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DR. VINO | THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2009 Halloween candy: impossible food-wine pairing?!?
Halloween is a mere two days away and excitement is building around the Dr. Vino World Headquarters: for the kids, they’re after the candy; for me, I can’t wait to take down all the skeletons, ghosts and goblin decorations. Or is it impossible ?!? source blog Dr. Vino. MORE >> -
VIGNA UVA VINO | FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2009  Chateau de Saint-Cosme Gigondas Les Claux 2006
More from last weekend's Shades of Red dinner and wine pairing, this Gigondas (100% Grenache) was paired with the first course of Pumpkin Risotto. From the Southern Rhone and looking in the glass like it was poured from an inkwell. Then onto the palate with big, contrasting flavors of gamey meats, black pepper, tea and black cherries. 50 retail. MORE >> -
VIGNA UVA VINO | SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2009 Fonterosso Chianti Classico Riserva 2004 DOCG
From Arezzo Italy, this Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon blend is aged 1 year in oak, with aromas of cherry cough drops, twizzlers, smoked meats and flavors of dried fruits on top of sour cherries. Has a confident maturity and a refreshing finish. MORE >> -
WHY WINE BLOG | MONDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2009  Why Wine: Joeshico Wine Review; Fox Run Vineyards Reserve Riesling 2008
Sometime near the end of the year, I would like to post all that I have learned and the wines that I have come to enjoy over the past two years. From a European reds only wine drinker who could not tolerate most white wines or any wines over 0% RS, to be even drinking the many wines I am now, I think I have come a long way. MORE >> -
IMBIBE NEW YORK | TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2009 Beaujolais and Butternut Mac & Cheese
This month’s installment of Experiments in the Vegetarian Kitchen, written for Snooth, is all about Beaujolais and Butternut Mac & Cheese. Check here for wine reviews and recipes. Cheers! MORE >>
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