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BROOKLYN GUY LOVES WINE JANUARY 6, 2011  On Wine Glasses I have a lot of wine glasses, but they are mismatched, as I have broken many over the years. had four but I broke one. Things break, such is life. | WINE TASTING GUY JANUARY 6, 2011 Wine allergies & sulfites Another quickie… Just about every time I do a wine tasting I’m told by at least one person that they are “allergic to red wine & must be allergic to sulfites. Well, I’m no expert, but I did just read one of the best responses to such an inquiry (on Wine Spectator online). Here it [.]. | WHY WINE BLOG JANUARY 2, 2011  Year In Review Time to look back on what was an eventful year, personally and with the blog and my exploration into the world of wine. Now for my best of 2010. | A WINE STORY JANUARY 7, 2011 2011 (4th Annual) New York Wine Expo is February 25th & 26th imagine jumping to all the wine regions in the world in order to get a sense of the key signature wines from different regions. Sounds fun, yes -- but also exhausting and expensive. So it's great that the. New York Wine Expo will be here February 25th & 26th. Here's the details. WHAT: 4th Annual New York Wine Expo. February 25th and 26th. | | | | | | | |
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VIGNA UVA VINO | WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 5, 2011  Angeline Pinot Noir 2009
This California Pinot Noir shows fresh aromas of green pepper, wild strawberry, cranberry, green olive, bacon, tar and varnish, with ripe berry flavors. very decent $13.99 pricetag and a screwtop. Not bad at all MORE >> -
IMBIBE NEW YORK | FRIDAY, JANUARY 7, 2011 Village Appellations & Climats in Burgundy
Before the new year, I attended a seminar on the Village Appellations of Burgundy, with Anne Parent (pictured above), who is of the 12th generation in a family of winemakers at Bourgognes Parent, as the speaker. The point of the talk and taste was to introduce Burgundy’s Village wines as affordable, yet satisfying, options in [.]. MORE >> -
A WINE STORY | SUNDAY, JANUARY 2, 2011  Visiting the N. Rhone Caveau & Vineyards of M. Chapoutier
“Welcome!&# says Jeremy Steimer in perfect English, looking very fresh and crisp on this hot sunny day with his well-pressed shirt, light hair, and cheerful smile. We shake hands in the M. Chapoutier Caveau (showroom), a gorgeously decorated place where the special soils of Michel Chapoutier’s vineyards can be seen behind a glass case. MORE >> -
VIGNA UVA VINO | TUESDAY, JANUARY 4, 2011  Carlo Pellegrino Passito di Pantelleria DOC 2009
From the island of Pantelleria, off Sicily’s southern coast, Moscato of Alexandria (locally known as Zibbibo) grapes are grown in soil composed of volcanic black lava rocks under a thin layer of unirrigated topsoil. The wine is made from the must of very ripe Moscato grapes whose fermentation has been stopped by adding pure alcohol. MORE >> -
VIGNA UVA VINO | MONDAY, JANUARY 3, 2011  Bressia Profundo 2006 Argentina
What a powerful first impression?! This wonderful red reminds me why I love wine so much. From Mendoza, Argentina the Bressia family produces this blend of 50% Malbec, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot and 10% Syrah. Sumptuously textured and revealing a complex and memorable finish MORE >>
- Two memorable wines under $15 from 2010 DR. VINO | FRIDAY, JANUARY 7, 2011
- Is Pennsylvania finally taking aim at the PLCB? DR. VINO | WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 5, 2011
- December Wines - a Laundry List BROOKLYN GUY LOVES WINE | TUESDAY, JANUARY 4, 2011
- 2003 Chateau Pichon-Longueville: James Suckling “Best Wine of Year!” A WINE STORY | FRIDAY, JANUARY 7, 2011
- Auction booty, 50 Cent, adulteration, heir apparent – sipped & spit DR. VINO | MONDAY, JANUARY 3, 2011
- Wine LOLz from Twitter #lessambitiouswines DR. VINO | FRIDAY, JANUARY 7, 2011
- Avignonesi Toscana Rosso 2006 IGT VIGNA UVA VINO | SATURDAY, JANUARY 1, 2011
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