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A WINE STORY APRIL 30, 2011 “They Have a Dream” at Hospice du Rhone 2011 Patrick Comiskey, journalist for Wine and Spirits magazine moderated this palel featuring several producers from Roussanne. Patrick kicked off the panel with his interpretation of Martin Luther King's speech "I have a Dream" cleverly reworded to match the panel's theme. The pair showed gorgeous pictures of their winery overlooking the sea. years. | BROOKLYN GUY LOVES WINE MAY 5, 2011 AWOL Sorry I've been missing in action. Lots of changes in my life and I simply haven't had the time or energy to write this blog. Be back as soon as I can. Thanks for checking in | IMBIBE NEW YORK MAY 5, 2011 A Rosé from Basque Country Always a fan of Txakoli, I was delighted to find a number of bottles at T. Edwards Wines‘ Portfolio Tasting, Italy & De Maison. But then, when tasting Ameztoi Rubentis 2010, I was suddenly IN the light, and the angels were singing. blend of 50% hondarribi beltza, a native black grape, and 50% hondarribi zuri, a [.]. | | | | | | | | |
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A WINE STORY | WEDNESDAY, MAY 4, 2011  Austria Uncorked 2011
Austria Uncorked on May 4 presented a fabulous opportunity for NYC wine folks to experience what is quickly turning out to be the "coolest" wine to enjoy at wine bars, or bring to parties. The hundreds of wines to be sampled at the Tribeca Rooftop included all varieties, red and white, along with cuisine from top restaurants in NYC. MORE >> -
A WINE STORY | TUESDAY, MAY 3, 2011  Santa Julia brand comes to New York
Landmark chefs David Nichols (striped apron) and Marc Murphy flank. Julia Zuccardi & Zuccardi family winery chef Ana Rodriguez. Julia Zuccardi, granddaughter of Mendoza-based Zuccardi winery founder Alberto Zuccardi, came to Manhattan with her family's chef Ana Rodriguez Armisen to showcase the new Santa Julia brand to US customers. MORE >> -
DR. VINO | FRIDAY, MAY 6, 2011  Aging Muscadet on the lees – and a Melon de Meursault
Muscadet gives pleasure when it is freshly squeezed. But aging the best examples can be worth the wait. Muscadet gains richness with time spent on the lees. Lees are neither Confederate generals nor blue jeans but rather spent yeast cells that fall to the bottom of the barrel or tank when their work is done. But it sure would be fun to try! MORE >> -
DR. VINO | WEDNESDAY, MAY 4, 2011  Muscadet 2010 has the snap, the crackle, and the pop
Muscadet has had recent parallels to Goldilocks: The wine region near the mouth of the Loire River was hit by a reduced harvest in 2008, an abundant harvest in 2009, and a just right harvest in 2010 that has superb quality too. Outside of hipster wine circles, Muscadet is not so well known among younger wine drinkers. More to follow on older Luneau. MORE >> -
VIGNA UVA VINO | THURSDAY, MAY 5, 2011  Fattorie Gianozzi Villa Marcialla Chianti Colli Fiorentini Riserva 2007 DOCG
At the Fattorie Gianozzi just south of Florence in the district of Barberino Val d'Elsa, this Chianti is made with 90% Sangiovese and 10% Merlot. After fermentation, macerated in stainless steel barrels for 3-8 days, then aged in big oak barrels, which mutes the wood effects, for 26 months and another six months in bottle. Good soft finish. MORE >>
- Skin Fermented Whites IMBIBE NEW YORK | TUESDAY, MAY 3, 2011
- Parker on Bordeaux 2010: great but not *the greatest* DR. VINO | WEDNESDAY, MAY 4, 2011
- Corbinelli Chianti Riserva 2007 DOCG VIGNA UVA VINO | MONDAY, MAY 2, 2011
- Expensive wine & upcoming Riesling WINE TASTING GUY | SUNDAY, MAY 1, 2011
- Royal wedding champagne, best sommeliers, Bordeaux bubble – sipped & spit DR. VINO | MONDAY, MAY 2, 2011
- Champagne Perrier-Jouet: The Perfect Pleasure A WINE STORY | THURSDAY, MAY 5, 2011
- Paul Hobbs Speaks at Wine Media Guild Chile/Argentina A WINE STORY | WEDNESDAY, MAY 4, 2011
- Auction & Farewell BBQ A WINE STORY | SUNDAY, MAY 1, 2011
- “High Noon” Seminar at Hospices du Rhone 2011 A WINE STORY | SATURDAY, APRIL 30, 2011
- World Wine HeadQuarters (WWHQ) comes to NYC A WINE STORY | WEDNESDAY, MAY 4, 2011
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