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| | | VIGNA UVA VINO JANUARY 16, 2012 Les Terroises Corbières 2008 AOP From the French AOP of Languedoc, here is a blend of Carignan, Grenache Noir, Syrah, and Cinsault. Full bodied red, deep garnet colors, with aromas of dark fruit, blackberry, raspberry and spices, and some barnyard, dry on the tongue with medium plus tannins, more spice hints and a decent finish. SRP $10 and 12% alcohol. | SLAKED JANUARY 14, 2012  Oregon Pinot At Our House Case in point: Oregon pinot noir. So now that it's winter in San Francisco these bottles have been coming out of the woodworks at home. Listed as 13.8% | | | | | | | |
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DR. VINO | TUESDAY, JANUARY 17, 2012  China’s top wine influencer
Who wields the most influence on wine in China? As the year of the dragon kicks off soon, I put this question to various China insiders. Ian Ford, partner at Summergate , a leading wine importer to China: Yao Ming. Summergate does not import the new Yao wines - Ed.]. Jamie Ritchie, CEO & President, Americas and Asia, Sotheby’s Wine. MORE >> -
WHY WINE BLOG | MONDAY, JANUARY 16, 2012 Licia Albariño 2010
I got caught at the right time to open one of my few remaining Albariño wines. Shirley, decided to cook up a broiled salmon steak with some baked Orieda 'Fast Food Fries" and a garden salad for dinner. Tonight it was a Licia Albariño 2010 ( $13 ). This is a Albariño that I found at one of the counties larger wine outlets. MORE >> -
A WINE STORY | SUNDAY, JANUARY 15, 2012  A Taste of Le Marche (and Domodimonti natural wines)
Do you like sulfates in your wines? No one does. Last night at Eataly (the new Italian food specialty megastore in Manhattan) I discovered Domodimonti, a boutique winery located on the picturesque countryside of Montefiore dell'Aso, in Le Marche Region, Italy. Their approach can best be described as follows: Grapes are hand-picked. THE VINEYARD. MORE >> -
A WINE STORY | FRIDAY, JANUARY 20, 2012  Azienda Agricola d’Alessandro Wine from Sicily
adore Sicilian wine and my crystal ball tells me that this will be the wine of the decade. The whites have a pleasant bitter finish that ends with a decisive finish. they are not "fruity" in the New World sense of the word. The reds are also milder than most New World reds. Just very different and the difference is appreciated. About the Chefs. MORE >> -
A WINE STORY | SUNDAY, JANUARY 15, 2012  World Champion Sommelier Luca Gardini Introduces Sparkling Water
Do you spend much time thinking about the sparkling water you enjoy with your meal? Maybe you should. Like the true sommelier he is, Luca pointed out the fat bubbles, the "clean" nose, and the fresh, sweet taste of the water -- admittedly things I never really thought about. Many other waters are artificially carbonated. PASTIERA - RA! DE CONCILIS. MORE >>
- France is a “banana republic” says Guffens DR. VINO | THURSDAY, JANUARY 19, 2012
- ACI, NYU class, New School talk, Quintarelli DR. VINO | WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 18, 2012
- Mcgregor Vineyards Merlot Reserve 2007 WHY WINE BLOG | THURSDAY, JANUARY 19, 2012
- Visiting Monte Rossa A WINE STORY | SUNDAY, JANUARY 15, 2012
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