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DR. VINO OCTOBER 29, 2010 Talking Chenin Blanc with Ken Forrester of South Africa Ken Forrester likes Chenin Blanc. In his opinion, the best Chenin needs cool and sunshine, which may sound like a paradox. MORE >>	DR. VINO OCTOBER 6, 2009 Natural wines, premox, chenin blanc, 07 Port and Rhone – John Gilman So grab a glass of wine, throw another log on the fire, grab a sandwich, channel your inner wine geek, and listen to John opine on the topics of natural wines, zero dosage champagne, some pitfalls of collecting, 2007 vintage for Port and in the Rhone, the nobility of chenin blanc, the Piedmont producer Produttori del Barbaresco and more! MORE >>	RECENT POSTS DECEMBER 17, 2011 \| A WINE STORY Visiting Waterkloof in South Africa MARCH 11, 2011 \| DR. VINO How does cabernet franc age? A visit to Domaine Baudry FEBRUARY 1, 2011 \| DR. VINO The G Spot, The Titanic, Verdehlgold – punny French labels! OCTOBER 29, 2010 \| DR. VINO Talking Chenin Blanc with Ken Forrester of South Africa OCTOBER 7, 2010 \| DR. VINO In praise of mature wine AUGUST 24, 2010 \| BROOKLYN GUY LOVES WINE Old Coulée de Serrant: Thoughts on a Friend's Birth Year Wine
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A WINE STORY DECEMBER 20, 2009 ABCs of Wine: Tasting “Anything But Chardonnay” If you know Chenin Blanc, you know that it can be dry, sweet, or off-dry, depending on the mood of the producer and the vintage. MORE >>	DR. VINO MARCH 11, 2011 How does cabernet franc age? A visit to Domaine Baudry How does cabernet franc age? The single-vineyard wines from the higher vineyards, planted to limestone soil, offer more reward for aging. MORE >>	BROOKLYN GUY LOVES WINE MAY 23, 2008 Friday Night Bubbles Cousin cultivates Gamay, Grolleau, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Cabernet Franc, and Chenin Blanc - there is something for everyone in this portfolio. NV Cousin-Luduc Saumur Brut , $26, Jenny & Francois Selections. This sparkling wine is no exception. Shouldn't that indicate a low pressure sparkling wine? MORE >>	DR. VINO FEBRUARY 1, 2011 The G Spot, The Titanic, Verdehlgold – punny French labels! However, the category has been renamed vin de France and, since 2010, permits a mention of the grape variety and the vintage. MORE >>
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DR. VINO | THURSDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2010
In praise of mature wine

Riesling, top Muscadet, cabernet franc from the Loire, top chenin blanc, some variations of Nebbiolo all are affordable yet age-worthy. But sometimes we still need encouragement to take time to smell the flowers and such is the case with enjoying mature wine. Is mature wine relevant? It is so often apogee of the wine experience. MORE >>

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A WINE STORY | SATURDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2011
Visiting Waterkloof in South Africa

You will find many varietals at Waterkloof – Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin Blanc, Chardonnay, Mouvedre, Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache, all very balanced and perfectly delicious! “Dazzling!”. The slopes of Schaapenberg boast a myriad of different aspects but south-facing ones predominate. Few wineries could afford this luxury. News S. MORE >>

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DR. VINO | WEDNESDAY, JUNE 2, 2010
Do you want alcohol levels in reviews? [poll] & a comment from Joly

Last week’s New York Times reviewed some wines from Savennières, the Loire appellation that makes often-stunning, always dry versions of chenin blanc. When has the chenin completed its work is then the question? Would you like to see more reviewers noting alcohol levels? Have your say in the latest poll! MORE >>

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BROOKLYN GUY LOVES WINE | TUESDAY, AUGUST 24, 2010
Old Coulée de Serrant: Thoughts on a Friend's Birth Year Wine

Coulée de Serrant is one of France's and the world's greatest terroirs. It is the apex of Savennières, and some would say, of the potential of the Chenin Blanc grape (although many Huet lovers would argue for Vouvray). We decanted this wine and drank it slowly over the course of the evening. This isn't a Nicolas Joly wine. MORE >>

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ALICE FEIRING | TUESDAY, JANUARY 13, 2009
Alice Feiring - In Vino Veritas

Dry Loire Valley Chenin Blanc. ?Savennieres? Anjou or Chinon Blanc? Raffault or Baudry Chinon Blanc. Nicolas Les Clous Blanc (chard and chenin mix. On the other hand, I am partial to blanc de blancs. ?For Dry Loire Valley Chenin Blanc. ?Savennieres? Anjou or Chinon Blanc? MORE >>

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