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WHY WINE BLOG 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. | | DR. VINO 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. Don St. Chin | | | | | | | | |
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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 >> -
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 >> -
VIGNA UVA VINO | MONDAY, 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. MORE >> -
WHY WINE BLOG | THURSDAY, JANUARY 19, 2012  Mcgregor Vineyards Merlot Reserve 2007
Merlot is another one of many wines that I can 'take it' or 'leave it.' Not very high on my list of favorites. So, I very seldom have any on hand and very seldom search this wine out when wine shopping. This past year, I have tried a few from Long Island, where Merlot seems to be king, but was not impressed. MORE >> -
DR. VINO | THURSDAY, JANUARY 19, 2012  France is a “banana republic” says Guffens
When the fraud squad raided Verget from Verget. Jean-Marie Guffens, a winemaker in Macon who founded Maison Verget , endured a decade-long investigation by French authorities, including Customs and Fraud office. It started in 2001 after the grapes were harvested but before the winery staff had even filed the harvest paperwork. MORE >>
- Oregon Pinot At Our House SLAKED | SATURDAY, JANUARY 14, 2012
- How and why did light beer come to be the choice of NFL viewers? DR. VINO | FRIDAY, JANUARY 20, 2012
- ACI, NYU class, New School talk, Quintarelli DR. VINO | WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 18, 2012
- Visiting Monte Rossa A WINE STORY | SUNDAY, JANUARY 15, 2012
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