They made a private label wine to sell in the store and to find the name, they looked in the phone book and found that Clark was the most popular name in the city after Jones and Smith. The wines of Tyler winery get a thumbs up from me for the brilliance of the name alone–but also for what’s inside the bottle. Rita Hills.)

The wine was in excellent shape, despite the dodgy label. About 50 or 60 wine lovers came together to celebrate Austrian wine the other night at Seasonal Restaurant in midtown Manhattan. That's right - Austrian wine, La Paulée style. It takes big bottles to put together the La Paulée of Austrian wine, and Stephen Bitterolf has them.

was probably also intimidated by the French wine labels and did not take time to understand them. I am finally getting around to trying French wines. have heard that they do make some remarkable red wines. That was, what now feels like, a long time ago. Yet, at the same time my favorite wine was a Chianti. Pomerol Bordeaux French

The museum has pictures of the founders, replications of the portraits you can find on the Faustino labels, and ancient winemaking tools. Ah, Rioja! All those years spent at the International Wine Center studying the differences between the soil of the Rioja Alavesa above the Elbo river, and the Rioja Baja and Rioja Alta finally paid off.

first I was worried about the white wine when I saw 14% alcohol on the label. You know how when you're drinking a good Sherry, how one of the things that's so good about it is that strong streak of acidity that runs right down the spine of the wine? Doesn't it seem like an acidic wine? And obviously it's an oxidized wine, right? And no!

Grochau has cycled at a high level for about 20 years (he even won a race last year) but into the front-of-house in the restaurant business, which led him to make his own wine label, sourcing fruit from various sites around the state and making the wines in Portland. American wine under $15 is a difficult category. It glides in at 12.5%

” Although it’s labeled as a mere vin de France, Ducroux works Biodynamic vineyards by horse in Beaujolais. Vin de soif. The term captures a wine style–thirst-quenching, gulpable–that delights in the pleasures of drinking wine, not worshipping it. The wine has sediment in the bottle and is somewhat cloudy in the glass.

And of equal interest - to me at least since I did my thesis on the millennial generation for the Wine and Spirits Educational Trust Honors Diploma, is that the label is very very cool. "What exciting wines!" Second, they are unusual -- when people think of Uruguay they do not often think of Viognier or Gewurztraminer. Cool melon flavors.

During lunch we are joined by Daniel's nephew Gabriel, a young yet very serious-minded winemaker who has a label of his own and buys grapes from his father and uncles, and Gabriel's father Eduardo who also has Daniel's charm. an absolutely fabulous visit to Pisano Wines today. The story started three centuries ago in Italy. I asked, amazed.

Another thing you will notice about the bottle is its unique shape, and also the label which represents the card of the then-owner with the upper right edge turned down. So after visiting the three champagne festivals, I was lucky enough to get a VIP tour of Champagne G.H. Mumm in Reims. Mumm is right in the city - I took a cab. years.

JeremySeysses : He decided not to have his own label. DrVino : Michel Rolland has an autobiography coming out? magnum oakus, surely. CraigCamp : hear the Oxygen network picked up the rights and will turn it into a micro-series. Wink Lorch : Bet it will appear late. OlivierLandry : A very ripe comment on your part, good sir. wine random

Starting with the 2010 vintage, the wines called Las Lindes de Remelluri (roughly, “the borders of Remelluri”), will be labeled with the two villages on the label, one from La Bastida and one from San Vicente. Telmo Rodriguez was in full cry when I met him in New York City recently. Just a few brands? We don’t know Rioja.

Bottles of pink-labeled Evian water sit before us, along with some empty wine glasses. "There are five essential conditions for a quality vintage," says famed professor Denis Dubourdieu, speaking in front of over a hundred journalists from virtually every corner of the world. Professor Dubourdieu explained the wines were selected blind.

As of 2008, the second label of Lynch-Bages will be called, "Echo de Lynch-Bages". Very soon I will visit Chateau Cordeillan Bages! As much as I'm looking forward to the food and wine pairing, I'm looking to tasting the new vintage of Lynch-Bages (and hopefully some older vintages as well, and will share my notes with you). Viticulture.

If millennials are driving wine consumption as survey data show , then I can’t wait for the NY mag article profiling a budding wino, posting pics of Jura labels to Instagram. “When Did Young People Start Spending 25% of Their Paychecks on Pickled Lamb’s Tongues?” Or, rather, one young foodie, the 27-year-old Dine Chang.

haven't liked a lot of Oregon Pinot Gris, but I remember hearing that Montinore is a good producer, and the back label says the wine is 12.6% I could probably grow old drinking exactly what's in my cellar now and be perfectly happy. mean really - Burgundy, the Loire, Sherry, Champagne.what's not to love? So I'm trying to do this again.

Although it a celebrated 1947 Bordeaux was written on the label, when he pulled the cork, it read 1966 Rioja. So, here’s the etiquette question/ethical quandary: should the somm have alerted the diner to the fake right away or let the him and his companions enjoy the wine as if it were what was on the label? wine collecting

Here’s some of the recent action: * WineDiaraist and Wine Spectator have published photos from federal prosecutors taken from the scene of the alleged crime; one of those, with stacks of Petrus 1950 and Lafleur 1947 labels among others, is reproduced above. He tallied $16 million in American Express bills between 2006 – 2011.

"Label, anyone?". One of the most interesting benefits of the Tuscan wine fair was the ability to see all the different labels. While many producers had traditional labels, the producer above decided to kick it up a notch with a "Millennial friendly" label showing an image that appears to resemble a skeleton.

Interestingly, labeled as “vin de France”–will have to explore these more, but, sadly, the NY importer is out of stock of all but the rosé… The 2009s from Pierre & Catherine Breton were pretty serious and the 2010s showed well, if tight. Comte Abbatucci: My new favorite wines from Corsica! wine picks

Instead of calling it literally a “chien chaud,” he opted for truth in labeling, going with “veau chaud” (hot calf). Chef Yannick Alléno, recipient of three Michelin stars, adores New York hot dogs. Site reader Caleb Ganzer writes in to see if we might try to pair it up and to that we reply “fo sho.”

The entry level Perlita is a new brand, and is labeled Malbec-Syrah (2010) because it is 80 percent Malbec and 20 percent Syrah. "Welcome," says Antoine Blech of Opia restaurant in Manhattan, welcoming Jean-Jacques Bonnie of Bodega DiamAndes and his contingent. In 1996, Jean-Jacques's  parents Alfred?Alexandre Lagravière. Quite juicy!

In 1991, Bob became general manager for the California operations of Stimson Lane, again producing award-winning wines, including a Cabernet-based Conn Creek  wine that received the highest Wine Spectator ratings of any Stimson Lane label to that prized consultant.  Wine Spectator called Bob's first Cabernet Sauvignon "a Cellar Selection.".

Coming from the world of wine, where labeling is mandatory if not always accurate , I’m surprised that not all beers have the abv on the label but that would go a long way in helping drinkers make their own calculations about consumption. It’s time for the Big Game. Or, actually, the last three Big Games of the NFL season.

This action and the heavy-handed tactics over Olivier Cousin’s whimsical labeling , set against the backdrop of declining domestic wine consumption, illustrate the difficult days for many French vignerons. When the fraud squad raided Verget from Verget. His wife and members of the staff were even held in custody for two days.

The Cavaliere graphic on the label today represents the Tuscan region combining age old traditions of Chianti with modern winemaking techniques led by winemaker Giancarlo Roman. In 1124 the seeds of a house of wine were planted. This also adds richness and texture. 14% Alcohol and $35 SRP

One problem with this is that people in the room might want to see the label of the fantastically old wine and pick up the bottle from where you have it. First of all, once you get a cork out, it is worth checking to make sure what it says matches what the label of the bottle says. In my case, not very often. generally don't. Steak.

Yes–crack a foreign pronunciation guide to unlock the frequent discount hidden behind unpronounceable or difficult words on labels. The Mayans forecast a cataclysmic finish for 2012. My crystal wine glasses are not as clear, so instead of forecasts, I ask twenty questions relevant to the wine world in 2012. Will dogmatism die? Dream on.

Because of the incredible quality and value of their Paso Robles Cab, Wagner approached Hope Farms in search of Cabernet for his second label wine, Liberty School. The Hope family helped build the brand’s solid reputation over the years and in 1996, the Hopes took over the label. That’s what this Liberty School 2008 Cab is all about.

” The good folks at Torres have decided to wear their hearts on their sleeve by putting the score right on the front label! We all know that Spanish wineries looooove critics, so much so that they would pay extravagant fees for a “ master class ” by a point-wielding critic on “ a freelance.” Spanish wine

Downes Family Vineyards Sanctuary Peak Sauvignon Blanc 2011. This looks like an 18th century English cottage!” I remark, sipping a cup of tea while waiting to meet James Downes, who owns Shannon Vineyards in the cool climate region of Elgin (whose wines are sold under the name Downes Family Vineyards in the USA). First, imagine the vista. News S.

The fruit is transported to Thelema for vinification and bottled under the Thelema Sutherland label. Ginny, a friendly dog with a rhythmically wagging tale, greets us as we enter the sleek glass doors of the Thelema winery situated on the top of the Helshoogte Pass about six kilometers outside of Stellenbosch. Welcome!” News S.

Also, I prefer the old, green, script label to this newish, ornate, and considerably less charming version. Dark plum color. Very closed on the nose, with mild notes of dry lavender and mellow herbs; then prunes, blood, and citrus notes as it breathes. What it will taste like at that age is difficult to say.

As we tasted, a steady stream of visitors popped in and out, buying wines from the winery’s curiously labeled brands (e.g. Arco Laamar & Harry Haddon (checked shirt). Two wineries being neighborly!”. Both seemed very effervescent and personable and passionate about South Africa and its wines. Tread Lightly by Backsberg anyone?). News S.

Wines containing the additive will not be labeled as such. Australian wines have gained huge market share over the past few decades. But nobody has accused them of dumping. Until now. ” The cellulose gum prevents crystallization and cloudiness in white and sparkling wines. ” Just in case, they’re now putting wine in cans.

If music and wildflower gardens can create perfectly ripe grapes (as close to organic as possible without the restrictive label) than the proof is figuratively 'in the pudding' and these methods work. Winemaker Carl Van der Merwe. This Syrah is absolutely incredible!”. Appelbaum's lovely cat Sally! To learn more, click here. News S.

tried a glass on the rocks as suggested on the website (and on the label), but they've come up with quite a few interesting recipes you can try (see below). To most of us here in the states Port wine is traditionally reserved for the holidays or a special occasion. Sunset 2 oz. Croft Pink Porto 1 oz. Premium Gin 2 dashes orange bitters 3 oz.

Current labeling laws do not mandate that wines that wines that come in contact with gluten are labeled as such. It will be interesting to see if more wines are tout their gluten-free status on the label. Is wine gluten-free? The short answer is: yes. Wine is made from grapes, not grains. But the chances are pretty slim.

Check out all these ways how they are threatening us now: * using word “terroir” * rise of estate labeling. In a profile of Aida Batlle , a coffee grower in El Salvador, The New Yorker blows the lid on coffee’s imitation of wine. a focus on harvesting good fruit. existence of a barista guild certification. wine random

Every time I like a bottle of Burgundy, I turn the label around and see your name!" On this visit I discovered some fabulous producers and it is always thrilling to find oneself in a restaurant or a wine store, recognize the label on the wine bottle, and have fond memories of the visit. "I like a good farmer!" I have told her.

Widely regarded as being the most full-bodied and masculine of the region, the village's wines have an intensity of color and rich, deep flavors which many label as “masculine” while the wines of the nearby Chambolle-Musigny are called “feminine.” Gevrey-Chambertin wines are exclusively red, and made predominantly from Pinot Noir grapes.

How cool is that old label? Instead of trying to write about individual visits, I thought it would be fun to summarize a bit and share some highlights. Emilio Hidalgo was my first visit to a Sherry Bodega. find it hard to remember the details of a first visit - my senses are always so overwhelmed by the newness of it all. This is impressive.

Then came the backlash against the flower label wine and cultured yeast 71B with its characteristic “gout de banane.” The 2011 Beaujolais nouveau debuted around the world this past Thursday. He sent us this virtual postcard and pics. By Tim Eustis. More fun than good, his wines are drinkable for perhaps a bottle, but no more.

If there were a disgorgement date on the label, you would have a better clue. After the jump, check out Champagne writer Peter Liem, who is pro-disgorgement labeling, giving his reasons why they are important. ” Champagne wine labelsSee exchange below.) It’s a stick approach. Disgorgement dates are important.

The winery has been around since 1960 under "Bodegas Chandon" and 1997 was the first commercial vintage under the Terrezas de los Andes label. Some excellent wines this week, an assortment of reds and whites from around the globe. Though diverse as a group, what unites them is their distinctive terroir. Terrezas de los Andes. Social climber?

Then, in what might be another stop in our “Road to Damascus” series (see Wells Guthrie ), he grew tired of the style at around the time he had a falling out with his financial backer, bringing an end to the Pax label. Pax used to make full-throttle wines, syrahs and pinots mostly, that scored big Parker points. American wine

Well, besides never being in the same playlist on one person’s iTunes library, these musicians have all released their own wine labels recently. What do Motörhead , AC/DC , Whitesnake , the Rolling Stones , and Dave Matthews have in common? Sadly, none of them could probably identify the vineyards used for making said wines.

Unprecedented Coalition of International Wine Regions Joined By Notable Chefs in Effort to Protect Wine Place Names NEW YORK - October 19, 2011 - Leadership from 15 of the world's premier wine regions came together along with renowned chefs from around the globe to call on policymakers to heed growing consumer demand for wine truth-in-labeling.

New for the 2009 vintage: Sea Smoke of Santa Barbara is putting “California Grand Cru” on the label. The labels previously read “Santa Barbara County California.” The term is pure marketing. Needless to say, there is no codified “cru” system of California. ” American wine

So what if Anjou producer Olivier Cousin wrote “Anjou Olivier Cousin” on his label? SIPPED: snappy advice. GQ.com has a fun list of 25 wine tips that may run counter to expectations (cool photos too). If you like your tips in book form, I mentioned many of these items in Dr. Vino’s guide, A Year of Wine. SIPPED: Yeoman wine.

Whenever my wife sees that a wine’s back label is from importer Louis/Dressner, she gets excited about the wine to follow. Rightfully so: Louis/Dressner has a portfolio bursting with terrific wines, from vineyard owners making their own wines with few, if any, interventions in the cellar. Jean-Paul Brun. Bernard Baudry. Louis/Dressner.

Cesar Baeza of Brotherhood, also a producer of a sparkling wine, exuded charm and reminded our group that Brotherhood was making "champagne" (they are allowed to say this on the label) since before California was part of the United States! Matt Spaccarelli of Benmarl. Do you live in NYC? Michael Migliore – Whitecliff Vineyard.

"This Gone Fishin wine label is great!" First, I should explain the interest in the "Gone Fishin" label as it is part of the Mercer Estates family of wines, but its own brand (called Wine Out West). The labels are whimsical and designed by the original art of Diane Whitehead, a native of eastern Washington.

This is the first version of La Parcelle that was made by Cédric Bouchard - he bought the vineyard from an old family friend and and also bought some of the Champagne stock, selling it under the Inflorescence label. Cédric Bouchard is one of the leaders of the new wave in Champagne. bars as opposed to 6) to minimize their impact.

Really, I don’t have any trouble telling the above two labels apart–do you? I just got an email from the importer of a 17,000-case Argentine malbec called Budini, which will now be called Bodini. It will now be called Bodini. The Budini brand has been in existence since the 2002 vintage. business of wine

Very interesting article by Paul Franson in the Napa 'valley Register about wineries creating more 'second wines' to sell to people who can no longer afford to pay very high prices for icon wines. The grapes are culled from less desirable vineyard blocks, or less expensive barrels (or oak chips) may be used to keep the prices down.

Fino/Amontillado is not allowed to be labeled as such, and so the wine is called Fino. Here are some notes on great wines that I was lucky to drink in July, mostly because of the generosity of friends: Equipo Navazos La Bota de Fino Nº 24 , $60, Eric Solomon Selections/Imported by European Cellars. Fantastic wine and worth searching out.

Which means I must be a masochist, because only a masochist would redesign his labels every year. It's not a good way to make money, to be sure, and everyone has their own opinions on wine labels (I should call them theories), and not all of them are kind. So at least for one more year we're releasing new wines with new labels.

Incidentally, I checked out the back label and was amused to see Cabernet Sauvignon described as a “premier claret grape of the world…responsible for the renowned chateau-bottled red wines of Bordeaux, such as those from the médoc and Saint-Emilion.&# In 1969, Beaulieu sold to Heublein; now it is owned by Diageo.

He tasted the pinot noirs and syrahs he had been making since starting his own label, Copain Wines , in 1999. Saul had his conversion on the road to Damascus. Wells Guthrie had his conversion on the road home from Burgundy. The wines were made in a big, full-bodied style and had received high scores, including some 95s from Robert Parker.

The label says 20% alcohol (and 9% residual sugar), so I suppose that it isn't strange to sense it on the nose. The other night a good friend of mine came over for dinner. He's also a wine lover, but his cellar is full of current California Cabernet and modern day wine from Bordeaux. Trust me though, he is a truly lovely guy.

Perhaps the move will encourage high-volume producers to opt for lighter bottles for all of North America, the same way Kleenex and other produces have French written on them when producers want labeling compliance for all US and Canada with a single package. Well, the Liquor Control Board of Ontario has told them they are not welcome.

SIPPED: judging wine by its label. Grub Street has a lengthy breakdown on how mileage picking wine based on label designs will get you. SIPPED: irony. He later shrugged off any personal responsibility in the rise. SIPPED: moxie. Jancis Robinson tweeted : “Dio mio – crazeee. Why, swap the price tags! duh [ decanter.com ].

Recently I met him in New York to discuss the Undurraga family’s new wine label, Koyle, a Chilean Indian name of the beautiful purple native plant that grows next to oak forests and blossoms with a much-demanded fruit. What's interesting about Christobal is that the family sold their original holdings in 1986. Kolye Reserve Syrah.

The Zone also had short sessions on how winemakers can make better web sites, more youth-friendly labels, and even 10-minute "speed" advice from the experts. Masterclasses. Arriving on Tuesday, I started off with the Circle of Wine Writers looking at a series of vertical tastings of Roederer properties including Pichon Lalande. Until 2012!

You hear so much about Swedish Hill and their wines and you see their label in every local wine shop, I can't find an excuse for having never been here before. Almost seemed that I may never get back on a Finger Lakes Wine Trail after the past year. Had to cancel two trips last summer, then again in April of this year, cancelled another.

Such is the case with a recent paper that shows wine labels to understate actual alcohol by at least 0.3 Funny, yes, but consumers can be forgiven for trusting what is on the label as being accurate. Take a look: “Splendide Mendax: False Label Claims about High and Rising Alcohol Content of Wine&# Working Paper #82, AAWE [ pdf ].

Now, I am looking forward to seeing it finally labelled, as we are still waiting for TTB approval of the labels at this point. It was a chilly, slightly overcast morning in the city as I made my way north. And I'd like to say that I used this time to reflect on the wines I was about to bottle as I drove. But that wouldn't be true.

Calera’s back label passes the usefulness test! What with Ridge Vineyards, Bonny Doon , and Calera putting lots of info on their labels, there must be something in the air of the Santa Cruz and Gavilan Mountains. American wine wine labelsSchmaltzy story, cheesy adjectives, mentions of “ handcrafted “: none.

Some of the labels indicate the relative sweetness (trocken, halbtrocken, feinherb, etc.), It didn't have to be labeled this way, but it was - see importer's explanation in the comments on this post. I'm a German wine neophyte, but over the past year I've started poking around a bit, drinking Riesling here and there. some do not.

The label is clean and modern, with the gold ink of the sketch reinforcing the golden hue of the wine. Adele. What a fabulous wine to enjoy as an aperitif!” I exclaim, sipping 2006 Esquisse, a new brand from the 2nd growth Chateau Nairac. Now let me set the seen. Nicole, Tom, Nicolas, Eloise, and Jessica. Next came the name. adele eloise.

He put a picture of his bottles in the shape of a cross, with the hat that adorns the labels of all his wines in the middle, and said it had been his cross to bear for the past few years and the dream was over. Facebook and Twitter may contribute to toppling regimes these days. But can social media save a winery from falling into the abyss?

They had a fabulous label with the description of the cepage on it -- apparently it received an award in Holland. Penin seminar. What a fabulous event today at the Puck building. Many journalists and members of the trade gathered to meet producers featured in the 2011 Peñín Guide. Very exciting.

At home, I shook it well and served it cold, as the label suggests. It’s “drink sake night&# tonight, and since I have other plans, I hopped on it last evening. figured it was the least I could do after suggesting you try a sake last week to help out the brewers hit by the earthquake and tsunami. But I’ve had little since.

Lee then told Parr that he had, in fact, steamed off the labels, so the wine that Parr had just requested to buy was the one over 15% alcohol. Raj Parr is the wine director at Michael Mina’s restaurants and a partner at RN74, a Burgundy-centered restaurant in San Francisco. Ta-dah! So, what to make of this? Sure Parr got punk’d.

so imagine my surprise when I received two bottles labeled "3A" and"3B" and tasted them blind simultaneously. One of the most fun aspects of living in Manhattan is that is a city of "wine geeks" who often happen to work in the city's best wine shops. Of course, there is always a theme. thought also 2008.

Salneval is the second label of the Adega Condes de Albarei winery. Did not really want to get back into my white wines for a least another couple of months, but I was kinda forced by Shirley to open one for one of her recipes. This week she made a delicious Chicken Cacciatore and needed 1/4 cup of a dry white wine.

Just grab a bottle of well-oaked Chardonnay and an “unoaked” Chardonnay (typically labeled as “unoaked” or “naked” Chardonnay) and do a side-by-side taste test. Oak is utilized somewhat like a “seasoning” to add flavor and palate appeal to a wine. Which Wines are Typically Oaked? Why Oak Wine? Where is the barrel from? How was it dried?

Lassaigne uses a code that is stamped onto his labels, and you really have to look for it because it's hard to see, but 070409, for example, means bottled in 07 (so base year 06), and disgorged in 09 (in April, I believe). I stopped into the Jenny and François spring portfolio tasting the other day to taste some of the new releases.

I'm loving the color and nose on it tho, and check out the label. It's been a busy day. This morning I bottled the first batch of a new "dark lager". got the recipe from beerrecipe.com and it turned out pretty decent this far despite some minor hiccups in fermentation temps in the new used fridge I bought for it. Will the fun never end?

SPIT: critter labels. In case we needed any further indication that critter labels have jumped the shark right off the wine bottle, Yellow Tail is now suing a more recent arrival for infringing on the wallaby. SIPPED: more Zin Man. The ad about Zin man , riffing on the Old Spice guy, got a big thumbs up from all of you. AFP ]. WSJ ].

It’s a coincidence that as Mark Bittman laments the lack of labeling of GM foods at nytimes.com, a story making the rounds in the Canadian press touts a “new&# strain of genetically modified yeast for wines called ML01. You wouldn’t know about it because of the lack of labeling requirement. wine science

Misspellings on the label. SPIT: wine shelf. Looks like they’ll need a mega cleanup in aisle 7! Fail blog/youtube ]. DESTROYED: international treasure. In Austria, vandals have uprooted and chopped to bits a 500-year-old vine. Hit the comments on what their punishment should be. UPGRADED: the wine blogosphere. WineDiarist.com ]. NACS ].

After introducing myself to Presidente Ezio Rivella, I spoke to Stefano Campatelli (Directtore) who I met last year about many things: if the region was considering reducing alcohol to international pressure, if they are modernizing the labels, and typical problems of the vintage. As far as labels are concerned, their market likes them.

It is called Vallée de la Marne Rive Gauche, and Bérèche's intentions are clearly announced on the wine's label, as the place of origin is far more prominent than the family name. The back label, by the way, contains information on the vineyard, disgorgement date, and everything else that we might want to know.

All too often, French labels are stuffy. It’s labeled simply “G.&# The label, “the little tannic,&# sounds slightly like the French pronunciation of the Titanic. Perhaps this sill spur more producers to leave the AOC system and make funny labels? French wine wine labelsWith a spot over it.

This need for clear concise labelling is a major challenge at the moment, and needs attention. The Contours vineyard at Pewsey Vale, Eden Valley. The Seppelt Drumborg Riesling 2010 has the fresh lime aromas of a young Aussie Riesling. But on the palate, the dry wine is tightly wound, wrapped in a crunchy, almost impenetrable shell of acidity.

alcohol on the label, it carries the alcohol well thanks to good balance and acidity that enlivens the palate. In a recent column on Slate.com , Mike Steinberger threw most Chilean carmenere under the oak bus. I’d also add that some of the ones that I’ve had carry an unwanted sweetness, probably from the oak and alcohol.

can’t pronounce it, but anyway I make up the label and send it in to BATF.&# The regulatory authority said that the label needed an english translation, so Trinchero says he added white zinfandel and the BATF accepted the term even though there is no white zinfandel grape. W$Jay was slumming it with zinfandel recently. Mistake.

The wines can be released as vintage wines or non-vintage wines, and do not need to be aged in bottle for three years, as sparkling Champagne does, in order to be labeled as vintage wines. Not all Champagne is sparkling wine. Many Champagne producers continue to make small amounts of still wine, called Coteaux Champenois. available in stores.

I'm usually wary when wineries give their wines a funky or even classical type name instead of just labeling it 'meritage.' Labeled as a value wine, or let's just say 'cheap wine,' this Petite Sirah is the best deal anybody shopping for good wine will find. Here at home, I guess eventful would be saying it a tad mildly. Marvelous Wine!

As a student in a wine-related educational program, there's the very real chance I may be poured four glasses of a light colored red wine, and asked to speak about where they are from, how they were made, and more without seeing the label. Why compare? Let's talk Chianti Classico first. The wine ordered was the San Felice Chianti Classico 07.

The trend for the producers of Champagne that wine geeks favor is a throttling back on dosage and you may see wines labeled “zero&# or “extra brut&# indicating that the amount of residual sugar is below the level of perception. Does champagne go to your head faster because of the bubbles? Does Champagne give you gas? how to

File under: “How to succeed in China: get personal and put a boat or a dragon on your label.&# [ decanter.com ]. SIPPED: miracles? FIJI water LLC, which recently shut down production in a showdown with Fiji’s (military) government but then caved , will be turning their water profits into wine. SIPPED: another round. AFP ]. WSJ ].

They were labeled A, B, and C and in the end A was Clairborne & Churchhill 08 from the Edna Valley (CA), B was Montinore Estate 09 from Wilhamette Valley, and C was Bourgogne "Les Charmeux" 07 from Henri Prudhon and Fills. Have you tried a themed tasting? So tonight we had one of our first themed tastings of three Pinot Noirs.

Yes, the label is black, as is the wax coating the capsule. But I'm talking about the prominent message on the front of the label that says "Imported by KERMIT LYNCH." I love Jean Foillard's wines. And I say this without even having tasted only half of the wines he makes. You know, 3.14 as in ?, Nitpicking -- finished. Thank you.

Now, Mouton has announced that art by the Chinese artist Xu Lie will adorn their 2008 labels. According to decanter.com , prices of the wine were £1,800 a case last fall before the rumor of a Chinese label. The signature Mouton ram is sandwiched between two halves of a moon adorned with grapes.

We think the wine was by Ceretto , although the label said Azienda Bricco Asili. In the past few weeks I had the opportunity to drink 3 old Nebbiolo wines, all courtesy of my old pal Deetrane. These wines were fascinating, and they were incredibly delicious, even if in one case, only for a short window. must have more, I absolutely must.

Actually labeled as a red wine (because it's made from red Aglianico grapes), but looking like a rose and showing salmon coloring in the glass, see photo. Flavor: broad and fresh; the characteristic fruity aromas of the bouquet come through with complexity and end with a clean finish.

It does not look like the“chateau&# etched onto label of the typical Chardonnay bottle. Jeanne-Marie De Champs is the owner of Domaines et Saveurs Collection and works with several Burgundian producers to bring their wines to the United States. As Jeanne-Marie drives toward the Chateau, I am a bit surprised. The Tasting.