Hungarian Wine Judging
As some of you know, I've just spent the last few days holed up on top of a hill overlooking the plains of Hungary tasting several hundred Hungarian wines and passing judgement upon them. An 11th Century abbey that also happens to be a world heritage ...
Troubadour Cellars 2009 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Regular Retail Price:
$38.00
The Wine Spies One Day Price:
$24.00
Varietal:
Cabernet Sauvignon
Region:
California:...
Ramey Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 Wine Review (NW)
Tasting notes:Black cherry, anise, and earthy notes on the noseFull bodied and moderately firm texture on the palateNicely integrated dried currants, roasted herbs, and smoky cedar on the finishSummary:For Napa Cabernet Sauvignon, this is a very good, ...
Domaine Christian Moreau Les Clos 2009
Restrained, understated and elegant.Chablis, France. Chardonnay. 13%. Diam. Approx $A80.A wonderful wine that deserves a more attentive palate. . . Flint and white pepper, but also a curious note of orange zest to go along with the river st...
Cattails & Tules Wine and Food Event Fundraiser
Cattails & Tules is taking place on Saturday, June 16 to help raise funds for the Anderson Marsh Interpretive Association and Konocti Regional Trails.
Cited for speeding: Is China seeing a slowdown in bottled wine imports?
By Jim Boyce Has China’s high-speed growth in bottled wine imports hit a road bump? First-quarter data from China Customs and talks with four industry players suggest we are seeing a slowdown. I just wrote about this for Meininger’s Wine Bu...
Messina Hof Tripytch
A rare privilege, a few weeks ago, of a chance to sample some Texan wines here in the UK. You don’t see much, if any, Texan wine over here so to have these samples sent direct from the winery – Messina Hof – was a delight. The tasting, organised by Big Pinots,...
Alberto Quacquarini Vernaccia di Serrapetrona Secco
Regular Retail Price:
$32.00
The Wine Spies One Day Price:
$25.00
Varietal:
Vernaccia
Region:
Italy: Marche
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Schiava Is Good
This heartwarming wine from Bolzano in the South Tyrol is made by Heinrich and Elda Mayr from their small parcel of old Schiava vines. It's a bit Burgundian, but perhaps more reminiscent of a full-bodied Morgon, with a sweeter fragrance, as well as&nbs...
A Look at the Success of Washington State’s Wine Industry
While I was traveling, a new economic impact study about the Washington state wine industry was released, showcasing impressive statistics about the industry’s incredible growth and its positive effect on the economy. According to the Washington State Wine Commission, which released the study, the state’s wine industry is valued at more than $8.6 billion annually...
