Gourmets of Wine: June 2006 Archives

Gourmets of Wine > June 28, 2006

Baths of the Rich & Famous

[Basic Juice - the wine blog for my generation] At one time, the Thermenregion was the summer frolic spot for those with cash in Vienna's societé. This area, once home to soggy rich folks, is also the birthplace of sparkling wine in Austria, not to mention the home to a mysterious red grape variety.

Sauvignon Smackdown

[Basic Juice - the wine blog for my generation] rather it describes the recent Sauvignon Blanc Smackdown at Vievinum, Austria's wine expo. Wine merchant Jan-Erik Paulson and Austrian chef, Reinhard Gerer hosted this Sauvi-Blanc blind tasting, comprised of 53 wine journalists from 27 countries (and no, I wasn't invited *sniff*).

Posted at 02:25 AM

June 28, 2006

Baths of the Rich & Famous

Posted at 02:27 AM

Sauvignon Smackdown

Posted at 02:25 AM

June 25, 2006

Razor's Edge Shiraz (McLaren Vale) 2004

[Professor Bainbridge on Wine] Gamy. Lacks fruit. One dimensional. Expensive at $13 US. Grade: C-

Posted at 02:26 AM

Wild Bunch California Red Wine 2003

[Wines] Price: $10 Maker: Wild Bunch Wines, Montevina Winery, Plymouth, Amador County, California Variety: Zinfandel, Syrah, Barbera Packaging: 750 ml bottle, screw cap Our Rating: 8.5 out of 10 The non-varietal name of Wild Bunch California Red Wine 2003 and its screw cap may be slightly off-putting, but what comes out of the bottle will put your fears to rest. This blend favors the fruitiness of its Zinfandel component, with a nod to the spice one expects from Syrah.

Posted at 02:24 AM

June 22, 2006

Palatine Hills - Sauvignon Blanc 2003

[Grape Juice] Overall winner (I would say) of our favourite vineyard award during our last Niagara trip, Palatine Hills excelled both at red wines, and at whites, with a strong trio that I had the pleasure of trying. Sauvignon Blanc, while not typically one of my favourite white wines, is often the perfect sort of crisp, refreshing taste that mid-afternoon in the summertime demands.

Posted at 02:26 AM

Who cares what wine smells like?

[GeekCook] The “nose” of a wine (simply it’s smell) reveals almost as much about the wine as its taste does and reveals much of a wine’s subtlety and flavor. While I will skip over what an experienced wine taster can expect to learn from the nose, i have pointed out things a novice (like myself) can look (smell?) for.

Posted at 02:24 AM

June 19, 2006

WBW#22 - Roundup

[My Wine Education] WBW #22 Roundup has been posted. It's an interesting read-through, and definitely worth clicking on those links to go learn more about reds that are low in alcohol.

Posted at 02:32 AM

Red Wines (12.5% and under): 30 something picks for Wine Blogging Wednesday #22

[The News is NowPublic.com | NowPublic.com: The News is Now Public] Red Wines (12.5% and under): 30 something picks for Wine Blogging Wednesday #22 sergetheconcierge.com: Wine Lovers can get a wine stroke when indulging into heavy reds during the summer months, here are a number of ways to remedy to that. winecast, wine blogging wednesday, vinography, top 30, serge the concierge, rose, red wines, provence, bandol, wbw #22 3 Views 0 Comments leconcierge 40 mins ago | updated 39 mins ago Add Footage Add Comment...

Posted at 02:30 AM

June 16, 2006

Come With Me

[Basic Juice - the wine blog for my generation] And, of course, today was the first day of Vievinum, the Austrian wine expo. It's taking place in a humble little exhibition center called the Imperial Palace.

Read related posts for „Come With Me“.

Posted at 02:26 AM

June 13, 2006

Spring of Prosecco 2006: San Pietro di Feletto

[Wine Tasting - Wine Tours in Italy] The deligthful historical town of San Pietro di Feletto, located in the Alta Marca Trevigiana will celebrate the Prosecco wine with free tastings and an exhibit of Hill Wines hosted in a former Camaldolite monastery.

Posted at 02:28 AM

Last week in Italy.

[SpittoonExtra: Food, Photographs, EBBP and Foodography.] This time last week I was sitting on an Italian balcony - an under-sized bathrobe stretched around my midriff, cuffs tight halfway down my arms with a bottle of Prosecco by my side. To my right a half moon, indistinct from a slight haze, hung over the village of Rolle.

Posted at 02:27 AM

June 10, 2006

Amazing 'Loire Valley Wines' at Tasting in New York on Thursday

[Serge the Concierge] If you write about wine, sell it, purchase it, distribute it, I recommend you attend one of their California dates.

Posted at 02:23 AM

June 07, 2006

GNGNB Ep31: Wine Blogging Wednesday#21

[A Guy, a Girl, and a Bottle - An innovative Wine Podcast] As mentioned before in our wine podcast, Uncle Bens is sponsoring a receipe contest using their whole grain rice products - enter your receipe at www.unclebens.com/recipecontest. Don’t forget to share your receipe with us!

Posted at 02:26 AM

Round-ups, Auctions, and Money, Oh My!

[Winexpression] After a brief hiatus since last week Thursday, here’s a quick summary of some happenings in the wine world: WBW #21 Round-up posted Auction Napa Valley raised 8.4 Million this weekend Alder reports on the food and wine at the event No signs of slowing for the $25 Billion dollar U.S. wine market...

Posted at 02:24 AM

June 04, 2006

2004 Little Boomey Shiraz

[Vino Keeno, The Grapevine for the Recreational Wino] This rich Shiraz has intense spice and black cherry flavours and a long, plush finish. It’s bonza with tri-tip steak, ribs, sausages, or any food fit for the Barbie.

Posted at 02:27 AM

Recipe: Aioli Garni (Garlic Mayonnaise with Accompaniments)

[The Gilded Fork: Food Writing, Recipes, Fine Dining at Home] I heard my wife say something unbelievable last week. It just sort of popped out, casually, as we were putting the final touches on a simple Tuesday night pasta dinner.

Posted at 02:23 AM

Gourmets of Wine > June 28, 2006

Baths of the Rich & Famous

Sauvignon Smackdown

June 28, 2006

Baths of the Rich & Famous

Sauvignon Smackdown

June 25, 2006

Razor's Edge Shiraz (McLaren Vale) 2004

Wild Bunch California Red Wine 2003

June 22, 2006

Palatine Hills - Sauvignon Blanc 2003

Who cares what wine smells like?

June 19, 2006

WBW#22 - Roundup

Red Wines (12.5% and under): 30 something picks for Wine Blogging Wednesday #22

June 16, 2006

Come With Me

June 13, 2006

Spring of Prosecco 2006: San Pietro di Feletto

Last week in Italy.

June 10, 2006

Amazing 'Loire Valley Wines' at Tasting in New York on Thursday

June 07, 2006

GNGNB Ep31: Wine Blogging Wednesday#21

Round-ups, Auctions, and Money, Oh My!

June 04, 2006

2004 Little Boomey Shiraz

Recipe: Aioli Garni (Garlic Mayonnaise with Accompaniments)

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