From the WSJ: The Top Wine Bargains of 2007 December 21, 2007; Page W1 Just because something is inexpensive doesn’t make it a good deal. In our real lives, we all know that. That beef on sale might be fatty, that cheap golf ball might not fly well and that bargain-priced toy might be full [...]
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The Top Wine Bargains of 2007
Posted in articles, Australia, Beaujolais, Chardonnay, Educational, French, malbec, muscadet, Napa, riesling, sauvignon blanc, shiraz, Spain, Wine, Winery on December 21, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
Everyday wines
Posted in articles, Beaujolais, bordeaux, Burgundy, carmenere, Chardonnay, Italian, italy, malbec, muscadet, pinot blanc, rhone, riesling, sauvignon blanc, Wine on October 19, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
Every Friday, I look forward to reading the WSJ with much anticipation, waiting to see what Dorothy Gaiter and John Brecher have to recommend in their latest wine article. As usual, I wasn’t disappointed. This Friday’s article presents invaluable suggestions on everyday wines to drink – and to store in your wine fridge. Invaluable because [...]
Canadian wines, the next big thing?
Posted in articles, Educational, Wine, Winery on October 15, 2007 | 3 Comments »
From the Wall Street Journal today: Climate change may benefit northerly wine growers… Northern Vintage: Canada’s Wines Rise With Mercury Growers Try Classy Grapes, By DOUGLAS BELKIN October 15, 2007; Page A1 TAPPEN, British Columbia — Two weeks ago, a brief storm left the mountains above Gary Kennedy’s fields ominously capped in snow. His Pinot [...]
The Cork Debate
Posted in articles, cork, Wine on October 4, 2007 | 1 Comment »
From the Wall Street Journal 10/3/2007: How to End a Bottleneck By JONATHAN KARL October 3, 2007; Page D10 If you order a bottle of wine at a high-end restaurant these days, the sommelier might just come over to your table, a fine vintage in hand, and twist off a metal cap as if he [...]