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What is “Organic Wine”? 2008-04-07 04:38:18 Wine is labeled “organic” or “made with organic grapes” with the strict organic rules set by the USDA National Organic
Program. In addition, the wine is produced and bottled in a certified-organic facility. Low levels of added sulfites are allowed in wine labeled “made with organic grapes” and no sulfited are allowed in wine labeled [...]
Alcohol levels and fine wine 2008-04-12 04:30:23 The internet wine community has recently devoted considerable time to a debate centered on how much alcohol is too much when it comes to fine wine. Alder Yarrow at Vinography started quite a discussion with his inflammatory post, Stop whining about high alcohol wines.
Opposing sides stated their arguments in the comments. The low alcohol camp [...] Read more:Alcohol
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Organic Wine: It’s Better Than You Think 2008-04-11 03:41:04 When it comes to the topic of wines, particularly organic wines, separating myth from fact can be a daunting task. Much of the information available on organic wines is contradictory. While there is generally no argument that drinking wine made from organic grapes is better for you than drinking wine made from grapes laden with [...] Read more:Organic
Ramon Bilabo Edicion Limitada 2003 2008-04-14 03:29:11 Another quick note, time seems to be getting away from me at the moment but I have a load of bottles to write up plus a couple of tastings this week.
So this is the best 604 barrells of Tempranillo from a single vineyard, Finca Valpierre. Bunch selection is used to find the best clusters and then [...]
Lisa Terras Do Sado 2005 Rose wine review 2008-04-16 04:29:07 This Portuguese gemstone is a beautiful bright cherry that is darker than many roses with a gorgeous pinkness to the rim. (That’s right, I said “pinkness!”)
The bouquet of this wine is super and that even with serving it too cold. (My ambient cellar is currently at 48 degrees; it is around zero outside…) Aromas of [...] Read more:review
How to make wine 2008-04-15 03:46:36 Making wine is easier than you think
People have been enjoying wine for thousands of years. While most of us just pick up a bottle at the store, some people make their own wine. If you’ve got grapes growing in your yard, you may have wondered how to make wine. Here are the steps to take [...]
Domaine des Coccinelles Cotes du Rhone – France 2008-04-17 02:03:42 Varietal: Grenache Syrah Mourvedre and Cinsault
Vintage: 2004
Colour: Red
Style: Dry
Producer: SCEA Chateau des Coccinelles
Description: ‘Coccinelle’in French means ‘ladybird’ and is a fitting name for this delicious Rhone wine made from organically grown grapes. Layers of blackberry and blueberry fruits are distinguishing features.
Ageing Potential: 2-4 Years
Tasting Note:
Intense deep purple colour with lots [...] Read more:Domaine
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1996 - Chateau Gombaude Guillot - Organic Wine 2008-04-18 00:54:13 Name
Chateau
Gombaude Guillot - Organic
Wine
Vintage
1996 -
Appellation
Pomerol
Region
Bordeaux, France
Category
Red Organic Wine
Price
$ 1,002.00
price quoted for case of 12 bottles
Weight
0 Kg
Volume
750 ml
Purchase
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Chateau Gombaude Guillot Pomerol Bordeaux France
Owned by the sale family for at least 4 generations, Chateau Gombaude-Guillot is located in the heart of the terroir, on the heights of the Pomerol plateau, opposite the church. Strict observance [...]
1997 - Chateau Gombaude Guillot - Organic Wine 2008-04-19 00:53:12 Name
Chateau
Gombaude Guillot - Organic
Wine
Vintage
1997 -
Appellation
Pomerol
Region
Bordeaux, France
Category
Red Organic Wine
Price
$ 840.00
price quoted for case of 24 bottles
Weight
0 Kg
Volume
375 ml
Purchase
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Chateau Gombaude Guillot Pomerol Bordeaux France
Owned by the sale family for at least 4 generations, Chateau Gombaude-Guillot is located in the heart of the terroir, on the heights of the Pomerol plateau, opposite the church. Strict observance [...]
Riesling d’Epfiig – Alsace – France 2008-04-21 01:06:29 Varietal: Riesling
Vintage: 2004
Colour: White.
Style: Dry
Producer: Domaine Ostertag
Description: Without doubt one of the finest producers in Alsace. These Organic wines have generous aromas and a powerful structure allied to an opulent style and nice balance.
Ageing Potential: 5-7 Years
Tasting Note: Pale straw yellow wine with gold lights and an intense bouquet of honeyed tropical and peach fruits [...] Read more:France
Bourgogne Vieilles Vignes – Nicolas Potel – Burgundy France 2008-04-22 23:19:26 Food Matches:
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Vintage: 1999
Colour: Red
Style: Dry
Producer: Nicolas
Potel
Description: The son of a long established Burgundian family of winemakers, Nicolas Potel has worked hard to make his mark, and his name is now associated worldwide with high quality wines. Using old vine fruit and organic viticultural methods, he has no [...] Read more:France
Clos Montirius Vacqueyras 2003 2008-04-22 03:22:34 I found this biodynamic wine at Bar Boloud in New York City, while dining on pâtés and blood sausage. Rarely does a wine from the Vacqueyras region of the southern Rhône Valley embody such a degree of complexity. A blend of Grenache and Syrah, Clos Montirius evokes aromas of macerated cherries and developed red currants, [...]
Understanding The Wine Rating System 2008-04-24 00:17:53 As with any rating system, there is no such thing as a universal wine rating system. Wines are rated by different wine clubs, groups, restaurants, food critics, magazines, and wine aficionados. Just like movies may get good or bad ratings depending on the critic, the same wine may get a higher or lower rating depending [...] Read more:Understanding
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How to Choose Wine in a Restaurant 2008-04-26 02:55:04 “If you simply want a good meal, you don’t need to try to impress anyone in the restaurant with your wine order.”
By the Glass – yes and no
At a casual lunch or dinner, an upscale restaurant will often feature a few more interesting wines by the glass or by the flight. A flight is several [...]
Schloss Gobelsburg Riesling Kamptal Vom Urgestein 2006 2008-04-25 02:17:15 Winery
Schloss Gobelsburg
Appellation
Kamptal, Weinland, Austria
Vineyard / Cru
Vom Urgestein
Vintage
2006
Wine Type
White
Grape
Riesling 100%
Retail Price
$ 22.00 USD (750 ml.)
Purchase
FinestWine.com
Wine Ratings
Total Rating
4.15/5.0
Flavor
5.00/5.00
Aroma
4.00/5.00
Typicity
4.00/5.00
Ageability
100% said wine will improve with age
0% said wine is ready to drink now
0% said wine is over the hill
Bang for Buck
100% said wine price is a good price
0% said wine price [...]
OWJ Announces world’s first Organic Winemaking Adventure 2008-04-28 01:15:37 DISCOVER ORGANIC WINEMAKING FROM THE MASTERS
Organic
wines are the new superstars of the wine world, and for the first time these pioneering winemakers will open their doors, and their cellars, for an unforgettable five-day trip in the heart of beautiful Sonoma, California. Guided by the legendary Tony Coturri, the Organic Winemaking Adventure
will offer 10 [...]
The Wines of South Africa 2008-04-30 00:30:36 At the southern tip of Africa
, where two mighty oceans meet in the shadow of landmark Table Mountain, lies the finest Cape in the world. Known locally as the Mother City, Cape Town is the gateway to the South
Africa wine lands and one of the great wine capitols of the world. Here the cultures [...] Read more:Wines
, South Africa
Steps in a Wine Tasting 2008-05-01 01:42:11 Learning the differences in wine tasting takes practice.
Begin by sampling different types of wines and note the differences – is one fruitier than another? Does one have a smokier or wood taste?
These subtle differences awake on your tongue with experience and the more wines you sample the better you become at telling differences.
When you begin, [...] Read more:Wine Tasting
How to Read Wine Labels 2008-05-02 02:52:40 Although many of us enjoy wine, few of us are expert wine sommeliers. As a result, you may feel overwhelmed when it comes time to choosing wine and reading a wine label. Looking at a label, you may ask yourself, where does this wine come from? Is this wine from a good vineyard? Was this [...] Read more:Labels
How does Conventional Viticulture differ from Organic Viticulture? 2008-05-03 01:31:31 Conventional agricultural practices, adopted in large part over the past 50 years, have stripped the minerals essential for healthy crops from the soil, necessitating the increasing use of artificial help to replace what has been lost. In fact, according to conservative estimates, seventeen insecticides, fumigants, and herbicides are currently being used in conventional wine grape [...] Read more:Conventional
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Calories in Wine 2008-05-05 01:15:38 With 7 calories per gram, the number of calories in alcohol is second only after fat (9 cals/g).
The calories in alcohol are metabolised first by the body, ahead of burning fat - which is not desirable if on a weight loss diet.
Nutracheck’s weight loss service doesn’t ban alcohol, but instead gives you a tool to [...] Read more:Calories
Cote du Ventoux - Rhone - France 2008-05-06 01:15:10 Varietal: Blend
Vintage: 2002
Colour: Red
Style: Dry
Producer:Pierre Perrin
Description: Youthful purple with concentrated cooked redcurrant fruit. Full-bodied with smooth chewy palate, and a long dry finish.
Ageing Potential: 3-5 Years
Tasting Note: Classic style from one of the leading Rhône producers. Well developed spicy nose with a light smoky/spicy tone. Well balanced with a [...] Read more:France
The Harmony Between Food and Wine 2008-05-06 23:26:58 Wine is a social drink which should be enjoyed in the company of friends and .. food.
The right combination between food and wine is a source of ultimate bliss for every connoisseur. Both wine and food can benefit from the right pairing. The right wine can accentuate unexpected gastronomical aspects of food and vice versa, [...] Read more:Harmony
What Makes a “Good” Vintage? 2008-05-07 23:07:49 The “vintage” of a wine refers to the year in which the grapes used to make the wine were harvested. So a good vintage refers to a good quality harvest of optimally ripe grapes in good sanitary condition (i.e., no rot or other damage). You need ripe, healthy grapes to make good wine, so the [...] Read more:Vintage
Ideal Wine Temperature 2008-05-10 01:19:59 The ideal temperature to store wines is between 55ºF and 58ºF (13ºC–15ºC). However, any temperature between 40º–65ºF (5º–18ºC) will suffice as long as it remains constant.The degree and the speed of the temperature change are critical. A gradual change of a few degrees between summer and winter won’t matter. The same change each day will [...] Read more:Temperature
Wine Storage Tips 2008-05-08 23:13:01 Wine, like anything else, changes over time. That’s why it’s important to produce desirable changes and avoid harmful ones. You can do this by controlling the air, temperature, light, vibration, and humidity of the wine.
AIR
Nothing spoils good wine faster than too much air. This not only causes it to lose freshness but, more importantly, it [...]
Make your wine list easy to use 2008-05-13 00:10:30 If your wine list is confusing to read, with no hint to the style of the wines, people will go for the cheaper, safer options every time. Get the layout of your wine list right and watch your profits soar, says Fiona Sims
There’s nothing worse than a badly written wine list - except perhaps a [...]
Take Control Of The Wine List 2008-05-12 01:17:06 Imagine this—you are seated at an upscale restaurant with one of your best clients and then handed a wine list thicker than a college textbook. You want to pick out the “perfect” wine to impress your client but everything looks like it is written in a foreign language. After only a few minutes the server [...] Read more:Control
How to Buy a Good, Cheap Wine 2008-05-15 00:10:49 We would all love to be able to drink the best wines out there. However, sometimes these delicious and desirable vintages are a bit out of our price range. Fear no more! You can buy many great wines for as little as $5 to $10 per bottle.
Instructions
Step1
Know what you like. If you are a sweet [...] Read more:Cheap
Different shades of green for wine fans 2008-05-14 02:23:09 Green wines are growing. These are “eco” green wines that their makers say are made in harmony with nature. In the United States their sales are up, as is the number of vineyards using organic farming methods.
There are various grades of green. First, there is wine made from vineyards that practice “sustainable farming.” This is [...]
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