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September 3, 2010
02:00
2007 Valdicava Rosso di Montalcino
2007 Valdicava Rosso di Montalcino
The 2007 Rosso di Montalcino is one of the more massive Rossos in this vintage. In fact, it is one of the few wines that may actually require a year or two in bottle for the tannins to soften! Super-ripe red cherries lead to kirsch, earthiness, leather and spices as this full-bodied, tannic Rosso struts its stuff. The wine possesses exceptional depth, purity and class. Proprietor Vincenzo Abbruzzese elevates Rosso to another level with this effort, but readers will need to be patient. The Valdicava Rosso is made from the estate’s youngest vines, all of which are Brunello-designated. In 2007 Abbruzzese gave his Rosso an additional 4-5 months in cask above the usual 8-10 months. He describes the wine as “too important for a Rosso” and I tend to agree as this is by no means an approachable, easy going wine. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2022. Valdicava has been somewhat of a controversial property over the last few years. The Brunellos are typically very concentrated and dense when young, which can make them hard to assess. Make no mistake about it though; these are very serious wines whose only difficulty lies in giving them a few more years in bottle than the vast majority of Brunellos. A vertical tasting last year going back to 1988 published on www.erobertparker.com showed that the Valdicava Brunellos age exquisitely. Importer: Vinifera Imports, Ronkonkoma, NY; tel. (631) 467-5907
Rating: 91 Estimated Cost: $29-$50
Source: Robert Parker - Wine of the Day
Categories: Wine Blogs in English
02:00
What a Week That Was! Of Celebrity Chefs, Winemakers & Sommeliers
Celebrity winemakers are diversifying - collaborating on wines with celebrity chefs, designing restaurant wine-lists and making signature house wines for top restaurants.
Source: Wine.co.za
Categories: Wine Blogs from South Africa, Wine Blogs in English
02:00
Maturing over time
"Lunch at the very first Nederburg Auction was a simple affair. Boerewors rolls eaten at trestle tables on the lawn was as elegant as it got", remembers the visionary Michael 'Spatz' Sperling of Delheim, one of the five original producers to participate at the inaugural event on 15th March 1975.
Source: Wine.co.za
Categories: Wine Blogs from South Africa, Wine Blogs in English
02:00
Why the November Election Matters to the Wine Industry
The upcoming November 2nd election is among the most important for the American wine industry in a very long time. Two issues should be watched closely by the wine, beer and spirits industry: 1) the outcome of the race for control of the House of Representatives and 2) the outcome of Initiative 1100 in Washington State.
Source: Wine.co.za
Categories: Wine Blogs from South Africa, Wine Blogs in English
02:00
English wine beats champagne to win Decanter trophy
Ridgeview, Grosvenor Blanc de Blancs, 2006, made from grapes grown in Sussex, picked up the Decanter international trophy for sparkling wine over £10 last night.
Source: Wine.co.za
Categories: Wine Blogs from South Africa, Wine Blogs in English
02:00
Zelma Long, Vilafonté Winemaking Partner Nominated for Winemaker of The Year Award
The Vilafonté winemaking team is proud to announce that co-founder and winemaking partner Zelma Long has been nominated by Wine Enthusiast magazine for their prestigious WINE STAR 'Winemaker of the Year' award.
Source: Wine.co.za
Categories: Wine Blogs from South Africa, Wine Blogs in English
02:00
HA! Man at Haute Cabrière
Have you heard of the HA! Man? a.k.a. François le Roux, this musical sensation has enchanted and astonished audiences the world over with his cello, original electronic accompaniments, keyboard, voice and dances.
Source: Wine.co.za
Categories: Wine Blogs from South Africa, Wine Blogs in English
02:00
The SA Wine Industry Cellar Worker of the Year Programme 2010
Adam Alexander of Rupert & Rothschild, Franschhoek, was announced the winner of the SA Wine Industry Cellar Worker of the Year Programme, at a special function held at Delvera on August 27.
Source: Wine.co.za
Categories: Wine Blogs from South Africa, Wine Blogs in English
02:00
Doolhof Wine Estate Launches Competition and a Brand New Release
Win a Weekend For Four at Doolhof Wine Estate, Wellington
Source: Wine.co.za
Categories: Wine Blogs from South Africa, Wine Blogs in English
00:05
@SamWilson1 Will there be wine, biccies and carbon paper? @gussilber
@SamWilson1 Will there be wine, biccies and carbon paper? @gussilber
Source: Wine Twitters in SA
Categories: Wine & Beverage News
00:00
Skinny Celebrities Pushing Fatty Food
Filed under: On the Blogs
Photo: Carl's Jr.
The thing with endorsements is that the featured celebrities are actually supposed to use the products -- that's what makes the public flock to buy it. Slashfood couldn't agree more with the editors over at The Stir, who said "I have a really hard time believing that these super-skinny celebrities chow down on the greasy fast food.....makes me want to scream false advertising."
Head over to The Stir to find out which seven celebrities set off the BS alarm, and watch their endorsements.
Source: Slashfood
Categories: Food & Related News, Food Blogs in English
September 2, 2010
23:30
never seem to get over how chocolate always makes me feel better. Oh, and my bf. And wine:)
never seem to get over how chocolate always makes me feel better. Oh, and my bf. And wine:)
Source: Wine Twitters in SA
Categories: Wine & Beverage News
23:19
Pale-Necks, Rednecks and Wine Quality
"I do not believe nature has any use for our democracies. Some things are better than others, and on of our functions is to guide our readers toward appreciation of these distinctions as gracefully a we're able." This is Terry...
Source: Fermentation: The Daily Wine Blog
Categories: Wine & Beverage News, Wine Blogs in English
23:09
Well done to our Facebook and Twitter wine winners! More give aways and special offers to come so stay close :)
Well done to our Facebook and Twitter wine winners! More give aways and special offers to come so stay close :)
Source: Wine Twitters in SA
Categories: Wine & Beverage News
23:00
The Avenue Pub, New Orleans - What's On Tap?
Photo: The Avenue Pub
A weekly look at the draft selections in beer-friendly bars across the country.
New Orleans is a city that is known for its parties and its drinking. But for a place that loves alcoholic beverages, craft beer has been conspicuously underrepresented in their landscape of libations.
Polly Watts, owner of New Orleans' The Avenue Pub, pointed to people's preference for other drinks. "Louisiana is a big liquor consumer," she explains. "Lots of vodka and rum." It makes sense: Bourbon Street is more than just a catchy name. And The Big Easy's penchant for fine dining plays a role as well. "We're a really big wine state too," she told us.
Not to say that beer didn't exist. It just wasn't always the drink of choice. And it was rarely ever craft. "For decades, the only beer you'd see was generic macrobrews," said Watts, before adding, "maybe an occasional Abita," referencing one of Louisiana's few well-known craft breweries.Continue reading The Avenue Pub, New Orleans - What's On Tap?
Source: Slashfood
Categories: Food & Related News, Food Blogs in English
22:56
@BigBradBrown ooooooorrrrrrr..... you could open a bottle of wine and cyber share it with me while you listen to my show???
@BigBradBrown ooooooorrrrrrr..... you could open a bottle of wine and cyber share it with me while you listen to my show???
Source: Wine Twitters in SA
Categories: Wine & Beverage News
22:53
Kwaaa!Classic love it! RT @KemiPhoenix Lord we dun gon run outta wine - Lord: you knw normally i dont do this but uuhh-keep the party going!
Kwaaa!Classic love it! RT @KemiPhoenix Lord we dun gon run outta wine - Lord: you knw normally i dont do this but uuhh-keep the party going!
Source: Wine Twitters in SA
Categories: Wine & Beverage News
22:30
"@sphindz: Aaahhh nw I wnt a drink! *drools* whn last I tasted soco nd lime! I actualy dnt lyk wine...bt t gets d job dne."Yum me wnt sum 2
"@sphindz: Aaahhh nw I wnt a drink! *drools* whn last I tasted soco nd lime! I actualy dnt lyk wine...bt t gets d job dne."Yum me wnt sum 2
Source: Wine Twitters in SA
Categories: Wine & Beverage News
22:30
+ @kerimiller walk into Trendy Wine bar in Franschhoek " The Blind leading the Blind" opps I missed the word drunk
+ @kerimiller walk into Trendy Wine bar in Franschhoek " The Blind leading the Blind" opps I missed the word drunk
Source: Wine Twitters in SA
Categories: Wine & Beverage News
22:30
@therealgokwan Enjoy! Sex & the City dvd's, Rose wine & sorting wardrobe out ready for autumn here, bought 4 dresses in the past few wks! x
@therealgokwan Enjoy! Sex & the City dvd's, Rose wine & sorting wardrobe out ready for autumn here, bought 4 dresses in the past few wks! x
Source: Wine Twitters in SA
Categories: Wine & Beverage News
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