Monthly Archives: October 2011
Newer posts →Top 10 Songs About Wine.
October 26, 2011There are countless numbers of songwriters who’ve also been inspired by wine, but writing songs about wine isn’t a new phenomena. The "Charles Heidsieck Waltz" was an orchestral piece composed by Paul Mestrozzi which debuted in 1895! Below are my … Continue reading
Posted in Facts, Funny | Tagged Chateauneuf du Pape, Cristal, Rap About Wine, Songs About Wine, Wine Music | Leave a comment //Chateau de la Dimerie Muscadet Sevre et Maine
October 26, 2011Grape 100% Melon de Bourgogne – and yes, I know you’ve probably never heard of it… Facts …and the French wonder why people stopped buying their wine, and moved toward New World producers!?!?! No-one can understand the wine … Continue reading
Posted in Reviews | Tagged Chateau de la Dimerie, France, Loire, Melon de Bourgogne, Muscadet, Muscadet Sevre et Maine | Leave a comment //The Purpose of the Wine Bottle “Punt”.
October 25, 2011The indentation at the bottom of a wine bottle is referred to as the "punt", but what is it? Watch this video to find out!
Posted in Facts, Funny | Tagged punt, Video, wine bottle punt | Leave a comment //Beef Made Easy–A Guide to Retail Beef Cuts, and Recommended Cooking Methods.
October 24, 2011Quite a handy little guide! Click the image to get a larger view; then print it out (at work obviously, as it’ll use-up a lot of ink), and stick it in your kitchen! Then, hide it when your friends come … Continue reading
Posted in Facts | Tagged Beef, How to cook steak, Steak | Leave a comment //This Week in Wine 10/24/11
October 24, 2011Actually it’s more like ‘”Last Week in Wine”, since I didn’t get a chance to post this yesterday! Shelf crash destroys 6,810 wine bottles A Wisconsin liquor store that lost 6,810 bottles of wine and champagne in a shelf … Continue reading
Posted in Funny, News | Tagged Jordan, wine labels | Leave a comment //Veramonte “Primus” Red Wine Blend from Colchagua, Chile.
October 22, 2011Grapes 65% Cabernet, 20% Syrah, 8% Merlot, 7% Carmenere Facts In 1960, a relatively unknown gentleman by the name of Agustin Huneeus burst onto the Chilean wine-scene. He purchased part of the Concha y Toro winery operation, became the … Continue reading
Posted in Reviews | Tagged Agustin Huneeus, Cabernet, Carmenere, Chile, Colchagua, Concha y Toro, Merlot, Phylloxera, Primus, Quintessa, syrah, Veramonte | 2 Comments //← Older posts Newer posts →
