Monthly Archives: October 2011
Newer posts →The Bitch is Back….and This Time She’s Spanish!
October 11, 2011Aussie cult winemaker Chris Ringland has escaped from Australia and he has created a Spanish version of Bitch Grenache. The Bitch has been on a hiatus of sorts for the past few vintages. She (I presume it’s a she) was … Continue reading
Posted in Funny, News | Tagged Bitch, Bitch Grenache, Bitch wine, Grenache, Spain | 2 Comments //Oogy Wawa!!! How to Say “Cheers!” in 51 Different Languages.
October 10, 2011The very first record of “Cheers!” can be found in the 18th century as a shout of encouragement or support. Nowadays it has many different meanings, depending on which context it’s used in. As a toast, cheers became from “Good … Continue reading
Posted in Facts, Funny | Tagged Cheers, Say Cheers in different languages | Leave a comment //This Week In Wine-10/9/11
October 9, 2011Hand-Picked Grapes ‘Compulsory’ for Burgundy Wine The makers of the most expensive Burgundy wines have changed the rule book to make grape-picking by hand compulsory in bid to defend the region’s age-old traditions. The domains, who say machines … Continue reading
Posted in News | Tagged Burgundy, French Laundry, Marijuana, New Zealand | Leave a comment //Chateau Ksara Blanc de Blanc-A Wine from Lebanon
October 7, 2011Grape 50% Sauvignon Blanc, 25% Chardonnay, 25% Semillon Facts That’s right, I said it! Lebanon!!! When you think of the top wine producing regions in the world, Lebanon most likely isn’t a part of that list. However; the fact … Continue reading
Posted in Reviews | Tagged Bekaa, Beqaa, Chardonnay, Chateau Ksara, Chateau Musar, Lebanese wine, Lebanon, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon | Leave a comment //Vineyard-Surface in Germany Infograph
October 7, 2011 Posted in Facts, News | Tagged Germany, Gewurztraminer, Infograph, Mosel, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, Rheinhessen, Riesling, Spatburgunder | Leave a comment //Wine in Plastic vs. Glass – Another New Wine Debate!
October 6, 2011Ahhhh, yes! Just what we need! Another long and tedious argument relating to wine packaging! I came to terms a long time ago with the fact that if I had to read another article on “cork vs. screwcaps”, I would … Continue reading
Posted in News | Tagged Cork, Plastic wine bottles, Screw Cap, Screw Cap Wine, Tetra Pak, Wine Packaging | Leave a comment //← Older posts Newer posts →
