Monthly Archives: April 2012
Newer posts →Guinness Book of Wine World Records.
April 26, 2012I started this “Guinness Book of Wine World Records” article over a year ago, saved it to my drafts, forgot about it and I’m just now getting around to posting it. Enjoy! Most Wine Glasses Held in One Hand … Continue reading
Posted in Facts, News | Tagged Guinness Book of Wine World Records, Guinness Book of World Records, highest wine cellar, Largest wine cellar, Largest Wine List in the world, oldest wine, Smallest Bottle of Wine, wine records, wine world records | Leave a comment //Is it OK to Store Wine in a Refrigerator?
April 26, 2012It’s a question I get asked a lot, so I thought a video would help explain my thoughts on storing wine in a refrigerator.
Posted in Facts | Tagged Is it OK to Store Wine in a Refrigerator | Leave a comment //Domaine La Barroche Chateauneuf-du-Pape Paired with Pale Ale Beef Stew.
April 25, 2012This isn’t exactly seasonally-inspired cuisine (since this is very much a winter-esque dish), but I’m not running a restaurant here, so get over it! :) Seriously though, a great amount of thought goes into these pairings (and indeed everything I … Continue reading
Posted in Pairings | Tagged Chateauneuf du Pape, France, Grenache, Mourvedre, Rhone, syrah | Leave a comment //Is the US Palate Changing?
April 24, 2012The traditional gap between a US and Euro-palate is becoming less obvious, according to a French-guy named Louis-Fabrice Latour (you might of heard of him), head of Burgundy negociant and grower Maison Louis Latour. “The trade in the US has … Continue reading
Posted in News | Tagged Sommelier | Leave a comment //Long Boat Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand.
April 23, 2012Grapes 100% Sauvignon Blanc Facts Today I realized that this is the first New Zealand wine I’ve ever reviewed. Pretty crazy that it’s taken me this long, right? So what could have possibly caused this 2 year … Continue reading
Posted in Reviews | Tagged Long Boat, Long Boat wine, Marlborough, New Zealand, Sauvignon Blanc | Leave a comment //Is it Necessary for Wineries to Give Full Disclosure on their Labels?
April 22, 2012Winemaking has come to be romanticized as simply grapes, barrels, and time. But, not surprisingly, there’s a little-more to it than that! There’s chemistry, microbiology, additives, smoothing out the rough edges, tweaking flavors, clarifying, deepening the color, and doing everything … Continue reading
Posted in Facts | Tagged natural wine, Preservatives, Sulfites, tartrates, tartrates in wine, wine labels | Leave a comment //← Older posts Newer posts →
