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Posted 9/3/2010 at 9:44 AM PST
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Fun Fact by Diane De Filipi, Let's Go Cook Italian: Heirloom Tomatoes
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Heirloom Tomatoes is a post from Goosecross Cellars. Copyright © 2010 Goosecross Cellars, All Rights Reserved.
Posted Via RSS Feed from the Blog 'Goosecross Cellars' Napa Valley Wine Radio, hosted by Goosecross Cellars, delivers home wine education, entertainment, and wine appreciation information from an insiders perspective. Discover a broad range of topics to expand your knowledge of how fine wine is produced while listening to Napa Valley Wine Radio's down-to-earth ideas and suggestions for enhancing your enjoyment of food and wine everyday. You can view the original post here. ... View Full Post >>
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Posted 9/3/2010 at 9:02 AM PST
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The remnants of last night's Washington tasting: Consensus favorites (as much as you can get a consensus from a group of perpetual overthinkers who just finished the pictures above): Eroica 2008 Riesling - The collaboration between Dr. Loosen and Chateau Ste. Michelle, although the question fairly came up how CSM puts out a nice $8 riesling, and Dr. L puts out a nice $14 riesling, why must this one almost always be $20 plus (with acknowledgement that it is of high quality) Seven Hills 2007 Columbia Valley Merlot - It was exciting to end up with a delicious example of WA merlot (as there are some lingering merlot skeptics) This one was juicy but had awesome coffee and toffee to help steal the show. Amavi 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon Walla Walla - With some stiff competition from a less expensive Charles Smith cab and pretty damn fine Owen Roe Sharecropper's cab this estate bottling took the night (and on #cabernet day of all things) Overall a great night, thanks to the... ... View Full Post >>
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Posted 9/3/2010 at 9:01 AM PST
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After a day filled with staring at a screen while consuming more than a hundred emails, thousands of tweets, 45 wine blog posts, dozens of Facebook statuses, a half-dozen voice mails, several text messages, and a few online digital marketing white papers, I wearily came home, checked a nearly empty mailbox and promptly sat down in a moment of quiet and proceeded to read the Kermit Lynch newsletter from front to back. The tactile feel of the 8.5 x 11 paper folded once and stapled twice felt calm, permanent, and positively antediluvian, but wonderful ... a 10 minute respite from my day. In fact, as highlighted in the newsletter, I wish I were going to be in Berkeley on September 18th because I would go to the Kermit Lynch Wine Merchant’ Provence Day party and get down with some bouillabaisse with a crisp Rosé. That is a starkly different sentiment than what I feel from the repeated Tri-tip party invites I get to the Central Coast via Facebook and the email invites... ...
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Posted 9/3/2010 at 7:59 AM PST
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Everybody loves the idea of pairing chocolate and wine, and with good reason. It's a dymanic duo which evokes romance. What's not to like? But the flavors of chocolate and wine aren’t always that compatible. Here are some tips for a blissful union. Chocolate and Wine Sip Tip #1: Pair lighter chocolates with lighter wines; darker chocolates with full-bodied wines. Go from light to dark in your tasting session, starting with milk or lower percentage cacao chocolates and their corresponding wines. Chocolate and Wine Sip Tip #2: Suggestive pairings for Milk Chocolate: Merlot, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc and Dessert wines. Local match ups: 2006 Liberty Lake Cellars Merlot 2009 Barrister Winery Riesling 2010 Nodland Bebop Riesling 2008 Robert Karl Sauvignon Blanc NV Latah Creek Wine Cellars Natalie's Nectar 2005 Grande Rhone Merlot Chocolate and wine Sip Tip #3 Pairings for Dark, Bittersweet and Semisweet... ... View Full Post >>
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Posted 9/3/2010 at 7:52 AM PST
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Elevation Cellars – Fri & Sat, Sept 3rd & 4th -2007 Monolith & 2009 Imperium Release
Matthews Estate – Friday, Sept 3rd – 7-9pm – Back to School BBQ with Chef John Howie
Silver Lake Winery – Fri, Sept 3rd – Wine Like a Girl Happy Hour
Village Wines, Airfield Estates, & Darby Winery – Sat, Sept 4th – Block Party with Steel Drum Band Panessence
Edmonds Winery – Sat, Sept 4th – 1 year anniversary in their new space
Facelli Winery - Sat & Sun, Sept 4th & 5th – noon-4pm – Chardonnay & Sangiovese release
Columbia Winery – Sat, Sept 4th – 4-6pm – Live Music on the Trellis Patio
Anton Ville – Sat & Sun, Sept 4th & 5th – 1-5pm – Red Wine and Chocolate Pairings
Alder Ridge Estate Winery – Sat & Sun, Sept 4th & 5th – Farmer’s Market at Alder Ridge
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Posted 9/3/2010 at 7:00 AM PST
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What first attracted me to this book, A Taste for Wine: 20 key tastings to unlock your personal wine style by Vincent Gasnier, Master Sommelier, was the subtitle, because I believe there are many wine consumers who sort of know what they like in wine but haven’t equated it to a particular wine style.
“Wines are like cars! We all have our favorites; the one we drive every day and feel comfortable with—and the one we dream of owning. Like wines, cars have different styles; a Ferrari is fast, powerful, noisy, and brash (in an expensive way!); a Mercedes is also powerful, but smoother, more quiet and controlled. There are no rights and wrongs, only personal preferences, and, just as you would always test drive a car before buying it, you need to taste wines of many different styles to find your favorites.” –Vincent Gasnier
The guts of the book features Gasnier’s grouping of wine varietals by style and takes the reader on a tasting tour of what he considers the major wine... ...
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Posted 9/3/2010 at 6:30 AM PST
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My first real paying job was in the fashion industry. I not only started modeling when I was 12 years old, but that’s also when I started designing my own clothes. By the time I was 20, I was off into another world, and even that wasn’t PR, yet. As regards the fashion industry… You [...]
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Juicy Tales by Jo Diaz
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Posted 9/3/2010 at 6:17 AM PST
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September is here but the summer is still going on, with warm weather sustaining in most parts of the country. That means it’s still a great time to be drinking white wines, and Sauvignon Blanc is a versatile, refreshing, food-friendly white that is easy to find and easier on the wallet.
Maggie Hoffman of Serious Eats recommends De Martino 347 Sauvignon Blanc:
“Bracing acidity and dry herb notes dominate the flavors of De Martino’s 347 Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc (2009). Though this Chilean wine has fragrant fruit on the nose, it’s a bit austere in the mouth, with hints of grapefruit (and grapefruit pith), lemongrass, and thyme. It’s fresh and focused …”
De Martino 347 Sauvignon Blanc can be found for under $15 at fine wine shops, and we also recommend the following, similar (in style and price), Sauvignon-based wines from the Opici Wines portfolio:
De Martino Organic Sauvignon Blanc – the same winery, but... ...
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Posted 9/3/2010 at 5:15 AM PST
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The Washington Wine Commission’s “World Class Wine in Our Own Backyard,” does it deliver? I recently receive the press release on the newest WWC (Washington Wine Commission) campaign. “Supported by more than $100,000 in radio, print, online, and mobile advertising, the campaign marks the first advertising and marketing campaign of its kind in the Northwest sponsored by the Washington State Wine Commission.” Exciting! At first glance, I was pumped about the potential. A 60 day focus on value and helping Washington residents discover (or rediscover) the amazing wine in our state. But, does the program deliver all that it could?
First, let me say, I’m a huge fan of the WWC and their efforts. In a recent Skype interview, Ryan Pennington, WWC Senior Communication Manager, shared the program with our readers. This post is not meant to demean their efforts or slam the new program. However, I think the program deserves a spin free zone and a hard look at what is being offered... ...
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Posted 9/3/2010 at 4:16 AM PST
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Hope everyone is safe and hunkered down for Hurricane Earl that's approaching the east coast today. Yesterday was Cabernet Day, an online wine tasting event celebrating the noble grape. These events are pretty cool because they bring together wineries, retailers, and enthusiasts to celebrate a specific grape variety. You might remember my previous post about Pinot Noir Day where I tasted a wine from California's Santa Lucia Highlands AVA and compared it to Pinot Noir from Oregon's famed Willamette Valley. California pulled an upset in that one so I thought it would be fun to again compare California to another wine region known to make excellent Cabernet Sauvignon: Washington. It was just a weeknight so I didn't want to get too crazy price-wise. I wanted to choose wines that were textbook representations of their respective categories. Comparing wines from Robert Mondavi to Columbia Crest provided a great way to compare stylistic differences... ... View Full Post >>
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Posted 9/3/2010 at 4:00 AM PST
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This tasty, upscale Malbec was originally scheduled to be part of the Toledo Wines and Vines tasting held at Corks. To make sure that it passed the quality standards for the tasting (and because we were thirsty) we popped the cork on this vino a few days before. One sip immediately signals that this wine is a cut above the simple, entry level Malbecs. I'm a Malbec fan, especially liking the accessibility of this grape. Malbec, the signature grape of Argentina, is highly drinkable and there is a whole spectrum of flavors that can be coaxed out by capable winemakers. This Malbec is blended with Cabernet Sauvignon and Tannat and aged in French Oak for 18 months. This had floating layers of exotic flavor including incense, fig and raspberry -- quite unique. This wine was named #32 of Wine Spectator's Top 100 in 2009. I paid about $28 for this, but you might be able to pick it up for a few dollars less. This is highly recommended!Related articles by... ... View Full Post >>
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Posted 9/3/2010 at 3:05 AM PST
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By Carolyn Evans Hammond Sept 3, 2010
“Tokaji Atzu does for you at the end of a meal what Champagne does for you at the beginning,” said British wine critic Hugh Johnson.
Of course, he’s right. A finishing nip of Tokaji Atzu or other decent sweet wine absolutely improves a meal, especially if it ends with a selection of cheeses. And a chilled glass of something crisp, sweet and golden beats Port or Amarone in the summer heat hands down.
Don’t believe me? Try a creamy bite of fresh chevre or a butter-nutty sliver of Ossau Iraty—the handmade cheese from the Basque region of France—with a sip of Tokaji Atzu 3 Puttonyos.
Here’s a list of the good, better, best sweet wines for a summer cheese board.
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Concha Y Toro Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc 2005, Maule Valley, Maipo, Chile ($20US, $15CAN/375 ml) This straw-colored wine tastes of lime marmalade, honey, mango, and pear. It’s a lively and aromatic dessert wine that’s... ...
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Posted 9/3/2010 at 12:01 AM PST
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Please note, posts may be less frequent between now and Labor Day A round-up of stories on Washington wine from August 22nd to 31st. See previous weeks here. Buckle your seatbealts boys and girls. This roundup is a long one. From around the country… The Chicago Tribune writes about viognier with callouts to Seven Hills and Chateau Ste. Michelle. Wines & Vines asks whether Washington will legalize virtual wineries. From the blogosphere… Vinyl Wines writes about Kerloo Cellars. Paul Gregutt writes about the release of the Second Edition of Washington Wines & Wineries: The Essential Guide. He also asks whether we are killing the golden goose. Woodinville Wine Update does a video interview with Paul McBride of Grand Reve. Shona also writes about BLEND, Col Solare, and Italianissimo. Through the Walla Walla Grapevine writes about Walla Faces and Dr. Kevin... ... View Full Post >>
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Posted 9/2/2010 at 8:21 PM PST
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When Higher Learning recently talked to students in the WSU professional certificate program in enology, we learned that they not only come from all over the country, they’re also making connections, starting businesses and getting jobs in wine regions all over the place. Hear what certificate program students have to say in this short video.
The two-year certificate programs in viticulture and enology are continuing education programs offered through Washington State University Extension. These non-credit, professional certificate programs are tailored for people who are seriously interested in working in the wine industry — grape growing and winemaking — but are not interested in obtaining a college degree.
Posted Via RSS Feed from the Blog 'WINO Magazine - Washington Wine, People and Places' Experience Wine in Washington You can view the original post here. ... View Full Post >>
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Posted 9/2/2010 at 8:07 PM PST
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As you read this, a graduate student in Prosser is sitting in front of his computer, for the umpteen millionth hour, bashing his head against the mapmaker’s perennial problem: the map can never be as detailed as the terrain it represents.
But that doesn’t mean the mapmaker doesn’t try. Especially when there is tremendous pent up demand from Washington grape growers for a vineyard site-selection tool.
In the heart of Washington wine country, Ian Yau is mapping complexity. Photo by Brian Charles Clark/WSU.
Ian Yau is the mapmaker, and he’s a grad student based at WSU’s Irrigated Agriculture Research and Extension Center in Prosser. Yau is trying to wrestle a vast amount of information to the ground in order to turn raw data into useful knowledge.
“It’s a lot of spreadsheet manipulation,” Yau said, the wry understatement of his project causing a smile to play across his face.
Consider what you’d want to know if you wanted to plant a vineyard in ... ...
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