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Love By The Glass
Finally, We Made a Choice: Here's What We're Having for OTBN
Every year in February, John and I embark on a task both excruciatingly difficult and deliriously fun. And, ahem, I’m not talking about anything in 50 Shades of Grey. Focus. Focus. -
Critics' Picks
Surfing Delectable: What The Pros Are Drinking
A look at what some of the top wine experts and sommeliers are drinking including Pax Mahle, Michael Scaffidi, Pascaline Lepeltier, Meg Maker, Paul Mabray, Julien Fayard, and Richard Betts. -
Winemaker Interviews
Count Sebastiano Capponi, Villa Calcinaia
Count Sebastiano Capponi talks Silence of the Lambs, historical conflicts with the French and Chianti Classico.
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TV & Wine
House of Cards Season Three and Wine
Want to know what to drink while binge watching House of Cards?
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Wine Terms
Wine Terms: Malolactic Fermentation
Understanding the role of malolactic fermentation in winemaking.
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Wine People
Get To Know Robert Sands, President of Constellation Brands
A mini profile of Robert Sands, president and CEO of Constellation Brands.
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TV & Wine
House of Cards Season Three and Wine
by The Editors on 2/27/2015Want to know what to drink while binge watching House of Cards? read more »
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Wine News
Wine news February 27, 2015
by Christopher Barnes on 2/27/2015Food and Wine on how to talk like a Master Sommelier. "What’s the best way to sound like a wine expert, even if you aren’t? I always say, if you don’t know anything about wine, pick up a glass, swirl it, say, “Yes,” sort of thoughtfully, swirl it again and say, “Hmm—no,” then swirl it again and say, “Well, maybe.” Then put the glass down and walk away."
Treasury Wines marketing strategy appears to be working reports The Wall Street Journal. Operating profit rose 69% as they focused on marketing their premium brands and offered deep discounts on wine fridges.
In the New York Times, tasting notes on Langhe Nebbiolo. Also in the New York Times, Wine School takes on Napa Cabernet.
Medical Daily says the health benefits of wine don't make up for all the other unhealthy things you do. "In terms of polyphenols, red wine doesn’t beat out apples or almonds, spinach or strawberries, black olives or blackberries."
On Babble, I could parent without wine but I don't really want to. "When Mommy is happy, everyone else might not be happy, but there’s a much better chance of it then when I’m not."
Pennsylvania is voting on privatizing State Liquor Stores reports Wines and Vines.
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Wine People
Robert Parker Passes The Torch, Reactions Vary
by Rachael Doob on 2/26/2015Responses to the news that after 37 years Robert Parker Jr. will no longer report on Bordeaux en primeur. read more »
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Wine Terms
Wine Terms: Malolactic Fermentation
by Rachael Doob on 2/26/2015Understanding the role of malolactic fermentation in winemaking. read more »
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Wine news
Wine news February 26, 2015
by Christopher Barnes on 2/26/2015Winemakers discuss vintage variation in Washington State from Wines and Vines.
Wine and Spirits profiles Michaël Engelmann, MS, of NYC’s The Modern on Value and Mullineux.
Palate Press on how the France and Italy approach selling to the US and China differently.
Bloomberg on how to find Prosecco that isn't terrible.
Neal Martin promises a "more funky" approach to en primeur following Robert Parker Jr. announcement that he will not report on Bordeaux after 37 years reports The Drinks Business, Decanter and Winesearcher. According to Parker, Martin is the "new Sheriff of Nottingham."
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No longer parked in the garage
by Bill Ward on 2/25/2015Bill Ward on the evolution of the California Garagistes. read more »
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Wine News
Wine news February 25, 2014
by Christopher Barnes on 2/25/2015Tim Akin in Winesearcher says the hype for 2010 Brunello is justified.
A weak Euro boosts Bordeaux's prospects reports The Drinks Business.
Bloomberg on US demand driving wine growth as China slows.
Alice Feiring sees a missed opportunity on the New York Times winelist story. "A wine list filled with brands (think supermarkets lined with Gallos and Broncos) doesn't need a sommelier, a well chosen list filled with actual winemakers work does. If the piece had concentrated its thesis along this guiding truth, it would have made sense."
Dr. Vino looks at how Josh Jensen's Calera is dealing with drought.
Harpers.co.uk looks at a report that says online and convenience shopping are the two channels wine producers will need to focus on in the major global markets.
Golf Digest reports that golf instructor Butch Harmon has entered the wine business joining a long list of golf professionals including Ernie Els, Greg Norman, David Frost, Cristie Kerr, Luke Donald, Annika Sorenstam and Jack Nicklaus.
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Winemaker Interviews
Count Sebastiano Capponi, Villa Calcinaia
by Christopher Barnes on 2/24/2015Count Sebastiano Capponi talks Silence of the Lambs, historical conflicts with the French and Chianti Classico. read more »
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Wine News
Wine news February 24, 2015
by Christopher Barnes on 2/24/2015James Beard Foundation releases list of semi-finalists reports Wine Enthusiast.
Winesearcher profiles Oregon's Eyrie Vineyards.
The Drinks Business on wine's struggles to reach younger drinkers.
Bloomberg on the world's next big wine regions. Virginia, Southern England?
Alder Yarrow admits he isn't too keen on Bordeaux.
W. Blake Gray says wine under $10 sucks and youngsters and drinking more interesting craft beers and ciders at that price. " Maybe today's craft beer-loving young Americans will discover wine when they can pay for something good."
Winefolly compares the best places to buy wine on-line.
Forbes talks to Olivier Krug about the family business.
The Wine Economist deconstructs Italian wine.
Coravin hires former Nespresso boss as new CEO.
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Critics' Picks
Surfing Delectable: What The Pros Are Drinking
by Rachael Doob on 2/23/2015A look at what some of the top wine experts and sommeliers are drinking including Pax Mahle, Michael Scaffidi, Pascaline Lepeltier, Meg Maker, Paul Mabray, Julien Fayard, and Richard Betts. read more »
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Interview
Terry Theise On His Love Affair with Riesling
"Riesling is always going to be the really quirky little Indie film that's playing at the scuzzy little theater around the corner and instead of a gigantic queue at the door, there's going to...
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Feature
From Pot to Pinot: The New Conversation in Mendocino
Katie Kelly Bell on how California’s Mendocino County has long enjoyed a dubious reputation as the pot growing capital of the USA.
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Red Hook Rising
Ed Lewine on how Brooklyn's eclectic Red Hook Winery overcame Superstorm Sandy.
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The Top Five Wine Scandals
In honor of what sources are calling “one of the biggest wine frauds ever,” Grape Collective takes a look back at the top five wine scandals of the past three decades.
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