Wife? Check! Couloir Wine? Check!
Well I think that’s everything! Next stop Park City, Utah!
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Introducing Couloir Wines!
Couloir Wines aim to express the true varietal character of grapes planted in different appellations, on different soils, and in different climates. The winemaking procedures are deliberately minimal; recognizing that the right grape in the right vineyard can produce wines of great character and expression. Winemaker Jon Grant’s love of wine came from managing a wine store in Snowbird, Utah. He then went on to run the wine program for the six dining rooms at…
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Top 5 Reason to Drink Wines with Lower Alcohol!
I’m what you might call a “cheap date”, at least as far as alcohol goes (i.e. a little alcohol goes a LONG way with me). Alcohol in wines is a hugely debated issue; but how much is too much? You’ll find that some Californian Zin’s can approach 16-17%+ alcohol, whilst dry German Riesling’s can be under 9%. In wine, balance is key. Aussie Shirazes and California Zin’s / Cab’s can hold a higher alcohol quite…
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Antigal Uno Malbec–Mendoza, Argentina 2008
I‘ve had a couple of requests for more Malbec reviews, so here you go… Grape 100% Malbec Facts In a clever piece of marketing, Bodega Antigal have decided upon strapping a big copper “1” to the front of the bottle! Don’t knock it! It made me notice the bottle on the shelf! Over the last couple of years, Malbec sales have exploded in the U.S., with Nielsen reporting a 60 percent growth between January…
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The Decline of Rome.
Romans discovered that mixing lead with wine not only helped preserve wine, but also gave it a sweet taste and smooth texture. Chronic lead poisoning has often been cited as one of the causes of the decline of Rome.
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The FLASQ – It’s What’s Inside That Counts
It’s funny, I had a dream a few nights ago that someone was trying to sell me a wine that was packaged in a polystyrene bottle. I woke up the next morning and read this story! The FLASQ (produced by JT Wines) however is not packaged in polystyrene, but aluminum (which by the way I still pronounce al-u-min-e-um). The FLASQ is the first domestic wine to be sold in quick-chilling, 100 percent recyclable 375ml aluminum…
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Oenophobia: The Worst Phobia Known to Man!
Oenophobia is an intense fear or hatred of wine. Supposedly, people who suffer from this phobia often do so because of the complexity that involves choosing and drinking wine. Oenophobia is also referred to as a type of social anxiety disorder in which a person will avoid wine altogether, fearing they are not well-knowledgeable about the selection. Individuals may experience anxiety, nervousness, embarrassment, or slight perspiration. I’m NOT making this up I promise! The…
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Walgreens Launches New Wine Brand for American Heart Month
Walgreens is set to launch a new private label wine in the next few weeks. Colby Red is a California blend of Cabernet, Zinfandel, Shiraz, Merlot and Petite Sirah and will retail for $12.99. The wine is dedicated to raising awareness for heart disease in association with the American Heart Association. Winemaker Daryl Groom was inspired to create the wine in honor of his 12-year old son, Colby Rex Groom, who was born with…
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Riondo Prosecco NV
Grape Prosecco di Valdobbiadene [Val-do-bi-ad-en-ay] Facts Prosecco is made using a much simpler method than true Champagne. Instead of fermenting in the bottle (as Champagne is), Prosecco grapes are fermented in large stainless steel vats. There are a couple of reasons behind this; firstly it’s cheaper, secondly if the wine was made in the same way as Champagne (and subsequently aged in the bottle), the wine would lose a lot of its freshness,…
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The World Wide Wine Network
I’m very happy to say my blog is now being syndicated on the World Wide Wine Network! The network acts as a classified space for over 16,000 wine professionals, and is owned and operated by fellow wine blogger Richard Randall. Check out the World Wide Wine Network on Facebook
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The Bottoms Up Doorbell
Just when you thought you had everything! Some GENIUS comes along and invents a wine glass doorbell!!! The "Bottoms Up" doorbell uses the sound from two crystal wineglasses, hanging upside down on either side of a miniature hammer, triggered by a traditional electromagnet doorbell. I’m just sad I didn’t get one for Christmas! Oh well, maybe next year… Available for $216.00 from GSelect
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