Stories from A Wine Story
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Tasting Notes Week of January 23, 2012
A Wine Story &bull Jan 27, 2012
Clos de la Siete 2009 (Michael Roland) This is a luscious, full-bodied wine (50% Malbec, 30% Merlot, 10/10 Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah) from Mendoza with a rich, ripe, perfumed nose of deep luscious black fruit, a very intense palate of… Full Story »
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Azienda Agricola d'Alessandro Wine from Sicily
A Wine Story &bull Jan 21, 2012
Felidia is the fabulous venue for our Wine Media Lunches -- it is owned by PBS star Lidia Bastianich -- -- and you can imagine the pleasure in being invited to join Felidia's Executive Chef Fortunato Nicotra, along with Michelin-star… Full Story »
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Topics:
- Sicily
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First Languedoc-Roussillon Study & Certificate Program
A Wine Story &bull Jan 18, 2012
Today was the first day of the Languedoc Roussillon Study & Certificate Program offered by the French Wine Society with support from Sud de France. Twenty lucky students (most of whom I knew through my travels) crowded into the Maison… Full Story »
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A Taste of Le Marche (and Domodimonti natural wines)
A Wine Story &bull Jan 15, 2012
Do you like sulfates in your wines? No one does ... Last night at Eataly (the new Italian food specialty megastore in Manhattan) I discovered Domodimonti, a boutique winery located on the picturesque countryside of Montefiore dell'Aso, in Le Marche… Full Story »
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World Champion Sommelier Luca Gardini Introduces Sparkling Water
A Wine Story &bull Jan 15, 2012
Do you spend much time thinking about the sparkling water you enjoy with your meal? Maybe you should. Ferrarelle, the most popular sparkling water in Italy, brought World Champion Sommelier Luca Gardini to the elegant The Leopard at des Artistes… Full Story »
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Visiting Monte Rossa
A Wine Story &bull Jan 15, 2012
"Welcome!" exclaims affable Emanuele Rabotti, his exuberant and expressive face lighting up at the appearance of long lost (very lost!) visitors. Perhaps the first thing you should know is that Emanuele i(beyond being a very nice and fun guy) is… Full Story »
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Review: Wine Aroma Kits
A Wine Story &bull Jan 10, 2012
Quick! What is one of the most sensual, aromatic products in the world, right up there with exquisite perfume and exotic flowers? Wine, of course. The ability to describe the aromas and flavors of wine in a way another person can understand is a fine art, a cross between poetry and effective copywriting. So you can imagine how impressed I was to hear the attractive young female sommelier at New York's five-star Le Bernardin restaurant artfully describe the aroma of a few wines we considered ordering. What is Le Nez du Vin, you ask? It is a very well organized… Full Story »
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The New Chinese Palate
A Wine Story &bull Jan 6, 2012
Panos Kakaviatos, who I see almost everywhere in the world, wrote a great news analysis for Meiningers Wine Business International about the new Chinese Palate. He was in Shanghai to judge the International Wine challenge and spoke with several officials… Full Story »
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Topics:
- Palate
- Wine Business
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Tasting Notes Week of January 5, 2011
A Wine Story &bull Jan 5, 2012
Style note: The gorgeous light gold color, fountain of bubbles, and aroma make a gorgeous presentation. The palate is medium bodied with citrus as well as brioche and baked apple. Good with dessert. Orange rind and green apple aromas are… Full Story »
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Are Scores a Necessary Gateway to the Market?
A Wine Story &bull Dec 26, 2011
Today in his column Andrew Jefford tells the story of a woman from a small village who said some Canadian importers were interested in carrying her wine, yet wanted to know if they had been "scored" by any North American… Full Story »
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Topics:
- Andrew Jefford
- Canada
- Wine
