Riesling
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Fox Run Vineyards 2008 Reserve Riesling
LENNDEVOURS &bull 3 Hours Ago
Even though I've never asked him directly, I know that Peter Bell, winemaker at Fox Run Vineyards, doesn't take putting the "reserve" designation on his wines lightly. This Fox Run Vineyards 2008 Reserve Riesling ($30) deserves the designation. It is… Full Story »
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Heron Hill Winery 2007 Old Vines Riesling
LENNDEVOURS &bull Mar 8, 2010
Vintage variation is a fact of life in any cool-climate region, including the Finger Lakes. And now that I've tasted several vintages of Finger Lakes riesling, it never ceases to fascinate me how apparent those variations are in these wines.… Full Story »
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Clare Valley wine grapes fetch a pittance
Topix: Wine News &bull Mar 8, 2010
The wine glut has hit South Australia's boutique regions this vintage. Growers in the Clare Valley, who are renowned for growing quality riesling grapes, are being offered just $300 a tonne for any uncontracted fruit. Full Story »
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Hunt Country Vineyards 2008 Dry Riesling
LENNDEVOURS &bull Mar 5, 2010
Regardless of region, it's smart stick with the top echelon of wineries in lesser vintages. Top producers are going to make good wines regardless of vintage. At least most of the time. But, in years like 2008 for Finger Lakes… Full Story »
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Jay's dinners among highlights in a hoppin' week of wine events
Uncorked &bull Feb 19, 2010Take, for example, Jays Restaurant, which has three big events in five days, starting Thursday, Feb. 25, with a New Holland Beer Dinner, followed two days later on Saturday, Feb. 27 by its 34th Anniversary Bordeaux Wine Luncheon, followed two… Full Story »
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Feb 18, How to Make BBQ Sauce
Cheers 2 Wine &bull Feb 18, 2010My aunt taught me how to make bbq sauce with this recipe. Over the years this has remained our favorite homemade barbeque sauce. We love the tangy flavors of this Hawaiian style sauce on chicken or pork. It is delicious… Full Story »
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Tasting: Three Regional Classics
The Winedoctor &bull Feb 18, 2010
Sauvignon, Quarts de Chaume must be Chenin, and so on. Australia's Clare Valley and Riesling. Adams, the rest possibly for housing. California. A good if commercial, crowd pleasing style. Full Story »
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TN : 3 Weingarten Special Edition Riesling 2008, Weingut Huber, Kamptal, Austria
Wine in Sweden &bull Feb 17, 2010
I am based in Sweden writing articles on Wine from a Swedish view point. This means mostly wines available from the Swedish Monopoly, Systembolaget. In general, I try to taste everyday wines meant for everyday people. Of course, just because… Full Story »
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Finger Lakes Sparkling Wine: Looking for Room at the Dance
LENNDEVOURS &bull Feb 17, 2010
In the flickering glint of the strobe lights, amidst the pulsing beat and bodies, it was impossible to see the edges of the room. No matter. The party was in the middle, and it centered around Riesling. He was always the magnet, the draw, the energy. Tonight, like most nights, he had brought a few friends. The girls would wink and nod at his entourage, but ultimately they were fighting… Full Story »
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Can Woman Live By Wine Alone?
Good Wine Under $20 &bull Feb 17, 2010
One of the impediments to blogging in the past few weeks was simply this: I had become a bit tired of wine. There were nights I felt like if I drank another "basic red" I was going to scream. I… Full Story »
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2006 Clos des Rochers AUXERROIS (Luxembourg)
Blue State Carpetbagger's Red State Wine Blog &bull Feb 13, 2010
I haven't had a wine from this very good producer in a few years, and this remains as good a value as it was then. Auxerrois, by the way, is a relative of the Pinot Blanc grape. Bright, light gold… Full Story »
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Rieslings to be cheerful
Surf4Wine &bull Feb 12, 2010
A post in honour of our very own Mr. Riesling, Stephan Mohr I just had a wonderful chat with Stephan just a few moments ago on the merits of blogging, or not in his case - he's just signed up for Facebook… Full Story »
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Celebrate the Chinese New Year with this delicious seafood supper
Matching Food and Wine &bull Feb 12, 2010
An easy-to-organise feast from my book Food, Wine and Friends Full Story »
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Lucas Vineyards 2008 Semi-Dry Riesling
LENNDEVOURS &bull Feb 11, 2010
By Lenn Thompson, Editor-in-Chief I'm not sure if it can be attributed to Finger Lakes Editor Evan Dawson's Four Stages of Riesling or not, but most people I know strongly prefer either dry OR semi-dry styles of riesling. When Nena... Full Story »
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Hungarians Worth Knowing
New York Times - The Pour &bull Feb 9, 2010Getting to know dry Hungarian wines. Full Story »
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TN : Erdener Treppchen 2008 Riesling Kabinett, Dr. Loosen, Mosel, Germany
Wine in Sweden &bull Feb 8, 2010
Erdener Treppchen means "The little staircase of Erden". This wine was sealed with a screwcap. Colour : Light lemon Aroma : Elderberry, banana, honey, minerals Taste : Sweet, nice cleansing acidity, oranges, lemon, elderberry, pineapple, minerals, long zingy finish Alcohol… Full Story »
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Capel Vale : 2 February 10 - Capel Vale Single Vineyard Series Degustation
www.capelvale.com via @dillonpete &bull Feb 8, 2010If you enjoy seasonally fresh and local produce matched to flagship wines produced from Capel Vale, then mark down the 13th March 2010 in your calendar! After receiving 95 points from James Halliday and winning the trophy for "Best Cabernet… Full Story »
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Wine of the week: Deinhard Riesling Classic 2006
The Wine Curmudgeon &bull Feb 7, 2010
The riesling renaissance in the United States is a wonderful thing to see. It means that Americans are becoming more comfortable with their own palates, and that they aren't embarrassed about drinking wine that isn't bone dry. Which is where... Full Story »
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*** $ d'Arenberg The Dry Dam Riesling, McLaren Vale, Australia - Wine Tasting & Review
Spirit of Wine &bull Feb 6, 2010
Find Dry Dam Riesling at WineZap. Original Tasting and Review: By way of background: The Dry Dam Riesling from d'Arenberg is from McLaren Vale, Australia, frankly better known for its shiraz than its riesling. But let's see what this one… Full Story »
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The Best Places in Vancouver to Grab a Drink or Glass of Wine
Vinifico &bull Feb 5, 2010
With the 2010 Winter Olympics coming to town (starting next week), I though I’d mention a few of my favourite places in Vancouver to grab a drink. I’m not going to bother breaking it down by neighbourhood; there are others… Full Story »
