Wine Enthusiast Magazine
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Perfect Pairings for Haute Pastry
Wine Enthusiast - Web Edition &bull Dec 22, 2011
Wine Enthusiast tapped Katzie Guy-Hamilton, executive pastry chef at New York Central at the Grand Hyatt (and a contestant on Top Chef Just Desserts) for the latest trends in the wide world of pastry, along with a few tips for… Full Story »
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The Best Gifts For Wine Lovers
Fermentation &bull Dec 20, 2011
Believe it or not, it's much more difficult to list the best wine gifts than it is the worst wine gifts. The worst ones stand out like bruised, battered and worn out soar thumbs. You can't miss them. But the best wine gifts is a subject that requires much more nuanced appraisals of the needs of wine consumers and the recipient. It's good to know, for example, just how much of a wine fiend the recipient is and just how indulgent they have been in their… Full Story »
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Wine Basics ~ The Beginners Guide, by Brett Graham
Wine Blog &bull Dec 19, 2011Last Friday, I talked about A Fabulous Holiday Gift for Your Favorite Wine Enthusiast ~ Le Nez Du Vin by Jean Lenoir. The Le Nez du Vin wine aroma kits, although great for beginners to get a handle on wine aromas, is more suited to a bit… Full Story »
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Missing Moscato: lessons from the bottom shelf of the supermarket
Steve Heimoff's Wine Blog &bull Dec 19, 2011We were talking at Wine Enthusiast the other day about trends in the wine world, and I admitted I'd missed Moscato. I blogged on this last October, so I won't go into detail except to say that the Moscato thing started in the street (whether via hip hop or something else), then leaped onto the bottom shelf of the supermarket… Full Story »
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A Fabulous Holiday Gift for Your Favorite Wine Enthusiast ~ Le Nez Du Vin by Jean Lenoir
Wine Blog &bull Dec 16, 2011The Le Nez du Vin wine aroma kit is the original of all wine aroma kits on the market. Nobody does it better It's the Bentley of wine aromas, discovered by Jean Lenoir some 30 years ago Often imitated, it can't possibly be duplicated. I was born in Burgundy, a "son of the vine," into a family that has always nurtured a passion for wine. Our everyday red was deep-hued and unforgettably fruity. As it was often my job to draw off the wine, plunging the pipe into the… Full Story »
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Musing about Merlot
Steve Heimoff's Wine Blog &bull Dec 13, 2011I have to agree with my buddy and Wine Enthusiast colleague, Paul Gregutt, when he says that most California Merlot priced between $6-$8 is "just watery plonk." That's from Paul's Seattle Times column yesterday. Now, Paul takes seriously his job… Full Story »
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Q&A with Yao Ming
Wine Enthusiast - Web Edition &bull Dec 12, 2011
He has launched Yao Family Wines, which released its inaugural Yao Ming 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley) in early December 2011. The wine will be distributed primarily in China where it sells for the equivalent of $289/bottle. Yao discusses his transition from hoops to barrel staves with Wine Enthusiast. Wine Enthusiast: What aspects of Chinese culture fit with a food-and-wine lifestyle? Yao Ming: To me wine and food evoke a feeling of friends and family having great times and… Full Story »
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Cheating on Bordeaux: The Ultimate Chateauneuf-du-Pape Wine Book
The Bordeaux Wine Experience &bull Dec 8, 2011This week is Thanksgiving and Christmas is just around the corner. And I have a great gift suggestion for you because my good friend and fellow dutchman Harry Karis has written The Chateauneuf du Pape Wine Book. This well designed… Full Story »
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Two faces of the Cote de Beaune (Videos)
Jancis Robinson &bull Dec 8, 2011This week I have been mainly in the Cote de Nuits. Enthusiastic poster on our Members' forum, German wine enthusiast Symon Brown will be glad to know that I managed to make time to visit his heroine Cecile Tremblay yesterday… Full Story »
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What did Jay Miller really do?
Steve Heimoff's Wine Blog &bull Dec 7, 2011Until we understand what really happened in Spain concerning Jay Miller and Pancho Campo, it would be the height of irresponsibility to take one side or the other. Miller/Campo have denied all suggestions of pay to play, Robert Parker is promising a full investigation, and in the meanwhile, we can only wait and see.… Full Story »
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Predictions for 2011
Palate Press &bull Dec 5, 2011Jayson Woodbridge and Bill Harlan will join forces to create a wine so boutique and so exclusive that only one bottle is produced from the over 2000 acres of premium Cab devoted to its production. It will cost 8 trillion… Full Story »
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Wine Enthusiast Best of Year 2011
Wine Enthusiast - Web Edition &bull Dec 1, 2011
The continued explosion of wine and wine culture, the ever-diversifying world of spirits and beer and the rise of global cuisine-all are examples of a banner year in America's beverage and culinary world. Our pages throughout 2011 reflected the dynamic nature of this year, reporting on trends for discerning drinkers and diners. In the following pages our editors sound off on the top trends in the 2011 wine and wine lifestyle world, and also pick our favorite Wine Enthusiast articles and quotes. Enjoy! Whither wine? This past year, wine lovers gravitated toward Old World-style offerings with lower alcohol and higher… Full Story »
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2007 St. Francis Old Vines Zinfandel
Jason's Wine Blog &bull Nov 30, 2011
Price: $19.99 via St. Francis Winery* What They Said: Per Wine Enthusiast "A strong Zinfandel, tannic, high in alcohol and fruity, and brimming with wild forest cherry and raspberry liqueur, exotic spices and sweet sandalwood. Drink it with a juicy… Full Story »
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Importer Connection Service Open for Submissions
Wine Enthusiast - Web Edition &bull Nov 16, 2011
Starting Wednesday, November 16, 2011, the Wine Enthusiast Importer Connection program is accepting wine submission applications available by clicking here.Wine producers from across the globe who are not currently selling any wines in the American market can apply now to… Full Story »
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Prosecco named wine-producing region of the year
Wine Foot &bull Nov 15, 2011
It's now official: Prosecco is the "wine-producing region of the year for 2011" for Wine Enthusiast, one of the most important wine publications in the United States. The official prize-giving will take place on 30th January on the occasion of… Full Story »
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Serving the lamb: the religious hierarchy of wine serfdom
Steve Heimoff's Wine Blog &bull Nov 15, 2011All these articles about what wines to drink at Thanksgiving are giving me a headache, but I get it. They're a staple of the wine publishing trade. Heck, for all I know, someone's gonna write one for Wine Enthusiast! While I defer to no one in my penchant for the best wine and food pairings, Thanksgiving is the annual lacuna in this fun practice. Such is the nature of the traditional table that there's almost no wine you can put on it that someone won't like,… Full Story »
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A Great Glass of Italy's Sangiovese
Grape Sense - Glass Half Full &bull Nov 13, 2011
I found a new appelation with the wine I opened tonight and a very pleasing glass of Italian wine. Montecucco is a little-known but large region in Tuscany that runs almost to the Italian coast.I opened a bottle of Chorum… Full Story »
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Vino Files: Auckland, New Zealand
Wine Enthusiast - Web Edition &bull Nov 9, 2011
Be the first of your friends to ring in the New Year in balmy Auckland. New Zealand is the first country in the world to see the sun each day, so even if you party through the night, you will… Full Story »
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Q&A with Emilio Estevez and Sonja Magdevski
Wine Enthusiast - Print Edition &bull Nov 9, 2011
Noted actor Emilio Estevez's latest feature film, The Way, is a journey of self discovery centered around Spain's ancient pilgrimage path, the Camino de Santiago. Estevez wrote, directed and stars in the movie alongside his father, Martin Sheen. Wine Enthusiast sat down with Estevez and his fiancee, winemaker Sonja Magdevski, over a glass of… Full Story »
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Luxe Life: Vintage Wine Shop
Wine Enthusiast - Print Edition &bull Nov 9, 2011
Atlantic City's Borgata Hotel and Casino may be celebrated for its blackjack tables and A-list entertainment like Stevie Wonder and John Mayer, but its new shop, Vintage, is becoming a favorite for casino-goers who want to spend their winnings on… Full Story »
