-
'Buying American sauvignon blanc is still a hit-or-miss affair, but the good news is that an attractive style has emerged in the past several years that's delicious, food-friendly and generally not expensive.'
-
'To paraphrase Dr. Strangelove, the Australians need to start worrying and learn not to love the (fruit) bomb that is all too often Aussie shiraz. Their world wine domination plan has presumably been significantly revised (since American palates soured on some styles of shiraz) and will hopefully involve bringing more of Australia's diverse wine flavors to foreign shores. We can all raise a glass of Riesling or cabernet to that.'
Author: vinothekid
-
links for 2009-06-19
-
Mountains for molehills – Irish Independent
Mountains for molehills
Irish Independent, Ireland
That would be pretty good value even in a mediocre eatery, but in a good restaurant with excellent service it looked like the bargain of the century. I wanted to see just what could be produced for that price, so, with my friend Michael Lowsley, … -
New taxes panned by the critics – Boston Globe
New taxes panned by the critics
Boston Globe, United States
“Kendall-Jackson, a popular Chardonnay, is $11.95 now, so it'll be about another 75 cents,'' said Harrington, for more than 40 years the proprietor of Harrington Wine and Liquors in Chelmsford. “Ketel One vodka costs $38 for 1.75 liters, so it'll cost … -
Twitter Tweets about wine as of June 19, 2009
findingurstyle: @MisterNoodle well he likes Star Wars and wine, so even if @davemcevers wasn’t cute, he can’t be all that badpeter_chan: watching a movie in the hotel room and having some wine tonight. gonna be a busy day tomorrow at the con!Nora_78: @JonathanRKnight OK Babe, Im drinking some wine and hoping you will tweet since I am OFF tomorrow! I dont drink often, already a lil buzzed.DJFreshMaker: dinner tonight at 3rd Corner Wine Bistro in Ocean Beach. Heard this place was off the hook. I’ll let you know.nitetimechick: Drinking a glass of wine from chile. Not the nappa valley but so good.melsea: Is having a wonderful appetizer with a wonderful wine. I heart Todd.MikePolarbear: Finished with the kitchen and getting the kids ready for bed.Cracked open a new box of wine.YoungWino: had himself a tasty little ’08 Cycles Gladiator Pinot Grigio out at Malibu today. What’s your go-to wine for the beach? #beachwinejoshachump: They’re playing some cool shit in here. I may dutty wine.Nicolette517: Baking cupcakes, drinking wine, watching RENT. Great Friday night. Can’t wait to see the show next week. Totally geeking out.CTButterfly: 140Blog-Boy at dad’s. Shocker! Explained $$ is for the boy not me. Home alone so no excuses not to finish resume & cvr ltr. More wine pls.foodwineclassic: Are you going to the FOOD & WINE Publisher’s party? #FWClassicfbishara: No plans for the evening and in the mood for a glass of wine and fun convobewaretheleopar: Mmmmm. Lightly sozzled on good wine. PerfectSweetart111: Wine makes floors a lot less dependable.LadyXanth: @WWJDinSLC add wine and you have a sacramentAwake7two: Ah the pseudo single life. I’m going to dine on brie and drink white wine. Max will be tanning in the Florida moon.kateowens: After 2 glasses of wine my ass is ready for bed. Your grandma + I should probably hang out! ;) good night twitterland fam xo.twilsher: Getting wine at the 24th street plumpjack. Always like to support local stores, too bad the guy behind the counter is such an arrogant a …TwitterDoodle by The Lessnau Lounge
-
The Glass is Always Grüner – Nashville Scene
The Glass is Always Grüner
Nashville Scene, USA
That'd be "Anything But Chardonnay." Some folks have an aversion to the oaky goodness of California Chards that is reminiscent of the cilantro haters of the world. Whether either of these forms of antipathy is appropriate or not is probably enough …