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Old Wine at School, or Why I Love Bordeaux
2007-12-23 22:25:00 Though I’m a fool for wines from the Southern Rhone, the highlight of last night’s Vintage Factor class was, for me, the 1998 Canon-Moueix. Sure, those two bottles of 2004 Vacqueyras were lovely, but there is just nothing like a bottle of Bordeaux with some age to it. This particular one, from the great-on-the-Right-Bank 98 ... More About: Love , Wine , School
Dirty Secrets of Wine Series: The Vintage Factor, December 22nd
2007-12-22 17:37:00 First Flight: Non-Vintage 1. Nicolas Feuillatte Brut NV, Champagne (FR) Second Flight: Rules for White Wine s 1. Ninet Peña 2005 Viognier, Vin de Pays des Cotes Catalanes (FR) 2. Pazo Señorans 2005 Albariño, Rias Baixas (SP) Third Flight: Age vs. Youth 1. Chateau Canon-Moueix 1998 Bordeaux, Canon Fronsac (FR) 2. Chateau des Francs ?Les Cerisiers? 2005 Bordeaux, Cotes des Francs (FR) Fourth Flight: ... More About: Series , Dirty , Secrets
Wine 101: Intro to Wine, December 21st
2007-12-22 17:17:00 First Flight 1. Richard Hamilton 2005 Riesling, McLaren Vale (AS) Second Flight 1. Omaka Springs 2006 Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough (NZ) 2. Montes Alpha 2005 Chardonnay, Casablanca Valley (CH) Third Flight 1. Castillo de Molina 2005 Pinot Noir, Curico Valley (CH) 2. La Carraia 2005 Sangiovese, Umbria (IT) Fourth Flight 1. Las Rocas 2005 Garnacha, Catalyud (SP) 2. Graham Beck 2001 Syrah, Robertson (SA) Fifth Flight 1. Chateau ... More About: Wine , Intro , December
Philadelphia Inquirer & Philly.com Debut Wine Videos
2007-12-21 05:04:00 Might as well hear about it from the fatboy himself. Here’s the link. More About: Videos , Wine , Philadelphia , Philadelphia Inquirer , Philly
Pimping out the School?s Good Name?..
2007-12-20 03:51:00 Well, it’s that time of year again. Its that when I swallow my pride, and join the endless torrent of Christmas Holiday Sales and Promotions. If you have a special someone who lives near Philly, then how about getting him/her/it a wine school gift certificate? They are beautiful and customizable, and will be delivered ... More About: School , Good
A New Wine Class!
2007-12-20 03:27:00 Date: Wednesday, February 13th Time: 2:00pm 4:00pm Class room 101 Wine 101: Intro to Wine Part of the Wine 101 Series. The smart & fun class that over fifteen hundred people have attended since 2001, and still sells out every week! The premise of this class is to introduce the most important building blocks of wine knowledge. Come with an open mind, because we will also dispel many of those wine myths that are too often bandied about.
I’m dreaming of a blanc (de blanc) Christmas
2007-12-17 00:51:00 (sung to the tune of White Christmas ) I’m dreaming of a blanc (de blancs) Christmas All chardonnay, no pinot noir The Salon is chilling And artists swilling, In a 1930s Paris bar I’m dreaming of a blanc (de blancs) Christmas Josephine staggers, then a-rights May my day turn easily to night And may all of my champagne be white And the wine, the year, what fills my dreams? Salon Brut Blanc de Blancs Le Mesnil 1928. (more…) More About: Dreaming
Pio Cesare 2006 Piodilei
2007-12-14 06:27:00 ‘Piodilei’ literally translates to ‘Pio for the ladies.’ It is so named because the women of the family found this wine particularly appealing–though there’s nothing here that will keep the men from falling in love with it, too. Because it is, in fact, a supremely–and perhaps dangerously–drinkable wine. The oak here is used more as ... More About: Dile
Great Regions: The Exotic Class, Dec.13, 2007
2007-12-13 16:03:00 Burgens Albarino, 2006, Rias Baixas (SP) Movia Rebula, 2003, Brda (SLO) Bodegas Hnos Torrontes “Sagta”, 2006, Salta (ARG) Dom. des Carteresses Rose, 2006, Tavel (FR) Quinto do Carmo, 2001, Alentejano (POR) Takler Kadarka, 2006, Szekszard (HU) Villa Sandi Raboso, 2001, Piave DOC (IT) Paul Lehner Zweigelt “Claus”, 2003, Mittelburgenland (AUS) More About: Great , Regions , Class
Wine 101: Intro to Wine, December 11th
2007-12-12 19:54:00 First Flight 1. Rocky Gully 2005 Dry Riesling, Frankland River (AS) Second Flight 1. Omaka Springs 2006 Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough (NZ) 2. Montes Alpha 2005 Chardonnay, Casablanca Valley (CH) Third Flight 1. Castillo de Molina 2005 Pinot Noir, Curico Valley (CH) 2. Altesino 2004 Sangiovese, Tuscany (IT) Fourth Flight 1. Las Rocas 2005 Garnacha, Catalyud (SP) 2. Graham Beck 2001 Syrah ?The Ridge,? Robertson (SA) Fifth ... More About: Wine , Intro , December
Wine Class Alert!
2007-12-09 21:47:00 What do people mean when they talk about a good vintage? And does the vintage of a wine even matter all that much? After all, the price of a wine can change by hundreds of dollars from one year to the next. So how do you know what to do?In this second class of the Dirty Secrets of Wine Series, we will discuss the great wine regions of the world, how the weather affects the quality of those wines, and even taste examples from both “good” and “mediocre” vintages to see if we can tell them apart. This class is a must for any serious wine lover.You can sign up for this class alone, or all three Dirty Secrets classes, which will be held once a month through January. More About: Alert , Class
Pio Cesare 2004 Barbaresco
2007-12-07 16:35:00 With truffles, roses, and perhaps violets on the nose, this wine has a sense of perfumed levity that’s just irresistible. There’s a freshness here, though the fruit is far from the focus as the wine is rich with notes of cinnamon, cocoa, and Southeast Asian spices, especially on the finish. The tannins, while well-integrated, have ... More About: Ares
Me, me, me, me, me
2007-12-05 21:50:00 That’s what Christmas means to me. As does bacon. And cookies. Bacon. Bacon. But in the spirit of the holidays, I have decided to let this season be a little bit about you too. Thus, I am giving each and every one of you a very very special gift: Lard Cookies (aka Swedish Ginger Cookies). Well, a recipe ... More About: Wine
The Director?s Cut: Great Regions of the World, Nov. 30th
2007-12-01 17:20:00 First Flight 1. E. Guigal 2001 Hermitage Blanc, Northern Rhone (FR) 2. Domaine Fontaine-Gagnard 2004 Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru ?La Grande Montagne,? Burgundy (FR) Second Flight 1. Quartz Reef 2003 Pinot Noir, Central Otago (NZ) 2. Belles Soeurs 2003 Pinot Noir, Willamette Vallery (OR) Third Flight 1. M. Chapoutier 1999 Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Southern Rhone (FR) 2. Cuvee des Coteaux 1998 Cornas, Northern Rhone (FR) Fourth Flight 1. ... More About: World , Great , Regions , The World , Director
Return from Piemonte
2007-11-29 20:34:00 I was always one of those guys who was unaffected by jet- ag, no matter where I was traveling to or returning from. But this most recent trip–my wife and I spent the 10 days around Thanksgiving in the town of Costigliole d’Asti–seems to have gotten to me. I’m exhausted! This is either because I’m (a) ... More About: Return , Piemonte , Mont
Italian Pick of The Week 11/26/07
2007-11-27 19:14:00 Mastroberardino Aglianico Passito “Antheres”, NV, Irpinia IGT, Campania With the holidays upon us thoughts turn to sumptuous meals and the bounty of late autumn as it folds into winter..and wines to enjoy as an accompaniment to antipasti, entrees, and, of course, dessert. ... More About: Italian , Week , Pick
Sommelier Smackdown End-of-Year Bout
2007-11-20 20:31:00 ?Tell him he can have my title, but I want it back in the morning.? - Jack Dempsey?s response after a drunk challenged him to a fight. Things are heating up around the Wine School, folks. Seems there is a good old-fashioned sparring match coming up as sources have confirmed that Founder Keith ?Wall-Eye? Wallace has officially challenged his trusty ... More About: Sommelier , Year , Smack , Smackdown
What is Italian Wine?
2007-11-13 18:33:00 Recently, our Advanced Class students finished a seven week viaggio through the oftimes bewildering, but nonetheles fascinating, demimonde of Italian wine. Along the way they tasted, analyzed, and discussed dozens of wines representing eighteen of Italy’s twenty regions, from the obvious - Barolo - to the relatively obscure - Peleverga. The objective of this “by ... More About: Wine , Italian Wine
Pommery Brut Rose Champagne
2007-11-12 20:04:00 The sound of a champagne?s ?pop? is music to my ears and while this tune is often only heard during special occasions or holiday celebrations I recommend playing it more often. In fact, celebrating life itself is a good enough excuse to open a bottle of the beautiful Pommery Brut Rosé Champ agne ! This rose-gold coloured ... More About: Rose
Italian Pick of The Week 11/12/07
2007-11-12 16:40:00 Sylla Sebaste Barolo “Bussia”, 2001, Piemonte For the past few years there has been an ongoing debate regarding what exactly constitutes a “true” Barolo…or makes a Barolo truly great. On one side of the aisle are the Traditionalists, on the other the Modernists, the ... More About: Italian , Week , Pick
Through the Wine Glass
2007-11-12 15:53:00 “Curiouser and curiouser!” Like Lewis Carroll’s Alice, Natalie MacLean has an insatiable curiosity. And lucky for us, Natalie’s curiosity is for all things wine. In her excellent book Red, White, and Drunk All Over, she traverses the world in pursuit of one wine adventure after another. There is much to learn about wine, and Natalie leaves few ... More About: Wine , Glass
The Con Artist Smackdown
2007-11-10 23:15:00 A week ago, we were the target of the classic “The Check in the Mail” con. Problem was, the conman had only a bare grasp of the English language and no idea that we do not sell wine. From: Wilmer Hayes Date: Nov 6, 2007 6:20 PM Subject: Wine Inquiry Hello Am Wilmer Hayes living in florida, am ... More About: Artist , Smack , Smackdown , Artis , The Con
South American Wines
2007-11-09 15:16:00 Last night the Wine School hosted a tasting of South American wines at the Senior Law Center. Over the course of the evening, we poured everything from the usual suspects (malbec, sauvignon blanc) to less-known varietals and blends (torrontes, syrah-bonarda), and what struck me most–what always strikes me about tastings that allow us to delve ... More About: Wines , South American
Grower Champagne
2007-11-07 23:41:00 Late last week, I was fortunate enough to attend a grower-champagne dinner at Rae (which, incidentally, was just named one of the 25 best new restaurants in America by Esquire Magazine). This is a category of bubbly that’s unfamiliar to many people, though, in all honesty, it shouldn’t be: The amount of pleasure to be ... More About: Wine , Champagne , Champ
Italian Pick of The Week 11/5/07
2007-11-05 16:33:00 Emidio Pepe Montepulciano d’Abruzzo “Torano Nuovo”, 2001, DOC, Abruzzo Every now and then I come across a bottle that can only be described as an Al Pacino wine - you know, an experience that moves you to say “..hooo ahhh”, like the character he portrayed in ... More About: Italian , Week , Pick
The Taste Factor Wine Class
2007-11-02 22:38:00 The Taste Factor : where does it come from? The Dirty Secrets in Wine Series First Flight: Oak 1. Flora Springs 2006 Chardonnay, Napa Valley (USA) 2. Bonneau 2003 Chardonnay, Napa Valley (USA) Second Flight: Air 1. Altesino 2004 Sangiovese, Tuscany (Italy) 2. Di Majo Norante 2005 Sangiovese, Tuscany (Italy) Third Flight: Fingers 1. Green Point 2004 Shiraz, Victoria (Austria) 2. Domaint Terlato & Chapoutier 2005 ... More About: Class
The Director?s Cut: French Wines
2007-10-31 05:25:00 The Dire ctor ’s Cut: French Wines Keith pulls out the Burgundies The 1er Basics 1. Simonnet Febvre 2005 Chablis 2. Simonnet Febvre 2005 Premier Cru Chablis, Vaillons Styles & Age in 1er Burgundies 1. Robert Ampeau 1976 1er Cru Volnay-Santenots 2. Camille Giroud 2002 1er Cru Maranges, Le Croix Moines The Grand Cru 1. Latour 2002 Chambertin Grand Cru What to drink while you wait 1. Chateau ... More About: Rect
Sommelier Smackdown
2007-10-30 23:16:00 The Sommelier Smack down Anthony Masapollo of Le Castagne Frank Cipparone of the Wine School How to Vote for your Favorite Pairing. Give your favorite pairing in the flight a “2″ and the other a “1″. First Flight Proscuitto and Melon Skewers 1. __________________________ Score: 2. __________________________ Score: Second Flight Assorted Olives 1. __________________________ Score: 2. __________________________ Score: Third Flight Truffled Polenta with Wild Mushroom. 1. __________________________ Score: 2. __________________________ Score: Fourth Flight Testun ... More About: Smackdown
Director?s Cut: French Wines
More articles from this author:2007-10-27 18:48:00 KGABOYA The 1er Basics 1. Simonnet Febvre 2005 Chablis 2. Simonnet Febvre 2005 Premier Cru Chablis, Vaillons Styles & Age in 1er Burgundies 1. Robert Ampeau 1976 1er Cru Volnay-Santenots 2. Camille Giroud 2002 1er Cru Maranges, Le Croix Moines The Grand Cru 1. Latour 2002 Chambertin Grand Cru —— What to drink while you wait 1. Chateau e La Tuilerie 2003 Vin de Pays 2. Chateau ... More About: French , Wines , Director , Dire , Rect 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
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