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Home Winemaking Class, Saturday April 21st
2007-04-21 00:00:00 Dean, the instructor, had a very specific list of wine styles he requested for this class. A Pinot Noir and a Pinot-based Sparkler, a pair of wines with differing ABV but the same varietal composition, a pair of wines with differing phenol structure but the same varietal composition, and finaly, a pair with differing oak ... More About: April , Home , Turd , Saturday , King
Wines Around the World Event for Thursday April 19th
2007-04-21 00:00:00 Our classic wine event for corporate clients, these wines show good varietal character and some complexity while also being approachable for a large segment of the wine drinking population. Von Hovel 2004 Riesling (Germany) Selaks 2005 Sauvignon Blanc (New Zealand) William Hill Estate 2004 Chardonnay (Napa Valley) Di Majo Norante 2005 Sangiovese (Italy) Menguante 2005 Grenache (Spain) Ravenswood 2002 Merlot (Sonoma) Angus ... More About: Event , World , April , Around the world , The World
Jardin 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon, Stellenbosch
2007-04-20 15:50:00 A brick-like color leads to a nose of pure graphite and green pepper–quintessential cabernet sauvignon. That green quality follows through on the mid-palate, but it’s softened by some herbal tea and fig notes hovering around the edges. The finish, however, is the highlight of this wine: It comes on in waves: First red berry fruit, ... More About: Cabernet Sauvignon , Ellen , Stelle , Cabe , Stellenbosch
Prince Michel of Virginia Cabernet Sauvignon NV
2007-04-20 15:44:00 Sure, the wine was overoaked and a bit melodramatic, but it was, nonetheless, surprisingly tasty considering its provenance. Super-ripe raspberry fruit on the nose and deep aromas of coffee and vanilla lead the way to a palate full of big, brooding mocha notes, dark fruit on the mid-palate, and a finish that sings with chai-style ... More About: Cabernet Sauvignon , Virginia , Prince , Mich , Cabe
Home Winemaking Class, Saturday April 21st
2007-04-18 17:52:00 Dean, the instructor, had a very specific list of wine styles he requested for this class. A Pinot Noir and a Pinot-based Sparkler, a pair of wines with differing ABV but the same varietal composition, a pair of wines with differing phenol structure but the same varietal composition, and finaly, a pair with differing oak ... More About: April , Home , Saturday , King , Class
Wines Around the World Event for Thursday April 19th
2007-04-18 17:25:00 Our classic wine event for corporate clients, these wines show good varietal character and some complexity while also being approachable for a large segment of the wine drinking population. Von Hovel 2004 Riesling (Germany) Selaks 2005 Sauvignon Blanc (New Zealand) William Hill Estate 2004 Chardonnay (Napa Valley) Di Majo Norante 2005 Sangiovese (Italy) Menguante 2005 Grenache (Spain) Ravenswood 2002 Merlot (Sonoma) Angus ... More About: Event , World , April , Around the world , The World
Thank you, City Paper!
2007-04-14 00:00:00 Philadelphia’s City Paper just released a very cool profile on myself and the Wine School of Philadelphia. The writer of the article (and one of my top students, fyi) has all the dirt on his blog, PhilaFoodie. Thank you, David! More About: Thank You , Hank
Hot Hot Hot
2007-04-14 00:00:00 I preach this to the Wine School?s students every chance I get, but since there are readers of the School?s blog who I haven?t yet had the chance to meet, it bears repeating: Few things ruin a wine-drinking experience like the wrong serving temperature. Now, we all know that serving temp is a very personal ...
Hot Hot Hot
2007-04-13 20:12:00 I preach this to the Wine School?s students every chance I get, but since there are readers of the School?s blog who I haven?t yet had the chance to meet, it bears repeating: Few things ruin a wine-drinking experience like the wrong serving temperature. Now, we all know that serving temp is a very personal ...
Thank you, City Paper!
2007-04-12 20:35:00 Philadelphia’s City Paper just released a very cool profile on myself and the Wine School of Philadelphia. The writer of the article (and one of my top students, fyi) has all the dirt on his blog, PhilaFoodie. Thank you, David! More About: Thank You , Hank
Top Wine Buys for Our Pennsylvania Peeps
2007-04-12 00:00:00 Here is a list of our top wine buys in the Penn lyavania Wine & Spirits Shoppes. You can find these wines easily by using the Wine School’s Wine Finder. Happy Hunting! Ravenswood 2002 Monte Rosso Vineyard Zinfandel, Sonoma Valley $17.99 in PA ($25 outside PA) PLCB Code 13804 A definite must buy for Zin drinkers. Dense ... More About: Pennsylvania , Peep , Sylva
Katharina and Helmut Gangl HG Zweigelt Dry 2003 Luss
2007-04-12 00:00:00 Velvety smooth nose, like a cross between the game of syrah and the smoke of sangiovese, all of it brightened up nicely by ripe, red berry fruit. On the palate, white pepper flavors take the lead, though rich berry fruit carries the wine through on the finish. This is a delicious wine, and it’s a ... More About: Gang , Hari , Helm
Renwood 2003 Zinfandel “Old Vine”
2007-04-12 00:00:00 Blood-colored with a brick-like rim, this wine shows a nose of rich, ripe blue and black berries, the expected zinfandel spice, and something almost nutty. The palate is chewy and delicious, with notes of marzipan, a hint of eucalyptus on the mid-palate, and chocolate-covered espresso beans on the finish. What a lovely wine. More About: Zinfandel , Wood
Around the World Wine Event, Friday April 6th
2007-04-06 00:00:00 Von Hovel 2004 Riesling (Germany) Selaks 2005 Sauvignon Blanc (New Zealand) Mallee Sands 2005 Chardonnay (Australia) Di Majo Norante 2005 Sangiovese (Italy) Menguante 2005 Grenache (Spain) Ravenswood 2002 Merlot (Sonoma) Porcupine Ridge 2005 Syrah (South Africa) Angus 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon (Australia) More About: Event , World , Wine , April , Around the world
Wine 101: The Wine Buyer’s Guide, April 12th
2007-04-06 00:00:00 First Flight: Sweet! 1. Armand 2004 Riesling Kabinett, Pfalz (GR) Second Flight: They’re Not All The Same 1. E. Guigal 2005 Cotes du Rhone Rose (FR) 2. Sutter Home 2005 White Zinfandel (CA) Third Flight: No Reservations 1. Tenuta di Nozzole 2001 Chianti Classico Riserva (IT) 2. Santa Rita 2005 Merlot, Maipo Valley (CH) Fourth Flight: Produced By… 1. Sterling 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon “Vintner’s ... More About: Wine , April , Buyer , Guide , Guid
Director’s Cut: The Top American Winemakers, April 27th
2007-04-06 00:00:00 First Flight 1. Au Bon Climat 2004 Pinot Gris - Pinot Blanc, Santa Barbara County (CA) 2. White Hall Vineyards 2004 Viognier “Monticello” Second Flight 1. Artesa 2005 Pinot Noir, Carneros (CA) 2. Three Saints 2004 Pinot Noir, Santa Maria Valley (CA) Third Flight 1. Newton 2001 “Epic” Merlot, Napa Valley (CA) 2. Fife 2002 Petite Syrah “Redhead Vineyard,” Mendocino (CA) Fourth Flight 1. Flora ... More About: America , Wine , April , Direct , American
Director’s Cut: Piedmont, April 20th
2007-04-06 00:00:00 First Flight 1. Andrea Oberto 2001 Langhe Rosso “Fabio” 2. Vietti 2003 Nebbiolo “Perbacco” Second Flight 1. Icardi 2003 Barbera d’Alba “Sori’ di Mu’” 2. La Spinetta 2000 Monferrato Rosso “Pin” Third Flight 1. Michele Chiarlo 2000 Barbaresco Riserva 2. Orlando Abrigo 2001 Barbaresco “Vigna Mont ersino” Fourth Flight 1. Rivetto 2000 Barolo “Giulin” 2. Rashi 2000 Barolo “Select” More About: April , Direct , Director , Dire
Director’s Cut: Syrah / Shiraz, April 13th
2007-04-06 00:00:00 First Flight 1. E. Giugal 1997 Cote-Rotie, Rhone Valley (FR) 2. Goat-Rotie 2003, Western Cape (SA) Second Flight 1. Owen Roe 2005 Abbot’s Tab;e, Columbia Valley (WA) 2. Sean H. Thackrey 2005 “Pleiades XIV,” Bolinas (CA) Third Flight 1. Rusden Wines 2005 Shiraz “Stockade,” Barossa Valley (AU) 2. D’Arenberg 2002 Shiraz-Viognier “The Laughing Magpie,” McLaren Vale (AU) Fourth Flight 1. Melville 2004 Syrah , Santa Barbara ... More About: April , Direct , Director
Director’s Cut: The Rhone Valley, April 13th
2007-04-06 00:00:00 First Flight 1. Nobles Rives 2001 Hermitage Blanc 2. Domaine du Vieux Telegraphe 2003 Chateauneuf-du-Pape Blanc “La Crau” Second Flight 1. E. Guigal 2003 Saint-Joseph 2. Domaine Courbis 2003 Saint-Joseph Third Flight 1. Domaine de Rochepertuis 1998 Cornas 2. Gambert de Loche 2000 Hermitage Fourth Flight 1. Domaine Paul Autard 2003 Chateauneuf-du-Pape “Cuvee La Cote Ronde” 2. Cuvee du Vatican 2004 Chateauneuf-du-Pape “Reserve Sixtine” More About: April , Direct , Valley , Director , Rhone
Wine 101: Intro to Wine, April 28th
2007-04-06 00:00:00 First Flight 1. Von Hovel 2004 Riesling, Mosel-Saar-Ruwer (GR) Second Flight 1. Selaks 2005 Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough (NZ) 2. Mallee Sands 2005 Chardonnay, South Australia (AU) Third Flight 1. Di Majo Norante 2005 Sangiovese, Molise (IT) 2. Byron 2004 Pinot Noir, Santa Maria Valley (CA) Fourth Flight 1. Menguante 2005 Garnacha, Carinena (SP) 2. Porcupine Ridge 2005 Syrah, Cape of Good Hope (SA) Fifth Flight 1. Ravens ... More About: Wine , April , April 28 , Intro , April 2
Wine 101: Intro to Wine, April 14th
2007-04-06 00:00:00 First Flight 1. Von Hovel 2004 Riesling, Mosel-Saar-Ruwer (GR) Second Flight 1. Selaks 2005 Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough (NZ) 2. Mallee Sands 2005 Chardonnay, South Australia (AU) Third Flight 1. Di Majo Norante 2005 Sangiovese, Molise (IT) 2. Byron 2004 Pinot Noir, Santa Maria Valley (CA) Fourth Flight 1. Menguante 2005 Garnacha, Carinena (SP) 2. Porcupine Ridge 2005 Syrah, Cape of Good Hope (SA) Fifth Flight 1. Ravens ... More About: Wine , April , Intro
Wine 101: Intro to Wine, April 5th
2007-04-06 00:00:00 First Flight 1. Von Hovel 2004 Riesling, Mosel-Saar-Ruwer (GR) Second Flight 1. Selaks 2005 Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough (NZ) 2. Mallee Sands 2005 Chardonnay, South Australia (AU) Third Flight 1. Di Majo Norante 2005 Sangiovese, Molise (IT) 2. Byron 2004 Pinot Noir, Santa Maria Valley (CA) Fourth Flight 1. Menguante 2005 Garnacha, Carinena (SP) 2. Porcupine Ridge 2005 Syrah, Cape of Good Hope (SA) Fifth Flight 1. Ravens ... More About: Wine , April , Intro
The Wine Semester Begins….
2007-03-31 00:00:00 The Spring Semester begins at the Wine School of Philadelphia next week. Brian Freedman & Frank Cipparone are gearing up to teach the Foundation Program. I am getting the school ready for those programs, and also tweaking the Intermediate Program and the Advanced:Modern programs before I jump into them feet-first. As of this writing, there are ... More About: Este
Wine 101: Intro to Wine, March 31st
2007-03-31 00:00:00 First Flight Weingut Johannishof 2005 Riesling Kabinett ?V,? Rheingau (GR) Second Flight Matua 2006 Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough (NZ) Step Rd. 2005 Chardonnay, Adelaide Hills (AU) Third Flight Di Majo Norante 2005 Sangiovese, Molise (IT) Benton Lane 2004 Pinot Noir, ... More About: Wine , March , Marc , Intro
Around the World Event, March 30th
2007-03-31 00:00:00 Matua 2006 Sauvignon Blanc (New Zealand) Gloria Ferrer 2003 Chardonnay (USA) Di Majo Norante 2005 Sangiovese (Italy) Goundrey 2003 Shiraz (Australia) Marques de Casa Concha 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon (Chile) More About: Event , World , Around the world , The World , March
Walnut Street Theatre Tasting
2007-03-31 00:00:00 1. JAPG (just another pinot grigio) 2. Unterebner 2005 Pinot Grigio, Sudtirol 3. Frecciarossa 2004 Uvarara 4. Altesino 2004 Rosso di Altesino 5. Travaglini 2000 Gattinara More About: Theatre , Street , Heat , Sting , Walnut
Undiscovered South America, Friday, March 23rd
2007-03-24 00:00:00 First Flight 1. Santa Julia 2006 Torrontes, Mendoza (AR) 2. Montes 2006 Sauvignon Blanc, Leyda Valley (CH) Second Flight 1. Santa Digna 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon Rose, Central Valley (CH) Third Flight 1. Kuyen 2003 Syrah - Cabernet, Maipo Valley (CH) 2. Finca La Linda 2004 Tempranillo, Mendoza (AR) Fourth Flight 1. Santa Julia 2004 Malbec Reserva, Mendiza (AR) 2. Sur de los Andes 2005 Bonarda, ... More About: America , South America , Friday , Cover , South
Cheap White Wine
2007-03-24 00:00:00 And now the time has come to praise cheap white wine. Or, to be accurate, green wine. I recently returned from a trip to Portugal, and much to my wife?s chagrin, there?s a new love in my life: Vinho Verde. It won?t replace her, of course?she?s put up with far too much of my whining over ... More About: Wine , White , Cheap
Around the World Wine Event, March 20th
2007-03-21 00:00:00 Domaine Wachau 2005 Riesling (Austria) Selaks 2005 Sauvignon Blanc (New Zealand) Step Road 2005 Chardonnay (Australia) Hill of Content 2004 Pinot Noir (Australia) Di Majo Norante 2005 Sangioveses (Italy) Las Rocas 2004 Grenache (Spain) Porcupine Ridge 2005 Syrah (South Africa) Terrazas 2003 Cabernet Sauvignon (Argentina) More About: Event , World , Wine , Around the world , The World
Der Kufs 2005 Spatburgunder QbA
More articles from this author:2007-03-17 00:00:00 I could spend all day sniffing a glass of this stuff–the nose is a beautiful combination of wild strawberries and rose petals, yet it’s in no way cloyingly perfume-y. The palate, however, shows flavors that are much deeper than the aromas suggest: Mushrooms, damp earth, and barnyard. All of it comes together, though, in the ... More About: Under 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
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