Fine Wines (Re)Visited

July 17, 2007

Champagnes – Zarzuela: A Taste of Spain in San Francisco

Category: General. Posted by Noel at 1:15 pm.

Zarzuela: A Taste of Spain in San Francisco
Join Chef Marc on a recent visit to "Zarzuela" a Spanish tapas restaurant in San Francisco

Le Comptoir- Paris?Toughest Reservation
Chef Marc Vogel visits with Yves Camdeborde, restaurateur, hotelier and chef of Paris’ Le Comptoir. Join him on another of his culinary adventures.

Myth- A Magical Moment in San Francisco
Marc Vogel visits "Myth," one of San Francisco’s best restaurants located in the old Barbary Coast/ Jackson Square Area.

July 11, 2007

Champagnes – Sushi and Pinot Noir

Category: General. Posted by Noel at 1:45 pm.

Sushi and Pinot Noir
This Week: Join Joe and Christina as they foray into the exotic world of Sushi. A 2004 Castle Rock Pinot Noir from Monterey California is paired to the meal. As always, Saturday Night is for Wine, Food and Fun.Click Podcast link for Show # 13The recipe [...]

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July 10, 2007

Fine wines – My New Favorite Wine Glossy

Category: General. Posted by Noel at 1:15 pm.

My New Favorite Wine Glossy
I read quite a bit about wine online and on crushed trees smeared with oil. On the latter format, I’ve been converting of late to the online editions of magazines like Wine Spectator as I don’t find the features too interesting and I can browse the tasting notes just as efficiently online (more so, actually) [...]

Bogle Petite Sirah 2005
Name: Bogle Petite Sirah
Vintage: 2005
Varietal:
Winery: Bogle Vineyards
Region: USA>California
Price: $10.79
SnoothRank: N/A
Winecast’s Rating: 4/5
Winecast’s Review: Deep black-purple in color with aromas of blueberry, boysenberry and fennel. Rich and soft in the mouth with blueberry and black pepper flavors finishing with soft, dusty tannins. A nice value for less than $10.

13.5% ABV
Score: 85

As posted onSnooth

Putting frogs in a wheelbarrow
The conversation around my proposal for a unified wine blogger rating system has brought both sides of the numerical issue to the forefront. In the comments here and around the blogosphere we have seen agreement, push-back and, well, poetry.Now seems like the right time to put on the table how this system might work in [...]

Pioneers are those with arrows in their backs
I seem to have stirred up a fair amount of discussion in the blogosphere about my proposed 5-star (or whatever image you want) system for rating wines. Emboldened by the positive comments from my fellow bloggers I posted a couple of test reviews to Snooth and Winelog and then reposted here (see last 2 posts).Umm, [...]

July 7, 2007

Champagnes – Farmer John Peterson

Category: General. Posted by Noel at 1:45 pm.

Farmer John Peterson
The film"The Real Dirt on Farmer John"documents the dramatic failure of Farmer John’s conventional farming operation and its resurrection into a thriving, organic CSA farm! The critically acclaimed feature documentary has won 19 …

Lettie Teague (Wine Editor, Food&Wine Magazine)
Lettie Teague is the Wine Editor at Food&Wine Magazine. She is here today to talk to The Guys about the magazine’s American Wine Awards as well as a recent article she wrote,"The Secret Life of a Wine Salesman"and a past …

Jeff Hollinger and Rob Schwartz (Authors, The Art of the Bar: Cocktails Inspired by the Classics)
Jeff Hollinger and Rob Schwartz have a combined 16 years of bartending experience, including more than 6 years at Absinthe Brasserie&Bar in San Francisco, CA. They join us today to discuss their new book, The Art of the Bar: Cocktails Inspired …

Lynne Olver / The Food Timeline
A reference librarian with a passion for food history. Food history credentials include contributorship to the Oxford Encyclopedia of Food and Drink in America. Ms. Olver consults regularly with food editors, writers, students, and chefs worldwide …

July 6, 2007

Champagnes – Brian Snyder (Raw Milk in PA)

Category: General. Posted by Noel at 1:30 pm.

Brian Snyder (Raw Milk in PA)
Brian Snyder is Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Association for Sustainable Agriculture (PASA), a position he has held since 2001. Mr. Snyder hails originally from the state of Indiana where both of his grandfathers had been dairy farmers, and …

Michael Petrone / AAA
Michael Petrone has 30 years of experience working in association with the Hospitality Industry. He is a certified executive chef by the American Culinary Federation. The ACF is the largest and most prestigious organization dedicated to professional …

July 5, 2007

Fine wines – Riesling Abounds this Sunday and Monday

Category: General. Posted by Noel at 1:30 pm.

Riesling Abounds this Sunday and Monday
The Oz Wine Show is off to the Frankland Estate International Riesling Tasting (FEIRT) this Sunday in Sydney. There’s a bit of an entrance fee but it’s a premier event and you’ll get to scoff top notch wines from Germany, Austria, France, USA, New Zealand, Portugal and Australia.More info can be found here if [...]

July 4, 2007

Fine wines – Paris&The Rock: Pierre Gagnaire

Category: General. Posted by Noel at 1:45 pm.

Paris&The Rock: Pierre Gagnaire
Marc Vogel visits with one of the best- Pierre Gagnaire.

Myth- A Magical Moment in San Francisco
Marc Vogel visits "Myth," one of San Francisco’s best restaurants located in the old Barbary Coast/ Jackson Square Area.

Fine wines – The Vine Times Daily Wine Pick – Alamos Malbec

Category: General. Posted by Noel at 1:30 pm.

The Vine Times Daily Wine Pick – Alamos Malbec
2003 Almos Malbec – The Vine Times Rating – 3 Glasses out of 5 Glasses (Well Recommended) A deep purple colored full bodied and bold Malbec with dominant black cherry, blackberry, cocoa, smoky oak and slight spice characteristics.For more please visit www.thevinetimes.com
editor@thevinetimes.com

The Vine Times Daily Wine Pick – Ravenswood Merlot
2003 Ravenswood Vintners Blend Merlot The Vine Times Rating – 3 Glasses out of 5 Glasses (Well Recommended) A deep red Merlot with an intense fruit nose of blueberry, raspberry and plum. To read more please visit www.thevinetimes.com
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The Vine Times Daily Wine Pick – Ravenswood Vintners Blend Cabernet Sauvignon
2003 Ravenswood Vintners Blend Cabernet Sauvignon – The Vine Times Rating – 3 Glasses out of 5 Glasses (Well Recommended) This young affordable Cabernet Sauvignon has aromas of plum, cherry with subtle hints of vanillin oak. A soft and smooth palate shows plum and black cherry fruit flavors. Spicy cinnamon and toasty oak flavors add to this wine.For more please visit www.thevinetimes.com
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The Vine Times Daily Wine Pick – St. Supery Oak Free Chardonnay
2004 St. Supery Oak Free Chardonnay – The Vine Times Rating – 5 Glasses out of 5 Glasses (Editor Choice Vine Award) A refreshing, crisp and perfectly balanced Chardonnay with plenty of green apple, pear and citrus flavors. It’s medium body and smooth texture make this oak-free Chardonnay a perfect match with seafood dishes or any summertime dish.For more please visit www.thevinetimes.com
editor@thevinetimes.com

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