Fine Wines (Re)Visited

Lake s Folly 2006 Vintage
Emails just went out inviting orders for the 2006 vintage of Lake’s Folly to be made. Langton’s wine auction site give the 2006 Hunter Valley vintage a 10/10 for Cabernets so get in quick on this Lake’s Folly release. I picked up a mixed case and a magnum to boot.Order form is here.

Site Work
Changing the site theme and upgrading the operating software to enable some added features on the site. Should be near complete by tomorrow.Keep your subscription to the feed (http://feeds.feedburner.com/ozwineshow) as is and if any repeat downloads occur, just cancel them. For the next day or two that is - don’t delete new postings. = )You […]

OWS#5: Size&Shape - The Riedel Glass Interview
OzWineShow #5 features an interview with Mark Baulderstone who is VP of Riedel Glas for Asia Pacific and Middle East. Listen in for an in depth tasting of the same wine from three different glasses. I must say i went in hoping to get scientific answers but was so blown away by the different experience each glass presented that i ended up sitting back and going along for the ride. So sit yourself down, grab some glasses resembling those pictured below, pop a nice bot and taste along to see for yourself.

Wines For Recessionary Times
With the worldwide financial crisis in full swing, it’s a time a lot of wine lovers will be looking to dial back their wine budgets a bit. From my informal polling on Twitter, most are drinking the same amount of wine but less expensive selections are gaining in popularity.With that in mind, I’m launching a […]

3,000 Tweets, 592 Followers
A couple months back I noticed that I was getting close to 3,000 tweets on Twitter, the popular micro-blogging-messaging service. It seemed like a good idea at the time to strive to get to this milestone at the beginning of September but also strive to increase my followers on Twitter to match my 3,000 Tweets. […]

Lasagna with Chianti Classico Reserva
This Week: Joe and Christina pair a Castello Di Volpaia, Chianti Classico Reserva, 1999 with a cheese and meat lasagna. Italian wines from Tuscany are discussed along with an overal evaluation of the food and wine. Saturday Nights are for Wine, Food and Fun.Click Podcast link for show # 6Show #6 Recipe […]

Meatloaf and Bordeaux (Entre-Deux-Mers)
This Week: Christina cooks up one of Americas most popular dishes…meatloaf. In this third part of a Bordeaux series that seems to go on and on our hosts pair a red from Entre-deux-Mers with their meal.Click Podcast link for Show # 10Show #10 Recipe LinkShow #10 Wine […]

Pinot Noir and Lamb
FIRST SHOWJoe and Christina s first show: Our very first menu consists of roasted lamb, rosemary potatoes and baked asparagus. The meal is paired with a French Burgundy, Chassagne-Montrachet 2002 produced by Chateau de la Maltroye. We discussed basic wine tasting techniques, pairing foods with wine and food preparation. We […]

RAIN CHECK!!! Doctor?s Orders?
Due to Joe catching a nasty cold, we will not have our usual Saturday night dinner. Poor guy can’t taste a thing! Not to worry, Christina has the nurse uniform on….

Cabernet Sauvignon and Stuffed Peppers
This Week: Joe and Christina pair Louis M. Martini Cabernet Sauvignon 2001 Sonoma County with Stuffed Peppers. Share the evening as they enjoy this hearty meal and evaluate the wine.Click Podcast link for show # 4Show # 4 Wine LinkShow # 4 Recipe Link

Live Blogging Twitter Taste Live 7: Humanitas
It’s time for another Twitter Taste Live but this time all the proceeds go to charity. Humanitas takes the“Newman’s Own” philanthropic ethic to wine and founder Judd Wallenbrock has been giving back to charities in the communities his customers live in for 7 years now. His approach is simple: produce good wines for $20 and under, sell them direct to consumer […]

WBW 51: Baked Goods
Well it’s Wine Blogging Friday for me this month, but hopefully I can sneak into the summary. The theme for Wine Blogging Wednesday this month comes by way of Philly-based wine blogger Joe who goes by 1WineDude online. And it’s a complete departure from our basic formula of wine variety, region or something a bit […]

La Sirena, Moscato Azul 2007
One of my surprise finds at the recent Family Winemakers of California tasting in San Francisco was the wines of La Sirena. I began my two days of tasting focusing on just white wines and this was one of my first stops when I noticed winemaker Heidi Barrett was pouring. Heidi is a winemaking super […]

Best Wine Blog Posts for August 21st through September 8th
Best of the wine blogosphere for August 21st through September 8th:Riedel in the Finger Lakes (Part II)Super Bargain Wines for Tough TimesWine Criticism According to W.H. AudenRiver of Skulls List Now Open!Goodbye to All ThatThank you Wine Bloggers, Rioja, and Fate - EWBC 2008 a Success StoryI Am Half-Sick of Bloggers, Said the Lady of […]

The Vine Times Daily Wine Pick - Raymond Reserve Sauvignon Blanc
2003 Raymond Reserve Sauvignon Blanc - The Vine Times Rating - 4 Glasses out of 5 Glasses (Excellent) A crisp and clean Sauvignon Blanc with a floral and orange blossom bouquet. Citrus, pear ,herbal flavors and good acidity make it a great wine with shellfish and other seafood dishes.For more please visit www.thevinetimes.com
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The Vine Times Daily Wine Pick- Raymond Estates Merlot
2002 Raymond Estates Merlot - The Vine Times Rating - 3 Glasses out of 5 Glasses (Well Recommended) An enjoyable medium-bodied merlot with black berry, cherry and a touch of spice in the nose and palate. For more please visit www.thevinetimes.com
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Back in Action
Thumbs up from the Doctor. Joe and Christina will pair a Bordeaux with a beautiful steak dinner. Leoville Barton 1999.The above map will help those unfamiliar with the Bordeaux region.For further info regarding Bordeaux click here… Bordeaux Link

Turkey Bolognese with Shiraz
Joe and Christina paired Penfolds St. Henri Shiraz 2000′ with Christina s very own home made Turkey Bolognese. They discussed easy ways to pair wine and food, reasons for decanting and the grape varietal Shiraz / Syrah.Click Podcast link for show # 2Show # 2 RecipeShow # 2 Wine

Crab Cakes and White Bordeaux
This Week: Joe and Christina continue their Bordeaux series with Christina preparing one of Joe’s favorite crab cake recipies. The region of Graves is discussed as Joe matches a 2003 Chateau Graville Lacoste to the meal. Join them for a Saturday Night of Wine, Food and Fun.Click Podcast link […]

Mark Kurlansky
Mark Kurlansky is an award-winning and best-selling author who has written more than a dozen books — most of which explore the history of food and humanity. He’s with us today to expand a bit more on a subject he’s recently written about …

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
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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
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Google Cracks Down On EWI
The clever people over at Google have identified an apparently growing problem of emailing while intoxicated (EWI) and have taken steps to prevent it. The new“Mail Goggles” feature of their free email service challenges the user to 5 math problems before sending an email after hours. The user is in full control of […]

3,000 Tweets, 592 Followers
A couple months back I noticed that I was getting close to 3,000 tweets on Twitter, the popular micro-blogging-messaging service. It seemed like a good idea at the time to strive to get to this milestone at the beginning of September but also strive to increase my followers on Twitter to match my 3,000 Tweets. […]

Best Wine Blog Posts for December 5th through December 12th
Best of the wine blogosphere for December 5th through December 12th:Prepare: It’s About To Get Real Ugly Out ThereThreshers 40% Off Voucher December 2008Top Ten Wine Stories of 2008WBW #52: Value Chilean RedsNo Reservations: Now With 100% Less Pig!!!Wine SpectatorGift Ideas for Wine Lovers: A Roundup of Great BooksMost Intriguing New Wine Blogs of 2008The […]