Fine Wines (Re)Visited

Best Wine Blog Posts for July 3rd through July 30th
Best of the wine blogosphere for July 3rd through July 30th:Cabernet Franc: What We Learned From 656 Glasses of WineThe Coming of Age of Wine BloggingJancis Robinson Talks About Her Career in Wine at IPNCThe Sierra Gap and more on American wine consumersThe Blob: Will the wine industry co-opt social media for its own […]

How I Taste and Review Wines
I’ve been thinking these past weeks about how to post a number of reviews I have in my Evernote tasting log. After experimenting with different formats I think I have arrived at a good starting point that will be refined as I go through your feedback and by just posting reviews. Since wineries have sampled […]

Best Wine Blog Posts for April 15th through May 29th
Best of the wine blogosphere for April 15th through May 29th:News from the trenchesConfession! Alice and Reductive Wine Writing EthicsHermann J. Wiemer 2007 Dry RieslingAnnouncing TasteNY: A Virtual Exploration of New York Wine, Beer and SpiritsPostcard from Germany: A House DividedLife is a Bell CurveWhy We Owe Robert ParkerWine Advocate Writers Spark Ethics Debate– […]

RedTree, Pinot Noir 2008
It is rare that you see mainstream critics write about so-called“industrial wines” and most unusual when they actually say good things about them. So I was surprised to see Wine Spectator critic Jim Laube blog about an $8 California Pinot Noir a couple weeks ago. Naturally I was curious to taste the wine myself […]

Do Critics Still Determine Wine Styles?
By way of Josh Hermsmeyer, I found Tina Caputo’s fantastic self-produced short film,“Robert Parker’s Bitch.” The basic premise is that wines today are big, bold, and over-oaked designed,‘…to taste and spit,” and not savored with food. The question on the table is if Robert Parker and Jim Laube largely determine today’s wine styles […]

Winecast, The Business Blog
It’s funny how things work out sometimes. What started over 4 years back as one man’s hobby to post audio wine tasting notes has grown into one of the four,“Best Wine Business/Industry” blogs for this years American Wine Blog Awards.I’m honored— and very surprised— to the in the company of some of […]

Best Wine Blog Posts for March 8th through March 14th
Best of the wine blogosphere for March 8th through March 14th:Capitalism, Karma and Building Juju in a Down EconomyRSVP Now for the Biggest TTL Event Ever!Wine& Spirits Restaurant PollI Hate The Pennsylvania Liquor Control BoardRobert Parker s BitchPaper Tigers, Barriers to Entry and the 2009 Wine Blog Watch List

Crushpad Fusebox Makes Blending Fun
I’m writing this post drinking a glass of Chateau Cheval Blanc. Last night I had Chateau Lafite Rothschild and Dominus Estate. No, I haven’t won the lottery or joined Bob Parker’s tasting staff, I have been experimenting with the Crushpad Fusebox.Of course my wines aren’t the real thing but blends based upon these famous wines. […]

The Trouble With Wine Films
Since the movie“Sideways” in 2004, filmmakers have been trying to create movies that would evoke a similar response with audiences.“Sideways” became an independent film sensation that also intensified demand for Pinot Noir, and the opposite for Merlot, in the U.S. market. Most reviews, including my own, were positive for the film particularly in how wine was depicted. Time passed and other projects were […]

Eric Asimov (Chief Wine Critic for the New York Times)
Eric Asimov is the Chief Wine Critic for the New York Times. Although he formerly edited the renowned paper’s"Living"and"Style"sections, he is most known for his reviews of all types of New York City restaurants, …

Andrew Zimmern
Andrew Zimmern is currently the host (creator and co-producter )of’Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern’the hit show on The Travel Channel. In addition he is a chef, teacher, former restaurant concept consultant and an avid blogger. As a …

Next Iron Chefs: Marou Ouattara and Gavin Kaysen
Morou is the chef and owner of Farrah Olivia Restaurant in Alexandria, Virgina. Growing up on the Ivory Coast, Morou’s first inspiration in the kitchen came from his mother. Combining African, French and Middle Eastern flavors, he calls his style …

Corby Kummer
Corby Kummer is one of the country’s most respected food journalists. He is a writer for The Atlantic Monthly and the author of the book"Joy of Coffee", which was heralded by the New York Times as"the most definitive and …

Let?s Talk Turkey!
I’ll teach you how to ensure your Thanksgiving turkey turns out better than ever!

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
editor@thevinetimes.com

The Vine Times Daily Wine Pick - Francis Coppola Syrah-Shiraz
2003 Francis Coppola Diamond Series Syrah-Shiraz - The Vine Times Rating - 3 Glasses out of 5 Glasses (Well Recommended) A deep purple colored wine with plenty of black cherry, raspberry, black currant, cocoa, pepper and slight spice characteristic.For more please visit www.thevinetimes.com
editor@thevinetimes.com

Best Wine Blog Posts for March 8th through March 14th
Best of the wine blogosphere for March 8th through March 14th:Capitalism, Karma and Building Juju in a Down EconomyRSVP Now for the Biggest TTL Event Ever!Wine& Spirits Restaurant PollI Hate The Pennsylvania Liquor Control BoardRobert Parker s BitchPaper Tigers, Barriers to Entry and the 2009 Wine Blog Watch List

Michael Green
"Wine Lovers: The Musical"is the world’s first, interactive wine-tasting musical, premiered off-Broadway the Saturday after Thanksgiving. It was the brainchild (or shall we say it came from the tannin-loving palette) of Gourmet …

Jacqui Naylor
Jacqui Naylor has been called the"new voice of jazz"by Vogue. Jazz Times writes,"In the never-ending,’next big thing’sweepstakes, bet on Jacqui Naylor."She is a tremendous and tremendously versatile singer …

Herb Eckhouse
Herb and Kathy Eckhouse are the owners of La Quercia a company that creates artisan prosciutto, based in Iowa. They are a"green"and partially organic company that produces and delivers smoked meats in the traditions of Parma Italy which is …

Sanibel Sea School and Q Tonic
Dr. James Bruce Neill is a marine biologist who is currently the Executive Director of the Sanibel Sea School. Neill dedicates his time to promote marine conservation through experiential education. He is here to discuss this new school he opened last …

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 - Orogeny Pinot Noir
2003 Orogeny Pinot Noir - The Vine Times Rating - 5 Glasses out of 5 Glasses (Editor’s Choice Vine Award) This 2003 Pinot Noir displays a fragrant bouquet of red berry and cherry aromas. Black cherry, raspberry and cocoa flavors dominate with subtle hints of toasted oak. The palate is soft and supple with lingering sweet fruit and velvety tannins.For more please visit www.thevinetimes.com
editor@thevinetimes.com

Best Wine Blog Posts for March 2nd through March 6th
Best of the wine blogosphere for March 2nd through March 6th:Vinography and the American Wine Blog AwardsNapa wine prices: Some advice to wineriesMarch Book Club: Adventures on the Wine RouteAmerican Wine Blog Award WinnersWINE CLUB FAILWine drinking is up but wine sales are down?Vin de Napkin– Sign O The Times x 4Serve or Die: […]

Best Wine Blog Posts for April 15th through May 29th
Best of the wine blogosphere for April 15th through May 29th:News from the trenchesConfession! Alice and Reductive Wine Writing EthicsHermann J. Wiemer 2007 Dry RieslingAnnouncing TasteNY: A Virtual Exploration of New York Wine, Beer and SpiritsPostcard from Germany: A House DividedLife is a Bell CurveWhy We Owe Robert ParkerWine Advocate Writers Spark Ethics Debate– […]

Best Wine Blog Posts for March 31st through April 5th
Best of the wine blogosphere for March 31st through April 5th:Wine 2.0 Tasting @ CrushpadA Second Chance– Casa de Sonoma Cabernet Bottled in 1947Jumping the shark, or What gives a wine writer staying power?High ABV, Vanilla and Oak: California is the New Focus at LENNDEVOURSPennsylvania Repeals Prohibition!Somali Pirates Take Ransom in WineUS Department of […]

How I Taste and Review Wines
I’ve been thinking these past weeks about how to post a number of reviews I have in my Evernote tasting log. After experimenting with different formats I think I have arrived at a good starting point that will be refined as I go through your feedback and by just posting reviews. Since wineries have sampled […]