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| [05/21/2008, 07:00] | Lagaria Chardonnay Delle Venezie 2006 | | | Clean and fresh, offering aromas of apple and cream. Full-bodied, with bright acidity and a long finish of stewed apple and lemon. Drink now. 45,000 cases made. | | | |
| [03/17/2008, 23:32] | Wine Tasting: Bordeaux 2005 | | | Jack and Joanne taste more than 40 of the better Bordeaux wines from the heralded 2005 vintage. | | | |
| [05/11/2008, 18:17] | Reale wine on the Amalfi coast | | | The winery of Luigi Reale was a real discovery. It raised my expectations of wine made in a world-famous beauty spot, in this case the Amalfi Coast of Campania. All of the essential components of interesting wine are present: good land, indigenous grapes of singular character and the informed intuition of the winemaker. Located in the village of Gete in the larger commune of Tramonti a few winding miles from the sea, Azienda Agricola Reale Andrea, is situated on a very steep 2.5 hectares on two small plots. The elevation... | | | |
| [05/09/2008, 08:33] | Vinography Images: Water Droplet | | 
Water Droplet
"Taking interesting pictures in vineyards isn't easy. While many are surely picturesque, there is a lot of sameness in them -- row after row of vines -- and that repetition makes it easy to overlook little details like this that can be quite beautiful" -- Alder Yarrow
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| [05/04/2008, 01:20] | Japan's Coco Farm and Winery | | 
Compassion and California wine-making skills have combined to create a home for 90 mentally disabled "students" of all ages and to craft some surprisingly good wine. Coco Farm, founded in the 1950s, has been making wine since the 1980s, using mentally-challenged students to tend the vines, harvest the grapes, and perform a range of responsibilities from labeling to scraring crows away from the vines. In 1989, the winery brought in Sonoma wine-maker, Bruce Gutlove and the quality of the wine has been improving. So much, in fact, that Coco Winery's sparkling wine, "Novo," was served at the recent G-7 Summit of world leaders.
Coco Farm and Winery is located about one hour north of Tokyo. Because of its small production-just 150,000 to 180,000 bottles annually-Coco wines are not available in the United States. However, the winery welcomes visitors and has a tasting room and cafe.
(photo © istockphoto) See full article.
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| [01/01/1970, 02:00] | The True Meaning of Pinot Noir (PinotFile) | | | The specific origins of the name are unclear, but it is known that Pinot Noir appeared in the Cote d?Or prior to the 14th century, possibly as early as the 5th century B.C. | | | |
| [05/01/2008, 18:01] | Quattro Mani Montepulciano 2006 | |  Big, mouthfilling, smooth and satisfying describe the Quattro Mani Montepulciano 2006.
This easy-to-drink Italian starts off with dark berry, leather and smoke on the nose. The dark berries continue on the palate and are joined by dried cherries and a little more smokiness.
This robust, full-bodied wine is enjoyable by itself, and its smoky component would make it a good match for burgers, barbecue and grilled meats. Its price is a very reasonable $10 per bottle. | | | |
| [01/01/1970, 02:00] | A Moment of Silence for Robert Mondavi | | The day that a nation of passionate wine lovers feared, arrived yesterday morning as Robert Mondavi passed away at the age of 94. It is incalculable to measure his influence. It is not without reason to include him in the same sentence with institutional change agents like Henry Ford and other scions of U.S. -bred leadership and vision that had a global impact. If the wine industry stands on the shoulders of giants, Mondavi was our giant. God bless him, his family and the future of wine without his presence.  | | | |
| [04/23/2008, 17:57] | Dobermans, wine characteristics, and a new staff member | |  Recently Tom Wark posted a piece on Fermentation titled On Dogs, Wine & God that compares wine characteristics to the traits that are bred into dogs. Quoting one of his commenters, wine blogger Arthur Z Przebinda of Redwinebuzz, Tom says: "What makes a Doberman a classic example of the breed? The way it best displays the traits and characteristics that define the breed," then goes on to point out that over time dog breeders have bred out or in certain characteristics based on evolving breed standards, that the same thing has happened with wine, and that's perfectly OK.
The Doberman is a perfect example, since the Dobes of today are bred to be companions more than the protector that German tax collector Louis Dobermann created in the late 1800s. Today's Dobes are bred to retain all the qualities Herr Dobermann was after ? intelligence, power, speed, and ease of mainenance ? but with a more tractable temperament suitable for a family dog. Similarly, some wines that were previously unapproachable or challenging have been changed so that they can be enjoyed by a larger segment of the population. In each case, there are curmudgeonly traditionalists and those who embrace the new style, and their viewpoints are equally valid.
This seems like a good way to segue into an introduction to our newest staff member here at WineCanine, a 10-month-old Doberman named Hobbes. Hobbes came to us through Southwestern Ohio Doberman Rescue, which had him in a foster home in Louisville, Kentucky. Hobbes was named Sirius by SWODR and apparently had been called Buster at one time, judging by the name on the leash that he came with. We had originally gone down to meet a red Dobe named Calvin, who, with his long tail and natural ears, looked quite a bit like our Red, who passed on in late March. Calvin was nice, but this young, fawn-colored fella turned out to be a Weim lover. So, we went down to look at Calvin, but ended up with Hobbes.
Hobbes has been very interested in learning about everything in the kitchen, so after a brief training period he will assume the position of WineCanine's official ChowHound. | | | |
| [01/01/1970, 02:00] | Supertuscan & Other Great Wines of Tuscany Tasting | | Tue Feb 22nd, 2005, New York City
Super Tuscan & Other Great Wines of Italy Tuesday, February 22, 2005 New York City The top producers of Super Tuscan will personally present their best Super Tuscan wines and a large selection of other great Tuscan Wines at the fifth edition of this special wine tasting . | | | |
| [11/25/2006, 15:17] | | | 
Preparations for Christmas.
Santiago of Chile prepares itself to receive the Christmas.
While hurried wayfarers travel the Plaza of Weapon, a group of workers raised in nets, prepare a gigantic tree.
It will be finished in a few days more and be be almost so high as the centenary Cathedral, Satiago's former relic. | | | |
| [11/19/2007, 19:58] | The Search Continues | | Just thought I'd share a few of the keywords in searches that have lead viewers to The Wine Chicks: Vomiting chicks yuntrip That's how I roll Vin Diesel italian hash ... and a disturbing number of image searches for Edie Brickell and Shaggy from Scooby Doo... | | | |
| [05/04/2008, 01:20] | Japan's Coco Farm and Winery | |
Compassion and California wine-making skills have combined to create a home for 90 mentally disabled "students" of all ages and to craft some surprisingly good wine. Coco Farm, founded in the 1950s, has been making wine since the 1980s, using mentally-challenged students to tend the vines, harvest the grapes, and perform a range of responsibilities from labeling to scraring crows away from the vines. In 1989, the winery brought in Sonoma wine-maker, Bruce Gutlove and the quality of the wine has been improving. So much, in fact, that Coco Winery's sparkling wine, "Novo," was served at the recent G-7 Summit of world leaders.
Coco Farm and Winery is located about one hour north of Tokyo. Because of its small production-just 150,000 to 180,000 bottles annually-Coco wines are not available in the United States. However, the winery welcomes visitors and has a tasting room and cafe.
(photo © istockphoto) See full article.
Related Entries:
Winery Goes Green - 28 June 2006 Australian Winery inSouth Africa - 22 February 2007 Big Winery Forces Little Winery Into New Label - 27 February 2007 Wollersheim Winery Ruby Nouveau - 06 November 2007
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| [02/28/2008, 00:47] | Noshtalgic cheatin? in the kitchen | | | by Martin Field Pickled eggs ?n Scrumpy I was telling Beery Mag about getting legless on scrumpy (a strongly alcoholic rustic cider) on the morning of a mate?s wedding many years ago. We rode borrowed motor bikes down narrow hedgerowed lanes near Rockwell Green in Taunton, Somerset, and stopped for morning tea at a quaint little tavern that sold cider. | | | |
| [05/16/2008, 21:10] | A Legend Lives On | | | Normally when a person passes away, our memories of him fade over time. I don't think that this will apply to Robert Mondavi. Much has been written about him, his life and his many contributions, to wine and beyond. He was a singular man, as focused on one great objective as anyone I have ever known. | | | |
| [05/21/2008, 07:38] | $25 and Under: Treats for the Treasure Hunters | | Although the craftspeople, designers and antique vendors are the raison d?être of the new Brooklyn Flea, there are plenty of options for those who are there to eat.
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A magnificent Malbec! It picked up a trophy at the inaugural Wines of Argentina Awards held in Mendoza in 2007, having wowed the international panel of judges - included among them wine expert Jancis Robinson, who gave it an impressive 17 out of 20. This mulberry and spice-flavoured red wine was made by Herve Fabre, who was originally involved in the Bordeaux wine trade, before he and his wife fell in love with Argentina and moved there to establish a boutique winery. Herve's experience in producing top quality wines shines through in this tremendously rich, silky-smooth wine. Ripe blackberry and bramble aromas merge seamlessly with spicy oak and vanilla flavours. Full bodied, yet seriously smooth and warming. This 89 Parker point wine is sure to survive for many years to come. Definitely a wine to enjoy with fine food ... try it with rare roast beef or a juicy steak.
Price: 11.99 GBP
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"Wonderfully succulent, rich berry fruit with hints of spice box." (Parker). A must-have wine from this superb estate, once provider of the second wine of Cos d'Estournel. "Blackberries ... herbs ... hints of spices." (Wine Spectator)
Price: 19.15 GBP
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Enjoy six bottles of "the world's finest dry white wine" (Scotland on Sunday)
Price: 36.99 GBP
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"Sauvignon Blanc continues to go from strength to strength" says Hapers wine magazine ...
Price: 36.99 GBP
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Six bottles of Saint-Emilion 2005 " The greatest vintage in living memory"(Wine and Spirits magazine
Price: 56.99 GBP
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Enjoy the diverse flavours of "the world's finest dry white wine" (Scotland on Sunday)
Price: 69.98 GBP
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"Sauvignon Blanc continues to go from strength to strength" says Hapers wine magazine ...
Price: 69.98 GBP
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Twelve bottles of Saint-Emilion 2005 " The greatest vintage in living memory"(Wine and Spirits magaz
Price: 109.98 GBP
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As fans of this famed winery will know, Cheval Blanc is the benchmark in great St Emilion. Awarded a near-perfect score of 99 points by Wine Magazine, this 2001 vintage doesn't disappoint. A wealth of concentrated fruit and a subtle use of oak make this a wine of accomplishment that will continue to evolve for years to come. "Silky, pure-fruited and smoothly (violet) perfumed with high ripe, silky tannins. Fabulously serious wine that grows on the palate." Wine Magazine
Price: 169.0 GBP
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As fans of this famed winery will know, Cheval Blanc is the benchmark in great St Emilion. Awarded a near-perfect score of 99 points by Wine Magazine, this 2001 vintage doesn't disappoint. A wealth of concentrated fruit and a subtle use of oak make this a wine of accomplishment that will continue to evolve for years to come. "Silky, pure-fruited and smoothly (violet) perfumed with high ripe, silky tannins. Fabulously serious wine that grows on the palate." Wine Magazine
Price: 169.0 GBP
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Awarded a perfect 100 points by both Robert Parker and the Wine Spectator, this is a rare opportunity to possess a wine that would top any wish list! Benefiting from a stellar vintage and the majestic touch of Lafite, this is the epitome of perfection. "Subtle aromas of currants, leather, tobacco and cedar. Classic cigar box nose, with fruit. Full-bodied, with an amazing texture of silky, ripe tannins. This wine completely coats your palate, but caresses it at the same time. A triumph." James Suckling, Wine Spectator
Price: 800.0 GBP
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