Jayson Bryant tastes two Central Otago Pinot Noirs. One Pinot Noir from Lake Hayes, Amisfield (http://www.amisfield.co.nz/), and Nanny Goat.
http://www.thewinevault.co.nz/
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Gary Vaynerchuk tastes 4 celebrity wine brands with Jason Kaufman and Mike Hess from PopEater.com.
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Author: Mark V. Fusco San Antonio, TX Mark reviews the Non Vintage Barefoot Moscato (http://www.barefootwine.com/).
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Think corks are bad for the environment? Think again. Screw caps may actually hurt the environment and the global economy. Get the full story about corks and wine from Willamette Valley Vineyards (http://www.willamettevalleyvineyards.com/).
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Judit and Corina from www.winedinetv.com taste Gioia Syrah (http://www.gioiawine.com/)
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We catch up with Penelope Godefroy as the 2009 harvest kicks off at Chateau Latour (http://www.chateau-latour.com).
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Saffredi, one of the first super Tuscans, celebrated its 20th anniversary with a vertical tasting conducted by owner, Elisabetta Geppetti of Fattoria Le Pupille and its renowned enologist Christian Le Sommer.
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Ron Donati, owner of Donati Family Vineyard (http://www.donatifamilyvineyard.com/), talks about how he jumped into the wine industry.
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Mark reviews the 2008 Conde de Velázquez Sauvignon Blanc courtesy of WD3 Fine Wines.
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The Juan-Maker talks to the vines…
http://www.marthaclaravineyards.com
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Oz Clarke Pocket Wine Book
Oz Clarke Pocket Wine Book, 2010: 7500 Wines, 4000 Producers, Vintage Charts, Wine and Food by Oz Clarke
Product Description
You can’t hold all the wine information you need in your head, but with this handy guide you can be sure it is available whenever you want it. Indispensable as ever, Oz Clarke’s now classic “Pocket Wine Book” is thoroughly and meticulously updated each year. The Book has more information, more recommendations, more facts, more figures, passion and opinion than any other comparable guide to wine. For optimum browsing, the guide includes a handy country by country index as well as a full producer index helping you find over 4000 of the world’s top wine producers. ‘…a comprehensive, witty and portable reference’ - “Harpers”. ‘The witty Oz Clarke is also a terrific taster’ - Robert Parker. ‘Clarke is something of a phenomenon in the wine world’ - “The New York Times”.
About the Author
A former leading West End actor, Oz Clarke is one of the world’s leading wine experts, whose formidable reputation is based on his extensive wine knowledge and accessible, no-nonsense approach. Known for his phenomenal palate, irreverent style, accurate predictions and enthusiasm for life in general, Oz is Britain’s most popular wine writer and the author of a collection of bestselling books about wine. He also broadcasts extensively on television and radio.
The grape harvest is nearing completion in Morocco, a Muslim country with a wine-making tradition that goes back 2,500 years. The North African country has slowly expanded its vineyards and improved the quality of its vintages, building a following beyond its borders.
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Napa isn’t the only wine valley in the Golden State. This wine-lover’s secret may not be a secret for long.
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New York, NY (Press Release) September 24, 2009 — This year, the world’s most respected wine critics and sommeliers put brand images and prices aside to conduct a rigorous blind-tasting of more than 1,000 brands. The results were published in Fine Champagne magazine, the only international publication devoted to Champagne and a renowned authority on the industry.
Each Champagne was rated on a 100-point scale. The process was so strict that, if judges’ assessments were more than four points apart, the Champagne would be re-tasted and re-assessed. When the results were weighed, the top ten included many classic names. The surprise first-place finisher was Armand de Brignac Brut Gold, with a taste score ranking No. 1 among the world’s best Champagnes.
The Top Ten:
1. 96p Armand de Brignac Brut Gold (http://www.armanddebrignac.com/)
2. 95p 2000 Dom Pérignon (http://www.domperignon.com/)
3. 94p 1998 Mumm Cuvée R. Lalou (http://www.mumm.com/)
4. 94p 2002 Roederer Cristal (http://www.champagne-roederer.com/)
5. 94p 2000 Egerier de Pannier
6. 94p 1998 Pol Roger Cuvée Sir Winston Churchill (http://www.polroger.com/)
7. 93p 1998 Dom Pérignon Rosé (http://www.domperignon.com/)
8. 93p 1999 Jacquart Blanc de Blancs
9. 93p 2002 Roederer Cristal Rosé (http://www.champagne-roederer.com/)
10. 93p NV Chartogne-Taillet Fiacre
Of the competition’s results, Fine Champagne Editor-in-Chief Pekka Nuikki said, “Our highest rating went to Armand de Brignac: a fine, smooth and creamy champagne with underlying power and great mineral freshness. The panel praised the wine for its classic style and perfect drinkability today that does not compromise its aging capacity. It has everything a truly great champagne can offer, and the packaging - the distinctive, showy golden “ace of spades” bottle - serves as a brilliant example of Armand de Brignac’s courageous, successful branding.”
This extraordinary recognition crowns a series of accolades accumulated from expert critics, journalists, and wine lovers all over the world.
“To be selected as the best-tasting Champagne in the world is a remarkable achievement, but to receive such an award in a large blind-tasting competition is testimony to the quality of our product,” said Jean-Jacques Cattier, head winemaker of Champagne Armand de Brignac and the estate’s patriarch. “It is a further incentive to continue making the best Champagne in the world for those who are truly passionate about the art of Champagne.”
About Armand de Brignac Champagne
Armand de Brignac Champagne, a prestige cuvée bearing recognizable pewter Ace of Spades insignias on its bottle, exemplifies unmatched winemaking expertise and a true passion for the art of Champagne. Armand de Brignac is produced by the award-winning Champagne Cattier chateau of Chigny-les-Roses, France. The Cattier family has owned and cultivated vineyards in the Montagne de Reims terroir in the French Champagne region since 1763, and Patriarch Jean-Jacques Cattier oversees the production of Armand de Brignac using intricate, old-world production techniques and a staff of only eight people. Armand de Brignac is currently available in approximately 50 countries worldwide. The Champagne counts among its accolades a score of 98 (out of 100) points from world-renowned wine critic José Peñín and has now been ranked #1 among the world’s best Champagnes by FINE Champagne magazine.
Armand de Brignac Champagne is available throughout the United States in fine wine retailers and top restaurants, hotels and clubs. Armand de Brignac Champagne Brut Gold retails at approximately $300; Armand de Brignac Champagne Rosé and Blanc de Blancs retail at approximately $500 each.
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