Updated: 2009-09-30 16:02:20
I’m told, mainly by my friends in wine P.R., that the topic of my palate is of some interest to winemakers. It’s flattering, I guess, to think that people try to discover trends in my reviews; and certainly, the trends are there to be found. I don’t like table wines with residual sugar. I don’t [...]
Updated: 2009-09-30 16:00:12
As I’ve been studying tequila, I initially learned from one source that legal Tequila, as decreed by the Appellation de Origin Controllee” (AOC), also known as Denomination of Origin Tequila (DOT), could only come from one location, and that place is the city of Tequila.
While history points to the origin of Tequila eminating from the [...]
Updated: 2009-09-29 16:00:11
CONTEST: Why I Want to Go To Portugal to Visit Enoforum Wines with Jo Diaz
This year marks the Fourth Annual Dark & Delicious event. It’s the one event each year – in the entire world – that showcases the best of the best Petite Sirahs.
If you produce a Petite Sirah, and you’re looking for more [...]
Updated: 2009-09-28 16:00:25
CONTEST: Why I Want to Go To Portugal to Visit Enoforum Wines with Jo Diaz
I had a direct request from Heron Hill Winery, “Would I consider learning about Heron Hill Winery wines from Hammondsport, New York?”
It was something that I welcomed and really looked forward to as a new experience.
Here’s what arrived on my doorstep, [...]
Updated: 2009-09-27 01:44:00
Imagine if George Jetson had his own microbrewery; what would it be like? Would the look be sleek and space-like? How much better and fast could it would it operate? How about the mighty S.S. Enterprise? Can you just see Captain Kirk or Captain Picard enjoying a pint of their own [...]
Updated: 2009-09-26 15:48:05
This movie preview is totally amazing.
Grab a glass of great wine, listen to your favorite music, have some delicious food to nurture your body, mind and spirit, and enjoy your weekend.
I’m going to dedicate my weekend to the man who lived his life in reverse.
Click here to see “This is it!” preview.
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Updated: 2009-09-25 16:00:40
I’m going to be helping my colleague Rusty Eddy (Clayhouse wines) with a PR class that he teaches at UC Davis Extension each year, that’s related to wine industry PR.
Now… I’m off on a research project:
What I need from you, my readers, is to prove the power of Twitter, which is going to be part [...]
Updated: 2009-09-24 08:10:53
I’m glad to see that the California Association of Winegrape Growers, the state’s leading grower trade group, yesterday announced the launch of its new website for consumers. Their old one was a mess, aimed almost exclusively at member-growers, and with very little interest even to a reporter-hound dog like me.
The new site is a good [...]
Updated: 2009-09-24 06:13:15
If you already brew at home, whether that be beer, ice tea or coffee, for instance, then you obviously already know how the process goes. However typically people make smaller brews, and so if you are planning on making a large home brew, then there are several pointers that you are absolutely going to want [...]
Updated: 2009-09-24 05:25:55
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Updated: 2009-09-24 05:25:55
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Updated: 2009-09-23 07:43:00
For all of you coffee lovers out there, you may wonder what the purpose of having home brew pots is when you can just go out and buy a cup of coffee each morning. Well, there are several different answers of particular importance to this.
For one, if you have home brew pots then you [...]
Updated: 2009-09-22 09:12:45
You can really buy home brew supplies from anywhere in the world, however ? rather surprisingly enough ? one of the best places of all that you can buy your home brewing supplies from is Atlanta.
The Reasons For This
There are actually a number of different reasons for why it is best that you buy [...]
Updated: 2009-09-21 10:42:30
For some reason many people enjoy brewing home made root beer, but face some difficulty in finding the right ingredients that yield the flavor they are looking for. For the most part, root beer is flavored with sassafras, but since the root contains safrole, a known carcinogen, the Food and Drug Administration has banned its [...]
Updated: 2009-09-19 01:42:00
If you live in Tulsa, Oklahoma, you know how the beer industry does quite well there. With all those beer drinkers, everyone is looking for the latest, greatest beer. Sure, there are many beers to choose from that are sold in bars and gas stations but there is always room for improvement. If you live [...]
Updated: 2009-09-16 09:22:27
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Updated: 2009-09-14 14:43:42
Join our family this weekend for a celebration of Oklahoma's fine wines during the Nuyaka Creek Winery Fall Harvest Festival! This Saturday, enjoy live music, fun foods, vineyard tours and more while...
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Updated: 2009-09-14 03:28:12
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Updated: 2009-09-11 05:25:33
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Updated: 2009-09-08 00:07:00
Review: This cabernet sauvignon is made of 100% frozen grapes acquired by Brehm Vineyards from Lanza Ranch in the North Coast, CA, area. It has now had over five years of aging.In the glass, it is medium deep red, just starting to brick at the edge. Aroma is bold and sweet fruity with red currant. On the palate, a sweet, tannic, ripe plum first hits the back of your palate, bringing a sinking sweet robe of fruit as follow-on. Touch of ripe raspberry melds with the mild acids to turn the tannins into a long-finish. Three stars with a plus on the Spirit of Wine scale.
Updated: 2009-09-07 23:27:00
: : , , , skip to main skip to sidebar Chez Ray Winemaking Trials , tribulations and . tips Monday , September 07, 2009 Review and Rating : Chez Ray Syrah , 2002, Yakima , WA , from 1999 vintage grapes Original Review , May , 2008 : This is the 2002 vintage of Chez Ray Yakima Syrah , vinted from Yakima , Washington , grapes grown during the 1999 season . The grapes were harvested in 1999, frozen and provided by Brehm Vineyards in 2002. Freezing red grapes seems to create little problem in winemaking in fact , some folks say it softens tannins , similar to what cold maceration does . In the glass , the wine is medium magenta in color , showing both purple and brick highlights seemingly poised between youth and age . Aromas are yummy yeasty and lightly-oaked deep fruit . Touch of shoe leather . . Inviting On the palate , a top-note of toasty oak first hits the roof of your mouth , cascading to mild fruit in the middle . Light acids move to a modest finish . Nice tone overall . Age has done it well but a couple more years wouldn't hurt it either . Three stars out of . five Updated Review , September , 2009 : Wow . Age has done this well . Color has taken on a bit more brick . Aromas
