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San Saba morphs into Wrath Wines, still Dallas linked

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 22:08:50 GMT

The Wrath wines I tasted - dirt-driven, limited-production pinot noir, chardonnay, syrah and sauvignon blanc - were beautifully balanced and food-loving.
Source: Dallas Morning News - Blogs

Quoted in 'The Grapevine: Predictions for the coming year'

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 11:48:45 GMT

said in Florida Today:

It (2007) is a brilliant vintage across the board for all varietals ... including Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, the Bordeaux varietals, Syrah, and the much maligned Zinfandel, which has finally enjoyed a top vintage after a succession of mediocre years.

Wine Column: Wine Column: Nice price bubbly for Christmas

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 09:41:04 GMT

CHAMPAGNE is always a treat, but the annual Christmas price war makes it a much more attractive proposition as supermarkets vie with each other to get the best bargains on the shelves.
Source: The Birmingham Mail

A fresh beginning

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 08:35:23 GMT

Kent Rosenblum and his daughter Shauna, top photo, sit on barrels of 2009 Russian River Chardonnay at the former Navy hangar that houses Rock Wall Wine Co. in Alameda. Shauna Rosenblum, above, extracts a barrel sample of a Rock Wall 2009 Zinfandel.
Source: Sacramento Bee

Pop these corks at holiday feasts

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 06:20:03 GMT

Christmas nears. Hanukkah is Friday. Kwanzaa is Dec. 26. It's the time of year when many go all out for feasts that, over time, become treasured family traditions. We need wines to go with them, of course.
Source: Miami Herald

How to buy a champagne bargain

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 00:05:09 GMT

With champagne prices unusually low, you can afford to splash out this Christmas. Photograph: Alamy In recent years, when an occasion has called for fizz, champagne has often been sidelined for cheaper alternatives such as prosecco and cava.
Source: Guardian Unlimited

New Year's Eve Champagne Tips: Best Bubblies for the Ball Drop

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 21:55:33 GMT

Not too long ago, Korbel was proud to announce its first California Brut Champagne made from organically grown grapes, the first major U.S. producer to offer such a product.
Source: Digital City

Choosing the right wine for the right person

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 20:20:00 GMT

With Christmas Eve just two weeks from tonight, holiday shopping is in full swing. There are some advantages to giving the gift of wine to the wine lover on your list. A big motivator for some is the relative peace of the wine shop.
Source: SouthCoastToday.com

Quoted in 'Think outside the bottle: Economical boxed wines deserve a toast for quality'

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 17:34:16 GMT

James Taylor said in Taunton Daily Gazette, MA:

That can be the kiss of death when they review something favorably ... Now I can’t get anymore chardonnay. It’s completely sold out.

Think outside the bottle: Economical boxed wines deserve a toast for quality

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 17:34:16 GMT

“We’re seeing more and more premium wines in the newer boxes,” said James Taylor, wine manager at Yankee Spirits in Swansea, Mass.
Source: Taunton Daily Gazette, MA

Photo from Reuters Pictures

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 09:08:55 GMT

A seasonal worker carries Chardonnay wine grapes in Arzelle vineyard in Franciacorta, a wine growing district 70 km north-east of Milan northern Italy, August 14, 2009.

Photo from Reuters Pictures

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 09:08:26 GMT

A seasonal worker cuts Chardonnay wine grapes in Arzelle vineyard in Franciacorta, a wine growing district 70 km (43 miles) northeast of Milan northern Italy, August 14, 2009.

drinking chardonnay - dj lapell & qd

Sat, 16 Feb 2008 20:48:10 GMT