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Wine Glossary: Veraison

...Veraison is the time with wine grapes begin to turn from green to purple. In northern California, this process usually begins in early August. This video from "Adopt-a-grape" explains Verais...

French Winemakers Going to Screwtops

...reported last week that the French are beginning to adopt what is common in "new world" winemaking regions-the screw top closure. According to the article, top wine houses, including Burgu... ...rted last week that the French are beginning to adopt what is common in "new world" winemaking regions-the screw top closure. According to the article, top wine houses, including Burgundy&...

Wine Glossary: Racking

...Racking is a part of the winemaking process where the heavy sediment is separated from the free wine. This video from "Adopt-a-grape" explains how and when this is done: Racking... ...Racking is a part of the winemaking process where the heavy sediment is separated from the free wine. This video from "Adopt-a-grape" explains how and when this is done: Racking...

Mirassou's "Celebrate Summer" Sweepstakes

... Win a summer wine celebration of a lifetime in Mirassou Winery's "Celebrate Summer" sweepstakes. One lucky winner will get everything you need to host an outdoor get-together for 3... ...ated just outside of Modesto, California. In business since 1854, they are America's oldest winemaking family. Mirassou crafts Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Pinot Noir, Merl...

Explaining the Relationship between Wine and Soil

...The relationship of grapes and soil-the concept of " terroir "-is at the heart of good winemaking . Here, oenophile, Dennis Overstreet, of "The Wine Merchant" in Beverly Hill... ... relationship of grapes and soil-the concept of " terroir "-is at the heart of good winemaking . Here, oenophile, Dennis Overstreet, of "The Wine Merchant" in Beverly Hills, ...

Adopt a Grape

... I've adopted a grape...and so can you. If you've ever dreamed of owning your own winery, this is as close as you can get without a huge expenditure of time and money. Adopt a Grape is a ... ...dates or you can check your progress via the site's blog . What a fun way to learn about winemaking ! ...

Wine Trends for the New Year

... One thing that became incredibly apparent in 2007 is this: the wine industry is evolving, and producers have to go with it, or become lost in the shuffle. Last year we saw horrible weather (from ... ...I am especially interested in: 4. Some wine producers will become more transparent about their winemaking practices. OK, maybe this is mostly wishful thinking, since openness and transparency are ...

Technology and Winemaking

... It's no secret the wine makers are using technology to help craft their wines. From tending the vines to adding color or reducing alcohol levels, science is becoming increasingly important to... ...es of Math," correspondent Ziya Tong refers to the use of science and technology as modern winemaking's "dirty little secret." Among her evidence: the practices at Clos de la Tech i...

Bonny Doon To List Ingredients On Wine Labels

...claim the decision has nothing to do with the U.S. government's push to put nutrition labels on wine bottles, as of January 2008 Bonny Doon Vineyards will voluntarily be listing ingredients on the... ...ponents (such as grapes and sulfur dioxide) will be listed along with products used during the wine making process (such as yeast). From Wine Spectator : "Randall [Grahm, owner of Bonny Doon] f...

Pass the Pie (and the Dessert Wine!)

... Who is tired of reading about Thanksgiving wine suggestions? Go ahead, raise your hand. Last week I mentioned that today I'd be writing about dessert wines, so hopefully you can bear with one ... ...raginer" Banyuls - Owner/winemaker Jean-Francois Deu takes a strictly organic approach to winemaking, loosely combined with the principles of biodynamics to produce a beautifully balanced desser...

Wine Across America: A Photographic Road Trip

... Over the next few weeks, I'll be spotlighting gifts for the wine lover. Every Monday I will hopefully be able to give you ideas for the oenophiles in your life. The book Wine Across America: A... ... the world. He lives in Napa Valley, California, where the roots of today's modern American winemaking were planted. DAPHNE LARKIN is a writer specializing in the wine industry. She is a former U...

Wollersheim Winery Ruby Nouveau

... As Thanksgiving gets closer and closer I'm seeing a lot of wine blogs put up their list of suggestions for Thanksgiving wines. (Don't worry, I am working on my own list._ The thing I've... ...sin Ag Connection : The nouveau tradition began in the Beaujolais region of France and specific winemaking techniques bring out the fresh flavors, creating a wine meant to be enjoyed very young. The t...

Oak Cask Alternatives

... Sometimes I think about wine making and marvel at the intersection of art and science. I think it's debatable which is more important when creating a great wine. The winemaker has a creative... ... Sometimes I think about wine making and marvel at the intersection of art and science. I think it's debatable which is more important when creating a great wine. The winemaker has a creative...

Adopt-A-Grape

...opments located on vineyards where people can have their own grapes and perhaps even make their own wine. But what if you're not interested in moving? What if you don't have the room for boxes... ...ve the room for boxes and boxes of grapes to be sent to you? What if you just are interested in winemaking and want to do something a little bit quirky? Then you should check out Adopt a Grape . Yes...

Life on the Vineyard

... What a view, eh? On our honeymoon, my husband and I stayed at a winery in Bordeaux, Château Meyre , and that was what we saw from one of the windows in our suite. Imagine looking out on rows upon... .... I think that the potential income for residents would come from selling the grapes rather than making their own wines and selling them, but for the home winemaking enthusiast I can see the appeal ...

Homemade Vinegar

...If you drink wine, from time to time you'll have some bottles that weren't finished and the wine isn't good for drinking anymore. Don't throw those dregs away! Make some homemade wine ... ...ord vinegar is derived from two French words. Vin - wine and aigre - sour . The rules of vinegar making, if you want to call them that, are simple. You need some old wine, a vinegar starter ,...

Winemaking in the Rockies

...u think of beer, don't you? I know I did. And yes, yes, I am well aware that all 50 states have wineries, but I never really thought much about the production process. Often I'll think "H...

Wine Workshops

... If you live in California wine country, or are considering vacationing there, you might want to consider taking one of these workshops on how to make your own wine. I think this could also be a uni... ...ill Cellars, 3404 Kings Hill Road, Santa Rosa; (707) 538-0404, www.kingshillcellars.com. Custom winemaking and blending programs. Half or full barrels of several varietals. Membership $2,700 to $5,500...

Freedom Run Winery Opens in Niagara Region

... Last Saturday was the grand opening of a new winery in New York's Niagara Region. Freedom Run Winery in Cambria, NY offered up an Asado Argentine-style barbecue consisting of roast duck, lamb, ... ...eir own type and style of wine, place it in a French oak barrel, and be involved in many of the winemaking decisions. Barrel owners will also participate in the bottling process, and can even select t...

Italy: Small, Early Harvest But Great Wine

...t temperatures across the country. However, it also seems that the grapes will produce high-quality wines, so that is good news! From the International Herald Tribune : The Italian Wine Union ...

Napa Harvest Begins

... Tuesday morning the harvest season began at Mumm napa winery , one of California's top producers of sparkling wine. The picking began before dawn at the Rodgers Vineyard, located just nor... ... can watch videos of the harvest, grapes being brought to the crushpad, and interviews with the winemaking team at www.mummnapa.com ....

EU Cracks Down On Sugar

... The European Union (EU) is considering a ban on the use of sugar in winemaking (which is used to increase alcohol content). This is an attempt to possibly reduce the amount of wine that goes unsold... ... The European Union (EU) is considering a ban on the use of sugar in winemaking (which is used to increase alcohol content). This is an attempt to possibly reduce the amount of wine that goes unsold...

Stag's Leap Sold to Antinori, Ste Michelle

... Although the sale has not been finalized, Stag's Leap Wine Cellars, one of the world's most highly regarded winery estates, is being acquired by the joint venture partnership of Ste. Michel... ...volved parties. From Decanter : The purchase includes the Stag's Leap Wine Cellars brand, winemaking facility and the SLV and Fay estate vineyards, from which two of Stag's Leap Wine Cellars...

Gemtree Vineyards 2006 Bloodstone Shiraz

... This is one of those cases that proves a high-alcohol wine can be smooth and delicious, thanks to great winemaking. At 14.5% alcohol, I think most would classify Gemtree Vineyards 2006 Bloodstone ... ...one of those cases that proves a high-alcohol wine can be smooth and delicious, thanks to great winemaking. At 14.5% alcohol, I think most would classify Gemtree Vineyards 2006 Bloodstone shiraz ...

Make Your Own Vintage

... If you've ever wanted to make your own wine, but didn't want to invest in the equipment, vines, and cellar, now you can get a membership in a vineyard. bella Vita Vineyard in Cutchog... ...from grape to bottle. From Newsday : For those who have ever thought of trying their hand at winemaking without owning the vines or wine cellar, the Sannino's say the next best thing is a "...

Hayman & Hill's Interchange

... Rarely do I get very excited about white wines, but when I tasted Interchange, the new white blend from Hayman & Hill, my eyes lit up. It's a blend of Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Muscat, M... ...euters : Interchange represents the natural flow between nature's elements and the art of winemaking. The 2006 Interchange features a blend of aromatic white varietals from Santa Barbara County&#...

French Wine Bottle Shortage

... I feel like the French cannot catch a break lately when it comes to winemaking. This year's grape harvest is threatened by months of heavy rains , and now wine producers are looking at a bottl... ... I feel like the French cannot catch a break lately when it comes to winemaking. This year's grape harvest is threatened by months of heavy rains , and now wine producers are looking at a bottl...

EU Planting Ban is "Madness" According to French

... New World wines, with their lower prices and decent quality, have been threatening countries like Italy, France, and Spain that have been producing amazing wines for centuries. More people, even in... ...his will threaten the ability of small producers to thrive and will compromise the integrity of winemaking traditions that go back centuries. From NDTVProfit.com : The reform proposal, authored by...

High Alcohol Debate Heats Up

... Who hasn't noticed that many wineries (I'm looking at you, California) have been banging up the alcohol content in the wines they produce? It's a hot-button issue in the industry, and m...

Wine Tastings Gone Wild!

... front page of Monday's New York Times had a story about some of the frustrations Long Island wineries are facing. No, it has nothing to do with crops, winemaking, or labor. It has to do with th... ... some of the frustrations Long Island wineries are facing. No, it has nothing to do with crops, winemaking, or labor. It has to do with their wine tastings. It seems that some people have mistaken tas...

Yee-haw for Texas Wines

... Did you know that Texas ranks fifth among wine-producing states in the U.S.? It's becoming a hot industry down there and consumers want to drink more and more homegrown vino. The popularity has...

Really Old World Wines

... I know quite a few people who prefer drinking old world wines because of the history and tradition that surround the winemaking process. If you are of a like mind, imagine how exciting it must have... ...ople who prefer drinking old world wines because of the history and tradition that surround the winemaking process. If you are of a like mind, imagine how exciting it must have been to be on the arche...

Winemaker Takes First Step

... One small Step for a new wine maker, one giant step for the city and it's very first winery. Or, maybe that's the other way around. It seem like a big step really for anyone to take ... ... system. Here's a nice story from City's 1st winery raises glasses : "I had a wine-making place," said Evans, an insurance agent for 25 years, "but my wife said she wanted h...

Jacob's Creek Wine is Sizzling

... I think many of us are familiar with Jacob's Creek wine. I see it all the time on my grocery store's shelves, and very often, it's on sale so I can add it to my list of fairly good win... ...with the diversity of wine styles that made it into the top 100. "It is testament to our winemaking team's great skills that we can have a Shiraz at £6, a Riesling at £15 and a classic Aust...

Grand Prix Wine

... Sipping wine and taking the time to harvest grapes to create a unique vintage does not seem like the slow-paced lifestyle of your usual race car driver, but to each his own. I guess living in the f... ... 1983. For the past 10 years, he also has been deeply involved in his other "profession," making wine. "This is a passion that comes from far back because we have already been doing th...

Biodynamics Brings Wine Back

...old "too much of a good thing" holds true when it comes to time-tested techniques such as winemaking. More and more I read about how viticulturalists are returning to the old methods and tos... ..."too much of a good thing" holds true when it comes to time-tested techniques such as winemaking. More and more I read about how viticulturalists are returning to the old methods and tossing...

The WinePod: Reducing Winemaking to a Home-Sized Science

...o it's no surprise that someone would put together a gadget that would let you do the same with wine - and do it well, from all accounts . The WinePod is a gadget geek's dream when it comes... ...d do it well, from all accounts . The WinePod is a gadget geek's dream when it comes to wine making: a self-contained steel unit that handles pressing, fermentation and aging, controlled by a w...

Lagarette Wine Video

... This is a wonderful video that shows and discusses natural winemaking at Lagarette. It's all in French, but even if you flunked French class like I did (okay, I didn't flunk but I didn&#... ... This is a wonderful video that shows and discusses natural winemaking at Lagarette. It's all in French, but even if you flunked French class like I did (okay, I didn't flunk but I didn&#...

Wine and War

...39;s a fictional book that talks about World War II, but it also brings in the background of French winemaking. I found a review about it posted at the North Denver News : The book, Wine and War, w... ... a fictional book that talks about World War II, but it also brings in the background of French winemaking. I found a review about it posted at the North Denver News : The book, Wine and War, writt...

Fruity Florida Wine

...henever you visit. One couple, though, came up with a great way to use their fruit by turning into wine. Even better, they have some really unusual fruits, which you only see in very southern climate... ...d of using grapes, Peter and Denisse Schnebly are embracing Florida's agricultural strengths by making wine from fruits such as carambola and lychee that won't grow in cooler climates. The Sc...

Wine Camp

...o. But, why do kids get to have all the fun? Bedell Cellars has come up with a brilliant idea - Wine Camp - Obviously, this one is not for junior! From their web site, it sounds like it's been... ...talented winemakers >Blend your own white and red wines >Have fun with the chemistry of winemaking >Participate in seasonal work in the vineyards >Celebrate the magic of Food and Wine ...

Harvest Video from Bedell

... More and more it seems like the blogosphere is becoming the vlogosphere! And that includes winemakers who are more and more often picking up the video camera and showing consumers how they m... ...Arnold, talks with winemaker, John Levenberg, about picking and sorting the grapes and then finally making the wine. ...

Cabernet Cats

...les of this Cabernet Franc from Argentina the other day. Often when we get international bottles of wine, I have a hard time locating any of the same on the Internet. Sometimes it's just a languag... ...ise threatens grapes. In honor of a young girl who lives next to the vineyards and assisted the winemaking, the wine received the name Cuvee Martina, also known as "Martina's Red." As 10...

An Aussie Winemaker in France

... While France has probably one of the longest wine making traditions in just about the world, Australia has been catching up, and that includes finding different ways to do the same thing - make gre... ... While France has probably one of the longest wine making traditions in just about the world, Australia has been catching up, and that includes finding different ways to do the same thing - make gre...

Import/Export Wine Company

...ated when trying to figure out how the Chumeia Vineyards in Paso Robles actually does their wine business. They get the grapes from Argentina, do the winemaking in California, and sell the win... ... Paso Robles actually does their wine business. They get the grapes from Argentina, do the winemaking in California, and sell the wine in Japan. In a way, they almost cover the globe with this un...

Organic Liqueur Shiraz Wins

... This is sort of the story of the little wine that could. You never know how something awful and turn into something wonderful - award winning even - when it comes to winemaking. From Liqueur shi... ...w how something awful and turn into something wonderful - award winning even - when it comes to winemaking. From Liqueur shiraz rises from ashes to win national prize : A liqueur shiraz created f...

Weighing in on Chardonnay

...the not so good when it comes to Chardonnays from Burgundy. I often forget that more than just red wine comes from that region, so this was kind of interesting. The paper says it received 58 wines to ... ...e ($65) Bernard and Francoise Moreau sent their sons Alex and Benoit around the world to learn winemaking before coming on board at this 19th century estate in the heart of Chassagne. A fantastic effo...

Mandolin Syrah

...we've received bottles of Mandolin Syrah, most recently one from 2003, and we have enjoyed this wine. We didn't go ga-ga over it. In fact, I can't remember what the second bottle was that ... ...t, heralded for its brilliant tone and great carrying power, was the inspiration. The Mandolin winemaking style leans toward emphasizing balance and expressive fruit flavors, rather than sweetness or...

Win Wine Trip from Kumala

... Actually, this is not a way to win wine, at least I don't think so, but one winemaking company, Kumala, has a contest to win a free South african safari . Maybe they will also provide t... ... Actually, this is not a way to win wine, at least I don't think so, but one winemaking company, Kumala, has a contest to win a free South african safari . Maybe they will also provide t...

Oscar and Pinot Noir

...9;m not winning an Oscar you know - then it is still a good excuse to watch the glam and enjoy some wine and good company. From Tips for Oscar Viewing Festivities : Celebrity event planner and Mir... ... crafting superior wines since 1854, earning them the distinction of being America's oldest winemaking family. ...

Inheritance Cabernet Sauvignon

... This bottle of 2004 Inheritance Cabernet Sauvignon was part of our weekly wine club shipment from California. I have been, for whatever reason, preferring cabernets lately, and this was nice becaus... ...tage: Rodney Beard named this small boutique brand after joking that his arduous and exacting winemaking methods were costing his family their inheritance. Little did he know just how successful and...

Ellen DeGeneres Auctions Wine

...omedian Ellen DeGeneres . From a company press release : Sterling Vineyards, the landmark Napa winery, will make its fourth consecutive appearance as the featured wine of the Academy of Motion Pi... ... proud of the wines we create each year for the Oscar celebration," said Vice President of Winemaking for Sterling Vineyards, Mike Westrick. "To be able to create something exclusive for thi...

Loire Wine Hits New Low

... News has it that France continues to struggle when it comes to get it's wine out into other markets. The latest issue his with Loire Valley wine, which has seen a slump in sales to the UK, one ... ...line in U.K., Biggest Export Market : Wines from the Loire Valley, France's third-biggest winemaking region, lost ground in Britain, their main export market, as sales of reds and roses fell. ...

Vilafonté Wine Videos

...This is the first of a number of wine videos created by Vilafonté . How ultra cool is this!? Vilafonté has started Wine reality tv , which basically includes lots of wonderful web-based... ...e reality tv , which basically includes lots of wonderful web-based videos about their wine making process. Here are the some of details from Wine.co.za : The Vilafonté vineyard and harvest t...

2006 Grape Harvest

... According to the Wine Enthusiast web site , winemakers around the world have mixed results when it comes to harvesting for 2006. Those in the red (in a good way of course) include Italy, Oregon, C...

Colorado Wine Making

... This video from YouTube.com shows the winemaking process at a Colorado winery, Winter Park Winery, which is located up in the mountains of Colorado at about 9,000 feet. That's usually where ... ... This video from YouTube.com shows the winemaking process at a Colorado winery, Winter Park Winery, which is located up in the mountains of Colorado at about 9,000 feet. That's usually where ...

Allergens and Wines

...inks they consume because often there are ingredients in there that you'd never expect to find. Wine is a beverage that falls into that category, not necessarily because something like eggs are mi... ...:" Vintners have been using byproducts from milk, eggs, wheat and even fish guts in the wine-making processes for centuries. But a new federal proposal could require American wineries to discl...

The Wine Diet

... Finally, a break-through in dieting that I may be able to live with - The Wine Diet by Roger Corder! Like most people, I'm constantly struggling with my weight. I've gained and lost the s... ...Aglianico, an ancient grape variety grown in southern Italy. The most important aspect of the winemaking process for ensuring high procyanidins is the contact time between the liquid and the grape s...

Wine and Health Paradox

... I've written before about the idea that red wine has numerous reported health benefits . However, it never occurred to me that members of the wine industry might want to use this information a... ...nd Constellation is less inclined to tilt at windmills than the iconic Mondavi or his extended wine-making family. "The quantity of this substance you would have to ingest is so great, you could ...

Luis Miguel Wine

... Latin music star Luis Miguel is now in the wine business. Yes another celebrity in the wine business! Here are the details from Drinks Business : Music star Luis Miguel, the Latin winner of n... ...shared my vision. Vina Ventisquero is the perfect choice because of its progressive approach to winemaking and extraordinary vineyards. It has been great working alongside such a well respected winema...

Stomp Your Grapes

...ve Lucy" flashbacks right now, but this picture is part of an interesting and humorous look at wine making written by Jenny Barchfield for the Associated Press and in this case published by the W... ...cy" flashbacks right now, but this picture is part of an interesting and humorous look at wine making written by Jenny Barchfield for the Associated Press and in this case published by the West C...

Jacob's Creek Merlot

... During one of my past cheap wine finds, I tried Jacob's Creek 2003 Shiraz and I wasn't overly impressed. It was okay, drinkable, but nothing to write home about or blog about though I gue... ...iles, perfectly suited to Jacobs Creek Merlot. Harvest date: Early March to early April 2004. Winemaking Berry flavour development and general vine balance and health in individual Merlot vineyards ...

Making Your Own Vino

... I think it is safe to say that most wine lovers have the occasional vision, a dream let's call it, of walking among your own vineyards. You gently touch your grapes as your field hands are wo... ...rapes as your field hands are working all around you to make your own signature wine. Maybe you are making Cabernet or perhaps Shiraz. The day dream can vary. However, with today's DIY mentality,...

Beringer Pinot Grigio

... I haven't done a cheap wine review in awhile. I'll admit that I've been really in a wine rut lately, picking the same old cheap wine favorites. But, I finally decided it was time to bra... ...shop and I'm sure you'll find it for less. Here are their tasting notes as well : When making Beringer Pinot Grigio, the winemaking team focuses on the refreshing crisp minerality and fru...

Dan Aykroyd Wine Maker

... This must be celebrity wine week. Now Dan Aykroyd is getting into the wine making business. From MarketWire.com : Canadian acting legend Dan Aykroyd and Diamond Estates Wines & Spirits will ... ... This must be celebrity wine week. Now Dan Aykroyd is getting into the wine making business. From MarketWire.com : Canadian acting legend Dan Aykroyd and Diamond Estates Wines & Spirits will ...

MAN Vintners 2005 Chenin Blanc

...m one of our clubs, but I found it on line for about $10 . They say you should never cook with a wine you wouldn't also drink "as is," and while we were not thrilled with this vintage... ...sh vines in Perdeberg region of Paarl Wine analysis: Alc 13.0% RS 7.4 g/l TA 7.5 g/l pH 3.14 Winemaking techniques: Fully ripe grapes were hand harvested from 25-40year old traditional bush vine vi...

Virginia Wine Country

... It's no secret that Thomas Jefferson was a winemaker as well as a politician. His home state, Virginia, is still cranking out the grape juice. This article from The Orlando Sentinel provide... ...land the 30 acres of vineyards are on, and tried to grow grapes there, this seems fair. "Wine-making here in Virginia," the guide tells us, "is basically a hobby." None of the win...

2004 Santa Barbara County Pinot Noir

...it! Any way, here are the tasting notes and spec on this vintage : TASTING NOTES: The finished wine has floral scents and flavors of black cherry, plum and strawberry jam. Hints of black pepper, ... ...soils consistently produce small berries that are richly concentrated with colors and flavors. WINEMAKING: The berries were cold-soaked upon arrival at the winery, then fermented in open-top ferment...

Cheap Wine Not Cheap Taste

...king age was a mere 18, so it was no biggie for those running the event to bring some jugs of white wine, a box of crackers, and some cheese (could have even been cheese food back then). We knew even ... ...opolis, the wine centre and tourist attraction in London. "The quality has shot up, the wine-making techniques are better - and if you look at the cheap wines we used to drink, they're noth...

North Fork: The New Napa

... The good news is that the wine industry in North Fork is kicking you-know-what. The bad news, oh, the wine industry in in North Fork is kicking you-know-what. Success can come at a price, especiall...