Calling All Bloggers – Write Something about a Local Wine During Regional Wine Week
CALLING ALL BLOGGERS: This year, we’re shooting to get as many regional bloggers and writers as possible from around the United States and Canada (who aren’t in California or the Pacific Northwest) to write about wines from right here (i.e. wine from their own backyards) – wherever “here” might be.
You can write about any wine you want, and you don’t have to be some of sort of wine geek. Just go to your local winery, wine shop or supermarket and get a bottle that suits your tastes – Cabernet, Syrah, Viognier, Riesling, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Sangiovese, Catawba, Niagara, Norton, or a good white or red blend….your choice. It can even be the simple homemade stuff as long as it was made with local (or in my case Texas) grapes.
For more info on what to do, go to:
http://vintagetexas.com/blog/?p=1181
Tags: Blog, Blogger, Local, Wine, Regional, Cabernet, Syrah, Viognier, Riesling, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Sangiovese, Catawba, Niagara, Norton, etc.
Saturday, October 10, 2009
Friday, September 11, 2009
Barbaresco and Barolo, But Don’t Forget Dolcetto, Barbera and the Whites
Barbaresco and Barolo, But Don’t Forget Dolcetto, Barbera and the Whites
I could not remember my previous experience with wine made from Nebbiolo, but study and reading prepared my expectations of its dark, tannic qualities. Our drive along the Tanaro River northeast from Alba was directed at the commune of Barbaresco as a starting point.
It was apparent that the previous day’s nebbia left on cat’s feet (as Sandburg would say) during the darkness of night yielding the yellow warmth of the morning sunrise at the Hotel Langhe near the center of Alba. The winding road up the Barbaresco hillside offered picturesque vineyards holding ripening grape clusters soon to submit fruity, sweet liquid at the Producttori del Barbaresco.
We worked our way down to the commune of Castiglioni Falletto just east of Barolo during the warming early afternoon. Our next stop was at the Paolo Scavino estate where we were greeted by Eliza Scavino, granddaughter of the founder Paulo.
2005 Bric del Fiasc (Single Vineyard Barolo): The modern history of the Scavino family started with this vineyard, within the Fiasco cru, when in 1978 young Enrico Scavino convinced his father Paolo to vinify these grapes separately. This vineyard has been produced as a monopole since that time. Here the Nebbiolo grapes always seem to be the best.
More at: http://vintagetexas.com/blog/?p=1138
Tags: Alba, Antica Torre, Arneis, Barbaresco, Barbera, Barolo, Bingham Vineyards, Castiglioni Falletto, chardonnay, Dolcetto, Hotel Langhe, Italy, Langhe, Mandola, Nebbiolo, Paolo Scavino, Piedmont, Piemonte, Producttori del Barbaresco, restaurant, Sauvignon Blanc, tasting, Texas, Viognier, winery
I could not remember my previous experience with wine made from Nebbiolo, but study and reading prepared my expectations of its dark, tannic qualities. Our drive along the Tanaro River northeast from Alba was directed at the commune of Barbaresco as a starting point.
It was apparent that the previous day’s nebbia left on cat’s feet (as Sandburg would say) during the darkness of night yielding the yellow warmth of the morning sunrise at the Hotel Langhe near the center of Alba. The winding road up the Barbaresco hillside offered picturesque vineyards holding ripening grape clusters soon to submit fruity, sweet liquid at the Producttori del Barbaresco.
We worked our way down to the commune of Castiglioni Falletto just east of Barolo during the warming early afternoon. Our next stop was at the Paolo Scavino estate where we were greeted by Eliza Scavino, granddaughter of the founder Paulo.
2005 Bric del Fiasc (Single Vineyard Barolo): The modern history of the Scavino family started with this vineyard, within the Fiasco cru, when in 1978 young Enrico Scavino convinced his father Paolo to vinify these grapes separately. This vineyard has been produced as a monopole since that time. Here the Nebbiolo grapes always seem to be the best.
More at: http://vintagetexas.com/blog/?p=1138
Tags: Alba, Antica Torre, Arneis, Barbaresco, Barbera, Barolo, Bingham Vineyards, Castiglioni Falletto, chardonnay, Dolcetto, Hotel Langhe, Italy, Langhe, Mandola, Nebbiolo, Paolo Scavino, Piedmont, Piemonte, Producttori del Barbaresco, restaurant, Sauvignon Blanc, tasting, Texas, Viognier, winery
Sunday, September 6, 2009
Wine Road through Provence and Piemonte
Wine Road through Provence and Piemonte
Looking at the World through a Glass of RoséLooking around this place, it has characteristics like many places on the Texas Gulf Coast: Wind-blown palm trees, blooming bougainvillea, and cadres of dogs on leash and bikini-clad beach goers. One of the most obvious differences discernible to wineophiles visiting the French Cote d’Azur is the flow of dry pink wine. It is made from sun-loving Grenache, Cinsault and Mourvedre grapes. At street side cafés, it is chilled and served by the glass complete with an outer coating of condensed moist air. More at: http://vintagetexas.com/blog/?p=1118
Barolo & Barbaresco: Where the Nebbia and Nebbiolo HangOur goal for the day was to reach Alba, the town at the heart of the Nebbiolo grape growing region pinned on its western and eastern flanks by Barolo and Barbaresco, respectively. A lingering mystery of the Nebbiolo grape of the Piemonte region is why this grape has not produced wines of similar characteristics and intensity in other wine regions around the world. The reason given by the locals for the success of Nebbiolo in the area around Alba are the special soils and microclimate of the region. More at: http://vintagetexas.com/blog/?p=1124
Tags: France, Italy, Texas, Rose, Barolo, Barbaresco, wine, travel, tasting, vineyard
Looking at the World through a Glass of RoséLooking around this place, it has characteristics like many places on the Texas Gulf Coast: Wind-blown palm trees, blooming bougainvillea, and cadres of dogs on leash and bikini-clad beach goers. One of the most obvious differences discernible to wineophiles visiting the French Cote d’Azur is the flow of dry pink wine. It is made from sun-loving Grenache, Cinsault and Mourvedre grapes. At street side cafés, it is chilled and served by the glass complete with an outer coating of condensed moist air. More at: http://vintagetexas.com/blog/?p=1118
Barolo & Barbaresco: Where the Nebbia and Nebbiolo HangOur goal for the day was to reach Alba, the town at the heart of the Nebbiolo grape growing region pinned on its western and eastern flanks by Barolo and Barbaresco, respectively. A lingering mystery of the Nebbiolo grape of the Piemonte region is why this grape has not produced wines of similar characteristics and intensity in other wine regions around the world. The reason given by the locals for the success of Nebbiolo in the area around Alba are the special soils and microclimate of the region. More at: http://vintagetexas.com/blog/?p=1124
Tags: France, Italy, Texas, Rose, Barolo, Barbaresco, wine, travel, tasting, vineyard
Monday, August 24, 2009
Write Off the Vine: Texas Wine News (Grape Stomp and More) - August 24, 2009
Write Off the Vine: Texas Wine News (Grape Stomp and More) - August 24, 2009
Great Grape Stomp Off in New Braunfels, Texas and Win Free Tickets
Win Free Tickets to this event on VintageTexas.com - Send us a short description (up to 150 words) of your favorite vineyard/winery/home grape harvesting experience. The winners will be selected to receive a set of two tickets for the Great Grape Stomp Off event. That is a $50 value - each ticket is worth $25. Two winners will be chosen (two tickets for each winner) and they will receive a winners certificate by email and their tickets will be at 'will call' at the event. Post your best grape harvest experience in the comments section of this blog. Winners will be noftified by Tuesday, September 8, 2009. Email addresses will be held in confidence and will only be used to notify the winners.
More: Texas wine grape industry continues growth, Holy Sh*t! They can make wine in Texas!, Wines.com: Purchase Top Wines from Texas priced from $20, Real Texas Wine Tour
At: http://vintagetexas.com/blog/?p=1106
Tags: Texas, wine, grape, stomp, win, tickets, purchase, private label, California, comment
Great Grape Stomp Off in New Braunfels, Texas and Win Free Tickets
Win Free Tickets to this event on VintageTexas.com - Send us a short description (up to 150 words) of your favorite vineyard/winery/home grape harvesting experience. The winners will be selected to receive a set of two tickets for the Great Grape Stomp Off event. That is a $50 value - each ticket is worth $25. Two winners will be chosen (two tickets for each winner) and they will receive a winners certificate by email and their tickets will be at 'will call' at the event. Post your best grape harvest experience in the comments section of this blog. Winners will be noftified by Tuesday, September 8, 2009. Email addresses will be held in confidence and will only be used to notify the winners.
More: Texas wine grape industry continues growth, Holy Sh*t! They can make wine in Texas!, Wines.com: Purchase Top Wines from Texas priced from $20, Real Texas Wine Tour
At: http://vintagetexas.com/blog/?p=1106
Tags: Texas, wine, grape, stomp, win, tickets, purchase, private label, California, comment
Friday, August 21, 2009
Ten things we learned at Drink Local Wine Conference & Twitter Taste-Off and Texas
Ten things we learned at Drink Local Wine Conference & Twitter Taste-Off and Texas
Sommelier Conference in Dallas Last Weekend
Twitter and Blogs ROCK! Search #DLW09, #Texsom and #TXwine
1. Tweets Say: Texas can be proud of its wines.
2. Organic wine in Texas?
3. What’s new in Texas wines?
4. What does “For for sale in Texas Only” on the bottle mean?
5. If not Cabernet or Chardonnay, then what?
6. Need more Texas grapes.
7. Need more Texas Farm to Table Menus with Texas Wine.
8. Still Lots of Surprises to be Had.
9. Sweet Wine can be a Serious Wine.
10. Who is Robert Parker Anyway?
Details, winning wines and more at: http://vintagetexas.com/blog/?p=1094
Tags: Texas, wine, twitter, blog, conference, local wine, taste-off, tasting, competition
Sommelier Conference in Dallas Last Weekend
Twitter and Blogs ROCK! Search #DLW09, #Texsom and #TXwine
1. Tweets Say: Texas can be proud of its wines.
2. Organic wine in Texas?
3. What’s new in Texas wines?
4. What does “For for sale in Texas Only” on the bottle mean?
5. If not Cabernet or Chardonnay, then what?
6. Need more Texas grapes.
7. Need more Texas Farm to Table Menus with Texas Wine.
8. Still Lots of Surprises to be Had.
9. Sweet Wine can be a Serious Wine.
10. Who is Robert Parker Anyway?
Details, winning wines and more at: http://vintagetexas.com/blog/?p=1094
Tags: Texas, wine, twitter, blog, conference, local wine, taste-off, tasting, competition
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Comments on the Drink Local Wine Texas Twitter Taste-Off
Comments on the Drink Local Wine Texas Twitter Taste-Off
Texas Twitter Taste-Off: Taste, Tweet, Repeat – 200,000 times! And Winners (Gold & Silver Award Wines) http://vintagetexas.com/blog/?p=1083
GO TEXAN DrinkLocalWine.com Texas Twitter Taste-Off Winners; The byline for the blog today is “Syrah between my keys”…. http://vintagetexas.com/blog/?p=1076
Let the Tasting Begin at the Drink Local Wine Conference and Twitter Taste Off (#DLW09) - http://vintagetexas.com/blog/?p=1072
Dallas Morning News: Four winners at Texas Twitter Taste-Off – http://eatsblog.dallasnews.com/archives/2009/08/four-winners-at-texas-twitter.html
Washington Post: Swirling, Sipping and Tweeting –http://voices.washingtonpost.com/all-we-can-eat/wine/swirling-sipping-and-tweeting.html
So much Fun is Contagious –http://www.drinklocalwine.com/drinklocalwinecom-conference-so-much-fun-its-contagious.html
Examiner Bio Wine tasting: Observe, Smell, Taste and Tweet -http://www.examiner.com/x-11860-Baltimore-Wine-Travel-Examiner~y2009m8d18-Wine-tasting-observe-smell-taste-and-tweet
Tags: Texas, wine, tasting, competition, Twitter, blog, tweet, competition, winners
Texas Twitter Taste-Off: Taste, Tweet, Repeat – 200,000 times! And Winners (Gold & Silver Award Wines) http://vintagetexas.com/blog/?p=1083
GO TEXAN DrinkLocalWine.com Texas Twitter Taste-Off Winners; The byline for the blog today is “Syrah between my keys”…. http://vintagetexas.com/blog/?p=1076
Let the Tasting Begin at the Drink Local Wine Conference and Twitter Taste Off (#DLW09) - http://vintagetexas.com/blog/?p=1072
Dallas Morning News: Four winners at Texas Twitter Taste-Off – http://eatsblog.dallasnews.com/archives/2009/08/four-winners-at-texas-twitter.html
Washington Post: Swirling, Sipping and Tweeting –http://voices.washingtonpost.com/all-we-can-eat/wine/swirling-sipping-and-tweeting.html
So much Fun is Contagious –http://www.drinklocalwine.com/drinklocalwinecom-conference-so-much-fun-its-contagious.html
Examiner Bio Wine tasting: Observe, Smell, Taste and Tweet -http://www.examiner.com/x-11860-Baltimore-Wine-Travel-Examiner~y2009m8d18-Wine-tasting-observe-smell-taste-and-tweet
Tags: Texas, wine, tasting, competition, Twitter, blog, tweet, competition, winners
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Write-Off the Vine: Texas Wine News - Texas Twitter Taste-Off and More
Write-Off the Vine: Texas Wine News - Texas Twitter Taste-Off and More
DrinkLocalWine.com First-ever Conference Sold Out- Follow on Twitter (search #DLW09)
DrinkLocalWine.com focuses on North American wine that isn’t made in California and the Pacific Northwest. It will hold its first-ever conference and tasting on Aug. 15 in Dallas and its SOLD OUT! This year’s event the GO TEXAN DrinkLocalWine.com Conference will focus on Texas wine and feature some of the state’s best wines, top winemakers, and leading growers.
The conference will include three seminars, focusing on trends in Texas wine, the distinctive grapes that Texans are using to make those wines, and how consumers can work to get more regional wines in stores and restaurants. The final event of the day will be a Texas Twitter
Tasting, moderated by Russ Kane of VintageTexas (www.vintagetexas.com), where participants will be able to taste some of the state’s top wines and blog or Twitter at the same time. Check out the schedule at:http://www.winecurmudgeon.com/dlwtest/2009-dlw-conference-schedule.html
Can’t get in or not in Dallas, do your tasting virtually by monitoring the Twitter feed and blogs from attendees starting Friday evening at the media reception and on the Saturday. They will taste and launch their comments on the event and impressions of the wines. To findout what’s hot in Texas wines, follow this feed during or after the event on Twitter by searching on the hashtag #DLW09 at: http://search.twitter.com.
Based on tasting and voting by attendees, the Texas Twitter Taste-Off will award wines in four categories: Red wine - dry, red wine - sweet, White wine (Rose) - dry and White wine (Rose) - sweet.
More at: http://vintagetexas.com/blog/?p=1065
Tags: Texas, wine, Drinklocalwine, Twitter, VintageTexas, tasting, follow, virtual, taste-off
DrinkLocalWine.com First-ever Conference Sold Out- Follow on Twitter (search #DLW09)
DrinkLocalWine.com focuses on North American wine that isn’t made in California and the Pacific Northwest. It will hold its first-ever conference and tasting on Aug. 15 in Dallas and its SOLD OUT! This year’s event the GO TEXAN DrinkLocalWine.com Conference will focus on Texas wine and feature some of the state’s best wines, top winemakers, and leading growers.
The conference will include three seminars, focusing on trends in Texas wine, the distinctive grapes that Texans are using to make those wines, and how consumers can work to get more regional wines in stores and restaurants. The final event of the day will be a Texas Twitter
Tasting, moderated by Russ Kane of VintageTexas (www.vintagetexas.com), where participants will be able to taste some of the state’s top wines and blog or Twitter at the same time. Check out the schedule at:http://www.winecurmudgeon.com/dlwtest/2009-dlw-conference-schedule.html
Can’t get in or not in Dallas, do your tasting virtually by monitoring the Twitter feed and blogs from attendees starting Friday evening at the media reception and on the Saturday. They will taste and launch their comments on the event and impressions of the wines. To findout what’s hot in Texas wines, follow this feed during or after the event on Twitter by searching on the hashtag #DLW09 at: http://search.twitter.com.
Based on tasting and voting by attendees, the Texas Twitter Taste-Off will award wines in four categories: Red wine - dry, red wine - sweet, White wine (Rose) - dry and White wine (Rose) - sweet.
More at: http://vintagetexas.com/blog/?p=1065
Tags: Texas, wine, Drinklocalwine, Twitter, VintageTexas, tasting, follow, virtual, taste-off
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