Wine of the Week Oct 26, 2008
It was a cold and wet evening in March 2007 when Joey and Angie Diamond, owners of Klein Genot Country and Wine Estate, launched their range of Klein Genot red wines. The function was held under a large Bedouin tent and the warm hospitality of our hosts soon cheered us up from the cold outside. (iAfrica.com)
The Wunderkind Oct 25, 2008
The deal was sealed over dinner and a few red wines at a Melbourne restaurant in April last year. Rudd had planned for Jordan to become chief of staff within a year or two and Epstein had only intended to stay for the election campaign. (The Age, Australia)
The Future of Africa: Soyinka and Gates Oct 23, 2008
We trade stories on everything from Euripides and Shakespeare to which red wines go best with spicy food to which laptop is lightest and fastest (Soyinka is a techie, like his patron god, Ogun). Yet, I remain astonished by his ability to move menot just as a literary artist, but also as a political commentator and democratic activistwith the raw force and honesty of his social critique. (Slate)
Wines For The Weekend Oct 19, 2008
Fall begs for a return to red wines with a look at the signature American grape and its Italian expression. In Depth. (Forbes)
Farm House Camembert cheese Oct 16, 2008
Pinot noir, Beaujolais or even a fruity cabernet franc are good choices among red wines. A B.C. pinot gris would be a good white option. (Globe and Mail)
Tasters' choices Oct 15, 2008
Plonkapalooza panelists chose five favorite white and five red wines from the 50 tasted (see right). Wines are listed in the order tasted. (Boston Globe)
Plonkapalooza Oct 15, 2008
Four red wines and three whites did manage to distinguish themselves by receiving a thumbs-up from three of four tasters. Reds bearing off the laurels this year included (in order tasted) the 2007 Cave de Cairanne "Secret de Campane" from France, the multi-vintage Herdade Do Esporao "Alandra" Tinto from Portugal, the 2006 Velenosi "Quattro Mani" Montepulciano d'Abruzzo from Italy, and the 2006 Chateau de Calce Cotes du Roussillon from France. (Boston Globe)
The best places youve never heard of Oct 10, 2008
"It's in the McLaren Vale region, the greatest area in the world for producing Shiraz and other red wines of just about any sort," says Philips. He always makes sure to stop by the Willunga Farmers Market for the fish and oysters from nearby Gulf St. Vincent, fresh milk and cream, wood-fired bread, and grass-fed beef. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Tough times, cheap wines Oct 8, 2008
At one point, before apartheid sanctions pulled it from the shelves, it was among the bestselling red wines in the country. At $13 in Ontario and Alberta today (about $15 in B.C. and Nova Scotia), this full-bodied, round, chunky wine deserves to rise again. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Tasting is believing Oct 7, 2008
A sighted guide will escort you through taste stations, where you'll sample two savory and two sweet dishes, and two white and two red wines. If you prefer to see what you're eating, there will be appetizers, beer, and wine. (Boston Globe)
His cup runneth over Oct 7, 2008
Three-quarters of all red wines sold in Canada were imports, compared with about 60 per cent of whites. The LCBO, where Hidden Bench wines are sold, moves twice as much import wine as domestic. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Gospel choirs go for the glory Oct 6, 2008
And, in Destinations, Matt Villano learns how to blend red wines into one that's uniquely his own in a class at Copia in Napa (Page 55). Next week: Artists' Open Studios. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Some beers really do get better with age Oct 3, 2008
For a select group of beers, their ideal place is in the cellar, alongside red wines, ports and whiskeys, where their rough edges can mellow and their flavors evolve. Kept in cool conditions and away from light the same conditions for storing wine any yeast left in the bottle will continue to ferment in the bottle for a few years. (International Herald Tribune -- At Home)
A TV-wine guide Sep 25, 2008
They also can work with full-bodied red wines. "The saltier your snack is, the better it will work with big red wines," says David Frakes, executive chef at Beringer Vineyards in Napa Valley. (Globe and Mail)
Wine Wise: Red wines for wild game Sep 25, 2008
Here are some of my recent tasting notes on reds compatible with wild game. They are rated on the standard 100-point scale and have a California appellation if no other is listed. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Twin Oaks brings home awards Sep 24, 2008
Production of red wines takes the longest, up to a year, not taking into consideration any additional aging. (0) Story Paging. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Gallo grandchildren take on increasing responsibilities with vision, determination Sep 22, 2008
Many of Gallo's midpriced red wines are aged in 624 oak casks in a 2. 5-acre cellar dug in 1976 under the headquarters site along Dry Creek. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Masterful Blends Sep 21, 2008
The red wines, sorted by price, kick off with the 2005 Domaine de Monpertuis Counoise at $25 and max out at the 2002 Rollin Pernand Vergelesses Les Fichots Pinot Noir at $91. In between are other interesting choices, such as 2006 Porter Creek Carignane ($10/$40). (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Put a cork in it Sep 19, 2008
" 'Sense of ceremony' It will be more than a year before bits of these curved slabs of bark appear in wine bottles around the world. They will have to be slowly dried out in the sun, boiled, graded, shaped and cut. The best - single unadulterated chunks of natural cork - will be safeguarding the finest red wines as they mature for decades. The shabbier parts will be chopped up into little pieces and re-shaped into an amalgam that might seal a bottle of beer or tile-cover a bathroom floor. But... (BBC News)
Zinfandel and White Zinfandel Wines Sep 17, 2008
However, serious wine folk will fall all over themselves to describe the expensive, high-alcohol collectible red wines that come from California producers such as Turley or Martinelli. And yet, both come from the exact same grape. (Suite101.com)
A Simple Guide To Buying Wine Sep 14, 2008
The most popular red wines are Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Pinot Noir. Cabernet is like the king. (CBS News)
Campania's world-class white wines Sep 13, 2008
But Campania, far to the south and well known for red wines like Aglianico, has two top-quality appellations, or DOCGs, for dry white wines, more than any other region in Italy ... Among red wines, there is the ongoing dichotomy in Campania as in other parts of Italy between traditional wines, such as Mastroberardino's - although under Piero Mastroberardino, even this traditional firm is edging toward a more approachable style - and international or modern styles, like those from Feudi di San... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Wine challenge Sep 6, 2008
The red wines here in the region of Penedes are known for being fuller and fruitier than other Spanish vintages, like Rioja. Until now, experts say, the changes to grapes caused by higher temperatures - like fruitier flavours and higher concentrations of alcohol - have generally had a positive impact on the taste of wines all over the world. (BBC News -- Europe)
Take in the Tennessee food tour Sep 4, 2008
Science has touted red wine as high in resveratrol, but muscadine wine has been shown to provide at least twice the resveratrol of other red wines. So the Southern tradition of sipping sweet muscadine wine is a healthy one. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
48 hours in the heart of Italy's wine country Sep 4, 2008
Avoid the tourist crowds and taste Italy's famed premium red wines ... Wine has been made here for centuries and now the townships are home to Italy's famed premium red wines, Brunello di Montalcino and Nobile di Montepulciano. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Relatively new winery winning awards Sep 4, 2008
Production of red wines takes the longest, up to a year, not taking into consideration any additional aging. Twin Oaks Vineyard and Winery will also host a benefit Stomp, Squish and Crush the Competition grape stomp and I Love Lucy look-alike contest on Sept. 13 beginning at 11 a.m. The fun day will benefit the Sheltered Workshop in Farmington. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Gagliano hopes to leave sour grapes behind Sep 4, 2008
Prominent player in sponsorship scandal denies favouritism in obtaining $550,000 federal loan to purchase Quebec winery. From Thursday's Globe and Mail. (Globe and Mail -- National)
Fish or foul Sep 2, 2008
ric Brochet gave 54 experts an array of red wines to evaluate. Some of the glasses contained white wine that Brochet had doctored to look red, by adding a tasteless, odorless additive. (International Herald Tribune -- Ed/Op)
Wineries offer a taste of Wisconsin vineyards Sep 1, 2008
About 25 miles southwest of Wollersheim, Peter Botham also grows Marechal Foch, which is the backbone of his two estate red wines. Botham planted the first grapes on his family farm in 1989 and made his first wine in 1993. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
How to start a wine cellar Aug 29, 2008
Generally, red wines age better than white ... They are the mouth-puckering flavors that you find in young red wines ... We tend to favor the full-bodied red wines from the Rhone Valley of France. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Northern California by bike, $1,198 Aug 27, 2008
The grapes here mostly produce red wines such as cabernet sauvignons, pinot noirs, and merlots. During this day's ride, you might stop at Murphy Goode Winery or Mosaic Vineyards, and you'll have another picnic lunch and then an Italian dinner at Santi Restaurant. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Reconsidering sulfites Aug 23, 2008
Though a few organic vintners have long tried making unsulfured wines with little real success, a handful of more mainstream winemakers have begun experimenting with using as little sulfur as possible ... Red wines contain more sulfites than white wines ... The higher levels of tannin in red wines mean winemakers use less total SO{-2} in red wines than in whites. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Nicholas D. Kristof: Beyond gold medals Aug 22, 2008
Just as many Americans know their red wines and easily distinguish a Manet from a Monet, our children will become connoisseurs of pu-er tea and will know the difference between guanxi and Guangxi, the Qin and the Qing. When angry, they may even insult each other as "turtle's eggs.". (International Herald Tribune)
Wine Wise: Top-scoring California gold-medal values Aug 19, 2008
Good-value red wines. Bonterra 2006 Sonoma Cabernet Sauvignon. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Wine Wise: California State Fair competition winners Aug 5, 2008
Other top-scoring, good-value Double-Gold red wines included ... Good-value Best-of-Class gold-medal red wines included ... Other good-value gold-medal red wines included. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Likable, affordable - why is Carmenere off the radar? Aug 2, 2008
Since opening two years ago, Tavelli has always had a Carmenere and a Carmenere blend on his by-the-glass list, which includes 10 red wines. "Carmenere is one of the more popular wines with our customers, along with Malbec," Tavelli says. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Wine by the glass? I'll pass Jul 31, 2008
When it comes to red wines, stick with full-bodied tannic styles such as cabernet sauvignon and syrah. Lighter-bodied varieties such as pinot noir are superfragile and decline more rapidly with exposure to air. (Globe and Mail)
Continue reading Jul 30, 2008
Other rare varieties produced by Cedar View Winery include a Tinta Cao and Touriga, two full-bodied red wines with Portuguese ancestry. Their Old Vine Grenache comes from the George Saroyan Vineyard, planted in 1957, and is a multi-award winner. (Kingsburg Recorder, CA)
Great View, Great Food Jul 27, 2008
Now for the pain: At times, at least on the 20-plus by-the-glass selections, the red wines are served at a warm room temperature. On the tasting menu, several matches were weak. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
IN OUR GLASSES: What we're drinking Jul 26, 2008
This limited-release summer entry from emerging Pinot talent Ryan Zepaltas showcases the beauty of the fruit he uses for his red wines. A blend of his various lots, it's full of engaging strawberry and peach, and exactly what Pinot ros should be: high-toned, vivacious and complex. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Bordeaux: The Other White Wine Jul 26, 2008
It is no secret that the 2005 vintage produced extraordinarily long-lived, rich red wines that have become the darlings of speculators, investors, and wine consumers ... Lost in all the hyperbole about the red wines is what remarkable progress Bordeaux has made with its dry whites, usually blends of sauvignon blanc and s;millon and perhaps a tiny quantity of fragrant, flamboyant muscadelle. (BusinessWeek)
Steel and iron slug it out in the steamy cost arena Jul 25, 2008
Yesterday Wosa launched a range of specially created red wines from six wineries under the brand name Fundi (Zulu for "learner"), to be sold in restaurants and retail outlets locally and abroad, to raise R4. 5 million for the sector education and training authorities training programme. (Business Report, South Africa)
Cancer Preventive Properties Identified In Resveratrol, Found In Red Wine, Red Grapes Jul 8, 2008
20, 2007) Red wine is being widely touted for its health benefits, but not all red wines may act the same according to researchers at the University of. (Sep. (Science Daily)
Getting fresh Jun 28, 2008
The Japanese Plum Ginger (Pearl Plum vodka, red wine, ginger, simple syrup, lime juice; $11) doesn't use purees, but it has organic textures of dark fruit from the merlot (red wines in cocktails aside from sangria should catch on) and spice from the fresh ginger coating the glass. Like many of Croma's cocktails, it drinks like something that actually came from the earth. (Boston Globe)
New Test For More Reliable Product Expiration Labels Jun 27, 2008
5, 2007) A fast, inexpensive test suitable for home use could help millions of people avoid those "out of the blue" headaches that may follow consumption of certain red wines, cheese, chocolate and other aged. . (Science Daily)
Wine can complement game food Jun 26, 2008
Thursday, June 26, 2008. Published: Jun 26, 2008 12:30 AM Modified: Jun 26, 2008 02:21 AM. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Perfect wines for sipping on the back porch Jun 25, 2008
These red wines are a good on their own or as an accompaniment to a light summer meal ... So, with a view to helping you spend more time in the Adirondack chair and less in the wine shop, we've assembled a little group of red wines eminently suited to accompany warm-weather meals or as stand-alone, feet-up, back-porch quaffs. (Boston Globe)
Cure for the Common Wine as Solomon Wine Company Launches New Blends of Muse Wines in Innovative Packaging. Jun 25, 2008
There are two red wines. The first is a delightful blend named Mingle. (PR Newswire)
Bringing Sexy Back Jun 22, 2008
The red wines aren't particularly well stored. On my visits, they were repeatedly served too warm, which is unacceptable considering the markup. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Israel's wine industry reveals its California ties Jun 21, 2008
Flam says his red wines are aimed for a heartier Mediterranean style best suited for the hot climate, a style often seen in California's warmer regions. He currently produces four different red wines: two Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot blends, a Syrah-Cabernet Sauvignon blend and a Merlot, for a total bottling of between 8,000 and 10,000 cases a year. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Fort Bend Museum prepares for annual vintner's celebration Jun 18, 2008
Expert sommeliers representing numerous vineyards will be in attendance, educating everyone from novices to aficionados about which crisp white and delicious red wines to serve at summer gatherings and other soirees. Specially selected hors d'oeuvres will be served to complement the wines. (Rosenberg Herald-Coaster, TX)
Just A Little More Effort Jun 15, 2008
The glassware is good, but at times the red wines are served too warm. If you bring your own wine, corkage is $20 a bottle. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Chilean Wine Regions Jun 15, 2008
The region is known primarily for red wines, and the most popular variety grown here is Cabernet Sauvignon ... The region is best known for quality red wines. (Suite101.com)
Toast to Bordeaux: New class of flavour in town Jun 15, 2008
The red wines are mostly cabernet sauvignon-dominant and the whites a careful blend of sauvignon blanc and Semillon grapes ... The best white wines from the chateau were from 2007, while the best red wines were from 2001 and 2005, Nasser said. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
'Green Chemistry' Used To Produce Amines, Chemical Compounds Used Widely In Industry Jun 15, 2008
5, 2007) A fast, inexpensive test suitable for home use could help millions of people avoid those "out of the blue" headaches that may follow consumption of certain red wines, cheese, chocolate and other aged. (Aug. (Science Daily)
More than 10,000 participate in Wine Week Jun 14, 2008
Bryan, Texas will play host to the Second Annual Texas Red Festival, featuring Texas Red Wines and Texas Steaks June 20-21. This event features red wines from 15 of the best Texas wineries paired with charcoaled grilled steaks. (Conroe Courier, TX)
Cheap, not cheepnis Jun 13, 2008
I have a different theory of cheapness as it applies to wine: Often in New World regions and increasingly in the Old World, a producer's most expensive red wines are also the most done up - spiffed and polished and reeking of oaken vanilla and chocolate like too much makeup or hair pomade. Alternatively, the wines are made from grapes so overripe that the prevailing flavors are of baked fruit and jam. (International Herald Tribune)
Wine time: Rombauer Carneros Jun 12, 2008
Read his column on trying alternatives to popular red wines in the June/July issue of Augusta Magazine. From the Thursday, June 12, 2008 edition of the Augusta Chronicle Reader Comments Note: Comments are not edited and don't represent the views of The Augusta Chronicle. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Wine: Some favorites that are worth a try Jun 11, 2008
This is a great value if you like your red wines big and bold. Fruit forward with ripe black berry flavors and notes of vanilla and spice. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Beyond single malt Jun 11, 2008
If single malts are analogous to the highly individualistic red wines of tiny Burgundy domaines all made from just one grape, pinot noir blended Scotches are more like red Bordeaux. In Bordeaux, the chateaux typically produce much larger quantities of wine blended from a variety of grapes, including cabernet sauvignon, merlot and cabernet franc. (Globe and Mail)
Raise a glass to toast new idea for wine caps Jun 7, 2008
Screw caps -- another alternative to bark corks -- are considered a viable option for white wine, but do not allow in enough oxygen for fine red wines, Keller said. Without enough oxygen to draw on, red wines start to smell like burned rubber or match sticks as they age. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Pairings: Italian red favors a savory sidekick Jun 7, 2008
As the weather warms, some people may eschew big, red wines for cool, refreshing whites ... Red wines like Cabernet Sauvignon and Zinfandel are often found at the table. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Property in Red Wines May Help Protect Body Tissues Jun 5, 2008
Scientists have long thought a natural compound called resveratrol, which is found in some red wines, could help slow the aging process by helping to protect tissues inside the body. The question has been whether just a glass or two of wine could really make a difference. (ABC News)
Raise a Glass to the Benefits of Wine Jun 5, 2008
Property in Red Wines May Help Protect Body Tissues ... Scientists have long thought a natural compound called resveratrol, which is found in some red wines, could help slow the aging process by helping to protect tissues inside the body. (ABC News)
Cabernets make great gifts for dad Jun 4, 2008
For $5, participants can try four red wines and get a full glass of their favorite later. Sessions will be held every half-hour from 5:30 to 7 p.m.. (Scranton Times, PA)
