FineWineNews and information about Wine.Wine Find (Baltimore Sun)- September 17, 2008 Wine Find This lush, ripe, full-bodied, dry white wine is simply packed with flavor. That comes as no surprise because it comes from J. Richard and Thekla Sanford, the former proprietors of Sanford Winery. Skillfully made in the style of its Alsace counterparts, this wine shows nuances of lemon, orange, pears and mulling spices - all delivered with a creamy texture punctuated with a good jolt ...http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/search/Wine/SIG=135p6rm0l/*http%3A//www.baltimoresun.... Diners Journal: A Moose Bouche- September 17, 2008 The Timess Kim Severson is answering readers questions about Alaskan food.http://dinersjournal.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/09/16/a-moose-bouche/index.html?partner=rssnyt... 2005 Gargiulo Vineyards "G Major Seven Study - 575 OVX Vineyard" Cabernet Sauvignon, Oakville, Napa- September 14, 2008 There's something really cool about seeing a young winery start to hit its stride. I've only seen a few newborn calves and foals in their first moments after birth as they learn to use their spindly legs, but it's hard not to feel a sense of pride when after a few minutes, they go galloping around in circles. I was first introduced to Gargiulo Vineyards at a wine bar in San Francisco a couple of years ago. I just happened to stop by for a drink, and April Gargiulo was on hand, pouring what...http://www.vinography.com/archives/2008/09/2005_gargiulo_vineyards_g_majo.html Australian Wine Industry Classifieds now online- September 13, 2008http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/WineIndustryReport/~3/391371569/ Let Russian River Valley Take Over The World- September 12, 2008 The Feds are proposing to expand the Russian River Valley Appellation by 350 acres to the south, which will include Gallo's acreage there. Why the hell not! It's not as thought there is any real viticultural meaning the Russian River Valley AVA. The number of different climates, soils and rainfall totals you can find in this unwieldy appellation are probably too many to count on two hands. As it is currently configured, I don't believe the Russian River Valley AVA will ever provide...http://fermentation.typepad.com/fermentation/ An Oregon blue in the vein of Gorgonzola- September 12, 2008 The two young men who purchased Oregon's Rogue Creamery six years ago inherited some cheeses and have created several more. Among the cheeses already in the lineup was Oregonzola, a blue cheese obviously patterned after Italy's most famous blue, Gorgonzola....http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/sfgate/rss/feeds/wine/~3/390426081/article.cgi Ask Dr. Vinny (Wine Spectator)- September 12, 2008 Can you recommend a velvet-tasting winehttp://www.winespectator.com/Wine/WS/Features/Answerman_Archive/1,3834,,00.html?CMP=OTC-RS... |