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Naked Lady on a Bike: The Shocking Monterey Wine Label ScandalI thought I was done writing about cycling and wine when the Tour de France ended on Sunday.
Topix.net Sunday, August 02, 2009Gewurztraminer's passionate California devoteesGewurztraminer occupies a special niche in California. Its fans are enthusiastically loyal. It's often as expensive as some other top whites - in the $16 to $27 range - which makes selling it to the uninitiated a daunting effort. The Teutonic name leads to an...
SF Gate Sunday, August 02, 2009Prices for fine wines rebounding quicklyChinese investors are pouring into the fine wine market, easing fears it would be hurt by the global recession, experts say.
Topix.net Sunday, August 02, 2009Two Australian RieslingsWhat is the big deal with Riesling? I've never quite understood the fixation many a journalist has with it. Not exactly a high great selling point is it when described as having "whiffs of kerosene". If I wanted to drink lighter fluid I'd be down the underpass with the tramps. Maybe its as Simon Hoggart writes in his latest book "Rielsing is probably the favourite grape variety of wine writers. This may be because, like rock critics, they like to demonstrate how distant they are from mere punters" Do take a punt on these two however; they rock. Review0.3
wine tasting Note: Howard Park Riesling, 2008, Western Australia. Stockist: Bibendum Price: £12.49 [More: Adegga / Snooth] The latest release from the cracking Howard Park stable. Oily lime skins explodes from the glass, mirrored on the palate too. Add a heafty dose of citrus acidity and a crisp, spritzy finish and mingle in some delicate, tropical fruit notes and a sherbet finish and you have a delicious whole. "The 2008 se
Spittoonbiz Sunday, August 02, 2009Bitter Taste As £12,000 Wine Bottle StolenPolice are hunting a gang who stole several bottles of wine, including one worth £12,000, from a shop in the US.
Topix.net Sunday, August 02, 2009Should restaurants review the markup on wines?It seems that when eating out it is not the food that makes the bill expensive. It is the wine. Is it wise for restaurants, in these tough economic times, to still have more than 100% markups on their wines?
Topix.net Sunday, August 02, 2009The shape of a wineNext time you are browsing down the wine isle at your local supplier, take a closer look at the shapes of the bottles.Bottle shapes are all about tradition and many wine producing areas in Europe have developed unique shapes that are still being used for wines that originated in those regions.
Topix.net Sunday, August 02, 2009Rosé is Pink, but it is WineIt sometimes seems like being a rosé lover is a sin and makes you look like an amateur. As amateur as I may be, I think rosé is a wine that deserves to be considered as a contender. Maybe it is because rosé is pink, and pink is...
Topix.net Sunday, August 02, 2009Seminar - can carbohydrate reserves provide an indicator of vine balance in hot climate vineyards?Dr Jason Smith will present a seminar titled 'Can carbohydrate reserves provide a physiological indicator of vine balance in hot climate vineyards?' at the National Wine & Grape Industry Centre from 2-3pm on Wednesday 5 August. All members of the industry are welcome.
Wine Biz Sunday, August 02, 2009WCA calls for applicants for Young Guns and Gurus programWine Communicators of Australia is calling for applications for the third annual Young Guns and Gurus Program.
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