Hidden Vines

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  July 2012

  Domaine Thimiopoulos Vineyard Young Vines Xinomavro Red Imported-Greek 2009

  Snoothrank:

  This biodynamically grown Xinomavro is a serious hidden gem from Greece that recalls the stylish grace of Burgundian Pinot Noir and the vivid freshness of Ribeira Sacra Mencia. Juicy, earthy, and super clean on the palate, this wine delivers a mouthful of bright bing cherry fruit has beautiful purity and intensity. Click on this link to watch my... Read More

  Wine review by Etty Lewensztain

  
  

• June 2012

  Everywhere I turn, I see people talking about 2010 in the Rhone (both north and south).  Lately, I've been on a mission to taste a lot of these wines and so far I've found some good, some bad and some that really would be better poured over pancakes.  In some cases, I've agreed with some of the wines being pushed by the "wine critic illuminati".... Read More

  Forum post in the topic Cotes du Rhone: The good, the...

  
  

• March 2011

  In the age of mobile phones, CNN and foursquare, the idea of lost tribes and civilizations is something that even the most ardent of National Geographic readers would have trouble believing. Watch Discovery Channel and you’ll see that western civilization has pretty much explored every inch of the earth and the idea of something so pure and ... Read More

  From the article The Lost Vines of Ancient Toro

  
  

• January 2011

  Tomorrow is the first Monday of 2011 and my article on Burgundy for France Today is due... I also need to work on a 2009 vintage report for Harpers Wine & Spirit.But allow me just to reflect on a marvelous Chateau Eglise Clinet Pomerol 1989 whose plum and spice richness matched a New Year's Day prime rib of beef perfectly. Or how about a delecta... Read More

  Forum post in the topic From Haut Brion 1966 and...

  
  

• November 2010

  My latest wine adventure and tasting notesHarvey Wine Night Mark IV Friday 19 November at Georges Restaurant in Waymouth Street In AdelaideThe Beginning02 Roederer Cristal ChampagneThe Cristal was somewhat surprising, in pleasant way.  It was very clean and crisp and did have an overpowering yeast component.  The bead was very fine and the flavo... Read More

  Forum post in the topic Harvey Wine Night Mk IV

  
  

• August 2010

  Château Magdelaine is quite simply my very favorite estate in all of St. Emilion, and probably would rank in my top five producers from the entire Bordeaux region, if I had to come up with a short list of my favorites. This is one of the best-situated châteaux in the heart and soul of the St. Emilion Côtes, with beautifully laid out vineyards pl... Read More

  From the article John Gilman on Ch. Magdelaine

  
  

• August 2010

  It is always a pleasant surprise when you get the chance to sit across a dining table from a winery owner, especially if it's their dining room table. Such is the case with the totally unpretentious owners of Anam Cara Cellars, conveniently located, if slightly hidden, among the hills of the Chehalem Mountains just south of Portland, Oregon.... Read More

  From the article A Taste of Oregon

  
  

• July 2010

  I'm heading to Lake Chelan for some bike riding and wine drinking next weekend.  Does anybody out there in Snooth Land have recommendations for wineries to visit?Cheers! Read More

  Forum post in the topic Lake Chelan Wineries

  
  

• June 2010

  So, should we be excited? Well, a lot of the wine media and critics parade would have you believe so, but if you’re like me and prefer more traditionally proportioned wines, a word of caution is in order.2007 is another hot climate vintage for Piedmont, and the wines certainly show it. While many of the wines show a much greater understanding of... Read More

  From the article 2007 Barbaresco Reviews

  
  

• June 2010

  I'm new, i would like to know all i can about wine, where do i star??? Read More

  Forum post in the topic need wine lesson 101

  
  

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