Wine Cache

• February 2013

  Saw this story about Antonio Galloni leaving the Wine Advocate.  (I first saw it somewhere else, but this was the easiest one to link to today.)  I haven't got any particular sense of what Galloni likes, although one kind of assumes that Parker would hire someone somewhat in his own image if he was planning to turn over some of the areas Bob has... Read More

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• November 2012

  What do you think?  Is this worth $38?  How was 1989 as a vintage in Bordeaux?The latest "Best Wine Ever" from JR...An original cache of 1989 Left Bank Bordeaux (drinking superbly at present) for $38+That says it all....except, I will add, that the 1989 vintage continues to increase in stature with so many wines that were (somewhat) overlooked i... Read More

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• October 2012

  This article was originally published on Nov 8, 2010. Somethings are too good to be locked away. I hope you enjoy discovering these ancient wines! Old wine -- What is it good for? Absolutely nothing. Aww, say it again. Huh! Right, while many bottles of old wine are indeed worth quite close to absolutely nothing, that's not reason enough to ignor... Read More

  From the article Old Wine

  
  

• October 2012

  Interesting info on the global wine supply, and how over-supply has kept pricing low from 2004-10, and with 2012 looking like a weak production year in France, there's a chance for Australia to make up the difference:Wine Industry Insight Article Read More

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• August 2012

  Must admit I'm becoming a convert to this wine, I know it seems to get a lot of negative press having a reputation as a lowly ' Workhorse ' grape. but I enjoy the richness, tannins that grip you and the dense meaty flavours. I've recently had some very good ones, notably .........Paul Mas Estate Carignan Vieilles Vignes Savignac Vineyard 2010 Pa... Read More

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• April 2012

  Taking a 4 day holiday in San Francisco and was interested in having some wine to drink and bring a few bottles back home. Now, I don't really want to drive far as I would rather stay in the city to check out dining, shopping and the likes. Are there any wineries/etc within the city limits that I could tour? I have never been to San Fracisco but... Read More

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• September 2011

  Elin McCoy needs little introduction. She is a well known wine writer with a long history. Her articles have graced the pages of Food & Wine, The New York Times, Bloomberg Markets, as well as Zester Daily.One of Elin's best known works must be her recent book entitled, “The Emperor of Wine: The Rise of Robert M. Parker, Jr. and the Reign of Amer... Read More

  From the article Questions with Elin McCoy

  
  

• May 2011

  I’m  slightly embarrassed  to say I’ve never tasted English wine,  that may be a good or bad thing, I’ve yet to find out.From what I can gather wine production here is overseen and regulated by the European union. The recommended Varieties for the UK are.........Huxelrebe Madeleine Angevine 7672 MullerThurgau (Rivaner)ReichensteinerSchonburgerSe... Read More

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• April 2011

  For me, it is the Paitin Langhe Starda 2005.  Paitin is known for their old-school Barbarescos, but this is one of their "entry-level" offerings being about 80% Nebbiolo and 20% Barbera.  For me, the bottle age really let this wine sing, with a heady truffle and floral aroma and gobs of caressing but soft tannins.  This actually had impressive s... Read More

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• January 2011

  Living in Sonoma County my cellar is pretty Cali-Centric. I mean in an earthquake it just may break off and fall into the Pacific Ocean. So tonight I'm going with something completely different. I picked up an El Nido Clio 2008 that I'm giving a test drive to see if I want more. Anything other than California wine or Rhones and I am treading on ... Read More

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