A to Z Winery

• March 2009

  Just for fun can you answer these questions. 1 What Chateau is this? !http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_qxwE4Z1CKdA/RwPU0MZtpEI/AAAAAAAAA8Q/R9MnbhJiFHY/s400/DSCF0254.JPG! 2 What Chateau is this? !http://www.eveandersson.com/photos/usa/ca/napa-county/chateau-montelena-exterior-large.jpg!... Read moreJust for fun can you answer these questions. 1 What Chateau is this? !http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_qxwE4Z1CKdA/RwPU0MZtpEI/AAAAAAAAA8Q/R9MnbhJiFHY/s400/DSCF0254.JPG! 2 What Chateau is this? !http://www.eveandersson.com/photos/usa/ca/napa-county/chateau-montelena-exterior-large.jpg! 3 What winery is this? !http://www.napavalleypictures.com/robert.mondavi.winery/robert.mondavi.front.jpg! 4 What are these for? And for extra credit whose might these be? !http://www.vetivresse.com/uploaded_images/anfore-767812.jpg! 5 This style of vine training is called? !http://www.napawineproject.com/Favorite-Photos/Tofanelli-Old-Vine.JPG! 6 What is happening here and what is it called? !http://www.theragens.com/wines/images/Sunbreak_2004-05.jpg! 7 What is this and how is it used? !http://www.verasdesigns.com/Paris2003/images/reims03.jpg! 8 What is this style of bottle called and where is it commonly used? !http://wpcontent.answers.com/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/ce/Bocksbeutel_bottle.jpg/200px-Bocksbeutel_bottle.jpg! 9 What is this called and how is it used? !http://www.cheapfunwines.com/archives/pictures/gl-01.jpg! 10 What are these and how are they used? !http://www.wineaccessory.com/Images/tongsl.jpg! 11 Where are we? !http://www.sdm.pt/PressCentre/MediaBank/MadeiraIsland.jpg! 12 What region is mapped here? !http://www.calwineries.com/images/map_san-fran.gif! 13 What is this glass used for? !http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/31RvsTBBbTL._SL500_AA280_.jpg! 14 What are the 4 wines featured most prominently in this photo? !http://www.paulwyattdesigns.com/customcellars/images2/large_bottle_storage_display-big1.jpg!    (hide)

  Forum post in the topic A visual quiz by Gregory Dal Piaz

  
  
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  October 2008

  Evil Cabernet Sauvignon 2007

  Snoothrank: Starting at $9^.49

  No written review

  Wine review by oceank8

  
  

• August 2008

  For anybody near Tulsa, Wichita, Topeka, or Springfield, or any cross-country travelers, here is a maps link:... Read moreFor anybody near Tulsa, Wichita, Topeka, or Springfield, or any cross-country travelers, here is a maps link: http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=17705+County+Road+260+,+Oronogo,+Missouri+64855+&sll=37.06652,-94.49451&sspn=0.035476,0.064974&ie=UTF8&ll=37.314748,-94.504566&spn=0.077683,0.188141&z=13&om=1    (hide)

  Forum post in the topic YOU MUST GO TO KELTOI WINERY... by ccarpita

  
  

• May 2008

  I was waiting for Mark to chime in with his answers. Here goes: 1. The answer, of course, is Cristal http://www.snooth.com/search/cristal Jay-Z’s favorite tipple is now the even more expensive “Ace of Spades” http://www.snooth.com/search/armand+de+brignac I wonder whether... Read moreI was waiting for Mark to chime in with his answers. Here goes: 1. The answer, of course, is Cristal http://www.snooth.com/search/cristal Jay-Z’s favorite tipple is now the even more expensive “Ace of Spades” http://www.snooth.com/search/armand+de+brignac I wonder whether Beyoncé prefers it too? 1 point to Dan, Philip, John and Mark 2. I had asked for a valley in the Sideways question - the Santa Ynez Valley. Santa Barbara gets only ½ credit. As for Max Skinner, his inheritance was in Provence, or, specifically, in the Luberon, although I am not sure that is ever specified in the movie. This totally unheralded wine-flick was shot in the Luberon and provides good insight into why our very own Philip left the high finance world of London. ¾ point to Dan, ¼ point to Mark & John 3. Perhaps Robert Redford is too busy with Sundance? We are waiting for him to show the world the vinous potential of Utah's Wasatch range! Greg Norman - With partners Beringer Blass, Greg’s created one of Australia’s biggest names http://www.snooth.com/search/greg+norman Francis Ford Coppola - Transformed Gustave Niebaum’s property into one of the best! http://www.snooth.com/search/niebaum+coppola Mario Andretti - His racing skill has yet to rub off in Napa. http://www.snooth.com/search/andretti Ernie Els - What else can you sink your money into in South Africa? http://www.snooth.com/search/ernie+els Olivia Newton John has Koala Blue - a newish Australian brand http://www.snooth.com/search/koala+blue 1 point to Dan 4. Dionysus or Dionysos was the Greek god of wine and intoxication. In Rome, he was known as Bacchus. 1 point to John and Dan, ½ to Mark and Philip. 5. In the late 1960s, LBJ declared that all wines served at the White House must be American. Subsequent Presidents have yet to modify this (although Nixon is famous for drinking French Champagne while everyone else at the state dinner had bubbly from California). Philip - serving only California wine would be unfair to the wines of the great state of North Dakota, don’t you think? 1 point to Dan, Philip, Mark & John Bonus. A quick Snooth search reveals that the Australian winery is indeed named Aramis, Porthos is the name of a retailer in San Rafael, CA and poor Athos shares his name with an autonomous monastic state in Greece… which may or may not produce wine. http://www.snooth.com/search/aramis 1 point to Dan and John So the final scores are: 5 ¾ points - Dan stomps all over this “easier” quiz. 4 ¼ points - John running in second…again! 2 ¾ points - Mark shows off his newfound knowledge 2 ½ points - Philip is downgraded from “hold” to “sell” after failing to meet expectations. -1,543,261 points - Sroll for complaining that it was easy, yet not submitting answers!    (hide)

  Forum post in the topic The Culture of Wine Quiz by RBoulanger

  
  

• May 2008

  1. Wine in Music What did Jay-Z swear off after the winery’s managing director Frederic Rouzaud told The Economist magazine that he was unimpressed that the expensive beverage has become popular in rap circles. Rouzaud said, "[Its] unwelcome attention. What can we do? We can't... Read more1. Wine in Music What did Jay-Z swear off after the winery’s managing director Frederic Rouzaud told The Economist magazine that he was unimpressed that the expensive beverage has become popular in rap circles. Rouzaud said, "[Its] unwelcome attention. What can we do? We can't forbid people from buying it. I'm sure Dom Perignon or Krug would be delighted to have their business." 2. Wine in Film In the 2004 movie "Sideways" Miles and Jack embark on a road trip through the wine country of what valley? In the 2006 film, "A Good Year," Londoner Max Skinner inherits his uncle’s estate in what European wine region? 3. Celebrity Wine Which celebrity does not own a winery? Greg Norman Francis Ford Coppola Mario Andretti Ernie Els Olivia Newton John Robert Redford 4. Wine & Religion Wine was such an important part of life in ancient Greece that they had a god of wine. What was his name? 5. The Politics of Wine The White House has a bowling alley and nu-cu-lar bunker, but it doesn’t have a wine cellar! So much for showing off some Old Vine Zinfandel or well-aged Napa Cabernet the next time Sarkozy or Putin shows up unannounced. Although JFK and Jackie O loved their Bordeaux and Nixon craved Champagne, in today's White House all wines served must be _________ ? Bonus Question - Wine in Literature Alexandre Dumas' Three Musketeers are named Athos, Athos, Porthos and Aramis - which Musketeer shares his name with a winery in Mclaren Vale? Rodolphe Boulanger is President of The Wine Messenger, an online wine retailer focussed on small grower wines. Rodolphe is also currently a diploma student at the WSET in London.    (hide)

  Forum post in the topic The Culture of Wine Quiz by RBoulanger

  
  
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  April 2008

  Evil Pure Evil Chardonnay 2005

  Snoothrank:

  This wine had a nice blend of oaky and fruity flavors. It had a more even and defined flavor after being chilled about 30 minutes.

  Wine review by agrigg

  
  
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  February 2008

  Evil Pure Evil Chardonnay 2005

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  No written review

  Wine review by Tomm121

  
  

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