Left Field

• April 2013

  An interesting article --http://www.nytimes.com/2013/05/01/dining/kevin-pogue-seeks-washington-states-top-terroir.htmlI've yet to try any wines from Walla Walla -- simply not available here -- but keep reading about them. It's on my to-do list for if I ever visit the US. But it's particularly interesting to see they're taking terroir more seriou... Read More

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• March 2013

  Before I retired I did a stint as chairman of Hawkes Bay Vintners (all the wineries in Hawkes Bay) and was asked to write a short article for the local newspaper. All the wineries offered tasting of most of their wines and sometimes I felt, the public didn't really understand how enthusiastic winemakers were about their product."Lets do the wine... Read More

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• February 2013

  In years gone by I have drunk a lot of Zin, but it is almost always consumed within 2-3 years of the harvest.  I have let some high alcohol zins (specifically Opolo Mt Zin) go for 4 years and they had turned flabby and off tasting.  Last night I came across a bottle of Seghesio Sonoma 2007, which is their cheapest and simplest zin, and had it.  ... Read More

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• November 2012

  Well most everyone has received their wines and have had them resting for a while. Unfortunately, we had a few shipping issues along the way, but all in all I think we did pretty good. Foxall is the only one not to have received anything yet, while Shi's SS wasn't heard from, but luckily an elf stepped in and sent her some wine. Finally, it look... Read More

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• November 2012

  Unlike with my pick for Wine of the Year, which is a wine that has moved me and changed my view of wine in some way, shape or form, I award my Winery of the Year selection to a winery that has had consumer interests at top of mind.This can be seen as a vague statement in that most wineries have their consumers’ interests at heart in one way or a... Read More

  From the article Winery of the Year

  
  

• October 2012

  Hello everyone,I am in the process of putting together a "Carte du Vin" and I have run into a problem populating the "Drinking Window" field in the database.  Basically, many of the wines that I own are "drink me now" wines; wines that fall into the 80% that are meant by the producer to be consumed right away instead of being cellared for aging.... Read More

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  September 2012

  Parato Negre Classic Collita Propia Reserva 2004

  Snoothrank:

  A wine completely out of left field. Absolutely superb wine both in terms of quality and the price. Very heavy on the nose and palate. Smells of burnt wood and earth matched by the taste of heavy duty cherries and berries with a magnificent oakiness. A long, long finish sets this wine apart from the majority of wines that I've had this year. A l... Read More

  Wine review by Fenderbaum

  
  
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  September 2012

  Linnaea Vineyards Rizotomi Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2008

  Snoothrank:

  From Max Allen, Australian Gourmet Traveller: (on the wines density and purity ... Wine Front:This came from left field. Popped out of a Cabernet line-up because I just wanted to drink the hell out of it. It felt purer than many other in the brown bags and spoke with a different accent. Lo, we have a Napa Valley wine, but I would never have gu... Read More

  Wine review by danielgfischl

  
  

• August 2012

  Hi all! I've recently posted three different lists of organic wines. Since I'm really interested in organic and biodynamic farming, I'd love to hear your tips on favorite wines in these categories. Is there anything you think I should taste? Also, it tends to be a topic on which people have strong opinions. What is yours? What do you think about... Read More

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• August 2012

  I used to spend a LOT of time on snooth, but a job assignment took me away for awhile.  I am seeing some new faces, and some old.  As one who is catching up, I would like to hear from some new people here.   I think/hope we all share not only a love for wine, but a desire to share our experience.  Welcome, new Snoothers! Read More

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