http://www.examiner.com/x-313-Wine-Examiner?cid=exrss-Wine-Examiner en-us Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:42:34 -0700 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:11:31 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-313-Wine-Examiner~y2009m11d6-Thanksgiving-wine-choices?cid=exrss-Wine-Examiner As with many things in life, the best tip I can offer when considering wine choices for the Thanskgiving holiday is don't overthink it.  Your choices should--bottom line--be personal, wines that you choose, for your reasons.  An... Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:11:31 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-313-Wine-Examiner~y2009m11d6-Thanksgiving-wine-choices?cid=exrss-Wine-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-313-Wine-Examiner~y2009m11d3-The-grape-harvest--when-why-and-how?cid=exrss-Wine-Examiner The concept of harvest--whether it's grapes or other crops--is generally thought to be in autumn.  But grape growers usually start more often in the later part of autumn when it's time to prune the vines.  This--to the growers--i... Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:29:45 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-313-Wine-Examiner~y2009m11d3-The-grape-harvest--when-why-and-how?cid=exrss-Wine-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-313-Wine-Examiner~y2009m10d30-Final-Halloween-wine-post--Are-you-ready?cid=exrss-Wine-Examiner As it's Friday, all your preparations for the big weekend should already be in place.  Consider this your last chance at spooky, scary Halloween wines that are worth seeking out: Velvet Devil Merlot-  From Washington State, this ... Fri, 30 Oct 2009 09:13:47 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-313-Wine-Examiner~y2009m10d30-Final-Halloween-wine-post--Are-you-ready?cid=exrss-Wine-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-313-Wine-Examiner~y2009m10d28-More-bestofthebest-Halloween-wine-choices?cid=exrss-Wine-Examiner Let's make sure we're on the same page: the holiday is rapidly approaching.  Costumes ready? Decorations thought out? Wine choices in place?  With any luck, your local wine merchant(s) will have a Halloween-based display in front... Wed, 28 Oct 2009 08:25:56 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-313-Wine-Examiner~y2009m10d28-More-bestofthebest-Halloween-wine-choices?cid=exrss-Wine-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-313-Wine-Examiner~y2009m10d26-Halloween-wines-just-right-for-the-occasion?cid=exrss-Wine-Examiner Party plans are set, now for the spooky wines choices:Vampire Wines-  Complete with scary vampire label, Vampire wines ring it at generally around or under $10. a bottle.  You can find Merlot (soft, medium bodied, juicy fruit), Cabernet Sau... Mon, 26 Oct 2009 08:57:56 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-313-Wine-Examiner~y2009m10d26-Halloween-wines-just-right-for-the-occasion?cid=exrss-Wine-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-313-Wine-Examiner~y2009m10d20-Throw-a-winetasting-party-for-Halloween-the-possibilities-are-endless-with-a-little-creativity?cid=exrss-Wine-Examiner For lots of us, we start gearing up for Halloween pretty much the weekend after this current year's event.  But think about changin' it up this year.  If you are throwing a party, or attending one and a friend needs help with ide... Tue, 20 Oct 2009 07:12:13 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-313-Wine-Examiner~y2009m10d20-Throw-a-winetasting-party-for-Halloween-the-possibilities-are-endless-with-a-little-creativity?cid=exrss-Wine-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-313-Wine-Examiner~y2009m10d16-To-Decant-or-not-to-Decant-That-is-the-Question?cid=exrss-Wine-Examiner  It's a question for the ages-  Why bother decanting wine? Does it really serve a purpose?Making the most of that bottle of wine is priority numero uno.  Inexpensive to high-end, any and every bottle uncorked should go through the proc... Fri, 16 Oct 2009 06:51:39 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-313-Wine-Examiner~y2009m10d16-To-Decant-or-not-to-Decant-That-is-the-Question?cid=exrss-Wine-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-313-Wine-Examiner~y2009m10d12-Hispanic-Heritage-Month-The-grapes-of-Chile?cid=exrss-Wine-Examiner  Though Argentina is hot on its heels, Chile still consistently produces the best wines from South American continent.  Their Cabernet Sauvignons are gernerally outstanding and the better part of wine produced there is sold outside of the c... Mon, 12 Oct 2009 11:05:25 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-313-Wine-Examiner~y2009m10d12-Hispanic-Heritage-Month-The-grapes-of-Chile?cid=exrss-Wine-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-313-Wine-Examiner~y2009m10d6-Hispanic-Heritage-Month-part-2--Rioja?cid=exrss-Wine-Examiner  This great WineIntro.com article  proves we are still in the throes of Hispanic Heritage Month. It shines a light on Rioja, both the region and the wines. Rioja is a region in Spain with a long, glorious vinicultural history. Rioja wine, e... Malvasia Tue, 06 Oct 2009 06:19:13 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-313-Wine-Examiner~y2009m10d6-Hispanic-Heritage-Month-part-2--Rioja?cid=exrss-Wine-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-313-Wine-Examiner~y2009m10d2-Celebrating-Hispanic-Heritage-Month--Argentinian-Malbecs?cid=exrss-Wine-Examiner Celebrating Hispanic Hertigage Month (Sept. 15th through Oct. 15th) Argentinian Malbecs are likely one of the wines that will come to mind when considering Spanish wines.Not that Argentinian wines weren't already on the map, Malbecs in the country ha... Mendoza Fri, 02 Oct 2009 07:01:32 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-313-Wine-Examiner~y2009m10d2-Celebrating-Hispanic-Heritage-Month--Argentinian-Malbecs?cid=exrss-Wine-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-313-Wine-Examiner~y2009m9d29-Wine-101--There-IS-a-decent-Pinot-Grigio-out-there?cid=exrss-Wine-Examiner  I know the drill, journalism 101: never write in the first person.  Throwing caution to the wind, I'd like to share a wine experience, one that I thought would never happen.  Summing it up-  I finally found a decent Pinot Grigio!... Tue, 29 Sep 2009 06:17:46 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-313-Wine-Examiner~y2009m9d29-Wine-101--There-IS-a-decent-Pinot-Grigio-out-there?cid=exrss-Wine-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-313-Wine-Examiner~y2009m9d25-Wine-101--what-is-veraison?cid=exrss-Wine-Examiner It's upon us!  Veraison, that is.  What, you ask in 'veraison?'  U.C. Davis-  tha authority on all things agriculture calls it "the period of the beginning of berry ripening," the time when the grapes become soft and be... Fri, 25 Sep 2009 07:16:57 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-313-Wine-Examiner~y2009m9d25-Wine-101--what-is-veraison?cid=exrss-Wine-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-313-Wine-Examiner~y2009m9d22-Whats-up-with-the-wicker-basket-around-Chianti-bottles?cid=exrss-Wine-Examiner Hopefully the wine is as cool as the package.You've seen them before, most likely at inexpensive Italian restaurants or pizzarias.  The red and white checkerboard table clothes, the bottle on the table with probably a candle in it, with drippy w... Tue, 22 Sep 2009 07:08:35 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-313-Wine-Examiner~y2009m9d22-Whats-up-with-the-wicker-basket-around-Chianti-bottles?cid=exrss-Wine-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-313-Wine-Examiner~y2009m9d15-Wine-101-Last-five-bestofthebest-wines-rated-by-The-wine-Spectator?cid=exrss-Wine-Examiner  *Pio Cesare Barolo, 2004.  Italy,  from Piedmont. Big and full-bodied.   Nebbiolo grapes,  from their own vineyard and other trusted ones.  Approx. $62. bottle, 7,000 cases produced, Spectator r... Tue, 15 Sep 2009 06:37:50 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-313-Wine-Examiner~y2009m9d15-Wine-101-Last-five-bestofthebest-wines-rated-by-The-wine-Spectator?cid=exrss-Wine-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-313-Wine-Examiner~y2009m9d11-Wine-101-What-are-Americas-best-selling-wines?cid=exrss-Wine-Examiner  The Wine Spectator--the authority on all things wine--has not necessarily just released this, but as it's something I'm often asked.  Here are The Spectator's top five picks of 'best wines for 2008.'Chile's Casa Lapostolle.  Clos Apal... Fri, 11 Sep 2009 06:55:43 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-313-Wine-Examiner~y2009m9d11-Wine-101-What-are-Americas-best-selling-wines?cid=exrss-Wine-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-313-Wine-Examiner~y2009m9d8-Wine-101--What-are-Frances-main-white-wine-grapes?cid=exrss-Wine-Examiner Looks as good as it tastes.Chardonnay-  White Burgundy grape.  Buttery, oaky, sometimes musky.  Makes white wines of substance.Sauvignon Blanc-  Grassy, herby.  Blends well with Semillon.  Ranges from light to heavier.Ri... Tue, 08 Sep 2009 08:56:30 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-313-Wine-Examiner~y2009m9d8-Wine-101--What-are-Frances-main-white-wine-grapes?cid=exrss-Wine-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-313-Wine-Examiner~y2009m9d4-Wine-101-What-are-Frances-main-redwine-grapes?cid=exrss-Wine-Examiner France just has a way of growing wine grapes to perfection.  Be it their terroir, be it custom and tradition, be it dedication to perfection, France simply just got it right.The main red wine grapes of France:Cabernet Sauvignon-  Franc... Fri, 04 Sep 2009 07:07:20 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-313-Wine-Examiner~y2009m9d4-Wine-101-What-are-Frances-main-redwine-grapes?cid=exrss-Wine-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-313-Wine-Examiner~y2009m9d1-Wine-101--The-follow-up-What-are-new-world-wines?cid=exrss-Wine-Examiner Old World, New World, so many good wines to try in this lifetime, so little time!Following up on last post (Old World wines), New World wines should be fairly simple to figure out.  Old World wines are like old school anything.  Things/prod... Tue, 01 Sep 2009 07:33:59 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-313-Wine-Examiner~y2009m9d1-Wine-101--The-follow-up-What-are-new-world-wines?cid=exrss-Wine-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-313-Wine-Examiner~y2009m8d30-wine-101--What-are-oldworld-wines?cid=exrss-Wine-Examiner   I love it.  When things just fall into my lap.  People who make my life easy.This is a topic I'm asked about maybe more than any other, that of what are 'old-world' wines? This, to me, is fairly easy to explain, and if you ... Sun, 30 Aug 2009 06:01:55 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-313-Wine-Examiner~y2009m8d30-wine-101--What-are-oldworld-wines?cid=exrss-Wine-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-313-Wine-Examiner~y2009m8d25-Wine-101-The-best-overall-white-wine-with-food--Again-think-Alsace?cid=exrss-Wine-Examiner Alsacian wines--hands down--are the likely best o' the best choices for whites overall to accompany white-meat dishes. The Rieslings, the Gewurtzs, the Pinot Blancs, etc.- max concentrated and full-on full bodied whites go beyond just a great wine ch... Tue, 25 Aug 2009 19:15:49 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-313-Wine-Examiner~y2009m8d25-Wine-101-The-best-overall-white-wine-with-food--Again-think-Alsace?cid=exrss-Wine-Examiner