Blog about Wine and Winemaking

ODL, Liv-ex: new wine futures spread betting scheme launched

Wine Joe — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 09:06:32 +0000

A new wine futures’ spread betting scheme could help investors to cash in on the booming international market in fine wine without having to buy a drop.

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Americans trade down and keep wine market stable

Wine Joe — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 08:06:52 +0000

Recent sales figures suggest that despite the American mortgage crisis, economic weakness and the low dollar, Americans are still bullish on wine.

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Savor the herbs in a Purple Haze

Wine Joe — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 08:06:12 +0000

Iwould never have thought that lavender and fennel pollen would be seasonings that resonate with Americans, but Mary Keehn guessed otherwise. The endlessly creative owner of Cypress Grove Chevre in Arcata (Humboldt County) - maker of the popular Humboldt Fog -…

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Corks: Does Your Wine Really Have to Be Sealed with Real Cork? Posted By : George R Perry

Wine Joe — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 07:06:40 +0000

A look at what, if any, difference is made by the different types of corks used to seal a bottle of wine.

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The Best Wine Racks and Storage Options Posted By : Stuart Jay

Wine Joe — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 09:06:56 +0000

Wine racks and storage options come in many different styles and budgets. Wine racks are available in a wide assortment of materials, sizes and styles. Wine rack placement is an issue.

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Wine and Movies Posted By : rae_phillips

Wine Joe — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 07:06:04 +0000

Versatile. Splendid. Classy. Comical. Ghastly. Alluring. Wines play a significant role in movies. They are cast with either good-guy or bad-guy roles.

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15 Interesting Facts About Wine Posted By : Mathew Guiver

Wine Joe — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 09:06:17 +0000

Enjoy these 15 interesting facts about wine from Rim Rock Ranch.

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First-time jitters, Oprah sightings at Auction Napa Valley

Wine Joe — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 06:06:42 +0000

It’s not hard to imagine the butterflies faced by a first-time host at Auction Napa Valley. Just ask Gretchen Lieff. Lieff and her husband, Robert, showcased their new winery, Lieff Wines, with dinner for a dozen guests Friday at their Rutherford home. Robert…

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The Art of Ordering a Bottle of Wine Posted By : George R Perry

Wine Joe — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 05:06:41 +0000

Advice on how best to order a bottle of wine to avoid becoming flustered and frustrated.

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An Ideal Way To Taste Lots Of Wines Posted By : Fiona Muller

Wine Joe — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 07:06:45 +0000

Going to a wine tasting is a great way to sample a huge variety of wines. It is the ideal way to find out what your favourite type of wine is and make new friends and acquaintances.

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Overhaul of labeling rules stirs up wine wars

Wine Joe — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 06:06:24 +0000

At the top of Napa Valley, vintner James “Bo” Barrett wanted to use Calistoga, the location of his historic Chateau Montelena vineyards, on his wine labels. Elsewhere in the valley, vintners could do just that - wine made from Stags Leap District grapes could…

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Chardonnay The Universal Wine Posted By : Fiona Muller

Wine Joe — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 09:06:51 +0000

Chardonnay is a really versatile type of grape that produces a range of different wines. Influenced more by the production than the grape itself the wines produced can be shaped into a variety of flavours and tastes.

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In Our Glasses: What we’re drinking

Wine Joe — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 06:06:34 +0000

2005 Bodegas Piqueras Castillo de Almansa Garnacha Tintorera ($8) Founded in 1915 in the Almansa region of southern Spain, Bodegas Piqueras released its first bottled wine in 1961. It was the first area winery to use oak barrels after the 1975 creation of the…

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Gold Medal Wines The Ideal Way To Ensure You Are Drinking Something Special Posted By : Fiona Muller

Wine Joe — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 08:06:20 +0000

When you want to purchase a great wine look out for a Gold Medal wine. This means that it has been awarded a prize based on blind tasting by experts. Buying a Gold Medal wine will ensure that you have something that is a great buy and will be enjoyed by you and your friends.

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Australia crop size defies expectations

Wine Joe — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 06:06:05 +0000

Australia has posted a vastly bigger than predicted grape crop of 1.83m tonnes for 2008.

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Constellation major wine sale

Wine Joe — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 06:06:11 +0000

Constellation Brands has sold eight wine properties for US$209m.

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Label Watch: Hall Wines

Wine Joe — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 07:06:26 +0000

The concept: The labels of Hall’s small-lot and single-vineyard Artisan Collection bottlings feature select modern and postmodern artwork. Mike Reynolds, Hall Wines president and former winemaker, created a special lot of Cabernet Sauvignon in 2005, the last…

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Worker died pruning in Two Buck Chuck vineyards

Wine Joe — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 09:06:35 +0000

The 17-year-old who died last week pruning vines in California was working in vineyards part-owned by Fred Franzia of Two Buck Chuck fame.

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Will China Take Over The World Wine Market? Posted By : Lucy Evans

Wine Joe — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 06:06:57 +0000

Look on the shelves in any US or European supermarket for a bottle of Chinese wine and you will probably be disappointed. In the UK Morrisons Supermarkets are the only major supermarket chain to stock wine from China, but it is likely that within the next ten years sales of Chinese wine will outstrip some of the traditional wine making countries.

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Cinzano resigns as chair of Brunello Consorzio

Wine Joe — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 05:06:45 +0000

The chairman of the the Brunello Consorzio has resigned after one year in the post claiming that his work is done’.

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