Archive | February, 2009
“Dr. Vino” Tyler Colman Interview
The Organic Wine Journal caught up with Dr. Vino himself, Tyler Colman, at Return to Terroir in New York. Find out what he thinks about organic and biodynamic wine, the future of online wine criticism and how he got his famous moniker.
Continue reading...Jenny & Francois Portfolio Tasting: Winter 2009
By Greg Wacks - Feb 25, 2009
There was a moment during the Jenny & Francois tasting and dinner last night that I had an epiphany about natural wine makers; they are all certifiably crazy. Don’t get me wrong, I’m surrounded by crazy people in daily life, but after hearing from Christian Binner that he tastes everything he sprays on his crops and [...]
Continue reading...Brief Reflections on the Return to Terroir Event in NYC
I went to the Return to Terroir event at the Metropolitan Pavillion and it was a blast. I did more schmoozing than tasting but that is the way of the business these days. Anybody who tells you their business is doing great is lying. I have never heard so many retailers and restaurant people saying [...]
Continue reading...Return to Terroir – New York
By Adam Morganstern - Feb 24, 2009
The fifth American tasting of the Return To Terroir group took place in New York yesterday. Eighty wineries from around the world were there to pour wines and discuss biodynamic methods and philosophy. The group was founded by Nicolas Joly in 2001 and to be accepted a winery must not only adopt biodynamic practices, but [...]
Continue reading...Organic Sake From California
By Amy Atwood - Feb 17, 2009
What is more California than fresh, local sake? Our gorgeous state is a melting pot of cultures and cuisines. This locally produced sake is a perfect example. California has long been influenced by Japanese culture and foods. But just like Cabernet grapes from France, we are discovering that we can also produce great sake with special [...]
Continue reading...Weingut Wittman
This is one of the most forward thinking, exciting estates in all of Germany. Located in the Rheinhessen, with some of the same great vineyards as super star Klaus-Peter Keller, Phillip Wittman does not miss a beat making predominantly dry wines in the small town of Westhofen. As soon as you enter this estate you [...]
Continue reading...M. Chapoutier Belleruche
By Greg Wacks - Feb 15, 2009
Not too long ago I didn’t really know the difference between Grenache and Genache. I was blissfully unaware that one was a dominant grape in some of the world’s top blends and the other was the blending of dark chocolate and heavy cream. Now don’t get me wrong, I knew both were delicious, [...]
Continue reading...Will Work For Wine
By Francesca Maniace - Feb 12, 2009
Taking a sommelier class is no guarantee of a job in the wine industry. You can’t even write it off on your taxes. This past January I completed the 24 week Viticulture and Vinification Program with the American Sommelier Association and the only certainty is people will ask me the same questions over and over. “What [...]
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By Adam Morganstern - Feb 26, 2009
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