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Great Values from Barossa Valley
Great Values from Barossa Valley
2006 Grant Burge Barossa Vines Shiraz "One of Barossa's top producers, Grant Burge first released this straightforward red bottling a few years back. It's aged for 14 months in a combination of French and American oak, giving it some intriguing spice notes."
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Burgundy’s Triple Crown
Burgundy’s Triple Crown
The 2006 vintage marks the third outstanding year in succession for the Chardonnays of Burgundy. This is the good news for fans of these dry, complex white wines... Among the top 2005s in this report are a pair from Domaine Leflaive. Its Chevalier-Montrachet 2005 (97) is creamy in texture and layered with citronella, peach, floral and mineral aromas and flavors, while the domaine's Bâtard-Montrachet 2005 (96) delivers exotic notes of apricot, vanilla cream and a hint of coconut on a heavy-weight frame. Joseph Drouhin's exquisite Montrachet Marquis de Laguiche 2005 (96) displays its layers of spring blossom, honeysuckle, citrus, hazelnut...
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Natural Buzz: The Philosophy Behind Biodynamic Wine
Natural Buzz: The Philosophy Behind Biodynamic Wine
"Anne–Claude Leflaive decided to experiment with biodynamics in 1989, after having met Claude Bourguignon. The last application of chemical fertilizer to the vines was in 1991, and the entire estate—54 acres in Côte de Beaune—was biodynamic by 1998." Click here for the full article.
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All That Sparkles…
All That Sparkles…
"Back here at home, the sparkling wines coming out of California and Oregon are one more reason to celebrate...The very best, in my opinion, come from Schramsberg Vineyards in Napa Valley, a pioneer in sparkling-wine production in the U.S. Their Brut Rosé is sublime with a grilled veal chop but has enough backbone to stand up to a dish like the Black-Pepper-Roasted Duck Breasts with Grilled Plums."
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Ecole du Vin et des Terroirs Debuts
Ecole du Vin et des Terroirs Debuts
ECOLE DU VIN ET DES TERROIRS DEBUTSBurgundy wine growers, scientists and sensory experts join forces to create educational organizationALIGN=CENTER> St. Helena, California (April, 7 2008) – Anne-Claude Leflaive, director of Domaine Leflaive in Burgundy, France, in collaboration with six other highly respected Burgundy vintners, has founded Ecole du Vin et des Terroirs in Puligny-Montrachet. With the goal of broadening wine professionals’ knowledge and understanding, Ecole du Vin et des Terroirs is an educational program that focuses of vine growing and winemaking using an ecological, environmental and humanistic approach. The first school of its kind, Ecole du Vin et des Terroirs...
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Alsatian Riesling
Alsatian Riesling
"Spring and Riesling go hand in hand, and some of our favorites are coming out of Alsace, France. These delicate whites are loaded with fruit, spice, and floral notes–perfect for pairing with stir-fried spring veggies, spicy curries, or fish. Marc Kreydenweiss 2005 Andlau This citrusy version shows plenty of cinnamon spice and was farmed biodynamically."
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Where to Drink Right Now
Where to Drink Right Now
Just because Schramsberg Vineyards’ sparkling wine has been poured at more than 70 White House state dinners since the Nixon administration doesn’t mean it can’t star at your next backyard barbecue or Netflix night. Need a pairing for your hot buttered popcorn? Tour-guide-cum-standup-comedian Todd Pippin might recommend the 2004 Brut Rosé, bright and dry with notes of peach, strawberry and vanilla. An appointment-only tasting includes a tour of the gothic, lichen-dappled caves and a demonstration of riddling (the classic method of collecting yeast sediment in the neck of each bottle—a crucial part of the méthode traditionelle), still done by hand...
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Grant Burge Wins at Sydney International Wine Show
Grant Burge Wins at Sydney International Wine Show
Grant Burge was a big winner at the 2007 Sydney International Wine Show, walking away with a tropy and multiple awards and top 100 wines honors. The 2002 Meshach Shiraz won a trophy for Best Medium Bodied Red, a Blue Gold Award and a Top 100 Wines of Show. The 2002 Abednego won a Blue Gold Award and a Top 100 Wines of Show. The Grant Burge 20-year-old Tawny Port won a Blue Gold Award.
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COPIA honors the Davies Family of Schramsberg Vineyards with celebrated Lifetime Achievement Award
COPIA honors the Davies Family of Schramsberg Vineyards with celebrated Lifetime Achievement Award
October 14, 2006, Napa, CA- The COPIA Wine Awards 2006 went to John Shafer of Shafer Vineyards for Vintner of the Year, Salvador Renteria of Renteria Vineyard Management for Wine Grower of the Year, Greg Gregory for Wine Collector of the Year, and Gene Burns of KGO Dining Around with Gene Burns for Media and Entertainment. The most prestigious COPIA Wine Award, the Lifetime Achievement Award, went to the Davies family of Schramsberg Vineyards for their invaluable contributions and record of accomplishments to the American wine industry. “We are particularly proud to be honoring the Davies family with a Lifetime...
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Grant Burge Releases the Best Holy Trinity To-Date
Grant Burge Releases the Best Holy Trinity To-Date
2002 Grant Burge The Holy Trinity Grenache Shiraz Mourvedre There are only a few wine regions in the world which can grow Grenache, Shiraz and Mourvédre as well as Rhone in Southern France. Fortunately for Grant Burge, the Barossa is one of those special places, boasting similar ancient soils, moderate winter rains and warm Mediterranean summers for maximum fruit ripeness and quality – plus a treasure trove of old vines. Regardless of a region’s natural assets, it takes a great year to make a great wine and 2002 was just what every Barossa grower and winemaker ordered. “The 2002 vintage...
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