Archive for the ‘Culture and Wine’ Category
Just Because it's Fun… THE TOP TEN MOST EXPENSIVE NAPA VALLEY ESTATES NOW ON THE MARKET(just in case you were thinking about moving to Napa Valley) #10: 1181 LAS POSADAS RD, Angwin, CA 94508—$10,500,000(The W.H. Smith Winery) Stunning 41 +/- Howell Mtn. Estate & winery w/ spectacular down valley & Lake Hennessey views. Multiple patios and courtyard provide an easy indoor/outdoor flow. Perfect for entertaining. 20,000 gal. winery permit, approx. 6.7 acre vineyard, crushpad and caves. 2 wells w/ 55…
Do women winemakers bring anything to the act of making wine that ellude male winemakers? This is the question that struck me as I looked at a fascinating new website highlighted in an article at Wines & Vines Magazine. The website is essentially a searchable database of woman winemakers whereby one can search for winemakers of the more interesting sex by name, region or winery. The site itself has the goal of providing women with more networking opportunities, encouragement and…
By all accounts the upper end of the wine industry in the United States ($25+ per bottle) is in full recovery from the retraction that occurred in 2008-2010. -Retailers in metropolitan areas report much more robust sales-Auction houses are seeing significantly increased activity-High End Restaurants are seeing a return to conspicuous wine purchases-Napa Valley has seen a recovery in its hospitality sector Today, the New York Times reports that luxury goods are flying off the shelves across the country even…
I fear I'm about to say something rude or inconsiderate (at least it feels that way), but I'm compelled to say it nonetheless. So forgive me. In perusing the cache of on-line wine media today I cam across an interesting poll being taken at "The Life of Vines" blog. The poll, which centered on what it is that makes ordering wine in a restaurant so intimidating for so many began with this introduction: "Do you ever get that deer in…
The UK's Daily Telegraph reports on a study that delivers the astounding conclusion that folks often drink to relieve stress. This revelation might be best filed in the "Tell Me Something I Don't Know" category. Conducted by "DrinkAware", a UK-based anti-alcohol organization, the study found: "73% of the women and 57% of the men who took part citing stress as their number one excuse…On being given a list of options, pouring a glass of wine (61%) came only behind relaxing…
