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I’m a big believer in the ability of sub-appellations to help better define my expectations of a wine’s character. I also believe they are great marketing vehicles in a world where the ever growing number of wineries makes it difficult to stand out. Sub-appellations are those smaller, better defined regions that are carved out of larger, generally useless appellations that found their origin more as a result of political wrangling among an area’s vintners than in any concern for a…
I don’t recall when I first came across Sandra Gonzalez. I think it was probably around two years ago. I’d probably seen an article somewhere and tracked down the author. When we spoke and e-mailed Ms. Gonzalez explained she was engaged in a mission to bring wine and the Latino culture together. You don’t hear this sort of thing in the wine business. Once you move out of the vineyards you notice pretty quick that the wine industry is not…
And it’s in my own back yard!! March 19 and 20 is the Heart of Sonoma Valley Barrel Tasting, a two day event in which over 30 wineries open their doors and pour from the barrel. Now here’s the thing, this is not a "Sonoma Valley" barrel tasting, but rather the "Heart of Sonoma Valley" barrel tasting weekend. The organization of wineries in and around the Glen Ellen and Kenwood area formed this little coalition and have really run with…
It’s pretty clear that among all the wines, Pinot Noir generates the most enthusiasm among wine lovers and winemakers. In researching various wine conferences and symposiums that occur annually, Pinot Noir stood out as the wine we all wanted to talk about most. You simply don’t see a steady stream of "Cabernet Festivals" or "Chardonnay Conferences". But when it comes to Pinot Noir, you get event after event: International Pinot Noir Symposium (Oregon) July 29 -31 World of Pinot Noir…
ATTENTION: All seriously over the edge Wine Geeks (and members of the trade) International Symposium on Sauvignon Blanc 2005 Embracing the Sauvignon Revolution May 8 – 11, Konocti harbor Resort & Spa — Kelseyville, CA Very few people, it seems, get excited about Sauvignon Blanc. I’m one of the few. I love that this grape is can be so expressive of different styles as well as grown in a number of locations. My first SB Epiphany came when I tasted…
