Vintners all over Oregon are finally opening their 2008 vintage, and word is that this could be one of the best years ever. Phrases like "best of the best" and "what the willamette Valley is all about" tell the tasty story of a fantastic 2008 season. The Willamette Valley is what Napa used to be. Untouched soils, light rains and sunny southern exposure with very few frosts which can destroy a vineyard. As the prices flew up in Napa, developers had more sway than the vineyards, and prime soil ... |
There's been so many studies done on wine and its health effects its hard to know what to think anymore. But there's another study that just came out to add to the plethora of information on the popular subject. A recent study was done on the effects of alcohol in general on people's bodies. Three groups of individuals were studied, one group that completely abstained from alcohol, one that drank in moderation, and one group that drank to excess regularly. While preconceived ideas would lead m... Continue reading ...
Although here in the states we like to think we have all the keys to life; is it really so? We've got our own little culture here, and whether it is productive or not is completely up for debate, but what isn't up for debate is that there are lots of different ways to live life. While here in the states we have some hard and fast rules on drinking alcohol, in other countries like France these rules are far different.We seem to take for granted here that 21 is the age for people to start drinki... Continue reading ...
While there are multiple ways to allow for your wine to breathe before drinking, one of the quickest and easiest ways is to use a decanter. These simple and ingenious devices will make every red wine taste better, and can even improve some select whites. Some recent comers to the market have started to push out plastic decanters in an attempt to lower the cost of these useful tools. Buyer beware: plastic can very easily seep into your wine, not only affecting the delicate taste of your favorit... Continue reading ...
In a recent statement, Starbucks announced that it would be serving beer and wine at one of its locations in Seattle. Starbucks has "learning lab" stores throughout their system to test new products like this and will be testing their new line at a newly revamped Seattle location. Starbucks so far has a pretty solid lock on the addiction of thousands of people for their daily caffeine addiction, and looks to add to that with the addition of beer and wine to their menu. The one line they haven'... Continue reading ...
Starting a vineyard has always been risky business; only for the most committed of individuals with a taste for adventure and a healthy belief in their own good luck. The United States hasn't always been known for its great wines, but in the last 30-40 years a unique culture arose that is now reaching its greatest test for the young industry. With the recession in full swing, American wine makers are being hit from just about every angle from foreign competition to shrinking profit margins. A... |
In wine, its all about the grapes, or more appropriately its all about the weather that can either make or break a grape harvest. This year's grape harvest has a lot of variability throughout the world and isn't likely to be called the next "2005" for harvests. But the market for wine seems to growing fast with new services like discount wine delivery adding to the overall demand so its not likely that much wine will go to waste. The UK has had a fantastic year, with a warm spring, early su... |
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