So, the question is, did Polish artist Paul Marcinkowski make his infographic love permanent as part of a school project? We doubt it, but if the unthinkable is true, he’ll just have to point to that spot under his belly button to explain. Via Forbes. Like infographics? Not that much. Permalink | Leave a comment »
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One of My Favorite Sauvignon Blancs
My Wine Education1 Feb 2012 | 10:22 amBy: Cresta I recently bought a bottle of Brancott Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2010 after first trying it at P.F. Chang’s a few weeks ago. It is now one of my favorite Sauvignon Blancs. Brancott Sauvignon Blanc has a pale straw color with a hint of green. It is aromatic with distinct smells of pineapple and grapefruit. An intensely fruity wine with flavors of gooseberry, tropical fruit and lemon-lime, but well-balanced with its invigorating high acidity. Marlborough is one of New Zealand’s sunniest, driest areas. Lots of sunshine combined with cool nights and a long growing season… -
Red Wine is Good for Your Health..Yes...No...Maybe!
Wilf's Wine Press14 Jan 2012 | 9:12 pmIt all started when 60 Minutes with Morley Safer aired their "French Paradox" show on November 17, 1991.Over 33 million people watched 60 Minutes that evening. Sales of red wine increased dramatically and were up 44 percent over the same month of the previous year. Sales of red wine for the entire year following the initial broadcast went up 39 percent. The American public embraced red wine as the newest health food. That was over 20 years ago but lets have a look at the show that started it all.Much has been said and written about the subject of wine and health since then. In April of 2009,… -
Alderbrook Wind Machine Zinfandel - $64.99
Woot Wine! - One Week, One Wine7 Feb 2012 | 10:00 pmGame onHey, let’s play a game of Blind Taste Test!“Okay, how do we play?” First, I turn on this super bright light and shine it in your eyes so you can’t see. Then I give you a glass of wine and you taste it. “And then.” There is no and then. That’s the end of the game. “What? I don’t get it.” Oh, but it’s so simple! Here try this 2005 Wind Machine Vineyard Zinfandel. What do you taste? “I taste cherry, blackberry, zesty and spicy-pepper combined with earthy, tar and leather aromas.” Yeah, so Blind Taste is like that, but with the light I was just talking about. -
Casa de Vila Verde Vinho Verde
CheapWineRatings.com8 Feb 2012 | 4:47 pmThe other day we reviewed a Vinho Verde from Great Sense and tonight we’re checking out another one, this one from Casa de Vila Verde. Like many European vineyards, Casa de Vila Verde has a long history, going back to the mid-17th century within the same family. And like many European producers, the winery was modernized within the past 20 years — in this case it was in 1996. While in the US it’s fascinating to learn about vineyards with such a history, the story is so prevalent in Europe that when I speak to wine writers there they find it cliché. Maybe it is, but I…
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Holy Kaw!
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Is this tattoo infographic the real deal? [infographic]
8 Feb 2012 | 8:05 pmSo, the question is, did Polish artist Paul Marcinkowski make his infographic love permanent as part of a school project? We doubt it, but if the unthinkable is true, he’ll just have to point to that spot under his belly button to explain. Via Forbes. Like infographics? Not that much. Permalink | Leave a comment » -
Harry Potter in 60 seconds [video]
8 Feb 2012 | 7:49 pmYou resisted the hype for so long, but now, curiosity has gotten the better of you and it’s simply not possible to live another minute without knowing what all the excitement was about. Lucky for you, catching up won’t involve spending a valuable week’s vacation holed up with a ten-pound book in hand thanks to the efforts of Ian Holliday and company. If you like what you see, be sure to follow the YouTube link and give them a hand winning the Virgin Radio Fake Film Festival 2012 contest. It’s what Dumbledore would have wanted. Full story at YouTube via The Mary Sue. -
SYNC: Even in a backwards world, love finds a way [video]
8 Feb 2012 | 7:20 pmDirected by Alberto Corral and filmed with an iPhone 4 and Steadicam Smoothee, SYNC takes a unique approach to retelling a classic story of love at first sight. Full story at YouTube via PetaPixel. Unique movies. Permalink | Leave a comment » -
Every nerd’s worst nightmare: World’s largest dodgeball game [video]
8 Feb 2012 | 6:57 pmIf dodgeball day in gym class left you nursing wounds both physical and psychological during the eternity that is a bad grade school experience, you might not appreciate the efforts of 4,979 people at the University of Alberta trying to set a new world record. On the other hand, if dodgeball marked the high point of your glory days, revel in the chaos… Full story at Vimeo via Official Hype. Games from the good old days. Permalink | Leave a comment » -
Text while you walk (safely this time)
8 Feb 2012 | 6:18 pmIf you’re ever twisted your ankle off a curb, bumped a stranger, or walked into a street post while texting—you need this app. ‘Transparent Screen’ for Android allows you to look through your device so you can anticipate any dangerous obstacles in your way while you’re texting on-the-go by harnessing the power of your camera to create the illusion of transparency. Just watch out for your battery life while using the app, as it’ll drain quickly. Full story at GeekOSystem. All the top tech. Permalink | Leave a comment »
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My Wine Education
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One of My Favorite Sauvignon Blancs
1 Feb 2012 | 10:22 amBy: Cresta I recently bought a bottle of Brancott Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2010 after first trying it at P.F. Chang’s a few weeks ago. It is now one of my favorite Sauvignon Blancs. Brancott Sauvignon Blanc has a pale straw color with a hint of green. It is aromatic with distinct smells of pineapple and grapefruit. An intensely fruity wine with flavors of gooseberry, tropical fruit and lemon-lime, but well-balanced with its invigorating high acidity. Marlborough is one of New Zealand’s sunniest, driest areas. Lots of sunshine combined with cool nights and a long growing season… -
A Great Artist with his Name on Some Decent Wines
26 Jan 2012 | 6:03 amBy Angela Growing up under a successful watercolor artist (my mom) I was constantly surrounded by all types of artist and art. I love the fact that when wine comes together with art it makes me all giddy inside. That’s what I thought about when I tried Ed Hardy wines for the first time…now I know a lot of you out there are saying oh yeah the guy that makes the loud t-shirts. I must admit I’ve always loved his color choices and his tattoo art. When I heard about his wines I didn’t want to try them, I thought they were probably over done and they’re just out… -
Aldi Does Sell Wines and they’re a Great Purchase
24 Jan 2012 | 11:53 amby Angela A couple of weeks ago Cresta shared with us that Aldi Grocery stores sell wines. I thought I would check it out, and what I found was a pretty great deal. I purchased 4 different bottles of wines from Aldi all priced under $7; none of the other wines were over $9. Here’s my reviews of the 4 wines I purchased. Landshut Riesling $5.99 – Had a wonderful floral bouquet with tastes of honey and sweet melon. I would have to agree with Cresta that this is a very sweet Riesling but this would be perfect if your having asian spicy foods. This wine would pair with spicy Thai… -
2012 Cincinnati Beer Week
21 Jan 2012 | 2:05 pmby Kevin February is shaping up to be a great time to be a beer drinker in the Cincinnati area. The weather’s cold and the nights are long, but there are an amazing number of events coming in the next few weeks. Here’s a quick rundown: In a few weeks, it will be the inaugural celebration of Cincinnati Beer Week. An official site has popped up to try and track the various events around the city, but I recommend hopping over to the Hoperatives blog for their take on the latest information. Here are a few of the events about which I’m excited: Thursday February 2 Party Town… -
Vibrant, Tangy Sauvignon Blanc
20 Jan 2012 | 9:22 amBy: Cresta I really enjoyed this wine. Benziger Sauvignon Blanc Sonoma-Lake Counties 2009. Strong citrus aroma with a hint of floral. Medium-bodied, tart and tangy with flavors of lemon, lime and green apple. This wine has a vibrant finish, fresh, crisp and firm with a generous kick of acidity. And you can feel good about drinking it! As if you need an excuse. The Benziger Family Winery is dedicated to green winemaking and its Certified Sustainable Grape Growing Program. The grapes for this Sauvignon Blanc were grown with certified sustainable farming methods. That wine growing philosophy…
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Wilf's Wine Press
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Red Wine is Good for Your Health..Yes...No...Maybe!
14 Jan 2012 | 9:12 pmIt all started when 60 Minutes with Morley Safer aired their "French Paradox" show on November 17, 1991.Over 33 million people watched 60 Minutes that evening. Sales of red wine increased dramatically and were up 44 percent over the same month of the previous year. Sales of red wine for the entire year following the initial broadcast went up 39 percent. The American public embraced red wine as the newest health food. That was over 20 years ago but lets have a look at the show that started it all.Much has been said and written about the subject of wine and health since then. In April of 2009,… -
Trips to Wine Regions in France....Begin in Paris!!
5 Jan 2012 | 8:34 pmThere has been a noticeable absence of posts to my blog for a while. All for good reasons which belong in 2011. But this is 2012 and one New Year's resolution I am going to keep is to post regularly again.Let me begin with wishing every one a Happy and Healthy New year.I think we will see some significant changes in the wonderful world of wine, although I am not quite ready for paper wine bottles.One thing that will not change for me is that I begin and end my trips to French wine regions in Paris.More on that in a moment. But first if you are planning a trip to Paris, I can highly… -
Wine, Women and a Cardinal Rule of Tasting.....!!
28 Aug 2011 | 2:53 pmIt is good to see more and more women involved in the wine industry as writers, wine makers and on the sales side of the industry.There are also some great web pages and blogs written by women. Women for Wine Sense is an organization that has recently celebrated its 21st birthday.As well on the consumer side, women outnumber men significantly in the purchase of wine.Women buy 77 percent and consume 60 percent of the wine in the United States. It is generally known that women can smell and taste wine better than men. In my own experience I have observed this time and… -
Is That Isinglass in my Wineglass??
9 May 2011 | 10:04 amThe backroom beurocrats are at it once again. If you need a make work project, pick on wine labels. This time it is the ever vigilant crew at Health Canada. And isinglass is one of the culprits the unsuspecting public must be protected against. Isinglass is a derivative of swim bladders in fish and most often sturgeons are used in its production.Living on the west coast of Canada on Vancouver Island, home to our beautiful salmon, naturally I show you a picture of a Sockeye salmon swim bladder. What a magnificent piece of equipment to have on board.The air in the bladder provides buoyancy… -
To Blend or not to Blend....that is the question!!
10 Apr 2011 | 12:46 pmA short while ago I read an article by a well known wine writer proclaiming that in a few years all wines will be blended wines.I had just tasted a blended wine made up of and get this... Pinot Noir..Cabernet Sauvignon and Gamay Noir. Really now? I chose to ignore this off the cuff remark. Then I read it again by another wine writer. Had these two gents attended the same wine conference? Now,as we have seen it reported over and over again, the US total yearly consumption of wine is now greater than in France. But those figures are like comparing apples and oranges. On a per person basis…
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Alderbrook Wind Machine Zinfandel - $64.99
7 Feb 2012 | 10:00 pmGame onHey, let’s play a game of Blind Taste Test!“Okay, how do we play?” First, I turn on this super bright light and shine it in your eyes so you can’t see. Then I give you a glass of wine and you taste it. “And then.” There is no and then. That’s the end of the game. “What? I don’t get it.” Oh, but it’s so simple! Here try this 2005 Wind Machine Vineyard Zinfandel. What do you taste? “I taste cherry, blackberry, zesty and spicy-pepper combined with earthy, tar and leather aromas.” Yeah, so Blind Taste is like that, but with the light I was just talking about. -
Etre 2009 Chardonnay Sonoma Coast
6 Feb 2012 | 10:00 pmIt’s Why You’re Here TodayEtre. As in Raison D’Etre. As in “reason for being.”When you know what you’re doing is right, you’re going to keep doing it. It doesn’t matter how many obstacles life throws in your way. Once you find your Raison D’Etre you’ll chase it down, grab it tight, hold it close and never let it go. And when your reason for being is winemaking… well, in a crowded field like that, if you’re gonna do it, you gotta do it right. We think winemaker Jeff Gaffner has long since proven he’s living the way he’s meant to live. Jeff’s been all over Sonoma… -
Bernardus 2008 Vineyard Designate Pinot Noir, Tondré Vineyard
5 Feb 2012 | 10:00 pmYou Taste One Steel Tank, You Tasted ‘Em AllSo stainless steel tanks are all the rage in France? Bernardus just says “More oak for the rest of us.”Right now, winemakers all across France are throwing out their old seasoned oak barrels in favor of stainless steel tanks. That’s fashion for you. But Bernardus owner, Ben Pon, is keeping la foi. Bernardus mixes and matches custom-crafted oak barrels from various coopers in Burgundy, blending their different flavor influences into the Bernardus 2008 Vineyard Designate Pinot Noir, Tondré Vineyard. Yeah, that’s how carefully they think… -
Naked Winery Oregon Red
4 Feb 2012 | 10:00 pmRoses Are Red, Violets Are Blue…Please check with current HR polices concerning possible displays of perceived affection towards a co-worker before somebody sues.“Hey there, little lady. You must be the newest, sweetest addition to the HR staff around here.” And you must be Mr. Swoomy from Accounting. I’ve heard an awful lot about you, including the way you continually violate company dress code by unbuttoning your shirt down to the navel. Do you mind fixing that oversight before having a seat? “Oh, sorry about that, darlin’. It’s just so hard keeping all this masculine energy… -
2007 Tor del Colle Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Riserva Italian Red 4-Pack
3 Feb 2012 | 10:00 pmFound In Translation“Tor del Colle Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Riserva.” It’s not just a cool-sounding name – it actually means something.That’s the biggest mouthful we’ve seen since the last time we had Nonna’s orecchiette alla pugliese. On a purely aesthetic level, it has the kind of poetic ring that stirs your heart and waters your tongue. But every syllable also serves a purpose, telling us much about this wine and its provenance. Allow us to translate: Tor del Colle: a label owned by Casa Vinicola Botter, a leading Venice-based exporter of Italian wines since 1928.
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Casa de Vila Verde Vinho Verde
8 Feb 2012 | 4:47 pmThe other day we reviewed a Vinho Verde from Great Sense and tonight we’re checking out another one, this one from Casa de Vila Verde. Like many European vineyards, Casa de Vila Verde has a long history, going back to the mid-17th century within the same family. And like many European producers, the winery was modernized within the past 20 years — in this case it was in 1996. While in the US it’s fascinating to learn about vineyards with such a history, the story is so prevalent in Europe that when I speak to wine writers there they find it cliché. Maybe it is, but I… -
Flip Flop Pinot Grigio
7 Feb 2012 | 5:05 pmI’ll be honest. I went into this review a little biased. Having already reviewed a few of their wines, including their 2009 cabernet sauvignon and 2009 pinot noir, I’m somewhat familiar with the story behind this winery. They’re relatively new on the block, and still cutting their stylistic teeth on their first few vintages. And while working with power reds like pinot noir and cabernet sauvignon offers some margin of error, pinot grigio does not. But I’m here to report that this wine pleasantly surprised me. Pinot grigio is not a complex wine, and examples from Napa can… -
Great Sense Vinho Verde
6 Feb 2012 | 5:08 pmPeople often ask me, “what’s your favorite wine?” But that’s an impossible question to answer. I don’t have one favorite. My favorite thing about about wine is the variety. I like different wines at different times. Sometimes it depends on what I’m eating with it, what the weather is like, or just what I feel like. And when you like to mix it up, Vinho Verde is a nice wine to add to your repertoire. It’s a very light and fresh wine. And fresh is exactly what these wines are. Vinho Verde translates to “green wine” which is… -
Feudo Principi di Butera Nero d’Avola
1 Feb 2012 | 5:12 pmIf you like Italian wine and you like great deals, then Nero d’Avola is a varietal you should get to know. It typically offers the characteristics you’d expect from a good Italian red wine, such as vibrant acidity and rich tannins. But it’s also typically much more affordable than some of the better known Italian wines, like Chianti, Barolo, etc. Most Nero d’Avola, including this one, comes from Sicily, where it is the most planted red wine grape. This one, more specifically, comes from the district of Butera in the Province of Caltanissetta, which is within the… -
Gnarly Head Authentic Red
30 Jan 2012 | 5:41 pmOver the last year or so I’ve done some ranting about zinfandel blends and how I see a growing demand for these wines. Apothic Red is one incredibly popular example of this style of wine appealing to consumers and now Gnarly Head has come out with their own answer to the zinfandel blend with Authentic Red. Gnarly Head Authentic Red hails from Lodi, California, which I consider to be the zinfandel capital of the world. There’s something about Lodi that just makes it an ideal location for zinfandel. It could be the climate, it could be the soil, it could be the people……
