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Gary Vaynerchuk – California vs. France

Bryan — Wed, 20 Oct 2010 12:00:58 +0000

Love him or hate him, Gary Vaynerchuk is entertaining to watch. I’m on the side of “love” as I could listen to his wine descriptors all day long. I also admire how he’s made a somewhat intimidating industry fun and approachable.

In this episode of Wine Library TV Gary compares a California and French Chardonnay. Enjoy!

Wine News – July 19, 2010

Bryan — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 12:00:59 +0000

At Uncorked Cincinnati we’re all about Cincinnati wine, but we also like to keep our eye on the rest of the wine world. Let’s see what’s going on.

Photo by paulaloe

James Suckling Retires from Wine Spectator
James Suckling, a name synonymous with Wine Spectator, has retired from the magazine. Wine Spectator has already made moves to replace Suckling’s responsibilities, but everyone can pretty much agree he can never truly be replaced.

H.R. 5034: The Lies, The Facts, The Fictions
From Fermentation another great and detailed look at the facts behind H.R. 5034, the bill currently in Congress that if passed would give alcohol wholesalers unprecedented power to regulate shipping rules. This bill is pretty much universally despised by everyone in the wine biz outside of wholesalers, so let’s all hope 5034 dies a painful death.

When Should You Return Wine?
From WineCast, a quick read on when you should think about returning a bad bottle of wine. In short, trust your nose and palate in spotting a bad bottle, and feel confident in returning it.

A Plethora of Affordable Chardonnay
A few weeks I posted on how I’m giving Chardonnay a second chance. With impeccable timing, Tim Lemke over at Cheap Wine Ratings is on a Chardonnay kick with his reviews.

Keg Wine – Oregon Wineries Take Advantage of Innovative Packaging for Wine
From Palate Press, several Oregon wineries are getting innovative with their wine packaging by selling wine kegs to restaurants for by-the-glass pours. A lot of other advantages as well.

A Second Chance for Chardonnay

Bryan — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 12:00:34 +0000

In the past I’ve not been a big Chardonnay fan…and I know I’m not alone. When I think of Chardonnay I get a mental image of grandma sipping that super oaky and buttery stuff from a plastic cup with an ice cube dropped in it. Again, not a fan.

Photo by Jenny Downing

But, with 4th of July right around the corner, I’ve made the decision to give America’s most popular grape another try. And with impeccable timing, Snooth just authored a perfect article for those who want to join me. From the article:

California’s winemakers are just now beginning to understand the terroirs where Chardonnay excels, and they have begun to adapt winemaking techniques to the terroir, and not vice versa. For years many in California were committed to producing Chardonnay via Burgundian methods; let’s face it, white Burgundy was, and continues to be, the benchmark for Chardonnay.

Be sure to check out the complete article by clicking here. Snooth reviews more than 20 Chardonnays complete with tasting notes. I’m planning to try at least a few, hoping to identify at least one Chardonnay I’ll be proud to serve and drink.

Enjoy…and be sure to share your Chardonnay faves.