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Friday, March 30, 2012
MyJoogTV Visits Sugarloaf Mountain Winery
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Old Westminster Winery: Bringing Youthful Vigor to the Old Line State
As their name suggests, the winery is located just outside of Westminster, Maryland and expects wine sales to be driven through their tasting room. They are located only twenty miles from the Baltimore Beltway. They also plan to follow the wine style modeled by neighboring Black Ankle Vineyards and eschew the sweet wine market and concentrate on premium dry wines. Currently the winery is not open to the public (expect a Spring 2013 opening) but are allowing 100 Century Club members to receive lifetime access to the facility in order to taste the wines as they progress from barrel to bottle.
Lisa Baker invited me to visit the winery and sample the wines from barrel. While planning the trip I realized their story may be interesting to viewers of VirginiaWineTV, so we also filmed an episode which will be available in early April. How interesting? Well, how often to 20-something year old siblings start a winery. Drew, the elder, is 26 and could not join us since he is on sabbatical in New Zealand, learning from the southern harvest. Ashli, the youngest, will graduation college this year take over all marketing functionality. And Lisa, 23, is the full time wine maker. Her Chemistry degree is an obvious advantage in her new vocation and there are plenty of consultants available to instruct through each phase of wine making. However, my initial skepticism was how has she developed a palette for noticing the nuances in different wines. She acknowledges this potential handicap and described to me how she and Drew have tasted hundreds of wines trying to identify missing structure or imperfections. They will continue this crash course in order to improve both their palettes. And Lisa is getting plenty of practice in the winery. Last year the Maryland Assembly passed a law legalizing the equivalent of a custom crush. So this year, Old Westminster Winery became such a facility and Lisa assisted consultant John Levenberg in making wine for two other Maryland start-ups, Crow Vineyard and Winery and Vineyards At Dodon.
I arrived at the winery to find their first bottled wine, the 2011 Maryland Rosé, produced from the bleeding of their Maryland sourced Merlot. The also bottled a Rosé from the Chatham grapes, keeping that juice separate so they could enter the Maryland Rosé into state competitions. Since their red wines will remain in barrel for another 12-14 months, the saignée rosés provide the Bakers with quick proof that there infant enterprise is truly a functioning winery.
Before we sampled the wines, Lisa described how each stage in the wine making process is dictated by their core philosophy: producing high quality wines. These include hand sorting the grapes, separate heating and cooling systems built into the fermentation tanks, and close oversight with the winery's consultants (initially John Levenberg, now Carl DiManno).
We started our tasting with the Merlot from Chatham and it was quickly evident that another to creating quality wine was obtaining quality fruit. And this lot contained solid fruit. After only two months in new French oak, the wine retaining a fruit forward character and a little harsh tannins from the stems and skin. Over time these tannins will mellow and change as tannins from the wood are imparted into the wine. Yet this wine is really drinkable now - a solid wine that hopefully will retain its fruit during the next 14 months in barrel.
The next two wines were sourced from California and will be used to supplement the Maryland and Virginia lots. The fruit from both barrels, one Merlot, the other Syrah, were lighter than the Chatham Merlot and will need more time in barrel to generate more body and structure. The wines will also benefit from barrel aging to introduce more tannins. Ironically, these batches will test Lisa's wine making skills.
The final wine was a Maryland Cabernet Franc, where they grapes were sourced from a vineyard in Thurmont Maryland. In general, this wine is coming along nicely. It had as much fruit flavor as the Chatham Merlot, but with less tannins. Evidently the tannins are mellowing quickly because Lisa noticed a change since the last taste a week ago. And paired with a proprietary chocolate, the tannins disappeared completely. Maybe that's how they will market dry wines to a sweet wine market.
I look forward to returning to Old Westminster in six or seven months when they start crushing and fermenting their white wine. And hopefully at that time Drew will be available to navigate us through their second year of harvest. Check out their Century Club video below and I'll be adding the link to the Virginia Wine TV episode soon. Cheers.
Friday, March 23, 2012
Wine 101: Carmenère
Before the phylloxera epidemic, Chilean vignerons had been importing the vines from France thinking they were receiving Merlot grapes or a clone of Merlot. Apparently, their leaves are very similar. They had no clue it was a distinct grape variety. And in fact, it was a general practice to combine the Merlot grapes and this "clone" which lead Chilean Merlot to differ from Merlot wines produced elsewhere. Then came Professor Boursiquot's DNA analysis and a few years later Carmenère was categorized as a distinct Chilean grape variety. And today, Carmenère is Chile’s signature grape.
Carmenère is dark-skinned grape variety and requires a long growing season to reach its prime potential. These conditions can be found in the Colchagua Valley in Chile, the southernmost portion of the Rapel Valley - and located about 80 miles southwest of Santiago. The Colchagua Valley was named 2005 Wine Region of the Year by Wine Enthusiast and the warm Mediterranean climate has been compared to Napa Valley. Humidity is low, frost is unknown, and breezes from the Pacific cool the valley at night creating a potential 40°F diurnal temperature variation. A perfect vine growing environment; particularly for Cabernet Sauvignon (11,186 hectares; but Carmenère is well represented at 2,344 hectares.
The grape is also gaining traction in other regions. It has returned home to Bordeaux and crossed into Italy where it owes its existence to a similar story. Italian growers that were importing Cabernet Franc from France realized these grapes differed with traditional Cabernet Franc in many aspects. Yes, it was Carmenère. The grape has become so popular in Italy that it is now legal to include Carmenère in DOC wines. It's also been planted in Australia and New Zealand (once again masquerading as Cabernet Franc) and has found a home in a few vineyards in the United States. One of these is Seven Hills Winery in Walla Walla, Washington. Winemaker Casey McClellan explains why:
It has a unique sensory profile that runs to red raspberry, dried herb and white pepper in good years. Adds to complexity in blends too.
We use it in blends more often than as a 100% varietal, but I will have released three vintages varietally. French Oak 30-40% new. 18 months or so in cellar. Nice, medium bodied red that is more dynamic than Merlot but not as heavy as Cabernet.
This is still a niche varietal that arouses interest and curiosity. It does require education of the customer, but we are not thinking of getting into Carmenère in a big way…just something fun to show people that is new and rare.
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
#WBW75 - Tarara Winery 2010 Honah Lee White
The vineyard was first planted by Jim and Sharon Horton from Horton Vineyards when they leased the property from the Preddy's. The vineyard provided the foundation for Horton to quickly become one of the premier wineries in the state and showcased their Rhone and Portuguese varieties. However Horton was eventually evicted from the property after a dispute with the landlords. Horton's loss quickly became other winery's gain as the vineyard's sourced the fruit to several Virginia wineries.
And many of these wineries choose to create single vineyard wines from the grapes. Delaplane Cellars, for example, has or continues to produce a Honah Lee single varietal Viognier, Syrah, and Tannat. Our feature winery today, Tarara Winery, has created an interesting take on the single vineyard theme by creating a single vineyard blend: the 2010 Honah Lee White. The blend consists of Virginia's signature grape Viognier (40%), Petit Manseng (40%), and Roussanne (20%). This is a dry wine with peach and apricot flavors - thanks to the Viognier - and plenty of balanced acidity thanks to the petit manseng. Winemaker Jordan Harris writes that "Honah Lee Vineyard is one of our favorite partners....the fruit from Honah Lee is some of the most enticing and exotic fruit we get each year." And one of Jordan's goals is to recognize and highlight the best vineyard sites in Virginia as evident by the Tranquility, Nevaeh, and Honah Lee labels.
This year the 2010 Honah Lee White was the only Viognier based wine to receive a Gold medal in the newly revamped 2012 Governor's Cup competition. Revamped in the sense that, among other changes, now all wines submitted into the Governor's Cup must consist of 100% Virginia grown fruit - reversing the previous policy of allowing 25% outside fruit. We concurred with the award and after sampling a few at the Governor's Cup reception, "borrowed" a bottle to use in our toast during our interview with Governor McDonnell below. Cheers.
Friday, March 16, 2012
Barrel Tasting with Delaplane Cellars
Once downstairs we started with the first estate wine bottled at the winery, the 2011 Delaplane. The vines were planted in 2008, and thus, three years later bearing suitable fruit. The blend is predominately Merlot (50%), followed by Cabernet Sauvignon (33%) and Cabernet Franc (16%). The wine is fruity with low tannins making this an easy drinking wine. The only deficiency was a lack of mid-palette - but that will probably go unnoticed by most consumers.
The next stop was at a Slavokian oak barrel filled with their Williams Gap 2010 using grapes sourced from Williams Gap Vineyard - located in Loudoun County near Round Hill, Virginia. The wine is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (31%), Merlot (30%), Cabernet Franc (27%), and Petite Verdot (12%). This is a bigger wine than the Delaplane- with bold flavors and more tannins on the tail, even though the wine went through extended masceration to soften the tannin structure. This will be a fine wine, possibly my favorite blend of the evening.
The final blend was the 2010 Springlot, sourced from grapes grown on the top of Naked Mountain by John Everson. The proportion of grapes was directly related to amount of grapes sourced which corresponded to a semi-Right Bank wine: Cabernet Franc (40%), Cabernet Sauvignon (30%), Merlot (17%), and PV (14%).
We then moved to two single varietal red wines starting with the 2010 Shirland Syrah aging in a new American Oak barrel. For those who are interested, the vineyard is located near Middleburg. The wine will be located in the people's cellars rather quickly since Delaplane has a history of crafting mighty fine Syrah. I don't see this as an exception.
The other single varietal red was the 2010 Honah Lee Tannat and as many are aware, this Orange, VA vineyard is the source of many different grape varieties. Whereas their 2009 Tannat needed to lay down because of the high tannins - the 2010 version is ready to drink now. The juice was pressed quickly at dryness so as not to add even more tannins. Tannat is quickly becoming a favorite wine of ours and this is another example of an underrated grape that excels in the Commonwealth.
Finally, we sampled what we consider Virginia's other signature white grape, Petit Manseng. For the first time Delaplane is producing an estate Late Harvest Petit Manseng which comes in at 10.5% RS but with typical acidity to balance the sugar. This pineapple flavored wine will satisfy their consumer's demands for a sweet offering.
This was a special evening where I was fortunate enough to be invited to the barrel sampling, but also a chance to meet or catch up with fellow bloggers My Vine Spot, Wine About Virginia, Virginia Wine In My Pocket, and Craig's Grape Adventure. Cheers to Delaplane Cellars.
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Tasting the Wines of America
We walked in to immediately see the three B's of Virginia representing the Southeast: Barboursville Vineyards, Boxwood Winery, and Breaux Vineyards. Plenty of Viognier and Bordeaux blends available at that table, as well, as wines from Tennessee, Georgia and North Caroline, with Biltmore Estate Winery representing the Tar Heels. We learned that their estate NC wines are made from grapes grown in Polk County, south of Asheville.
We moved next to this year's DrinkLocalWine.com hosts, Colorado Wines, which were part of the Rocky Mountain contingent. Also representing Colorado was Guy Drew from Guy Drew Vineyards in Cortez Colorado who was pouring several of his wines: Viognier, Rose, Riesling, and a very nice Meritage. Another Colorado wine we really enjoyed was the Rhone blend made from Snowy Peaks Winery from Estes Park. Their Grand Valley "Eleve" consists of Syrah, Mourvedre, Cinsault, and Viognier. Incredible that these grapes can flourish in the Grand Valley. Finally, we met Dr. Ron Bitner, one of the first growers in Idaho and owner of Bitner Vineyards in Caldwell. We enjoyed his Snake River Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve where the grapes are harvested around Thanksgiving. Yes, that late. Frost is obviously a concern, but the vineyards steep slopes allow the cold air to pass easily down the mountain. And we finally got to sample a wine from the famed Arizona Stronghold Vineyards - this the 2009 "Site Archive" Merlot. Hope to follow up with a visit to Arizona wine country this summer. And check out the DLW12 Conference being held April 28th at the Metro State College in Denver. The Twitter tasting of Colorado wines should be very, very interesting.
The next table was the wines from the Northeast, handled by Maryland Wine. We started with the flexible Chambourcin, sampling the Rose from Port of Leonardtown Winery Leonardtown Maryland and the Knob Hall Winery (Clear Spring MD) Cumberland Valley "Le Reve Rouge". This was an interesting take of a Rhone wine, substituting Chambourcin for Syrah and Vidal for Viognier. After tasting some wines from Massachusetts, we found our favorite from North East Pennsylvania: Presque Isle Wine Cellars Dornfelder. There's a nice little micro-climate near Lake Erie which allows vinferia grapes such as Dornfelder, Riesling, Pinot Noir, and even Cabernet Sauvignon to survive.
The Great Lakes were next, featuring wines from Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, and Wisconsin. We were reminded why Traminette is the state grape of Indiana through Wildcat Creek Winery. Wisconsin was represented by Wollersheim Winery and there were several Michigan wines; yet we couldn't find the L. Mawby Vineyards Cremant Classic sparkling wine. Painful. Someone was monopolizing the goods. But not the ice wine. The Breitenbach Wine Cellar Vidal Blanc Ice Wine is a true ice wine, where the frozen grapes are harvested during the middle of the night to maintain the condensed sugars. Nice.
And then there the wines of the Midwest containing bottles and bottles of unique grapes: Blanc du Bois, Vermentino, Tempranillo, Marquette, Brianna, St. Croix, Norton, Edelweiss, and Vignoles. The table was represented by Missouri Wines, James Arthur Vineyards from Raymond Nebraska, and Fredericksburg Winery from Fredericksburg, Texas. The later was pouring a savory Muscat Canelli and started a trend of nice whites including the McPherson Cellars Rousanne and the Duchman Family Winery Vermentino. These are two clean, food friendly wines. We've mentioned the Stone Hill Winery Norton many times over the years and this night reinforced why that grape should not be overlooked. And then there were the hybrids - many manufactured from the University of Minnesota specifically for cold weather climates. There were the Tassel Ridge Winery Brianna, Marquette, and St. Croix and the James Arthur Vineyards Edelweiss, a sweet wine with a balanced acidity. Yet the easy favorite was the JAV Vignoles - an off dry wine with strong apple flavors and nice acidity. This is one wine I always want to have available; suitable for dry and sweet drinkers.
As for the big four (California, Oregon, Washington, and New York), we were able to sample a little from these tables. For New York, Anthony Road Wine Company stood out with their Cabernet Franc\Lemberger and Pinot Noir; lovely wines. We stuck to Pinot in Oregon and California, first the Willamette Valley Vineyards and King Estate Winery, then the La Crema 2009 Sonoma Coast. Merlot and Viognier were the choices from Washington - from Three Rivers Winery and Novelty Hill Winery respectively. Then there was the leathery wine - the Red Tail Winery SP 2007 Ventura County Syrah - which Andrew Stover recommended. Total earth and leather - so interesting....
Thanks WineAmerica and the Winegrape Growers of America for a nice tasting from across the states. Cheers.
Friday, March 9, 2012
Wine 101: Carmine
Apparently these grapes were not enough. Rumor has it that Wagner contacted Dr. Harold Olmos, of UC-Davis, to develop a tannic, "hearty grape that could translate into a marketable wine for colder climates". After 20 years of cross breeding, Olmos finally publicized this cold climate grape: Carmine - a cross of Cabernet Sauvignon, Carignane, and Merlot. What? A cross of three grapes. How is that possible? Well, with a lot of time and patience. First, Olmos crossed Cabernet Sauvignon and Carignane. The progeny was then crossed with Merlot - so in reality Cabernet Sauvignon and Carignane are the grandparents. The result is a late budding and ripening grape, slightly larger than Cabernet Sauvignon, with loose clusters. Perfect for most American wine growing regions. Yet, despite Olmos' efforts, Carmine never really gained traction. Today, the grape is grown in only a handful of vineyards in the United States.
The largest grower is perhaps Kramer Vineyards, located in Gaston, Oregon. Trudy Kramer related to us why Carmine.
"Every wine has a story. We were amateur winemakers and found out about Jim Leyden at Courting Hill Vineyard who had a nice selection of different varieties. So it was one place to go many times throughout the vintage to pick grapes to make our wine. One grape he had was Carmine. He had brought it into the state—not sure if it was legal or not. But he was intrigued with it and was trying to get people to plant it. When he found out that we were planting, he talked Keith into planting it, but I wasn’t sold on it. My take on it was that none of the grapes it was from, Cabernet, Carignane, or Merlot, did well in the Willamette Valley so why would we even think of planting it? So he pleaded with me and I said, “So, if it doesn’t sell, out it goes!” Deer were ravaging it for a few years until Keith finally put a good deer fence up so we make our first in 1998. It wasn’t until 2000 that we figured out how to craft a good wine out of the grape. The issue is ripening and the presence of the green bell pepper notes that I don’t like at all. Carmine was supposed to be for the “cool” central California coast. We are a lot cooler than the Central California Coast! But Jim knew they were growing it successfully in New York and Pennsylvania in cooler regions there. People made regular red wine, rose, and sparkling out of it."
"When have a vintage warm enough to give us riper flavors, then we make a red wine ferment in bins, press out before fermentation is totally done, settle, and put into barrels to finish fermentation. We also inoculate with malolactic. The acids are pretty high so we often have to adjust those in the beginning. Sugars are low so we have to add that every vintage. In 2010, the fruit had a lot of unripe flavors in the skins, just green as it could be. Since it was the latest vintage ever, we decided to wait into November and pick it as late as we could. We took a sample of the juice to the lab and we just couldn’t see how it could be made into a red wine. As we were reading the lab report, Kim tweeted about our dilemma on-line. A local wine writer suggested doing a rose. So she runs out and takes a juice sample and tastes it. Just delicious with no green! We were shocked. So two days after harvest, we pressed it out for a rose. The color was unbelievable—so dark it almost looked like a Pinot Noir. Turned out just great! In 2011, it was even later, so we again decided from the start to do a rose again, but this time it was very cold outside and we had to wait until day 5 to press because the color and flavors weren’t right. This wine has not yet been bottled, but it's even better than 2010! So is it appropriate for the climate? Probably not., but with inventive winemaking, cluster thinning, late picking, and attention to detail, we can make a very good wine out of it."
"Yes, we do have to educate people who are new to our winery. We do have a following for it now which is why we have planted more. It is so different from Pinot Noir and people are curious about it. They often confuse it with Carmenere. Dr. Olmos is rolling in his grave! The work on it was done at UC Davis back in the 1950’s and only a few California vineyards have it. It is nice to have something unique for people to taste when they visit us."
- Broad Run Vineyards Louisville, KY
- Brookmere Farm Vineyards Belleville, PA
- Ripken Vineyards & Winery Lodi, CA
- Wisteria Farm and Vineyard Stanley, VA
Friday, March 2, 2012
Wine 101: Isabella
Over time, Isabella began to be replaced by Concord or other hardier and more productive vinifera varieties, but has survived in a few eastern vineyards. Ironically, while production of the grape is virtually non-existent in the United States, it remains very popular in the rest of the world, where it has over 50 aliases. In Hungary and Georgia it is known as Izabella, Seksarda in Croatia, Fragola in Italy and Australia, and Albany Surprise in New Zealand. Large acreages of this grape are grown in Brazil, Russia, and in Columbia where it is that country’s most widely planted variety.
Goose Watch Winery is one New York winery that continues to utilize Isabella. The winery decided to cultivate Isabella because of the grape’s long history in New York and the fact that the variety creates a distinctive Boysenberry-like aroma which separates it from other native varieties that are just “grapey”. As a bonus, the Isabella grape retains strong name recognition in the Finger Lakes region, so visitors to the winery do not need to be cajoled to taste the wine as with other non-mainstream grapes. The winery produces a semi-sweet style Rosé of Isabella wine named after a popular wine that used to be produced by the Great Western Winery (now the Pleasant Valley Wine Company). Every vintage of this wine has won at least one gold medal and the 2004 vintage won Gold and was named “Best Native American Varietal” at the 2005 NY Wine Classic.
Isabella is also produced at a few other American wineries that specialize in producing wine from labrusca grapes. Also in New York, Barrington Cellars produces a semi-sweet rosé wine and an Ice wine from Isabella. And a little southwest in North East Pennsylvania, Heritage Wine Cellars produces several labrusca wines which include Isabella.
Monday, February 27, 2012
Win Two Tickets to the 7th annual Discover Virginia Food and Wine Festival
According to the sponsors, the annual festival will offer its unique atmosphere of family friendly festival entertainment, food vendors and wine tastings. The festival will spotlight Virginia Wineries as well as many local restaurants and artisans including Burnley Vineyards, Ducard Vineyards, Mountain Cove Vineyards, and Saude Creek Vineyard. Ticket prices are reasonable with an advanced ticket priced at $14.00 and $20.00 the day of. But why not try for the two free tickets.
Monday, February 20, 2012
Finding the Finger Lakes at the Washington DC International Wine & Food Festival
But let's start in New York. The Finger Lakes is home to Riesling and each winery usually had samples of both dry and off dry styles. Each have their place and the off-dry is usually balanced by refreshing acidity. The flavors differed amongst each winery - some apple, some peach - but all solid representations of the grape. Two of the wineries, Anthony Road and Fox Run, were also pouring Lemberger, one of our favorite wine grapes - probably because they traditionally exude blackberry flavors. The first was pouring a 50/50 blend of Lemberger and Cabernet Franc where the latter adds a little green pepper to the mix. Fox Run's was a 100% varietal Lemberger - that blackberry smoothness with with a slight peppery finish. Finally a few wines to mention were the Dr. Franks Rkatsiteli, Ravine Pinot Noir, Glenora Pinot Blanc, and Wagner Niagara. These represent the diverse grape plantings in this region. Please take a look at these wineries:
- Anthony Road Wine Company
- Casa Larga Vineyards
- Dr. Konstantin Frank's Vinifera Wine Cellars
- Fox Run Vineyards
- Glenora Wine Cellars
- Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards
- Lucas Vineyards
- Ravines Wine Cellars
- Red Newt Cellars
- Wagner Winery
- Quebranta is a non-aromatic varietal that evolved on the Peruvian coast. It is the most popular pisco grape in Peru and gives body and fullness of flavor to Pisco Portón.
- Albilla is a fragrant green grape with a soft and fruity taste structure. It is prized for its smooth finish in pisco.
- Torontel grapes have a strong citrus and peach aroma that lingers on the hands and clothing of workers who handle them. Its expression in the glass is alive with heady aromatic complexity.
As for the other wines, there were many, many interesting wines. Strong reds from Wild Horse Winery, Charles Krug Winery, and Franciscan Oakville Estate; Pinotage from many South African Wineries; Rhone wines; and plenty of Spanish Tempranillo and Albarino. Explore these wineries and regions. There's plenty for all of us to learn. Cheers.
Saturday, February 18, 2012
Volunteering at the Virginia Wine Showcase
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
#WBW74 Value Sparkling Wine: Yellow Tail Bubbles - Keeps on Bubbling
Now to the wine and, really, for a $10 wine - this is a good deal. Its not completely dry, but with decent fruit, low alcohol (11.5%), and a creamy finish complements to a secondary malo-latic fermentation. Don't get too many inexpensive sparklers going through a secondary fermentation - maybe the grapes were picked a little early - holding more acidity. If you are looking for an inexpensive sparkling wine, this one's for you.
Monday, February 13, 2012
What's in the Barrel at Paradise Springs Winery?
At Paradise Springs, winemaker Rob Cox and assistant winemaker Michael Chang, are paying close attention to the wines in the tank and in the barrel. This evening we tasted Chardonnay, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Tannat, and Norton - all aging in different cooperages. For instance, they are aging Chardonnay in neutral and medium oak and will blend the components together before bottling. Most of the red wines are being aging in a reductive manner - where the wine may not be racked until bottling. The Cabernet Franc displayed this reductive character immediately, but once past the nose, the cherry fruit presents itself nicely. And the reduction will dissipate when racking at bottling. We also saw how the winery is the only Virginia winery to utilize a Chinese barrel. Yes, Chinese, from the Mongolicus forest. I believe it was the Malbec - and so far - so good. Yet, the biggest surprise was their Norton. Sourced from Chrysalis Vineyards, these grapes shrugged off the volatile weather as if laughing at the viniferia outsiders. Heat, humidity, cold, rain - so what. In barrel less than a couple months, the wine is already deep garnet in color with bright fruit flavors with none of the astringent acidity associated with new or poorly made Norton. This wine could be bottled today - it is that good now. And this wine, and how the grape responded to the 2011 season, justifies Jennifer McCloud's passion for Norton.
Thursday, February 9, 2012
Atypical Wine Storage at WineCompass
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Monday, February 6, 2012
#WineChat Talking Viognier
Viognier - the grape of Condrieu. Or perhaps Languedoc. Definitely Virginia. Arguably Texas. Maybe California & Washington. Then there's Australia. Yes, this sensitive grape has found a home in many places, from its ascendency in Northern Rhone to its expansion into the New World. Despite this expansion, the grape variety is still relatively unknown to the general public? It was for me, until a few years ago. If you need some insight into Viognier, then check out these articles by MyVineSpot, Debra Meiburg MW & Jancis Robinson.
But don't delay, because on Wednesday February 8th, we will be discussing Viognier when we host #winechat, the weekly Twitter conversation originated by Marie Payton (@mariepayton) at Life of Vines. And we would like you to participate. All it takes is popping a bottle of Viognier and sharing your comments on Twitter using the #winechat hash tag. Simple enough.
Dezel Quillen (@myvinespot) and I (@winecompass) will be joining several Virginia winemakers as we sample and discuss Viognier wines from several regions; but focusing specifically on the Commonwealth. Particularly since the Virginia Wine Board has designated Viognier as that state's Signature Grape. And one of these wines, The Breaux Vineyards Viognier was just selected by Oz Clarke as one of only three U.S. wines to be included in his 250 Best Wines 2012.
Over in Texas Wine Country, Russ Kane (@VintageTexas) and Denise Fraser (@DeniseFraser) will be hosting a similar tasting of Texas Viognier. He has posted a briefing for Texas wine bloggers and they will be sharing several wines, including the Lone Oak Winery 2010 Viognier. This wine just received a Double Gold in the SFO Chronicle wine competition.
For more information on the event check out the Facebook Event page. If you plan on planning a similar locality tasting - say another #vawine tasting or for North Carolina Viognier or even Central Coast Viognier - let us know so that we can update the event. And be sure to use the #winechat Twitter hash tag as well as the #vawine and #txwine tags when commenting on those wines.
- Paradise Springs @paradisesprings
- Corcoran Vineyards @corcoranwine
- Rappahannock Cellars @Rcellars
- Potomac Point Winery @PotomacPoint
- Breaux Vineyards @breauxVineyards
- Keswick Vineyards@keswickvineyard
- Sunset Hills Vineyard @sunsethillwine
- Veritas Vineyards @veritaswinery
- Lone Oak Winery @loneoakwinery
- McPherson Cellars @mcphersoncellar
- Becker Vineyards @BeckerVineyards
- Cap-Rock Winery @CaprockWinery
- Duchman Family Winery @DuchmanWinery
- Brennan Vineyards @brennanwines
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- Creekside Cellars @creeksidecellar
- àMaurice Cellars @amauricecellars
Updated: Added video and updated wine list.
Friday, February 3, 2012
13th annual Washington DC International Wine & Food Festival Is One Week Away
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
The 4th annual DrinkLocalWine Conference Steams into Colorado
DENVER (February 1, 2012) - Wine enthusiasts who want to explore Colorado terroir and learn more about the state's signature grape varieties are invited to attend the fourth annual DrinkLocalWine Conference on April 28 at the Metropolitan State College of Denver.
Open to the public, the conference attracts top national and regional wine writers who regularly cover local wines and “locapour” trends. Colorado’s approximately 100 wineries that grow European-style, cool-climate varieties, such as Riesling, Gewürztraminer and Cabernet Franc, will be center stage showcasing their wines during the all-day conference, which includes sessions, tastings and competitions.
The Colorado Wine Industry Development Board is the conference’s primary sponsor; the conference kicks off at 9 a.m. with three seminars: Colorado’s Terroir and the Challenges of High Altitude; Local Food, Local Wine and Why They Don’t Like Each Other; and Consumer Perception of Colorado and Regional Wine. At lunch, guests will participate in the Colorado Blind Challenge, a blind tasting between Colorado and California wines.
Confirmed speakers include Wayne Belding, Master Sommelier; Horst Caspari, Colorado state viticulturalist; Rene Chazotte, Pacific Club; Dave McIntyre, Washington Post; Richard Leahy, East Coast wine consultant; Stephen Menke, Colorado state enologist; Jeff Siegel, freelance wine writer and the Wine Curmudgeon; and Kyle Schlachter, Colorado Wine Press.
After lunch, more than two dozen Colorado wineries will pour wines during the Colorado Twitter Taste-Off, where guests will taste and share their thoughts on Twitter, eventually selecting their favorite wines in various categories.
The conference costs $35 for the seminars and lunch, and $35 for the Colorado Twitter Taste-Off, or $65 for both.
Colorado’s modern wine history dates to the late 1970s, when the forerunner of Colorado Cellars opened. The number of wineries has increased 20-fold since 1990, reflecting the surge in enthusiasm for regional wine in the state. Colorado’s two AVAs include the Grand Valley, in and around Grand Junction, and the West Elks, along the North Fork of the Gunnison. However, the largest concentration of wineries is along the Front Range in and around Denver, expanding to many other parts of the state.
DLW 2012 follows the success of the first three conferences -- in Dallas featuring Texas wine in 2009, in Loudoun County featuring Virginia wine in 2010, and in St. Louis featuring Missouri wine in 2011. DLW also holds an annual Regional Wine Week in October, in which more than 40 wine bloggers, writers and columnists from the U.S. and Canada write about their favorite regional wines, ranging from Ontario to New York to Florida to Texas to Colorado.
DrinkLocalWine.com's goal is to spotlight wine made in the 47 states and Canada that aren't California, Washington, and Oregon. It's the brainchild of Washington Post wine columnist Dave McIntyre and wine blogger Jeff Siegel, the Wine Curmudgeon.
Other conference sponsors include the Colorado Association for Viticulture and Enology, Metropolitan State College, Westword, Colorado Tourism, Amtrak, Visit Grand Junction, and Delta County, Colo.
Registration for the conference opens February 1. Go to DrinkLocalWine.com to buy tickets.
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Thursday, January 26, 2012
MyJoogTV Episode 13 features Starr Hill Brewery's Monticello Reserve Ale
Monday, January 16, 2012
A Few Hours in Loudoun: North Gate Vineyards & Hiddencroft Vineyards
From North Gate we headed through Hillsboro to Hiddencroft Vineyards after not having visited the winery in a number of years. We did get a chance to sample their Gold winning 2009 Cabernet Franc, which was in the running for last year's Governor's Cup. On arriving at the winery we were briefly disorientated because they have expanded into the adjacent property and moved the tasting facilities into a new building, an 1830’s farmhouse they christened "Dutchman’s Creek Tasting House". Clyde and Terry Housel were also both in the tasting room and Terry guided us through the wines. And we really love these wines, not only their quality but also the range in varietals. As Virginia moves into the Vinifera world, many are replacing hybrids with Bordeaux grape varieties. Not at Hiddencroft. Yes they produce a mighty fine Chardonnay, Cabernet Franc and Tannat (one of the few 100% varietal Tannats in the state), but there are few places in Loudoun where you can sample a Vidal Blanc, Traminette, and Chambourcin, as well as a range of fruit wines. The Traminette was a real surprise, produced dry with a powerful floral aroma that seizes your attention, then mellows into the spicy Gewurtz flavor. Very nice. And the fruit wines are delicious - made sweet but with enough acidity for balance. The Blackberry was the bomb: it has the fortified raisin flavor of a port - without the alcohol. And the blackberries are grown on the estate. The Raspberry Chambourcin Vitis Rubus is another fruit wine worth savoring. I think Hiddencroft has it all, dry viniferas for the "serious" wine consumer and flavorful and enjoyable hybrids and fruit wines for the casual wino. Cheers.
Thursday, January 12, 2012
Winechat Conversation on Riesling
AustrianwineUSA | Fun stats from @GermanWineUSA We have <1% of world's wine & are proud to have almost 5% of world's #Riesling #winechat http://t.co/VTqVsY0i |
mariepayton | Loving the Riesling slogans! @myvinespot: @kahunteroma @winingways #winechat |
dvinewinetime | @myvinespot < Thnx 4 the follow! See you on #winechat this evening! Salute! |
dvinewinetime | Bring this one to #winechat this evening - sounds "yummy"! < “@1WineDude: 10 Dashe Cellars Dry Riesling McFadden Farm (Potter Valley) |
TylerOnWine | T minus 20 to #winechat. We're talking #Riesling 2nite. Check out the new schedule while u wait ~> http://t.co/Ka2Xmre6 |
RickGriffin | Looking for my corkscrew - #Winechat is about to begin! |
RickGriffin | @MarkVogler #winechat last 1 hour ... must longer than the contents of my wineglass:) |
TylerOnWine | Can’t drink 2nite but I had this stunning Riesling the other day -- http://t.co/MB6srUqx #winechat |
ScrappyOldGuys | Looking forward to #winechat |
mariepayton | Welcome to #winechat! Tonight we’re talking about Riesling! |
BostonWino | @mariepayton are you popping anything else instead? #winechat |
mariepayton | @BostonWino Yes a Cercius Cote du Rhone; enjoyed with dinner! #winechat |
mariepayton | What's in everyone's glass? #winechat |
TylerOnWine | @mariepayton Hi there Marie! Riesling on #winechat right now what a great topic! #wine |
VinoCC | http://t.co/9yIScBAm have some austrians in the house tonight #winechat |
jacswineblog | #winechat missed the memo on Riesling tonight, I’m sipping the 2010 Domaine du Salvard Chevery (Loire) |
TylerOnWine | An older German Spatlese for me 1999er ... deep yellow in the glass and oh so complex. #winechat |
ElinSilveous | Hi everyone. Just coming out of #s4pm chat on participatory medicine. A toast "To Your Health" #WineChat |
mariepayton | Evening to @ElinSilveous @TylerOnWine @jacswineblog @VinoCC #winechat |
mariepayton | Hey, you like what you like, no judging! RT @VintageLucero: @mariepayton Two Buck Chuck, as usu! I'm a cheap ass... I know it! #winechat |
mariepayton | @997Dave is at a beach location tonight with limited access to the internet but full access to Margaritas #winechat |
mmWine | @mariepayton Im sorry i cant follow #winechat tonight - but i'm happy to answer questions about anything if someone's got something |
TylerOnWine | Riesling aka. the ‘other’ white grape. Thoughts? #winechat |
mariepayton | Riesling may be made in many styles from bone dry to sweet #winechat |
HennArtOnline | RT @RickGriffin: Looking for my corkscrew - #Winechat is about to begin! |
ElinSilveous | A 2010 Dry Riesling from Troon Vineyard in the Applegate Valley (Southern Oregon) #winechat |
mariepayton | RT @myvinespot: @mariepayton At the moment ... a splash of Dr. Loosen Riesling Kabinett Erdener Treppchen. #winechat |
AustrianwineUSA | or is it THE white grape? ;) RT @tyleronwine: Riesling aka. the ‘other’ white grape. Thoughts? #winechat |
myvinespot | Curious, Rogue Valley area? RT @ElinSilveous: A 2010 Dry Riesling from Troon Vineyard in the Applegate Valley (Southern Oregon) #winechat |
TylerOnWine | The Riesling we are most familiar with is called ‘White Riesling’. #winechat |
mariepayton | The Riesling grape is most likely a descendant of Vitis vinifera sylvestris, native to Germany #winechat |
WineHouseLA | RT @mariepayton: Riesling may be made in many styles from bone dry to sweet #winechat |
jacswineblog | #winechat perhaps my favorite Riesling right now, was a rock star at our Thanksgiving table this year! Zind-Humbrecht http://t.co/SfMkrmpS |
TylerOnWine | @AustrianwineUSA Apple and Orange but both fantastic IMO #winechat |
RickGriffin | I'm drinking a Ponzi Pinot Nior - all out of riesling #winechat |
mariepayton | Ach - me too : ( RT @RickGriffin: I'm drinking a Ponzi Pinot Nior - all out of riesling #winechat |
ElinSilveous | @myvinespot Applegate Valley is west/southwest of the Rogue Valley #WineChat |
AustrianwineUSA | True it's about #terroir here bone dry &mineral is norm RT @mariepayton Riesling ... a grape that really reflects where it's grown #winechat |
mariepayton | @AustrianwineUSA As early as 1976 Australian producer Pewsey Vale bottled Riesling under screwcap #winechat |
dvinewinetime | Any recommends for a good Dry Riesling for $10 or so? Is one out there? #winechat |
happyhourmary | @jacswineblog lots of people recommended riesling to go with Thanksgiving. We had some #winechat |
mariepayton | Welcome! What's in your glass tonight? RT @SMCBarros: Hi #winechat! |
pja477 | @jacswineblog I have to try that one #winechat |
myvinespot | Try Dr. Loosen Riesling RT @dvinewinetime: Any recommends for a good Dry Riesling for $10 or so? Is one out there? #winechat |
KenTruffen | @mariepayton As Riesling ages, its most famous trait is the aroma of petroleum #winechat |
rorymadstudios | RT @RickGriffin: I'm drinking a Ponzi Pinot Nior - all out of riesling #winechat. Sound like a scheme to me. Lol |
ElinSilveous | RT @mariepayton: @AustrianwineUSA As early as 1976 Australian producer Pewsey Vale bottled Riesling under screwcap #winechat |
pja477 | some of my favorites...Rosemount, Chateau St Michelle, & Pacific Rim #winechat |
mariepayton | @jacswineblog Sounds like a great Alsatian Riesling! #winechat |
TylerOnWine | Try Pierre Sparr from Alsace RT @dvinewinetime: recommends for a good Dry Riesling #winechat |
RickGriffin | Dr. Loosen makes some awesome rieslings. #Winechat |
VinoCC | Have to admit, took me a while to warm up to #Riesling. Largely did b/c of @summerrriesling & @austrianwine #winechat |
mmWine | With all due respect to the US, I prefer Riesling from Germany. @mariepayton #winechat |
myvinespot | #Riesling -- One of the most versatile and food-friendly wines in the world. (Just my 2 corks) #winechat |
TylerOnWine | I'll second that! RT @mmWine: With all due respect to the US, I prefer Riesling from Germany. @mariepayton #winechat |
mmWine | Dr Loosen Blue Slate is an amazing riesling - about $20, great minerality, great stone fruit, great acidity #winechat |
winecompass | #GoTerps wine 1st ACC game so its time to join #winechat |
EsterlinaWine | RT @myvinespot: #Riesling -- One of the most versatile and food-friendly wines in the world. (Just my 2 corks) #winechat |
AydinOdyakmaz | RT @mariepayton: @AustrianwineUSA As early as 1976 Australian producer Pewsey Vale bottled Riesling under screwcap #winechat |
happyhourmary | @KenTruffen @mariepayton I have totally tasted that petroleum in one! #winechat funny how it could smell like that and be delicious |
mariepayton | @SMCBarros How about Australian Riesling, aging, and petroleum aroma? #winechat |
WineWallcom | Only 4 days left in our facebook promo #freebies giveaway. Check it out at www.facebook.com/WineWall. #winechat #giveaways |
mariepayton | Excellent! RT @winecompass: #GoTerps wine 1st ACC game so its time to join #winechat |
RickGriffin | @mariepayton Glad I'm not alone - Ill get some good recommendations onight and enjoy a riesling tomorrow night:) #winechat |
myvinespot | Agree. RT @mmWine: Dr Loosen Blue Slate is an amazing riesling - about $20, great minerality, great stone fruit, great acidity #winechat |
mmWine | Rick & I did a tv seg on it RT @mariepayton: RT @RickGriffin: Dr. Loosen makes some awesome rieslings. #Winechat |
ElinSilveous | Riesling seems good for fishing & summer concerts (in addition to Thanksgiving) #WineChat |
mariepayton | Riesling’s crisp acidity cuts through the richness of meats and sauces #winechat |
happyhourmary | @jacswineblog I have to get more excited about white wine!! #winechat |
AydinOdyakmaz | #Winechat just joining in for a few minutes. Riesling is one of my wife's fans. The #Washington & #BC areas do it nice. |
dvinewinetime | me too! Too many sweet ones < “@VinoCC: took me a while to warm to #Riesling. Lrgly b/c of @summerrriesling & @austrianwine #winechat” |
VinoCC | I think of Riesling for cool weather RT @elinsilveous: Riesling seems good for fishing & summer concerts (+ Thanksgiving) #WineChat |
RickGriffin | @mariepayton I didn't even like rieslings before @mmWine turned me on to Dr. Loosen #winechat |
TylerOnWine | Grey Riesling, Missouri Riesling, and Welschriesling are all imposters of the real thing. #winechat |
dryncwine | RT @mariepayton: Riesling’s crisp acidity cuts through the richness of meats and sauces #winechat |
AydinOdyakmaz | RT @jacswineblog: @pja477 @mariepayton #winechat Zind-Humbrecht very serious Alsace Riesling, smooth fruit, ginger, & waxy characteristics, very food friendly |
myvinespot | RT @dryncwine: RT @mariepayton: Riesling’s crisp acidity cuts through the richness of meats and sauces #winechat |
RickGriffin | @rorymadstudios LOL - not a scheme - just forgot to pick up a riesling:) #winechat |
jacswineblog | @happyhourmary #winechat You’ve got to get excited about white! I’ve been focusing on oddballs like Erbaluce, Petite Arvine & Petit Manseng |
ElinSilveous | @VinoCC What do you recommend for fishing & summer concerts? #WineChat |
WineHouseLA | Great topic. We do love Riesling. Unfortunately so often its misunderstand. Here are our choices 4 tonight. #winechat http://t.co/VzW9u7uH |
myvinespot | Most Australian produces? RT @SMCBarros: #winechat the petroleum question is touchy, most producers do not find this desirable in any way |
pierrecarafe | RT @TylerOnWine: The Riesling we are most familiar with is called ‘White Riesling’. #winechat |
mmWine | haha! Rock on! RT @RickGriffin: @mariepayton I didn't even like rieslings before @mmWine turned me on to Dr. Loosen #winechat |
mmWine | Remember Riesling goes from dry to sweet based on harvest time. Trokken, Kabinett, Spatslese, Auslese and Beerenausleese #winechat |
happyhourmary | @RickGriffin @mariepayton @mmWine writing down Dr. Loosen, which is why I love #winechat!! |
mariepayton | @mmWine Great point - later harvest --> sweeter, yes? #winechat |
happyhourmary | @jacswineblog I have only heard of Erbaluce. Will have to look into the others. #winechat |
ElinSilveous | Troon's is dry, slightly fruity RT @myvinespot: A common misconception is that #Riesling only produces sweet wine. #NotTrue #winechat |
mariepayton | Let's talk about the major regions producing Riesling #winechat |
mmWine | yes. Longer hangtime, water dries, sugars concentrate! RT @mariepayton: @mmWine Great point - later harvest --> sweeter, yes? #winechat |
MsCB83 | RT @myvinespot: A common misconception is that #Riesling only produces sweet wine. #NotTrue #winechat |
jacswineblog | Anyone like Dr. Hans Von Muller Auslese Riesling (Mosel) as much as I do? Golden, apricot, underlying acidity, great w/ dessert #winechat |
myvinespot | Tip: Don't pigeon-hole yourself w/ just liking sweet or dry #Riesling -- let the mood and/or food guide you and enjoy them all! #winechat |
kahunteroma | How long can you age an Auslese? Spatlese? #winechat |
dvinewinetime | @winecompass - thnx 4 info - good stuff! #winechat |
mariepayton | Germany is the ancestral homeland for Riesling #winechat |
pja477 | @WineHouseLA Ill have to make a note of all 4 and pick them up #winechat |
ElinSilveous | Hear hear RT @winecompass @mmWine Agreed, but don't discount the Pacific NW, @FingerLakesPR or even Colorado's Grand Valley #winechat |
mmWine | @happyhourmary in inexpensive Dr loosen is the "Dr L" - it's about $13 and great. The Blue Slate is a bit more complex and my fav #winechat |
myvinespot | Some important #Riesling regions: Germany (Mosel), France (Alsace), USA (CV, Washington State & Finger Lakes, NY) #winechat |
mariepayton | The Mosel, Rheingau and Rheinhessen are the most important German regions for growing Riesling #winechat |
jacswineblog | @dirksomm #winechat Can’t go wrong with Zind-Humbrecht! |
happyhourmary | @mmWine say trokkenbeerenauslesse 5 times real fast! #winechat |
VinoCC | #SauvBlanc & #Gruner :) RT @elinsilveous: @VinoCC What do you recommend for fishing & summer concerts? #WineChat |
mariepayton | @SMCBarros Are all Australian Rieslings under screwcap? #winechat |
pja477 | @mariepayton I feel like I am learning so much already tonight #winechat |
winecompass | @jacswineblog I'll have to check tht one out - thanks for the tip #winechat |
AustrianwineUSA | & us! ;) RT @myvinespot: imp #Riesling regions: Germany (Mosel), France (Alsace), USA (CV, Washington State & Finger Lakes, NY) #winechat |
mariepayton | Lots of good recommendations tonight! RT @pja477: @mariepayton I feel like I am learning so much already tonight #winechat |
happyhourmary | @mmWine thanks, good to know! RT "Dr L" - it's about $13 and great. The Blue Slate is a bit more complex and my fav #winechat |
mmWine | How about i just drink it ... :) RT @happyhourmary: @mmWine say trokkenbeerenauslesse 5 times real fast! #winechat |
TylerOnWine | 10 years+ the sugar acts as a preservative RT @kahunteroma: How long can you age an Auslese? Spatlese? #winechat |
RickGriffin | @happyhourmary Dr. Loosen has a wide variety of rieslings from sweet to very dry (which I prefer) #winechat |
cono_sur | Running a little late. I'm here now for #winechat on #Riesling - which just happens to be my fav white grape. Join the conversation! #wine |
mariepayton | Riesling is on record as being planted in Alsace France since 1477 #winechat |
winecompass | I never thought of Australia as a big #Riesling producer. Isn't it a cold weather grape @myvinespot ? #winechat |
RickGriffin | @kahunteroma Thanks - will definitely try Wachau! #winechat |
ElinSilveous | TY! RT @VinoCC: #SauvBlanc & #Gruner :) RT @ElinSilveous: @VinoCC What do you recommend for fishing & summer concerts? #WineChat |
TylerOnWine | ? 4 the grp ~> What is Edelfäule and what wines does it produce? #winechat |
cono_sur | I don't doubt it. Their Rieslings are fab! RT @mariepayton: #Germany is the ancestral homeland for Riesling #winechat |
mariepayton | New York was one of the earliest US producers of Riesling #winechat |
mmWine | RT @TylerOnWine: 10 years+ the sugar acts as a preservative RT @kahunteroma: How long can you age an Auslese? Spatlese? #winechat |
ElinSilveous | RT @TylerOnWine: 10 years+ the sugar acts as a preservative RT @kahunteroma: How long can you age an Auslese? Spatlese? #winechat |
myvinespot | @SMCBarros Australian Riesling I've had have typically been dry, racy, soft citrus character, w/ laser-focused acidity. #winechat |
happyhourmary | @RickGriffin don't think I have ever tried a very dry riesling. Aren't most riesling drinkers looking for sugar? #winechat |
winecompass | RT @mariepayton: Riesling is on record as being planted in Alsace France since 1477 #winechat |
ElinSilveous | Wow! RT @mariepayton: Riesling is on record as being planted in Alsace France since 1477 #winechat |
mmWine | the folks at @drloosenwines also bring in Robert Weil wines into the US - very good as well #winechat |
mariepayton | Noble rot? TBA? RT @TylerOnWine: ? 4 the grp ~> What is Edelfäule and what wines does it produce? #winechat |
VinoCC | Anyone ever have a NZ Riesling? #winechat Kind of rare here, but they're yummy. Had some recently thanks to @rieslingAC |
pullthatcork | .@winecompass @myvinespot The Clare Valley in Australia is quite cool and has some very nice Rieslings. #winechat |
myvinespot | The #Riesling grape grows best in relatively cool climates. #winechat #Factoid |
myvinespot | Agree! RT @pullthatcork: .@winecompass @myvinespot The Clare Valley in Australia is quite cool and has some very nice Rieslings. #winechat |
winecompass | @AustrianwineUSA Where is #Riesling grown in Austria? #winechat |
dvinewinetime | LOL! & while drinking....:) < “@happyhourmary: @mmWine say trokkenbeerenauslesse 5 times real fast! #winechat” |
ElinSilveous | @myvinespot Does Virginia have any Rieslings? Lake Anna Winery maybe? #WineChat |
SandyWasserman | Smith Madrone Riesling frm St Helena. Vyd on Spring Mtn. Not much produced. 1 of the best on planet. Jim Barry & Loosen gr8 too. #winechat |
AustrianwineUSA | I don't think so - Austria's always been dry RT @happyhourmary: @RickGriffin Aren't most riesling drinkers looking for sugar? #winechat |
myvinespot | Q: What do you like best about #Riesling? For me: Lovely acidity, complexity, minerality, alluring aromas, versatility. #winechat |
jacswineblog | @winecompass #winechat Dr. Hans Von Muller - great for the price point ($11ish here in NY) poured it for a dessert pairing party, was a hit! |
winecompass | @SMCBarros Thanks - I'll have to start checking out the CV #winechat |
RickGriffin | @ColleenHawk No, but I do recommend Relaxing with a Riesling:) #Winechat |
mariepayton | @SMCBarros What Australian Rieslings would you recommend to introduce someone to Australian Riesling? #winechat |
MatthewLiberty | RT @RickGriffin: @ColleenHawk No, but I do recommend Relaxing with a Riesling:) #Winechat |
AustrianwineUSA | Mostly in Lower Austria, most famously in the #Wachau RT @winecompass: @AustrianwineUSA Where is #Riesling grown in Austria? #winechat |
happyhourmary | in my quest to become a wine expert, it is apparent I must drink a lot more wine/wines #winechat |
mmWine | @happyhourmary @RickGriffin Trokken Rieslings arent very popular in the US - but they're awesome (trokken = most dry) #winechat |
mariepayton | New tagline for Riesling: RT @RickGriffin: @ColleenHawk No, but I do recommend Relaxing with a Riesling:) #Winechat |
mariepayton | Oh yes! RT @happyhourmary: in my quest to become a wine expert, it is apparent I must drink a lot more wine/wines #winechat |
mariepayton | Alsace is the only wine region in France allowed to grow Riesling grapes #winechat |
AustrianwineUSA | same! RT @myvinespot: Q: What do u like about #Riesling? For me: acidity,complexity, minerality, aromas, versatility. #winechat |
winecompass | @corkysfarm @corcoranwine How's your 2010 #Riesling #vawine coming alone? #winechat |
mmWine | @happyhourmary When studying for 1st level Sommelier exam, i probably had 3-4 diff wines a night for several months #winechat |
cono_sur | @happyhourmary I don't know about that. I like my Rieslings anywhere from dry to sweet, depending on my mood. :D #winechat @RickGriffin |
ElinSilveous | RT @mariepayton: Alsace is the only wine region in France allowed to grow Riesling grapes #winechat |
happyhourmary | @jacswineblog @winecompass pairing with dessert. sounds delightful and possibly hard! #winechat |
SandyWasserman | I also like Dr. Konstatine Frank from Finger Lakes N.Y. Good riesling too #winechat |
ColleenHawk | RT @RickGriffin @ColleenHawk No, but I do recommend Relaxing with a Riesling:) #Winechat // Ah yes, there is that, too. |
mmWine | @happyhourmary and now studying for 2nd level of Sommelier, i'm doing a weekly tasting w a group of 4+ of specific varieties #winechat |
myvinespot | Very well-done [usually more expensive] #Riesling wines are long lived – can age well & gain wonderful complexities over time. #winechat |
SimplyGrapes | Every Somm I have worked with always dies over dry Rieslings as favorite food pairings. #winechat |
mariepayton | Riesling is the Finger Lake’s most widely planted Vinifera variety #winechat |
myvinespot | Great w/ seafood! RT @SimplyGrapes: Every Somm I have worked with always dies over dry Rieslings as favorite food pairings. #winechat |
myvinespot | #Riesling is a native of Germany where it has been cultivated anywhere from 500 to 2000 years. #winechat |
happyhourmary | @mmWine am reading Zraly's book and one on pairing. He says the same=taste a lot of wine!!! #winechat |
VinoCC | What's everyone's fav #Riesling memory? #WineChat honestly mine is drinking @jacobscreek at #Steingarten overlooking Barossa Valley |
SimplyGrapes | @mmWine Good luck with the Somm Exam! Lots of info but the tasting aspect makes that easier ;) #winechat |
SandyWasserman | @SMCBarros I saw that. It brings back memories of my time at Jim Barry. Great juice & great people. #winechat |
jacswineblog | #winechat Anyone try St. Urbans Hof Riesling? Love it w/ Asian cuisine & spicy foods, clean & lovely, great example of Mosel, good price too |
mariepayton | RT @myvinespot: #Riesling is a native of Germany where it has been cultivated anywhere from 500 to 2000 years. #winechat |
VinoCC | words to live by! RT @winecompass: @happyhourmary And according to @EricAsimov at #wbc11 - don't always spit #winechat |
happyhourmary | @winecompass @EricAsimov I only spit if I am tasting more than 6 wines in class. I married my designated driver! #winechat |
mariepayton | RT @SandyWasserman: I also like Dr. Konstatine Frank from Finger Lakes N.Y. Good riesling too #winechat |
myvinespot | Solid producer IMO. RT @mariepayton: RT @SandyWasserman: I also like Dr. Konstatine Frank from Finger Lakes N.Y. Good riesling too #winechat |
dvinewinetime | I don't know much at all about Rieslings / being a Nor Cal girl, so this is all great info! #winechat |
mariepayton | Riesling is a darling of sommeliers but still not on everyone's radar; how to change that? #winechat |
myvinespot | Just my opinion, but #Riesling has an abundant of charming characteristics on its own (naked) – OAK need not apply. #winechat |
cono_sur | RT @mariepayton: @TylerOnWine: Edelfäule is a German term for 'noble rot'. It tends to produce sweeter wines. #winechat |
MishasVineyard | Didn't realise that! Wow T @mariepayton: Alsace is the only wine region in France allowed to grow Riesling grapes #winechat |
mmWine | Important to realize riesling from different parts of the world will taste different @myvinespot @mariepayton @SandyWasserman #winechat |
RickGriffin | RT @mmWine: @SimplyGrapes Thank you. I've already passed the 1st level. I'm working on certified for August. #winechat << You ROCK! |
happyhourmary | @mmWine I am planning on a Level 3 class at International Wine Guild here on Food and Wine pairing. will put on 5 pounds! #winechat |
Barossadirt | RT @VinoCC: What's everyone's fav #Riesling memory? #WineChat honestly mine is drinking @jacobscreek at #Steingarten overlooking Barossa Valley |
ChefChrisMartin | @mariepayton @mmWine @TylerOnWine just cleaning up dinner...how's #winechat? Im not a Riesling fan but can you recommend good one? |
WineEveryday | RT @mariepayton: RT @SandyWasserman: I also like Dr. Konstatine Frank from Finger Lakes N.Y. Good riesling too #winechat |
MishasVineyard | V. smart people those New Yorkers! :) RT @mariepayton: New York was one of the earliest US producers of Riesling #winechat |
ElinSilveous | Showing my ignorance, is Riesling a type of grape? #WineChat |
mariepayton | @ChefChrisMartin Lots of good recommendations tonight from around the world #winechat |
jacswineblog | @happyhourmary @winecompass #winechat paired Auslese w/ Poire Williams spice cake & blood orange vanilla cake, did very nicely that night! |
WineEveryday | RT @myvinespot: #Riesling is a native of Germany where it has been cultivated anywhere from 500 to 2000 years. #winechat |
myvinespot | They drive the wine list RT @mariepayton Riesling is a darling of sommeliers but still not on everyones radar; how to change that? #winechat |
HennArtOnline | RT @myvinespot Just my opinion, but #Riesling has an abundant of charming characteristics on its own (naked) – OAK need not apply. #winechat |
abryksa | We like the bone dry, lemony style for Riesling from the Clare Valley in Australia. Petaluma Hanlin Hill is a special example #winechat |
HennArtOnline | RT @mariepayton: Riesling is a darling of sommeliers but still not on everyone's radar; how to change that? #winechat |
MishasVineyard | @mariepayton So have you talked about New Zealand Riesling as yet - we make some fab ones! #winechat #nzsummerofriesling #nzwine |
mariepayton | Yes - but no need to fear, #winechat is w/o judgement! RT @ElinSilveous: Showing my ignorance, is Riesling a type of grape? #WineChat |
winecompass | The flavor RT @myvinespot: Q: What do u like about #Riesling? For me: acidity, complexity, minerality, aromas, versatility. #winechat |
HennArtOnline | RT @dvinewinetime: I don't know much at all about Rieslings / being a NorCal girl, so this is all great info! #winechat |
MarkVogler | Happy #winewednesday, Greetings from #Sonoma! Sorry I"m late #winechat |
WineEveryday | 2010 Rooster Hill Vineyards Medium Sweet #Riesling ~ Try to order this wine~ very nice #WineChat |
SchlossiWines | RT @myvinespot: #Riesling is a native of Germany where it has been cultivated anywhere from 500 to 2000 years. #winechat |
SandyWasserman | Got a btl of Karl Kaspar, Gustav Adolf Schmitt & Von Der Leyn Rieslings 2day frm importr Anybody no anything about any of them? #winechat |
myvinespot | #Riesling makes for a nice dessert wine … it’s naturally high acid levels gives balance to the residual sugars. #winechat |
cono_sur | @vinocc Sitting on the patio at @VinelandEstates sipping a #Riesling on a Sunday afternoon. Aaah...the #memories. #winechat |
HennArtOnline | RT @SimplyGrapes: @mmWine Good luck with the Somm Exam! Lots of info but the tasting aspect makes that easier ;) #winechat |
akarosis | #Riesling from the Finger Lakes is completely underrated! Racy lime, expressive minerality... #winechat |
mariepayton | @MishasVineyard Tell us about NZ Rieslings! #winechat |
happyhourmary | @jacswineblog @winecompass drooling! (spice cake, etc.) #winechat |
WineHouseLA | @MishasVineyard @mariepayton. We are opening up the Felton Rd one right now. #winechat |
mariepayton | Cheers! RT @BernadetteDavis: reading through #winechat for the first time and seeing all the Riesling chatter. *pours a glass* |
SimplyGrapes | RT @HennArtOnline: RT @mariepayton: Alsace is the only wine region in France allowed to grow Riesling grapes #winechat |
BernadetteDavis | RT @HennArtOnline: RT @mariepayton: Alsace is the only wine region in France allowed to grow Riesling grapes #winechat |
AustrianwineUSA | #Riesling in Austria makes up a 4% , but it something they're very proud of #winechat #EliteRiesling |
HennArtOnline | RT @myvinespot: #Riesling is a native of Germany where it has been cultivated anywhere from 500 to 2000 years. #winechat |
mariepayton | @SMCBarros How do you educate people to not think of Riesling as only sweet? #winechat |
francoeiphilc2 | @mariepayton @winecompass and it's some of of the best Riesling in the world. It's realitivly cheap right now #winechat |
mariepayton | Lots of minerals! RT @akarosis: #Riesling from the Finger Lakes is completely underrated! Racy lime, expressive minerality... #winechat |
TylerOnWine | @ChefChrisMartin Studert-Prum,Riesling Spatlese $24 - is really good. #winechat |
mariepayton | Riesling is rarely placed in new oak - would overwhelm it #winechat |
WineEveryday | #Riesling: Sweetness classification has to do with sugar levels in the grapes at time of harvest. #WineChat |
VinoCC | @cono_sur that sounds lovely! #winechat tasted some of @vinelandestates ice wines in Sept. Delicious! |
happyhourmary | @mariepayton @MishasVineyard I always think: Sauv. Blanc when I think New Zealand, oh, and Hobbits #winechat |
TylerOnWine | Try a few btls from Alsace... RT @mariepayton: @SMCBarros How do you educate people to not think of Riesling as only sweet? #winechat |
myvinespot | RT @mariepayton: Riesling is rarely placed in new oak - would overwhelm it #winechat |
RickGriffin | RT @mariepayton: @SMCBarros How do you educate people to not think of Riesling as only sweet? #winechat <<Buy them a glass of a dry riesling |
mariepayton | RT @myvinespot: Ever try Poet's Leap? RT @kahunteroma: Anyone have any fav US rieslings that cost under $20? @myvinespot @mmWine #winechat |
RonMcFarland | @SMCBarros best to be firm & really encourage people to taste Riesling - a gentle force yields big smiles of Wow - #winechat |
dvinewinetime | “@1WineDude: 10 Dashe Cellars Dry Riesling McFadden Farm: Funny, coulda sworn this peachy, lemony, lush beauty hailed from WA #winechat |
WineEveryday | RT @mariepayton @SMCBarros How do you educate people to not think of Riesling as only sweet?<--- Have them try Several 2prove it! #winechat |
mariepayton | Slate is the classic Riesling soil #winechat |
GreystoneEstate | RT @WineEveryday #Riesling: Sweetness classification has to do with sugar levels in the grapes at time of harvest. #WineChat |
WineHouseLA | @mariepayton @SMCBarros . We find tastings are the best options, its great to see people having that wow moment. #winechat |
HennArtOnline | RT @mariepayton: RT @SandyWasserman: I also like Dr. Konstatine Frank from Finger Lakes N.Y. Good riesling too #winechat |
VinoCC | that would be sacrilegious RT @mariepayton: Riesling is rarely placed in new oak - would overwhelm it #winechat |
LatinoCellar | RT @mariepayton: @SMCBarros Are all Australian Rieslings under screwcap? #winechat |
happyhourmary | headed to Vegas next week. Stopping in Colorado Wine Country. Then Napa and Sonoma in Feb. EXCITED #winechat |
myvinespot | Q. Market seems saturated w/ under $10, clean/simple/satisfying #Riesling. How often do you pay over $20 for a Riesling? #winechat |
MarkVogler | Hey where's @winekate ? She can tell us a thing or two about Rieslings! #winechat |
GreystoneEstate | RT @mariepayton RT @MarkVogler: Yup or share a bottle! RT @RickGriffin: RT @mariepayton: @SMCBarros How do you educate people... #winechat |
mariepayton | Great Q: RT @myvinespot: How often do you pay over $20 for a Riesling? #winechat |
abryksa | The wines of Grosset are also stunning too. For Cdn examples, we like Tantalus from BC #winechat |
mariepayton | German Riesling fetched prices on par with the great French crus of Bordeaux & Burgundy in the 19th century #winechat |
mariepayton | What's everyone pairing their Riesling with tonight? #winechat |
happyhourmary | @winecompass Carlson is on our list. Already looked up their hours!! #winechat |
myvinespot | Thai food. How about you? RT @mariepayton: What's everyone pairing their Riesling with tonight? #winechat |
VinoCC | I think Riesling is worth the $$ RT @myvinespot: Market saturated w/ under $10 #Riesling. How often do you pay > $20 for Riesling? #winechat |
WineEveryday | RT @HennArtOnline: RT @mariepayton: RT @SandyWasserman: I also like Dr. Konstatine Frank from Finger Lakes N.Y. Good riesling too #winechat |
WineHouseLA | @myvinespot @SMCBarros We do carry a few. Try from Clare & Eden Valley as well as stuff from Western Australia. @australiaplus. #winechat |
abryksa | Wondering if anyone views Citronella or Kerosene aromas in Riesling as faults? #winechat |
HennArtOnline | RT @winecompass: @happyhourmary Highly recommend Palisades in Colorado Carlson Vineyards is a nice stop #winechat |
VinoCC | Ceviche - it's yummy ;) What WOULD you have paired? RT @mariepayton: What's everyone pairing their Riesling with tonight? #winechat |
cono_sur | or Australia. RT @tyleronwine: Try a few btls from Alsace. RT @mariepayton: @SMCBarros Edu ppl 2 not think of Riesling only sweet? #winechat |
RonMcFarland | RT @RickGriffin: RT @mariepayton: @SMCBarros How do you educate people to not think of Riesling as only sweet? #winechat <<Buy them a glass of a dry riesling |
mariepayton | @myvinespot Shame tonight - thought I had a Riesling in the fridge - #fail! #winechat |
winecompass | @happyhourmary Nice, I beleive they also produce a Dry Gewurztraminer; plus a Lemberger #winechat |
mariepayton | RT @abryksa: Wondering if anyone views Citronella or Kerosene aromas in Riesling as faults? #winechat |
kahunteroma | @myvinespot @mariepayton Samosas and chicken tikka masala, for sure. #winechat |
ElinSilveous | Garden of Eatin' Wrap RT @myvinespot: Thai food. How about you? @mariepayton: What's everyone pairing their Riesling with tonight? #winechat |
WineHouseLA | @myvinespot @mariepayton . Indian food here #winechat |
WineEveryday | Harvesting later than norm result in grapes having higher sugar levels-Conversely harvesting earlier results in dry wine #WineChat #Riesling |
TylerOnWine | Time to pull out the big guns! I'm drinking Bernkasteler Doctor this weekend w. a few wine blogger over dinner. Coool! #winechat |
Hokuboku | @myvinespot @mariepayton Mmm.. thai good and Riesling sounds divine. #winechat |
GreystoneEstate | RT @mariepayton Great Q: RT @myvinespot: How often do you pay over $20 for a Riesling? #winechat |
mariepayton | Seems like most folks are enjoying their Rieslings with spicy foods tonight #winechat |
kahunteroma | @abryksa I don't view it as a fault since I know it doesn't affect taste...but I can see how kerosene aroma is offputting #winechat |
RickGriffin | I'm pairing my empty riesling glass with a full glass of pinot noir:) #winechat #AllOutOfRiesling |
WineEveryday | RT @mariepayton @abryksa Q) Citronella or Kerosene aromas in Riesling as faults? #winechat <- A) Not faults, Riesling can have Petrol aroma |
ericawinetrips | @winecompass @myvinespot I love when I get a lot of petroleum in my #riesling #winechat |
pja477 | @myvinespot I try not, but after tonight will def go over buy a few $ #winechat |
HennArtOnline | RT @Hokuboku: @myvinespot @mariepayton Mmm.. thai good and Riesling sounds divine. #winechat |
cono_sur | @vinocc It was! Later moved indoors in the cool evening. :) Icewine Festival begins this weekend. U'll find #Riesling Icewines. #winechat |
mariepayton | Trying Riesling over summer I noticed that wine glass shape had big effect on mineral aromas/flavors #winechat |
MarkVogler | I'm a big fan of the @WolfBlassWines Gold Label Riesling - mineral and citrus #yumm #winechat |
TylerOnWine | Yes, the sweetness will cut thru the spice nicely RT @mariepayton can enjoying Rieslings with spicy foods #winechat |
HennArtOnline | RT @mariepayton: Seems like most folks are enjoying their Rieslings with spicy foods tonight #winechat |
myvinespot | @MishasVineyard I don't see a lot of selection here, but have had a few nice #Riesling wines from Canterbury #nzwine #winechat |
ericawinetrips | @winecompass @myvinespot think Eden valley does well re: #riesling #winechat |
KenTruffen | @abryksa: anyone view Citronella or Kerosene aromas in Riesling as faults? #winechat RT I'd say no, its the nature of riesling, not fault. |
AydinOdyakmaz | @mariepayton #winechat, Riesling spicy food and easy sipping comes to mind. Give me top food pairing with it. |
mariepayton | RT @KatValentini: @myvinespot @kahunteroma @mmWine-Really enjoy Wash's Chateau St. Michelle, not too sweet! Biggest bargain by WS #winechat |
winecompass | @myvinespot Just stumpled upon a Laški Rizling (Welschriesling) from Slovenia in my cabinet. Should have opened last week. #winechat |
GreystoneEstate | RT @HennArtOnline RT @mariepayton: Seems like most folks are enjoying their Rieslings with spicy foods tonight #winechat |
kahunteroma | How so? RT @mariepayton Trying Riesling over summer I noticed that wine glass shape had big effect on mineral aromas/flavors #winechat |
cono_sur | Birthday cake. :) RT @mariepayton: What's everyone pairing their #Riesling with tonight? #winechat |
ElinSilveous | At wine tastings, I usually skip over the whites. Because of tonight's #WineChat I'll try the whites & learn. Thank you. |
mmWine | RT @RickGriffin: I'm pairing my empty riesling glass with a full glass of pinot noir:) #winechat #AllOutOfRiesling |
WineEveryday | RT @KenTruffen: "@abryksa: anyone view Citronella or Kerosene aromas in Riesling as faults? #winechat" RT I'd say no, its the nature of riesling, not fault. |
MatthewLiberty | RT @mmWine: RT @RickGriffin: I'm pairing my empty riesling glass with a full glass of pinot noir:) #winechat #AllOutOfRiesling |
jacswineblog | @mariepayton #winechat love Rieslings with spicy foods, esp. Thai! Probably my go-to w/ Thai is Pierre Sparr Alsace Riesling. |
ericawinetrips | I agree with @myvinespot , one of #riesling s charms is the food friendliness thanks to the acid #winechat |
mariepayton | @SMCBarros Larger Bordeaux glass --> more slate compared to smaller glass #winechat |
abryksa | Interesting, as one winemaker says it is. http://t.co/mXesN99b #winechat |
mariepayton | Happy bday! RT @cono_sur: Birthday cake. :) RT @mariepayton: What's everyone pairing their #Riesling with tonight? #winechat |
winterthur | RT @RickGriffin: I'm pairing my empty riesling glass with a full glass of pinot noir:) #winechat #AllOutOfRiesling | Pass the Chardonnay! |
HennArtOnline | RT @abryksa: Wondering if anyone views Citronella or Kerosene aromas in Riesling as faults? #winechat |
kahunteroma | Lol yours? Happy bday if so! RT @cono_sur Birthday cake. :) RT @mariepayton: What's everyone pairing their #Riesling with tonight? #winechat |
SandyWasserman | Normal, especially when from Alsace RT @abryksa Wondering if anyone views Citronella or Kerosene aromas in Riesling as faults? #winechat |
WineEveryday | RT @ericawinetrips: I agree with @myvinespot , one of #riesling s charms is the food friendliness thanks to the acid #winechat |
MikesMRwineguy | @swirlgirldenver "@mariepayton: Tryin Riesling ovr summer I noticed tht wine glass shape had big effect on mineral aromas/flavors #winechat" |
SimplyGrapes | All this #winechat is making me hungry for Thai food and more Riesling of course. |
WineHouseLA | In talking about #Riesling, cant forget the ones from Alto Adige Italy. #winechat. |
mariepayton | @KenTruffen Recommend trying Rieslings with different glasses - they were all Riedel, just different shapes #winechat |
GrapeBelt | I promise to start with some riesling if Barlata has one by the glass. Promise. And a full report to follow! #winechat |
ericawinetrips | I find a LOT of it (petroleum in aged #riesling) wonderful :) @myvinespot #winechat |
mariepayton | Not familiar - tell us more! RT @WineHouseLA: In talking about #Riesling, cant forget the ones from Alto Adige Italy. #winechat. |
myvinespot | @mmWine @KatValentini @kahunteroma @mariepayton It's good to be a fan of a certain region, but never stop trying new things. #winechat |
kimgraziano | Cheers #winechat ~ Enjoyed Rieslings from @DrFrankWine @Glenorawine on my trip to #flxwine this week. Wonderful wines all under $20 :) |
ElinSilveous | Me too! RT @SimplyGrapes: All this #winechat is making me hungry for Thai food and more Riesling of course. |
UncorkOntario | Where were all the #riesling fans during #marcmad last year? 2012 version coming soon. #winechat |
GreystoneEstate | RT @WineHouseLA In talking about #Riesling, cant forget the ones from Alto Adige Italy. #winechat. |
ericawinetrips | Yes, glass shape have had HUGE impact on #riesling freshness @mariepayton @KenTruffen #winechat |
myvinespot | Ha! Very nice :-) RT @ericawinetrips: I find a LOT of it (petroleum in aged #riesling) wonderful :) @myvinespot #winechat |
smasnecellars | RT @myvinespot: #Riesling is a native of Germany where it has been cultivated anywhere from 500 to 2000 years. #winechat |
mariepayton | Riesling requires a long growing season to ripen properly #winechat |
myvinespot | RT @SMCBarros: #winechat styles of Riesling from all the great regions are so distinctive, it's truly my fave white variety |
VinoCC | partially b/c winemakers respect it's natural character! RT @mariepayton: Riesling reflects terroir more than other grapes #winechat |
MarkVogler | In Sonoma Valley @chateaustjean makes a nice Riesling too. #winechat |
mmWine | Begs the Q if NY and WA get too cold too fast... ??? RT @mariepayton: Riesling requires a long growing season to ripen properly #winechat |
dvinewinetime | Thanks to everyone on #winechat 2nite for knowledge & recommends on Rieslings! gotta call it a evening! Cheers! |
GreystoneEstate | RT @kimgraziano Cheers #winechat Enjoyed Rieslings from @DrFrankWine @Glenorawine on my trip2 #flxwine this wk Wondrful wines all under $20 |
pja477 | @ElinSilveous @SimplyGrapes and I wanted Thai for dinner too #winechat |
mariepayton | Germany, Alsace, Austria, Finger Lakes and Australia - top Riesling producers - did I miss any? #winechat |
kimgraziano | RT @myvinespot: #Riesling is a native of Germany where it has been cultivated anywhere from 500 to 2000 years. #winechat |
HennArtOnline | RT @dvinewinetime: Thanks to everyone on #winechat 2nite for knowledge & recommends on Rieslings! gotta call it a evening! Cheers! |
UncorkOntario | Long and somewhat cool... RT @mariepayton: Riesling requires a long growing season to ripen properly #winechat |
mmWine | I probably drink the least riesling of any grape. Most are too sweet, and ones that are my palate are $ :) #winechat |
mariepayton | Thaks for stopping ny! RT @dvinewinetime: Thanks to everyone on #winechat 2nite for knowledge & recommends on Rieslings! |
cono_sur | So true! @mariepayton: Tryin Riesling over summer I noticed that wine glass shape had big effect on mineral aromas/flavours #winechat |
mariepayton | Food friendly --> RT @VinoCC: #Riesling is one of the grapes w/ the best reputation among somms agreed? disagreed? #winechat |
GreystoneEstate | RT @dvinewinetime: Thanks to everyone on #winechat 2nite for knowledge & recommends on Rieslings! gotta call it a evening! Cheers! |
winecompass | @ericawinetrips @drloosenwines @myvinespot @ColoradoWine @happyhourmary I've been tied to the FL, but going intl soon #riesling #winechat |
mariepayton | @mmWine What dry Rieslings do you like? #winechat |
VinoCC | nooo, think of Germany! RT @mmwine: Begs the Q if NY and WA get too cold too fast RT @mariepayton: Riesling= long growing season #winechat |
WineHouseLA | @mariepayton Alto Adige aka Sudtirol by its German-speaking population, is a wine producing region in northern Italy. #winechat |
AuthenticCoast | @mariepayton Canada is a top Riesling producer. #winechat |
ElinSilveous | RT @VinoCC: #Riesling is one of the grapes w/ the best reputation among somms agreed? disagreed? #winechat |
TylerOnWine | Absolutely! RT @mariepayton: Food friendly --> RT @VinoCC: #Riesling good reputation among somms agreed? disagreed? #winechat |
mariepayton | Yes - used in ice wine too! Thanks! RT @AuthenticCoast: @mariepayton Canada is a top Riesling producer. #winechat |
SimplyGrapes | @mariepayton @VinoCC Agreed very versatile RT: #Riesling is 1 of the grapes w/ the best reputation among somms agreed? disagreed? #winechat |
ElinSilveous | RT @mariepayton: Germany, Alsace, Austria, Finger Lakes and Australia - top Riesling producers - did I miss any? #winechat |
mmWine | @VinoCC @mariepayton i believe the growing season in germany is longer, #winechat |
mariepayton | @SMCBarros Tell us about the growing season in Australia for Riesling #winechat |
pja477 | I shouldve tired a new #Riesling for tonight instead of ones I had before #winechat..thx for everything tonight! |
mmWine | I stick with Loosen and Weil, because I know them. I have others tho... RT @mariepayton: @mmWine What dry Rieslings do you like? #winechat |
mmWine | @mariepayton i just dont have the names handy right now :( #winechat |
myvinespot | How was it? RT @winecompass: Just stumpled upon a Laški Rizling (Welschriesling) from Slovenia in my cabinet. #winechat |
AuthenticCoast | @mariepayton Yes, it's icewine season in Canada! #winechat |
MarkVogler | RT @AuthenticCoast: @mariepayton Yes, it's icewine season in Canada! #winechat |
mariepayton | Last thoughts on Riesling before another #winechat wraps up? |
myvinespot | @pja477 Let me know what you find and how you like it. Cheers! RE: #Riesling over $20 #winechat |
mariepayton | RT @VinoCC: maybe, though trad'l Mosel Riesling is sweet partly b/c it got too cold to ferment all the sugars #winechat |
mariepayton | RT @Smallotsbigwine: @mariepayton I think Smith-Madrone makes the best Riesling in Napa. #winechat |
jacswineblog | @winecompass #winechat I’ve had a sparkling Riesling, the Deinhard Lila German Sekt, lovely with crispness laced w/ honey notes. |
mariepayton | So much great knowledge shared about Riesling tonight! #winechat |
kahunteroma | Riesling: It's what's for dinner ;) #winechat |
WineHouseLA | @mariepayton #winechat. One of favorites is the Koferhof #Riesling. Bone dry, steely , clean and mineral with lemon zest and petrol. |
mariepayton | Thanks for checking in! RT @kahunteroma: thanks for organizing! Great, informative chat and it's nice to meet some new wine folks #winechat |
TylerOnWine | The honeyed aspect sounds nice RT @jacswineblog: @winecompass #winechat Deinhard German Sekt, lovely with crispness laced w/ honey notes. |
WineHouseLA | #winechat. Thanks all for another great evening. See you next week. |
AustrianwineUSA | There is some in Austria try #Steininger RT @winecompass: Anyone ever had a sparkling #Riesling? Producers? #winechat |
WineEveryday | 2010 Sheldrake Point Riesling For a medium-dry Riesling about $15 #WineChat |
mariepayton | RT @1educatedpalate: @vinocc many German winemakers add add'l sugar to their wines #chapitalization try Mosella Wines #winechat |
AydinOdyakmaz | Was nice checking out those drinking tonight on #winechat getting off the weekday drink . Saving it for the weekend . |
mariepayton | RT @DrinkerX: @mmwine @mariepayton love Trimbach for my dry riesling...have yet to explore few German options I see #winechat |
mariepayton | Next week on #winechat we’ll be talking about Rhone reds with @drinkwhatulike |
WineEveryday | @mariepayton @997Dave ~~ Thanks for another #WineChat Marie & Dave Cheers! |
cono_sur | Don't forget about #Riesling Icewine - also quite nice. #winechat |
winecompass | @AustrianwineUSA Thanks #Steininger #Riesling #winechat |
mariepayton | @ElinSilveous Thanks for joining us! #winechat |
AuthenticCoast | Nova Scotia's Gaspereau Vineyards makes a great Riesling, took home Bronze at the 2011 Finger Lakes International Wine Competition #winechat |
mariepayton | Have a great night everyone! #winechat #teamriesling |
UCBeau | RT @SMCBarros: #winechat what's the oldest Riesling anyone has had? I've had back to the 70's... - a TBA from 1949 or 1950, stunning. |
myvinespot | Time to fill your glass & enjoy another splash of #Riesling! Very good discussion this evening. Thanks. Cheers! #winechat |
ElinSilveous | @997dave We missed you at #WineChat Hope you're having a great time. |
TylerOnWine | #eTaste the 2010 Louis Jadot Beaujolais-Villages with us Sat at 2pm - join us if u can ~> http://t.co/WcHoBRWe #winechat @TheVirtualTaste |
RickGriffin | #Winechat was sooo much fun! Thanks! #GroupHug |
myvinespot | One of my faves :-) RT @WineHouseLA: @myvinespot @mariepayton . Indian food here #winechat |
UncorkOntario | Ontario does have great variety of #Riesling - dry, off-dry, suss reserve, sweet, late harvest, ice wine. #winechat |
SimplyGrapes | Thank you to @mariepayton for #winechat. Great to connect as well: @pja477 @myvinespot @HennArtOnline @VinoCC @ElinSilveous Cheers! |
WriteforWine | @mariepayton Sorry I missed #winechat - what time does it start on the west coast each week? |
myvinespot | @mariepayton Nice job tonight, Marie -- I enjoyed the tweets, tweeps, and sips. #winechat |
mariepayton | 6pm PST! RT @WriteforWine: @mariepayton Sorry I missed #winechat - what time does it start on the west coast each week? |
SimplyGrapes | @UCBeau @SMCBarros wow! I would LOVE to try a #Riesling from the 70's. It is the only white that I feel has true aging ability. #winechat |
mariepayton | @myvinespot Thanks for joining! I always learn so much #winechat |
jacswineblog | @TylerOnWine @winecompass #winechat had the Deinhard Lila Sekt after a few bottles of Taittinger at a party, honey notes were perfect then. |
GreystoneEstate | RT @HennArtOnline Hope to jump in next time:-) RT @RickGriffin: #Winechat was sooo much fun! Thanks! #GroupHug |
Jimbarrywines | Freshly caught lobster #holidays RT “@mariepayton: What's everyone pairing their Riesling with tonight? #winechat” |
mmWine | #winechat RT @DrinkerX: @mmwine @KVintners the 2010 Kung Fu Girl is really quite tasty. Great tangy finish. I highly recommend it. |
WineKate | “@MarkVogler: Hey where's @winekate ? She can tell us a thing or two about Rieslings! #winechat” only 1 of the best white varietals! |
mariepayton | Love group hugs! RT @RickGriffin: #Winechat was sooo much fun! Thanks! #GroupHug |
ErickaAARP | @ElinSilveous I'm not a white drinker, but now and again I'll find something outstanding and be glad I left my comfort zone! #winechat |
voxinferior | @mariepayton did anyone else have sparkling #Riesling for tonight's #winechat? (extra bottle left from New Year's Eve!) http://t.co/sP39xzAw |
familyfoodie | Interesting RT @wineeveryday: #Riesling: Sweetness classification has to do with sugar levels in the grapes at time of harvest. #WineChat |
familyfoodie | You always have great recommendations! RT @mmwine: @mariepayton I loved this Groebe Aulerde Trokken Riesling http://t.co/qs6ctMG4 #winechat |
MarkVogler | RT @WineKate: “@MarkVogler: Hey where's @winekate ? She can tell us a thing or two about Rieslings! #winechat” only 1 of the best white varietals! |
mariepayton | RT @myvinespot: Weekend homework wine assignment :-) RT @grapefriend: @WineHouseLA @australiaplus never had an Australian Riesling #winechat |
BeckyKramerWine | RT @mariepayton: Great #winechat tonight: check out upcoming schedule: http://t.co/4mELXGBU and keep up on facebook: http://t.co/5biMWfEZ |
SchlossiWines | RT @familyfoodie @WineEveryday: #Riesling: Sweetness classification has to do with sugar levels in the grapes @ time of harvest. #WineChat |
uskayaks | RT @MarkVogler: In Sonoma Valley @chateaustjean makes a nice Riesling too. #winechat |
CinziaRolling | #winechat help? RT @wingspouse: Any suggestions on where wine lovers can go for a great anniversary weekend? My sister's 25th is coming up.. |
HelloVino | @MatthewLiberty Dude. Thanks for mentioning the #wine shipping blog post during #winechat - You most certainly rock. |
mariepayton | City? RT @CinziaRolling: #winechat help? RT @wingspouse: Any suggestions on where wine lovers can go for a great anniversary weekend? |
jacswineblog | Such a fun #winechat tonight re: Riesling...great topic, great discussion! |
2ndferment | @mariepayton I'm too late for the #winechat, but Ontario does great Riesling too! |
mariepayton | Thx for sharing! RT @2ndferment: @mariepayton I'm too late for the #winechat, but Ontario does great Riesling too! |
AustrianwineUSA | Happy #Riesling to all and to all a goodnight! #winechat |
MatthewLiberty | @HelloVino No worries man, that's a cool product #wine #winechat |
MishasVineyard | They are! RT @happyhourmary: @MishasVineyard @mariepayton Those French are so into their wine laws!!! #winechat |
MishasVineyard | NZ does some amazing Rieslings - mostly from Sth Island T @mariepayton: @MishasVineyard Tell us about NZ Rieslings! #winechat |
AlsaceFest | RT @jacswineblog: Such a fun #winechat tonight re: Riesling...great topic, great discussion! |
thatjohn | @MishasVineyard @mariepayton It's absolutely true -- NZ Riesling is amazingly varied, with some fantastic aromatic specialists. #winechat |
FGJ1013 | #winechat sometimes you have to grab the @Barrel27Wines #wine. http://t.co/YNJ6F60s |
thewinemuse | Great #winechat topic #riesling! Australia makes so much great Riesling - very much an unsung varietal hero! #summerofriesling |
thewinemuse | I really enjoyed the Framington 2010 Select #Riesling when I was over in NZ @MishasVineyard @mariepayton #winechat #summerofriesling |
MishasVineyard | @mariepayton Marlborough, Central Otago & Waipara are Sth Island regions for Riesling @MishasVineyard Tell us about NZ Rieslings! #winechat |
MishasVineyard | Nice! Their dry style right? RT @WineHouseLA: @MishasVineyard @mariepayton. We are opening up the Felton Rd one right now. #winechat |
MishasVineyard | We do more than Savvy! :) RT @happyhourmary: @mariepayton @MishasVineyard I always think: Sauv. Blanc when I think NZ - & Hobbits #winechat |
SAuerswald | I think this turned into #winechat along the way... RT @xoj9: @DesireeEaglin @MomsLA #momslachat always wine available here - come on over! |
thewinemuse | There are some very fine Australian #riesling that still show no developmt at 7 yr old & older -no petrol @myvinespot @SMCBarros #winechat |
DesireeEaglin | RT @SAuerswald: I think this turned into #winechat along the way... RT @xoj9: @DesireeEaglin @MomsLA #momslachat always wine available here - come on over! |
MishasVineyard | :) RT @thatjohn: @mariepayton It's absolutely true -- NZ Riesling is amazingly varied, ..some fantastic aromatic specialists. #winechat |
brigittaLA | RT @SAuerswald: I think this turned into #winechat along the way... RT @xoj9: @DesireeEaglin @MomsLA #momslachat always wine available here - come on over! |
MishasVineyard | Good wine! RT @thewinemuse: I renjoyed Framington 10 Select #Riesling when in NZ @MishasVineyard @mariepayton #winechat #summerofriesling |
DesireeEaglin | I did...but not on purpose! ha! RT @MomsLA Since it's turned into #winechat Did anyone give up alcohol? #momslachat |
MishasVineyard | We do small portion of natural ferment in old French oakRT @mariepayton: Riesling is rarely placed in new oak - would overwhelm it #winechat |
Jimbarrywines | RT @thewinemuse: Great #winechat topic #riesling! Australia makes so much great Riesling - very much an unsung varietal hero! #summerofriesling |