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Baked Goods: Announcing Wine Blogging Wednesday 51(WineDude) Edition!1 min read

Posted on October 10, 2008 by 1WineDude

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I have the pleasure – and honor – of announcing the next Wine Blogging Wednesday theme, #51 (or as I like to call it, “the 51WineDude Edition!”), hosted this time right here on 1WineDude.com. Special thanks to WBW founder Lenn over at Lenndevours for throwing WBW #51 my way!

The Theme:
Dude has a serious sweet-tooth. Therefore, November’s WBW theme will be dessert-wine related! And the theme is…

“Baked Goods“ – wines that are deliberately heated, or Madeirized. According to the way-cool wine glossary at RedWineBuzz.com, Madeirized wines describes the “intentional oxidation of grapes in an estufa (hothouses used for this purpose in Madeira, where these wines are made). The resulting wines (typically whites) are sweet and caramelized in taste.”

These wines often also have nutty aromas, a honey-like mouthfeel, and distinctive bronzed color. Yumminess! Examples include (of course) Madeira, but also wines in other parts of the world such as Australia’s Rutherglen Tokays.

Now, Lenn and I do realize that these wines are not always easy to come by, so we’re also allowing sweet Fortified wines into WBW 51(WineDude), which should provide enough options for everyone to contribute. For great examples of the styles of wines you can choose for this round of WBW, check out the excellent dessert wine production overview page at MusingsOnTheVine.com…



The Logistics
:
WBW 51WineDude Edition will take place on Wednesday, November 12.

The way that WBW works (in summary): You get a wine that lines up with the theme, you review said wine, post your review, and send a link to the host, who will then summarize the event and write a wrap-up with a link to your review. Nothin’ to it!

So, to participate in this round of WBW, post a comment to 1WineDude.com on or before Nov. 12 (either comment on this post, or to the post on Nov. 12). and include the link to your review.

It’s gonna be a sweet time, people!

Cheers!
(images: winebloggingwednesday.org, cupcakesgourmet.com)


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17 thoughts on “Baked Goods: Announcing Wine Blogging Wednesday 51(WineDude) Edition!1 min read”

  1. Alex says:
    October 10, 2008 at 6:33 am

    Oooh, I got all excited because I have a TBA at home that _needs_ to be drunk … but I’m going to hunt out an interesting Madeira just for the event! Hooray!

  2. Dr. Debs says:
    October 10, 2008 at 8:55 am

    GREAT THEME. And now I have an excuse to buy expensive dessert sherry–and cheaper dessert sherry, too!

  3. Joe Roberts, CSW says:
    October 10, 2008 at 8:43 pm

    Thanks, people!!

    Looking forward to hosting this. Except for all of the work of the write-up afterward, of course… :-P

  4. genevelyn says:
    October 11, 2008 at 8:10 am

    Dude, Here’s my post!

    http://genevelynsteeleswallows.blogspot.com/2008/10/junk.html

  5. Oenophilus says:
    October 14, 2008 at 8:41 am

    I’m back in the blogging saddle! I love the complexities of sweet and sticky. Time to SHOP!!!

  6. Joe Roberts, CSW says:
    October 14, 2008 at 10:33 am

    Thanks! Great having everyone on board – I’m getting psyched to see what everyone gulps down for this one!

  7. Matt - mmWine says:
    October 20, 2008 at 6:13 pm

    I am VERY much looking forward to participating in WBW51. I happen to have 3 different ports sitting here that I’m DYING to tear into. However, I did also pick up a 5 yr old Malmsey Madeira, JUST to be sure I have my bases covered.

    Matt
    http://twitter.com/mmwine

  8. artpredator says:
    November 4, 2008 at 12:45 pm

    I do love my dessert wines so am excited about having a most excellent reason to open this 2002 hazyblur Baroota late picked shiraz if I don’t get around to finding a Madeira in the next week!

  9. Erin McGrath says:
    November 7, 2008 at 5:53 pm

    I would love to join this! Madeira is one of my favorite “baked” wines and I’m glad to have an excuse to try a new one. Fun!

  10. winenegress says:
    November 11, 2008 at 8:13 pm

    Nice post idea. I’m going shopping tomorrow morning to take revenge on Madeira. Thanks

  11. Strumerika says:
    November 11, 2008 at 8:52 pm

    Hey Joe, here is my post for tomorrow thanks for hosting: http://www.strumerika.com/2008/11/11/wine-blogging-wednesday-51-baked-goods/

  12. dhonig says:
    November 11, 2008 at 9:44 pm

    I’m in- http://2daysperbottle.blogspot.com/2008/11/wine-blogging-wednesday-51-bodegas.html

  13. Gabriella Opaz says:
    November 12, 2008 at 5:56 am

    Hey Dude! Here’s our contribution: http://www.catavino.net/portugal/wbw-51-baked-goods-and-madeirized-wine/

  14. k2 says:
    November 12, 2008 at 9:25 am

    Hey Dude! Thanks for the inspiration! Here’s our contribution at http://underthegrapetree.blogspot.com.

    Cheers,
    K2

  15. Tim says:
    November 12, 2008 at 5:32 pm

    Hi Joe. Thanks for hosting WBW this month. I celebrated my Portuguese heritage with my contribution.

    http://cheapwineratings.com/2008/11/12/broadbent-madeira-reserve-5-years-old/

    Cheers!

  16. Xandria says:
    November 12, 2008 at 11:52 pm

    Please check out the Brixchicks review of some NV Madeiras from the Rare Wine Company of Sonoma. Thanks, dude…Xandria
    http://www.brixchicks.com

  17. Patrick says:
    November 13, 2008 at 12:33 am

    WBW with 32 minutes to spare in my time zone! http://bit.ly/qXjK “Area 51…WBW…Madeira or Not”

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