The conclusion of the recent 2012 Drink Local Wine Conference in Denver was a “taste-off” competition of sorts in which twenty-plus Colorado wine producers each poured two of their offerings, with the media and attendees voting on which of those offerings were the “best” on hand (technically, one producer wasn’t pouring wine, in terms of…
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Why Do Local Wine And Local Food Hate Each Other? (A Late Dispatch From DLW 2012)
As you know… I live in Tuscaaaaaaaaaaaaaany… Oh, wait, that’s some other guy who critiques wines and makes videos. Let’s try this again… As some of you know, I was in Colorado recently, touring the Western Slopes wine regions of Grand Valley and (the really high elevation of) West Elks, and finishing up by attending…
Going Local: Is Colorado Wine Ready For DLW 2012?
Many wine geeks realize that American wine is made in every state in the Union (though not always from grapes). Far fewer of those geeky imbibers have actually tried a U.S. wine that hails from any states other than CA, OR, WA, or NY. While I’ve certainly had my share of wine from “alternative” winemaking…
Merlot-Bashing Is For Douchebags (A Restrained And Tempered Report From The #PNV12 Vintage Perspective Tasting)
[ Editor’s note: While the following article contains a serious view on – and producer recommendations regarding – recent Napa Valley Merlot vintages, it employs a facetious style that may or may not offend you, depending primarily on whether or not you posses a sense of humor. If you are easily offended and/or have misplaced…