January 2011
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1WineDude Radio Episode 4: Talking Biodynamics with International Viticulture Consultant Alan York
In the latest podcast installment here on 1WineDude.com, I interview Alan York, an international consultant on Biodynamic viticulture and farming, who I met last year when visiting Benziger (one of Alan’s clients). Alan is probably best known as the consultant who is overseeing the Biodynamics…
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Weekly Twitter Wine Mini Reviews Round-Up For 2011-01-15
07 V. Sattui Black-Sears Vineyard Howell Mountain Zinfandel (Napa Valley): Hey, U want some tasty, brambly Zin with that black pepper? $40 B # NV Elyssia Pinot Noir Brut (Cava): Let's get reeeeaaaaaaady to ruuuuummmmmble (in the red raspberry bubble jungle). $18 B- # 07…
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Biodynamics: Hoax or Heroics? Get Prepared To Hear The Debate!
Like most of you wine lovers out there, I’ve got an odd relationship with Biodynamic viticulture. What I mean is, I know what I think about Biodynamics – and that is, I’ve got no idea what to think about it. On the one hand, I’ve…
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The Wines of Afros: Vinho Verde Gets Serious
The words “Vinho Verde” conjure up a particular image in the minds of wine lovers: usually that of a tall green bottle of spritzy, refreshing and (usually very) inexpensive Portuguese white wine that rarely speaks to the soul but sure as hell speaks to a…
