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News January 13, 2011

The Oldest Known Winery?

This will surely piss off the French!!! A research team from UCLA says it has found the world’s oldest winery, in Armenia! "It’s the oldest proven case of documented and dedicated wine production, stretching back the horizons of this important development by thousands of years," said Gregory Areshian, co-director of the excavation for University of California Los Angeles’s Cotsen Institute of Archaeology. Areshian states that the clay pots and vats recently discovered in a cave…

Facts, News January 11, 2011

Kosher Wine – Is There More Than Just Manischewitz?

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Facts, News January 8, 2011

Sulfites – The Source Behind the Red Wine Headache?

Sulfites are the salts of sulfurous acid, which are naturally occurring in grapes which nature uses to prevent microbial growth. They are found in onions, garlic, and many other plants. Sulfites have been known to cause severe allergic reactions in certain individuals, (please note the word “severe”). Through my wine studies, I once read that “If sulfites want to bother you, they will, possibly by triggering your untimely death!” Sulfites are actually the only…

Facts, News January 5, 2011

The No Sediment Bottle?

According to The Guardian online, a celebrated Spanish chef claims to have invented a wine bottle that captures sediment. Martín Berasategui, (three Michelin star chef), has added a chamber to the bottle to the bottom of the bottle ensuring that no sediment reaches your glass when poured. Berasategui also claims the shape of the bottle could do away with decanting. "The bottle itself acts as a decanter thanks to its special shape," Berasategui wrote…

Funny, News January 3, 2011

Zagat Outakes – 2010 Fast-Food Edition

I just realized in the transition from my old website to this one I forgot to upload this post… Zagat recently published their 2010 Fast-Food Restaurant Survey. These are some of the comments that didn’t quite make the cut. “I ate at Jack in the Box before they killed some people. They practiced on me, saw I only got viciously sick to my stomach, so they knew they had to crank it up a notch.”…

Funny, News January 1, 2011

A Recap of 2010 with I WearYourShirt.com

It’s Jan 1st 2011 and I’m taking the day off and letting someone else do the work for a change! Nov 21st 2010 was my 30th birthday and also the launch of my BlogYourWine.com site, so what better way to celebrate than having a couple of guys who wear t-shirts for a living promote both!?!?! No I’m not drunk!!! Jason Sadler started IWearYourShirt.com in 2009 with the basic premise being that (along with Evan White)…

Giveaway, News December 28, 2010

Cupcake Vineyards “Bake It Up” Sweepstakes!

You are invited to enter for your chance to win a gourmet dinner and private blending session for 20 people with winemaker Adam Richardson. The winner and their guests will help Bake Up the next award winning Cupcake Vineyards Wine. Don’t worry, you don’t actually have to bake anything to enter! All you have to do is fill out a very short entry form for a chance to win. Click here for the entry…

Funny, News, Pairings December 27, 2010

My Christmas Day Feast – A Photo Journal

Here is a short but sweet photo journal of how I spent my Christmas Day! I’ll let you take one guess as to who is sat at the place setting with the oversized wine glass! Last year was duck, the year before was lamb, this year I opted for Prime Rib. Simple recipe: take fresh thyme, rosemary, sage, horseradish sauce, salt, pepper and melted butter; stick it all in a blender and puree…

News December 26, 2010

What Ever Happened to Dorothy J. Gaiter & John Brecher?

It’s been a year ago today since we lost Dorothy J. Gaiter and John Brecher. No they didn’t die, but the wine community did lose two of the most respected wine writers in the industry. Wall Street Journal wine columnists Dorothy J. Gaiter and John Brecher ended their column on December 26th 2009 and parted ways with the newspaper after 12 years, the husband-and-wife team announced their departure at the end of their Christmas Day…

News December 23, 2010

The Underdog Wine Bar in Livermore California

Launched on Saturday August 18th 2010, Underdog Wine Bar is considered an “urban oasis” in the beautiful Livermore Valley wine landscape. With Underdog Wine Merchants having such a large portfolio of global brands, they are able to put together a well-rounded wine list of over 50 of their own wines by the glass. For your viewing pleasure I have attached a short video of the grand opening, a few photos from inside the Underdog…

News December 23, 2010

Introducing Underdog Wine Merchants

This week’s feature is Underdog Wine Merchants! Ever heard of Underdog Wine Merchants? No me neither, but you have certainly heard of their wines! In their own words; “Underdog Wine Merchants is the champion of the more interesting, albeit sometimes misunderstood or under-appreciated wines and wine styles. In a word…the “underdogs” of the wine world.” Underdog isn’t just a wine importer, they also partner-up with winemakers from all over the globe, crafting wines from…

News December 21, 2010

Which wines are they pouring at the White House this holiday season?

According to the Wall Street Journal, Landmark Vineyards along with Pride Mountain winery were chosen to be poured at the White House this holiday season because “both offer great stories of women who developed a passion for the industry.” It’s almost as if the Obama’s knew I am featuring Landmark this week! The WSJ reports that according to Ms. McCormick Lelyveld, the White House chefs, military musicians and administrative staff all participated in their selection. …