Comments for The Wine Cellar Blog http://www.modern-wine-cellar.com/blog by Modern-Wine-Cellar.com Thu, 22 Sep 2011 09:41:41 +0000 hourly 1 Comment on Much Maligned Merlot by GabrielsWS http://www.modern-wine-cellar.com/blog/much-maligned-merlot/comment-page-1/#comment-5392 GabrielsWS Thu, 22 Sep 2011 09:41:41 +0000 http://modern-wine-cellar.com/blog/?p=64#comment-5392 Blackstone Merlot is my fave but there Cab is pretty good too. Blackstone Merlot is my fave but there Cab is pretty good too.

]]> Comment on A Toast to Peace by DCSCATERING http://www.modern-wine-cellar.com/blog/a-toast-to-peace/comment-page-1/#comment-5318 DCSCATERING Wed, 21 Sep 2011 12:53:34 +0000 http://modern-wine-cellar.com/blog/?p=52#comment-5318 Yep. Pretty soon we'll be importing Chinese wine. Not to forget they're snapping up bargain Oz wineries. Yep. Pretty soon we’ll be importing Chinese wine. Not to forget they’re snapping up bargain Oz wineries.

]]> Comment on Drink to Healthcare Reform by MstrMnd420 http://www.modern-wine-cellar.com/blog/drink-to-healthcare-reform/comment-page-1/#comment-5235 MstrMnd420 Tue, 20 Sep 2011 16:33:30 +0000 http://modern-wine-cellar.com/blog/?p=135#comment-5235 I'm not fat but why are you picking on them? Obesity is hereditary, maybe these people can't help it. Maybe they are trying to loose weight. So they have a problem. Can I pick on you for your problems? I'm not fat but why are you picking on them? Obesity is hereditary, maybe these people can't help it. Maybe they are trying to loose weight. So they have a problem. Can I pick on you for your problems?

]]> Comment on Just in Time for Halloween – “The Green Fairy” by SarOost http://www.modern-wine-cellar.com/blog/just-in-time-for-halloween-the-green-fairy/comment-page-1/#comment-5226 SarOost Tue, 20 Sep 2011 13:13:49 +0000 http://modern-wine-cellar.com/blog/?p=9#comment-5226 Why do Americans buy so much bottled water? Because drinking our tap water is more dangerous than doing shots of Absinthe, that's why. Why do Americans buy so much bottled water? Because drinking our tap water is more dangerous than doing shots of Absinthe, that’s why.

]]> Comment on To Boldly Go Where No English Winemaker has Gone Before by Chichester Jobs http://www.modern-wine-cellar.com/blog/to-boldly-go-where-no-english-winemaker-has-gone-before/comment-page-1/#comment-5204 Chichester Jobs Tue, 20 Sep 2011 07:23:17 +0000 http://www.modern-wine-cellar.com/blog/?p=284#comment-5204 When I heard Nyetimber Classic Cuvee 2003 had come out top in a blind tasting at the world sparkling wine championships in Verona, beating super-brands such as Louis Roederer 2000 (who make the famous Cristal), my reaction was: so what? Blind tastings throw up weird results. When judges' scores are averaged out, the least offensive wine often comes out on top. Until now I've been impressed but not bowled over by English sparkling wine. Then, this morning I tasted the latest release of the Nyetimber, which kicked up such a storm in Italy. It has enormous concentration and persistence of flavour – longer than the train journey from London to Penzance.... When I heard Nyetimber Classic Cuvee 2003 had come out top in a blind tasting at the world sparkling wine championships in Verona, beating super-brands such as Louis Roederer 2000 (who make the famous Cristal), my reaction was: so what? Blind tastings throw up weird results. When judges’ scores are averaged out, the least offensive wine often comes out on top. Until now I’ve been impressed but not bowled over by English sparkling wine. Then, this morning I tasted the latest release of the Nyetimber, which kicked up such a storm in Italy. It has enormous concentration and persistence of flavour – longer than the train journey from London to Penzance….

]]> Comment on Wine 2008: Black Blue and Green All Over by gilbilly88 http://www.modern-wine-cellar.com/blog/wine-2008-black-blue-and-green-all-over/comment-page-1/#comment-5179 gilbilly88 Mon, 19 Sep 2011 23:58:51 +0000 http://modern-wine-cellar.com/blog/?p=114#comment-5179 I support carbon neutral wine. I support carbon neutral wine.

]]> Comment on Does Wine Vintage Matter? by SilverStar22b http://www.modern-wine-cellar.com/blog/does-wine-vintage-matter/comment-page-1/#comment-5070 SilverStar22b Sun, 18 Sep 2011 16:58:30 +0000 http://modern-wine-cellar.com/blog/?p=13#comment-5070 Wine is like sex in that few men will admit not knowing all about it. -Hugh Johnson Wine is like sex in that few men will admit not knowing all about it. -Hugh Johnson

]]> Comment on Moscato, Rap Superstar in a Highball by anseldelacruz http://www.modern-wine-cellar.com/blog/moscato-rap-superstar-high-ball/comment-page-1/#comment-5036 anseldelacruz Sun, 18 Sep 2011 05:17:45 +0000 http://www.modern-wine-cellar.com/blog/?p=573#comment-5036 Moscato D'Asti is so good! :) Moscato D’Asti is so good! :)

]]> Comment on To Boldly Go Where No English Winemaker has Gone Before by Ghetto "QUIT" Jones http://www.modern-wine-cellar.com/blog/to-boldly-go-where-no-english-winemaker-has-gone-before/comment-page-1/#comment-5031 Ghetto "QUIT" Jones Sun, 18 Sep 2011 03:51:20 +0000 http://www.modern-wine-cellar.com/blog/?p=284#comment-5031 Forgive them for they know not what they do. Forgive them for they know not what they do.

]]> Comment on Red, Hot and Flabby by Alex http://www.modern-wine-cellar.com/blog/red-hot-and-flabby/comment-page-1/#comment-4940 Alex Fri, 16 Sep 2011 22:34:02 +0000 http://modern-wine-cellar.com/blog/?p=48#comment-4940 There was a winemaker in Chateauneuf-du-Pape (quite alcoholic wines, thanks to Grenache) who said that its ridiculous for people to fret about that extra bit of alcohol ... unless you're drinking bottles of the stuff you're unlikely to notice much of a difference (especially if you're drinking with food and over a long period of time - like the French do). There was a winemaker in Chateauneuf-du-Pape (quite alcoholic wines, thanks to Grenache) who said that its ridiculous for people to fret about that extra bit of alcohol … unless you’re drinking bottles of the stuff you’re unlikely to notice much of a difference (especially if you’re drinking with food and over a long period of time – like the French do).

]]> Comment on Just in Time for Halloween – “The Green Fairy” by rollin away http://www.modern-wine-cellar.com/blog/just-in-time-for-halloween-the-green-fairy/comment-page-1/#comment-4885 rollin away Fri, 16 Sep 2011 06:28:02 +0000 http://modern-wine-cellar.com/blog/?p=9#comment-4885 It is mostly hype that I've experienced. I've bought & sampled about 2 dozen brands/styles of Absinthe and have had no head trip experiences. It's a high proof alcohol that (traditionally) tastes like black licorice, that's about all. If you want take a shot of it & mix it with some Coke/Pepsi (or other cola drink, even a Cherry Coke variety tastes good). The main thing is if it's a true absinthe it'll be strong (high alcohol content) so mix it at a 1 to 3 ratio with whatever you use. And enjoy, I like it myself cuz I think it tastes great. It is mostly hype that I've experienced. I've bought & sampled about 2 dozen brands/styles of Absinthe and have had no head trip experiences. It's a high proof alcohol that (traditionally) tastes like black licorice, that's about all. If you want take a shot of it & mix it with some Coke/Pepsi (or other cola drink, even a Cherry Coke variety tastes good). The main thing is if it's a true absinthe it'll be strong (high alcohol content) so mix it at a 1 to 3 ratio with whatever you use. And enjoy, I like it myself cuz I think it tastes great.

]]> Comment on The American Idolization of Wine by CAE http://www.modern-wine-cellar.com/blog/the-american-idolization-of-wine/comment-page-1/#comment-4837 CAE Thu, 15 Sep 2011 17:55:36 +0000 http://www.modern-wine-cellar.com/blog/the-american-idolization-of-wine/#comment-4837 I like the FAT BASTARD brand, Merlot or a dark SHIRAZ is good - the chubby little hippo on the lable is cute and it's only $12.00 a bottle. Plus the name will bring a chuckle–unless you live in California—they have no sense of humor there- got looked at funny while asking for it in a few places while on vacation….. I like the FAT BASTARD brand, Merlot or a dark SHIRAZ is good -

the chubby little hippo on the lable is cute and it’s only $12.00 a bottle. Plus the name will bring a chuckle–unless you live in California—they have no sense of humor there- got looked at funny while asking for it in a few places while on vacation…..

]]> Comment on Moscato, Rap Superstar in a Highball by J http://www.modern-wine-cellar.com/blog/moscato-rap-superstar-high-ball/comment-page-1/#comment-4832 J Thu, 15 Sep 2011 16:59:47 +0000 http://www.modern-wine-cellar.com/blog/?p=573#comment-4832 moscato are sweet and a good wine if you dont want something dry or heavy. Barefoot also makes a good moscato. It is a little "lighter" than the Sutter moscato and VERY easy to drink….esp. in the summer! moscato are sweet and a good wine if you dont want something dry or heavy. Barefoot also makes a good moscato. It is a little “lighter” than the Sutter moscato and VERY easy to drink….esp. in the summer!

]]> Comment on A Slightly Sweet Thanksgiving: Madeira and Lambrusco Wine by WoodfordPark http://www.modern-wine-cellar.com/blog/slightly-sweet-thanksgiving-madeira-lambrusco-wine/comment-page-1/#comment-4630 WoodfordPark Mon, 12 Sep 2011 23:42:49 +0000 http://www.modern-wine-cellar.com/blog/?p=476#comment-4630 Blandy's Madeira Colheita Malmsey Single Harvest (500ML) Blandy’s Madeira Colheita Malmsey Single Harvest (500ML)

]]> Comment on Drink to Healthcare Reform by Blue Haired Old Lady http://www.modern-wine-cellar.com/blog/drink-to-healthcare-reform/comment-page-1/#comment-4505 Blue Haired Old Lady Sun, 11 Sep 2011 08:41:58 +0000 http://modern-wine-cellar.com/blog/?p=135#comment-4505 Of course, it's a government money grab. Everything is. Anything they can find a justification to put a tax on, they will. It's getting ridiculous. Of course, it's a government money grab. Everything is. Anything they can find a justification to put a tax on, they will. It's getting ridiculous.

]]> Comment on Tiny Bubbles… In My Wine… by adceza7 http://www.modern-wine-cellar.com/blog/tiny-bubblesin-my-wine/comment-page-1/#comment-4472 adceza7 Sun, 11 Sep 2011 01:43:34 +0000 http://modern-wine-cellar.com/blog/?p=38#comment-4472 my favourite song in the world. my favourite song in the world.

]]> Comment on Wine in the Desert: Blood Into Wine in Arizona and Patagonia by mindbodyandflow http://www.modern-wine-cellar.com/blog/wine-desert-blood-wine-arizona-patagonia/comment-page-1/#comment-4466 mindbodyandflow Sun, 11 Sep 2011 00:22:30 +0000 http://www.modern-wine-cellar.com/blog/?p=450#comment-4466 Arizona wine industry continues to grow; at least 50 wineries in AZ Arizona wine industry continues to grow; at least 50 wineries in AZ

]]> Comment on The American Idolization of Wine by gonzalordm http://www.modern-wine-cellar.com/blog/the-american-idolization-of-wine/comment-page-1/#comment-4456 gonzalordm Sat, 10 Sep 2011 22:40:25 +0000 http://www.modern-wine-cellar.com/blog/the-american-idolization-of-wine/#comment-4456 GLORIOUS!!!!<br /> GLORIOUS!!!!

]]> Comment on Much Maligned Merlot by Mike1433 http://www.modern-wine-cellar.com/blog/much-maligned-merlot/comment-page-1/#comment-4446 Mike1433 Sat, 10 Sep 2011 20:40:41 +0000 http://modern-wine-cellar.com/blog/?p=64#comment-4446 Blackstone Merlot = delicious! Blackstone Merlot = delicious!

]]> Comment on A Toast to Peace by plitton http://www.modern-wine-cellar.com/blog/a-toast-to-peace/comment-page-1/#comment-4441 plitton Sat, 10 Sep 2011 19:38:16 +0000 http://modern-wine-cellar.com/blog/?p=52#comment-4441 Just Purchased 2007 Schramsberg Vineyards Blanc de Noirs Brut Just Purchased 2007 Schramsberg Vineyards Blanc de Noirs Brut

]]> Comment on Nothing Says Trash Like Paris Hilton’s Champagne in a Can by Bluesman1960 http://www.modern-wine-cellar.com/blog/nothing-says-trash-like-paris-hiltons-champagne-in-a-can/comment-page-1/#comment-4439 Bluesman1960 Sat, 10 Sep 2011 19:09:53 +0000 http://modern-wine-cellar.com/blog/?p=45#comment-4439 Bluesman knows what all good bartenders know. Champagne ca only come from the Champagne region of France. Everything else, although made the same way, can only be called Sparkling Wine. Same thing for Cognac (region in France also) and Brandy Bluesman knows what all good bartenders know. Champagne ca only come from the Champagne region of France. Everything else, although made the same way, can only be called Sparkling Wine. Same thing for Cognac (region in France also) and Brandy

]]> Comment on Amazon to Enter the Jungle of Online Wine Sales by JohnDinkel http://www.modern-wine-cellar.com/blog/amazon-to-enter-the-jungle-of-online-wine-sales/comment-page-1/#comment-4411 JohnDinkel Sat, 10 Sep 2011 07:01:02 +0000 http://modern-wine-cellar.com/blog/?p=74#comment-4411 The Amazon thing may not have worked out, but the Bill allowing direct shipment of wine to New Jersey homes was approved by the state, Yeah! Who needs Amazon when you can FREE THE GRAPES! The Amazon thing may not have worked out, but the Bill allowing direct shipment of wine to New Jersey homes was approved by the state, Yeah! Who needs Amazon when you can FREE THE GRAPES!

]]> Comment on Bad Wine Day? by petersonmccann http://www.modern-wine-cellar.com/blog/bad-wine-day/comment-page-1/#comment-4396 petersonmccann Sat, 10 Sep 2011 03:26:06 +0000 http://modern-wine-cellar.com/blog/?p=18#comment-4396 Maria Thun has gardened all her working life and is an authority on biodynamics. Her annual sowing and planting calendar is published in 18 languages. Maria Thun has gardened all her working life and is an authority on biodynamics. Her annual sowing and planting calendar is published in 18 languages.

]]> Comment on Storing Wine in Davy Jones Locker by Bolt Thrower http://www.modern-wine-cellar.com/blog/storing-wine-in-davy-jones-locker/comment-page-1/#comment-4344 Bolt Thrower Fri, 09 Sep 2011 15:58:24 +0000 http://modern-wine-cellar.com/blog/?p=91#comment-4344 Oh hell no Oh hell no

]]> Comment on Loons, Penguins and Hippopotami, Oh My! by Cutiepie http://www.modern-wine-cellar.com/blog/loons-penguins-and-hippopotami-oh-my/comment-page-1/#comment-4332 Cutiepie Fri, 09 Sep 2011 09:52:02 +0000 http://modern-wine-cellar.com/blog/?p=23#comment-4332 Grey's Anatomy + Yellowtail Shiraz buzz = SO much cooler!!!! Grey’s Anatomy + Yellowtail Shiraz buzz = SO much cooler!!!!

]]> Comment on Drink to Healthcare Reform by John D. http://www.modern-wine-cellar.com/blog/drink-to-healthcare-reform/comment-page-1/#comment-4313 John D. Fri, 09 Sep 2011 03:16:25 +0000 http://modern-wine-cellar.com/blog/?p=135#comment-4313 The idea is that those activities are likely to result in expenses such as health care cost beyond the users ability to pay and the government will need to pick up some part of the cost. Therefore it is "fair" to tax the users more than those that don't participate in those activities. The idea is that those activities are likely to result in expenses such as health care cost beyond the users ability to pay and the government will need to pick up some part of the cost. Therefore it is "fair" to tax the users more than those that don't participate in those activities.

]]> Comment on Anthony Weiner and the Wine Industry Get Naked by Di http://www.modern-wine-cellar.com/blog/anthony-weiner-wine-industry-naked/comment-page-1/#comment-4193 Di Wed, 07 Sep 2011 08:54:41 +0000 http://www.modern-wine-cellar.com/blog/?p=511#comment-4193 The lesson to be learned here is this: No one wants to see a picture of your wiener. No one. Not your wife. Not your girlfriend. Not some anonymous chick on the internet. No one. Silly congressman. Cameras are for t*ts. The lesson to be learned here is this:
No one wants to see a picture of your wiener. No one. Not your wife. Not your girlfriend. Not some anonymous chick on the internet. No one. Silly congressman. Cameras are for t*ts.

]]> Comment on Nothing Says Trash Like Paris Hilton’s Champagne in a Can by Robin http://www.modern-wine-cellar.com/blog/nothing-says-trash-like-paris-hiltons-champagne-in-a-can/comment-page-1/#comment-4177 Robin Wed, 07 Sep 2011 04:39:00 +0000 http://modern-wine-cellar.com/blog/?p=45#comment-4177 Paris Hilton co-starred in a nationwide campaign by one of the main phone/internet company in Italy; everybody saw the commercials and the result was comedians jeering at those commercials, mocking Paris, etc. A lot of talk on newspapers and on TV. So, it was a right choice, since the purpose of advertising is making people talking about :-) But... Wine is another issue. Italians are far more culturally educated about drinking, Ms Hilton will simply not fit with that role. She would likably be seen as a bad example to follow, when talking about alcoholic drinks, while for a phone company could just be funny. Paris Hilton co-starred in a nationwide campaign by one of the main phone/internet company in Italy; everybody saw the commercials and the result was comedians jeering at those commercials, mocking Paris, etc. A lot of talk on newspapers and on TV. So, it was a right choice, since the purpose of advertising is making people talking about :-)

But…

Wine is another issue. Italians are far more culturally educated about drinking, Ms Hilton will simply not fit with that role.
She would likably be seen as a bad example to follow, when talking about alcoholic drinks, while for a phone company could just be funny.

]]> Comment on Sauterne’s Test Tube Baby by green6400 http://www.modern-wine-cellar.com/blog/sauternes-test-tube-baby-2/comment-page-1/#comment-4121 green6400 Tue, 06 Sep 2011 09:31:44 +0000 http://www.modern-wine-cellar.com/blog/sauternes-test-tube-baby-2/#comment-4121 Relaxing hot tub under the stars following a wonderful dinner of grilled venison and Spicy Grilled pork ribs, garden veggies and sweet wine. Relaxing hot tub under the stars following a wonderful dinner of grilled venison and Spicy Grilled pork ribs, garden veggies and sweet wine.

]]> Comment on Cupcake Wine: Sex & the City, Wine Pairings and Harry Potter by Sweettooth http://www.modern-wine-cellar.com/blog/cupcake-wine-sex-city-wine-pairings-harry-potter/comment-page-1/#comment-4109 Sweettooth Tue, 06 Sep 2011 05:32:21 +0000 http://www.modern-wine-cellar.com/blog/?p=426#comment-4109 The latest cupcake media craze is Cupcake Vodka by the same people behind wine company Cupcake Vineyards. The latest cupcake media craze is Cupcake Vodka by the same people behind wine company Cupcake Vineyards.

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