Blog Index
James Molesworth
Prepping for the Debate
Posted: 03:54 PM ET, 10/02/08
Thursday is date night, as some of you may remember. Nancy and I always go out, taking a break from the kids and other worldy concerns to enjoy a little wine and food …
Tonight, however, date night will be spent in front of the TV, watching the vice-presidential debate. Read more
James Laube
Disciplined Buying Has Its Rewards
Posted: 02:23 PM ET, 10/02/08
Taking a disciplined approach to buying wine is something I admire and something everyone should consider.
One of my longtime friends, Dan, used to draw the line on buying a bottle of wine at $10 or $15, and always found bargains. Of course that was about 15 years ago, and I’m not sure if he still has a cap on purchases these days. Read more
2008 Harvest
Fall in Tuscany Means the Work is Inside the Winery
Posted: 10:57 AM ET, 10/02/08
Posted by Barbara Kronenberg Widmer
Last Saturday, we completed the 2008 harvest in the Maremma. All the grapes are now in the cellar, and it is a good feeling that nature has little impact anymore—everything lies in our hands now. Read more
2008 Harvest
Why a Second Label?
Posted: 06:13 PM ET, 10/01/08
Posted by Tim Perr
I thought it might be fun to take a brief break from talking about harvest decisions and discuss a bit of business. As referenced in my prior blogs, my partners and I have decided to introduce a second label with the 2008 vintage. Read more
James Laube
Drink Your Cellar? Or Start One Now?
Posted: 02:50 PM ET, 10/01/08
This is a good time to have a cellar, along with cash under the mattress.
I don’t think most people collect wines and build cellars for times of uncertainty or fiscal restraint. But it sure helps if you have a cache of wine you can tap. Read more
2008 Harvest
Green Berries in Ripe Clusters
Posted: 03:28 PM ET, 09/30/08
Posted by Brian Loring
Every year presents its own unique set of challenges. Whether it’s heat spells, rain or frost, it’s always something. This year we’ve seen it all. Starting with one of the worst frosts in California in decades, to the crazy heat spell we saw at the end of August, to the potential for some nasty rain in Oregon, 2008 maybe be one of the weirdest vintages in recent memory. Read more
2008 Harvest
The Fog Rolls In, to the Delight of California Zinfandel Growers
Posted: 03:10 PM ET, 09/30/08
Posted by Dave Phinney
Thank God for fog. We all enjoyed waking up to fog a couple of weeks ago. It was exactly the type of weather we needed. The grapes have enjoyed an extended period of cool to mild temperatures that has realigned the flavors and sugars. Read more
James Suckling
The Stock Market and Birthday Wishes
Posted: 12:55 PM ET, 09/30/08
I am recovering from three days of birthday celebrations at my house in Tuscany. I celebrated my 50th. Yes, I am a half of a century old now. I drank a number of 1958s and I have to say that I think I am aging better than any of them, except for the 1958 Sandeman Vintage Port. Read more
Harvey Steiman
Fruit Bombs and Food, or Not
Posted: 12:47 PM ET, 09/30/08
One recurring theme whenever the topic of New World wines comes up is the perception of some that so-called "fruit bombs" do not go well with food. This strikes me as today's virulent version of the old saw that wine must be dry to go with food. Read more
2008 Harvest
Why I Don’t Answer My Phone Anymore During Harvest
Posted: 11:12 AM ET, 09/30/08
Posted by Josh Bergström
For the first time in ten vintages, I have not harvested any fruit in the month of September. Usually our young vines are ready to come in around the week of September 20th. Read more
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