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James Laube

What Will the Economic Turmoil Do to Your Wine Buying Strategy

Posted: 01:21 PM ET, 09/25/08

I’m in Wine Spectator's New York office this week for editorial meetings. And being in such relatively close proximity to Wall Street and the heartbeat of our nation's financial institutions brings up what I suppose is an obvious question: Given the current fiscal turmoil and likely ensuing fallout, whatever that brings, how does the current state of affairs affect your wine buying strategies this fall?

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2008 Harvest

A Bit of a Scare

Posted: 06:37 PM ET, 09/24/08

Posted by Bob Betz

Washington wine growers endured a minor scare beginning Monday night, September 22, through the morning of Tuesday the 23rd. Temperatures dipped dangerously close to freezing just before sunrise Tuesday, with potentially serious consequences, considering how much fruit remains to be harvested. Read more

James Laube

Napa's Cade Is as Green as It Gets

Posted: 03:27 PM ET, 09/23/08

Cade is cutting edge green and beyond.

The winery on Howell Mountain was built to reflect the rugged masculine feel of the terrain, resting on a steep rocky slope surrounding by towering trees. "Cade" is a Shakespearean reference to a cask or barrel. Read more

Harvey Steiman

Taking a Retour

Posted: 08:43 AM ET, 09/23/08

For those of us who appreciate a good Oregon Pinot Noir, it's frustrating that so many of the better ones are made in such small quantities. Not only are they hard to find in a wine shop, you also just can't expect to see them on any normal restaurant wine list. Read more

2008 Harvest

The Story Behind a White Bordeaux—and the Best Fine We Ever Paid!

Posted: 05:17 PM ET, 09/22/08

Posted by Jean-Charles Cazes

Smiles are back on vintners' faces in Bordeaux, because we have been enjoying continuous sunny weather with cool northern winds for almost two weeks. The maturity of our red varietals is approximately one week behind normal, but the present, favorable conditions mean that we'll be able to wait for maturity before picking, without much risk of rot or other problems. Read more

2008 Harvest

Life Is Good in the Finger Lakes, So Far

Posted: 01:18 PM ET, 09/22/08

Posted by David Whiting

The 2008 vintage is upon us, and what an exciting vintage it is. In truth, every vintage rolls in on wheels of excitement. Read more

David Whiting

Life is Good in the Finger Lakes, So Far

Posted: 01:13 PM ET, 09/22/08

David Whiting is blogging for Wine Spectator as part of our 2008 Harvest Winemakers' Blog. To read more of his posts, visit that blog.

The 2008 vintage is upon us, and what an exciting vintage it is. Read more

2008 Harvest

Green Berry Pluckin

Posted: 12:46 PM ET, 09/22/08

Posted by Josh Bergström

Every one of Oregon’s last 12 vintages that I have been involved with have been marked by unique climactic events—the kind of natural, agricultural-driven events that force the best wineries to put in extra efforts and expenses to ensure a great vintage despite Mother Nature. Read more

James Suckling

Great Grenache is Hard to Find

Posted: 11:19 AM ET, 09/22/08

I have fallen back in love with Grenache. In the 1980s when I lived in Paris, I used to regularly go to the Southern Rhône and visit Châteauneuf producers from Beaucastel to Rayas to Telegraphe. I was always tasting and drinking Southern Rhônes with my buddies at Willi’s Wine Bar, particularly Tim Johnston and Mark Williamson. Read more

2008 Harvest

The Shouting is Over

Posted: 05:54 PM ET, 09/19/08

Posted by Bob Betz

All the planning, praying, cleaning and shouting is over; harvest 2008 is in full swing in Washington’s Columbia Valley. Read more

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