Comments on: Wine Blogger Wednesday http://grapethinking.com/wine-blogger-wednesday Fusing Mind with Vine Mon, 21 Nov 2011 06:02:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: GrapeThinking | Wine, Culture, Lifestyle http://grapethinking.com/wine-blogger-wednesday/comment-page-1#comment-1782 GrapeThinking | Wine, Culture, Lifestyle Fri, 28 Sep 2007 19:25:13 +0000 http://grapethinking.com/blog/2007/05/02/wine-blogger-wednesday/#comment-1782 [...] My first wine was the Domain Clavel ($17.99), followed by General Billy’s ($10.99); and then there were three unexpected last minute entries: Gerard Bertrand’s 2003 Tautavel Rousillon ($14.99); Domaine De Nizas’ 2006 Rosè ($12.99) and finally, a wine that will definitely be in the USA soon - Chateau Capion’s Capion Rouge. [...] [...] My first wine was the Domain Clavel ($17.99), followed by General Billy’s ($10.99); and then there were three unexpected last minute entries: Gerard Bertrand’s 2003 Tautavel Rousillon ($14.99); Domaine De Nizas’ 2006 Rosè ($12.99) and finally, a wine that will definitely be in the USA soon – Chateau Capion’s Capion Rouge. [...]

]]> By: GrapeThinking.com Wine Blog - Lifestyle, Wine, & Culture... http://grapethinking.com/wine-blogger-wednesday/comment-page-1#comment-142 GrapeThinking.com Wine Blog - Lifestyle, Wine, & Culture... Thu, 17 May 2007 16:31:12 +0000 http://grapethinking.com/blog/2007/05/02/wine-blogger-wednesday/#comment-142 [...] In an effort to do a double duty we had the mocha-cloves as an after dinner sweet – together with the General Billy’s Syrah Grenache. The entire General Billy’s concept is great, but as this blog tries to stay faithful to small, country specific producers, it can’t win by ultimate pick for WBW. [...] [...] In an effort to do a double duty we had the mocha-cloves as an after dinner sweet – together with the General Billy’s Syrah Grenache. The entire General Billy’s concept is great, but as this blog tries to stay faithful to small, country specific producers, it can’t win by ultimate pick for WBW. [...]

]]> By: GrapeThinking.com Wine Blog - Lifestyle, Wine, & Culture... http://grapethinking.com/wine-blogger-wednesday/comment-page-1#comment-139 GrapeThinking.com Wine Blog - Lifestyle, Wine, & Culture... Wed, 16 May 2007 17:47:35 +0000 http://grapethinking.com/blog/2007/05/02/wine-blogger-wednesday/#comment-139 [...] My first wine was the Domain Clavel, followed by General Billy’s; and then there were three unexpected last minute entries: Gerard Bertrand’s 2003 Tautavel Rousillon; Domaine De Nizas’ 2006 Rose and finally, a wine that will definitely be in the USA soon - Chateau Capion’s Capion Rouge. [...] [...] My first wine was the Domain Clavel, followed by General Billy’s; and then there were three unexpected last minute entries: Gerard Bertrand’s 2003 Tautavel Rousillon; Domaine De Nizas’ 2006 Rose and finally, a wine that will definitely be in the USA soon – Chateau Capion’s Capion Rouge. [...]

]]> By: Nate http://grapethinking.com/wine-blogger-wednesday/comment-page-1#comment-111 Nate Thu, 03 May 2007 16:47:05 +0000 http://grapethinking.com/blog/2007/05/02/wine-blogger-wednesday/#comment-111 Thanks for the General Billys tip Ruarri. Interesting concept too, since I would think this would help open up the wine world to folks who may feel intimidated to try matching a wine with dinner and just throw up their hands and grab a beer (much like I did with Indian cuisine). Looking forward to trying some of these food-wine pairings - thanks! Thanks for the General Billys tip Ruarri. Interesting concept too, since I would think this would help open up the wine world to folks who may feel intimidated to try matching a wine with dinner and just throw up their hands and grab a beer (much like I did with Indian cuisine). Looking forward to trying some of these food-wine pairings – thanks!

]]> By: Nate http://grapethinking.com/wine-blogger-wednesday/comment-page-1#comment-6156 Nate Thu, 03 May 2007 16:47:00 +0000 http://grapethinking.com/blog/2007/05/02/wine-blogger-wednesday/#comment-6156 Thanks for the General Billys tip Ruarri. Interesting concept too, since I would think this would help open up the wine world to folks who may feel intimidated to try matching a wine with dinner and just throw up their hands and grab a beer (much like I did with Indian cuisine). Looking forward to trying some of these food-wine pairings - thanks! Thanks for the General Billys tip Ruarri. Interesting concept too, since I would think this would help open up the wine world to folks who may feel intimidated to try matching a wine with dinner and just throw up their hands and grab a beer (much like I did with Indian cuisine). Looking forward to trying some of these food-wine pairings – thanks!

]]> By: Marcus http://grapethinking.com/wine-blogger-wednesday/comment-page-1#comment-110 Marcus Thu, 03 May 2007 15:18:26 +0000 http://grapethinking.com/blog/2007/05/02/wine-blogger-wednesday/#comment-110 Ruarri, You are lucky that Carcassonne is so accessible to you. It's no wonder the Brits have been reacting the best to my theme for WBW 33 -- the Midi is a stone's-throw from London! (Are you British by the way?) In this case, I feel like I'm preaching to the converted. Please do send me links to any run-up Languedoc-Roussillon bottles you profile in the next two weeks. If I personally miss them that's no reason they shouldn't be included in the compendium of comments for the WBW event. The more the merrier. Looking forward to more great picks like this Clavel (I love Clavel). Hey Nate, don't forget the range is $15-30 for WBW 33! In Canada, Clavel's Les Garrigues is not eligible since it hovers around the $18 mark. An $11 pricetag on it is an amazing deal, no matter what the currency is. Tell me that this is a special sale price! Anyhow, Clavel makes a slightly more upscale bottle called Copa Santa. Perfect for WBW 33 participation! Cheers, Marcus Ruarri,

You are lucky that Carcassonne is so accessible to you. It’s no wonder the Brits have been reacting the best to my theme for WBW 33 — the Midi is a stone’s-throw from London! (Are you British by the way?) In this case, I feel like I’m preaching to the converted.

Please do send me links to any run-up Languedoc-Roussillon bottles you profile in the next two weeks. If I personally miss them that’s no reason they shouldn’t be included in the compendium of comments for the WBW event. The more the merrier. Looking forward to more great picks like this Clavel (I love Clavel).

Hey Nate, don’t forget the range is $15-30 for WBW 33! In Canada, Clavel’s Les Garrigues is not eligible since it hovers around the $18 mark. An $11 pricetag on it is an amazing deal, no matter what the currency is. Tell me that this is a special sale price!

Anyhow, Clavel makes a slightly more upscale bottle called Copa Santa. Perfect for WBW 33 participation!

Cheers,
Marcus

]]> By: Marcus http://grapethinking.com/wine-blogger-wednesday/comment-page-1#comment-6155 Marcus Thu, 03 May 2007 15:18:00 +0000 http://grapethinking.com/blog/2007/05/02/wine-blogger-wednesday/#comment-6155 Ruarri, You are lucky that Carcassonne is so accessible to you. It's no wonder the Brits have been reacting the best to my theme for WBW 33 -- the Midi is a stone's-throw from London! (Are you British by the way?) In this case, I feel like I'm preaching to the converted. Please do send me links to any run-up Languedoc-Roussillon bottles you profile in the next two weeks. If I personally miss them that's no reason they shouldn't be included in the compendium of comments for the WBW event. The more the merrier. Looking forward to more great picks like this Clavel (I love Clavel). Hey Nate, don't forget the range is $15-30 for WBW 33! In Canada, Clavel's Les Garrigues is not eligible since it hovers around the $18 mark. An $11 pricetag on it is an amazing deal, no matter what the currency is. Tell me that this is a special sale price! Anyhow, Clavel makes a slightly more upscale bottle called Copa Santa. Perfect for WBW 33 participation! Cheers, Marcus Ruarri,

You are lucky that Carcassonne is so accessible to you. It’s no wonder the Brits have been reacting the best to my theme for WBW 33 — the Midi is a stone’s-throw from London! (Are you British by the way?) In this case, I feel like I’m preaching to the converted.

Please do send me links to any run-up Languedoc-Roussillon bottles you profile in the next two weeks. If I personally miss them that’s no reason they shouldn’t be included in the compendium of comments for the WBW event. The more the merrier. Looking forward to more great picks like this Clavel (I love Clavel).

Hey Nate, don’t forget the range is $15-30 for WBW 33! In Canada, Clavel’s Les Garrigues is not eligible since it hovers around the $18 mark. An $11 pricetag on it is an amazing deal, no matter what the currency is. Tell me that this is a special sale price!

Anyhow, Clavel makes a slightly more upscale bottle called Copa Santa. Perfect for WBW 33 participation!

Cheers,
Marcus

]]> By: Ruarri http://grapethinking.com/wine-blogger-wednesday/comment-page-1#comment-109 Ruarri Thu, 03 May 2007 11:42:52 +0000 http://grapethinking.com/blog/2007/05/02/wine-blogger-wednesday/#comment-109 Nate, go to http://www.generalbillys.com/ if you like spicey food. They've got great beers as well as great wines. It really is a marvellous concept - creating wine specifically for food. Pinotage, Grenache or Syrah are great for lamb based curry dishes. Chenin Blanc, Gewurz and a few Rieslings are good for chicken curries. Gewurz goes exceptionally well with Thai curries that have ingredients like coconut, lemongrass, peanut butter and water chestnuts. Also - Lodi Zin goes with really thick and meaty curries, but Languedoc really is exceptional. Nate, go to http://www.generalbillys.com/ if you like spicey food. They’ve got great beers as well as great wines. It really is a marvellous concept – creating wine specifically for food. Pinotage, Grenache or Syrah are great for lamb based curry dishes. Chenin Blanc, Gewurz and a few Rieslings are good for chicken curries. Gewurz goes exceptionally well with Thai curries that have ingredients like coconut, lemongrass, peanut butter and water chestnuts. Also – Lodi Zin goes with really thick and meaty curries, but Languedoc really is exceptional.

]]> By: Ruarri http://grapethinking.com/wine-blogger-wednesday/comment-page-1#comment-6154 Ruarri Thu, 03 May 2007 11:42:00 +0000 http://grapethinking.com/blog/2007/05/02/wine-blogger-wednesday/#comment-6154 Nate, go to http://www.generalbillys.com/ if you like spicey food. They've got great beers as well as great wines. It really is a marvellous concept - creating wine specifically for food. Pinotage, Grenache or Syrah are great for lamb based curry dishes. Chenin Blanc, Gewurz and a few Rieslings are good for chicken curries. Gewurz goes exceptionally well with Thai curries that have ingredients like coconut, lemongrass, peanut butter and water chestnuts. Also - Lodi Zin goes with really thick and meaty curries, but Languedoc really is exceptional. Nate, go to http://www.generalbillys.com/ if you like spicey food. They’ve got great beers as well as great wines. It really is a marvellous concept – creating wine specifically for food. Pinotage, Grenache or Syrah are great for lamb based curry dishes. Chenin Blanc, Gewurz and a few Rieslings are good for chicken curries. Gewurz goes exceptionally well with Thai curries that have ingredients like coconut, lemongrass, peanut butter and water chestnuts. Also – Lodi Zin goes with really thick and meaty curries, but Languedoc really is exceptional.

]]> By: Nate http://grapethinking.com/wine-blogger-wednesday/comment-page-1#comment-108 Nate Thu, 03 May 2007 03:07:29 +0000 http://grapethinking.com/blog/2007/05/02/wine-blogger-wednesday/#comment-108 Ooh - a wine match for Indian cuisine! When I'm cooking Indian or Mexican, I almost always end up resorting to beer to accompany the often overwhelming spices. I had never thought to try match it with a spicy Syrah - and one of my favorite varietals, too! Thanks for the inspiration to attempt what I'd always considered a risky wine-pairing. Also, glad to hear you've got some wines lined up for WBW #33. This will be my first participation in this venerable event as well - I scored an interesting Vin de Pays at a French wine tasting event at a local wine shop a couple weeks ago. I'm intrigued at the values represented by the Languedoc-Rousillon wines: it was actually slightly difficult to find an L-R wine over $15 to meet the $15-$25 price requirement set by Doktor Weingolb for this month's WBW, and I think that's a good thing! Ooh – a wine match for Indian cuisine! When I’m cooking Indian or Mexican, I almost always end up resorting to beer to accompany the often overwhelming spices. I had never thought to try match it with a spicy Syrah – and one of my favorite varietals, too! Thanks for the inspiration to attempt what I’d always considered a risky wine-pairing.

Also, glad to hear you’ve got some wines lined up for WBW #33. This will be my first participation in this venerable event as well – I scored an interesting Vin de Pays at a French wine tasting event at a local wine shop a couple weeks ago. I’m intrigued at the values represented by the Languedoc-Rousillon wines: it was actually slightly difficult to find an L-R wine over $15 to meet the $15-$25 price requirement set by Doktor Weingolb for this month’s WBW, and I think that’s a good thing!

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