Blog Index
Harvey Steiman
A Delicate Shiraz
Posted: 10:04 AM ET, 05/20/08
Few would think that the words "delicate" and "Australian Shiraz" could belong in the same sentence, but then they never would have tried Craiglee Shiraz. I am as guilty as the next big red Shiraz lover for dismissing this wine as light and pleasant, but inconsequential, although I have rated it highly in some vintages. Read more
James Laube
Williams Resigns from Phelps After 32 Vintages
Posted: 04:49 PM ET, 05/19/08
Craig Williams and Tom Shelton, winemaker and president/CEO, respectively, of Joseph Phelps Vineyards, resigned from the Napa winery on Friday afternoon, according to their attorney.
The two longtime executives' departures from the famed Phelps winery was not a surprise, sources said, since they had been been mired in a drawn-out dispute over compensation. Read more
Richard Betts
Once Upon a Time in Australia…
Posted: 04:37 PM ET, 05/19/08
I just spent the last few weeks in Australia and had the chance to eat and drink so wonderfully well. Tetsuya’s in Sydney was amazing, as was so much of the local fare at other spots. Of course, there was plenty of wine to accompany our meals, and we had a chance to enjoy many special bottles. Read more
Harvey Steiman
An Australian Riesling at 19
Posted: 08:49 AM ET, 05/19/08
I have had enough aged Riesling in Australia to appreciate that the wines benefit tremendously from time in the bottle. At a few months to a couple of years old, they are all lime and floral and sometimes mineral flavors on a crisp, dry frame. Appealing enough, but they develop all kinds of extra stuff in the bottle. Read more
James Molesworth
Clay Pots and Terroir
Posted: 03:28 AM ET, 05/19/08
I’ve been checking in with winemakers in the regions of the Southern Hemisphere that I cover (Chile, Argentina and South Africa) as their harvest is wrapping up, as I want to get an early read on potential quality for the 2008 vintage. I’ll file individual reports on each of these regions in the next week or so. Read more
James Suckling
The Precious World of Art and Wine Auctions
Posted: 01:37 AM ET, 05/19/08
I was flying to Rome from London on British Airways on Friday and I read an interesting story on the art auction market in the current issue of the Economist – and it made me think about the wine auction market. Read more
James Laube
Farewell to the Man and Mentor
Posted: 02:25 PM ET, 05/16/08
We knew this was coming.
Still, when Rob Mondavi called today at 9:53 a.m., with word that his grandfather Robert Mondavi had passed away quietly and peacefully this morning, chills ran up my spine. As I set the phone down, I felt an eerie mix of loss and sadness. Read more
Marvin Shanken
A Legend Lives On
Posted: 02:10 PM ET, 05/16/08
Normally when a person passes away, our memories of him fade over time.
I don't think that this will apply to Robert Mondavi.
Much has been written about him, his life and his many contributions, to wine and beyond. He was a singular man, as focused on one great objective as anyone I have ever known. Read more
James Laube
A Bold Question That Requires Some Finesse
Posted: 05:19 PM ET, 05/15/08
One of our readers, Emily, asked a good question about yesterday’s blog, and I’m glad she did. I’m going to offer an extended reply, since this subject comes up periodically
“Many people accuse you of only liking very young ‘over blown,’ very tannic styles of wines. Read more
Harvey Steiman
RunRig, and More
Posted: 08:34 AM ET, 05/15/08
Torbreck RunRig is one of the champions of Australian Shiraz, made from grand old vines in Barossa Valley in a modern style. It also incorporates a dollop of Viognier, an idea cadged from Côte-Rôtie, where co-fermenting with the white grape is common. Read more
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