Affordable 2009 Pinot Noir Choices
The 2004 movie Sideways certainly was an influence in making Pinot Noir an everyday, by-the-glass addition to wine lists from casual dining to upscale hotels. The trend continues and it is growing.
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String of Pearls Blended to Perfection
iMi account team visits Washington State Wine Country and Ste. Michelle Wine Estates.
Winners of Chile Award Winners
The 9th Annual Wines of Chile Awards winners were announced last week, resulting in 17 trophies being awarded to the country’s best wineries. For the third consecutive year, a Syrah took home the Best in Show distinction, an honor awarded to Tamaya Winemaker’s Selection 2010 Syrah.
Successful Wine Lists – Tim Hanni
With more selections on the wine list comes more inventory, more logistics headaches, and more intimidation for your staff and guests. So what is the perfect number of wines for a list, and how do you determine what that number should be for your list?
The Guild of Wine Depreciators (GOWD) – by Tim Hanni
A humorous look at the only TRUE 100-point system!
Wine’s Perfect Pour
As the wine bars evolved, the technology of the wine-dispensing machines has also been changing and evolving. An interview with Nick Moezidis, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Napa Technology, about the company’s intelligent preservation and dispensing system called the WineStation ®.
2011 Wine Star Award Winners
Charlotte Voisey, portfolio ambassador for William Grant & Sons, has been named Mixologist of the Year. The Mixologist of the Year category is new to the Wine Star Awards for 2011 making Charlotte the first recipient.
2010 Valley of the Moon Carneros Pinot Noir
A powerful, complex wine in particular showcases multiple influences – some obvious, others subtle.
Wine drinkers can pore over selection of websites, apps
There is something deliciously low-tech about a glass of wine. Especially after a long, plugged-in day at the office, it can be a release from the technology that encumbers us. But that hasn’t stopped some from trying to make the whole experience a bit better using technology.
Fine Wine Makes a Hit
in Baseball Parks
Maybe there’s no crying in baseball, but that doesn’t mean you can’t have a good wine. As the World Series approaches, fans of the grape and the great American pastime have more choices than ever with a number of wines, including some high-end vintages, on tap to wash down those hot dogs and Cracker Jacks.
Wines With Good Karma
Here are a few emerging wine brands and their wine labels, who’s names you know and some you don’t, that represent new opportunities for old and new world wines focused on national accounts.
It’s Time To Be Late – Ned Barker
Growing in popularity is a late-night happy hour. Various strategies are discussed.
A Contemporary Winery
Winemaker Ralf Holdenried finds his terrioir. A winemaker can spend a lifetime searching for the perfect vineyard. In Ralf Holdenried’s case, the vineyard found him.
Antica Napa Valley Wines
The Antinori family’s winegrowing philosophy – to produce wines with passion, patience and perseverance – is expressed fully at Antica Napa Valley.
