News on the 31-07-2010

WineSpectator.com: News & Features

• Aiming High Down Under at Rockpool Bar and Grill (Wine Spectator)
  date: 27/07/2010 6h00
  The new Grand Award winner's wine director, Sophie Otton, shows there's more to Australia's wine lists than Shiraz
   
• Treasury Estates: Australian for Wine? (Wine Spectator)
  date: 22/07/2010 19h00
  Foster’s renames its wine division; Diageo sells a major Bordeaux firm
   
• Popped by Oscar de la Hoya (Wine Spectator)
  date: 22/07/2010 10h00
  Plus, a potential treasure chest of Champagne at the bottom of the Baltic Sea and the Tour de France heads to Bordeaux
   
• French Authorities Approve Four New Appellations (Wine Spectator)
  date: 21/07/2010 19h00
  Burgundy picks two new names for value wines; a Rhône appellation needed a name change
   
• Tips from a Texas Steak House Sommelier (Wine Spectator)
  date: 21/07/2010 6h00
  Which wine with which cut of steak? Find out from Drew Hendricks, who oversees the Grand Award-winning list at Pappas Bros. in Houston
   
• Key to Alternative Fuel Could Be Winemaking Yeast (Wine Spectator)
  date: 20/07/2010 18h00
  Scientists find several yeast strains that could turn wild grasses into fuel for your car
   
• Are You Afraid of Italian Wines? (Wine Spectator)
  date: 20/07/2010 17h00
  A shocking confession: Even the experts find the country's wines daunting
   
• Sippin' on Cognac with Snoop Dogg (Wine Spectator)
  date: 15/07/2010 10h00
  Plus, rapper T.I. partners with Rémy Martin and cleaning up the Gulf with bar towels in New Orleans
   
• Senior Editor James Suckling Retires from Wine Spectator (Wine Spectator)
  date: 14/07/2010 22h00
  Coverage for wines of Italy, Bordeaux and Port has been reassigned
   
• Domestic Auction Action Essentially Flat in Second Quarter 2010 (Wine Spectator)
  date: 14/07/2010 6h00
  Hong Kong market continues to outpace that of the U.S.
   

WineSpectator.com: Tasting Reports

• 2007 Napa Cabernets (Wine Spectator)
  date: 26/07/2010 6h00
  New reviews of 12 outstanding Cabernet Sauvignons and blends from the stellar 2007 vintage in Napa Valley
   
• 9 Refreshing White Values from Washington (Wine Spectator)
  date: 23/07/2010 6h00
  New reviews of sweet and dry Rieslings, Chardonnays and a Sauvignon Blanc from Columbia Valley, most priced at or less
   
• California Merlot and Zinfandel (Wine Spectator)
  date: 19/07/2010 6h00
  New reviews of a dozen exciting young reds from the Golden State, some collectible, some good values
   
• 20 Southern Rhône Values (Wine Spectator)
  date: 16/07/2010 6h00
  New reviews of appealing reds and refreshing summer rosés, most for just or less
   
• 14 Outstanding California Reds (Wine Spectator)
  date: 12/07/2010 6h00
  New reviews of Napa Cabernets and more, each priced at or less
   
• 18 Unique French Reds (Wine Spectator)
  date: 09/07/2010 6h00
  New reviews of intriguing Cabernet Franc-based reds and more from France’s Loire Valley
   
• Enticing Virginia Viogniers (Wine Spectator)
  date: 02/07/2010 6h00
  14 new reviews show the Old Dominion’s vintners are having success with the white Rhône grape and providing value as well
   
• 22 Finger Lakes Rieslings (Wine Spectator)
  date: 02/07/2010 6h00
  New reviews of 2009 Rieslings from New York’s Finger Lakes region, all but one priced at or less, show the grape excelled despite a difficult vintage
   
• 19 Outstanding California Pinot Noirs (Wine Spectator)
  date: 28/06/2010 6h00
  New reviews of wines above 90 points from Napa, Sonoma, Santa Barbara and elsewhere in the Golden State
   
• 11 Red Values from Washington (Wine Spectator)
  date: 25/06/2010 6h00
  New reviews of Cabernets, Syrahs, Merlots and more, all priced at or less
   

WineSpectator.com: Tasting Reports

• 2007 Napa Cabernets (Wine Spectator)
  date: 26/07/2010 6h00
  New reviews of 12 outstanding Cabernet Sauvignons and blends from the stellar 2007 vintage in Napa Valley
   
• 9 Refreshing White Values from Washington (Wine Spectator)
  date: 23/07/2010 6h00
  New reviews of sweet and dry Rieslings, Chardonnays and a Sauvignon Blanc from Columbia Valley, most priced at or less
   
• California Merlot and Zinfandel (Wine Spectator)
  date: 19/07/2010 6h00
  New reviews of a dozen exciting young reds from the Golden State, some collectible, some good values
   
• 20 Southern Rhône Values (Wine Spectator)
  date: 16/07/2010 6h00
  New reviews of appealing reds and refreshing summer rosés, most for just or less
   
• 14 Outstanding California Reds (Wine Spectator)
  date: 12/07/2010 6h00
  New reviews of Napa Cabernets and more, each priced at or less
   
• 18 Unique French Reds (Wine Spectator)
  date: 09/07/2010 6h00
  New reviews of intriguing Cabernet Franc-based reds and more from France’s Loire Valley
   
• Enticing Virginia Viogniers (Wine Spectator)
  date: 02/07/2010 6h00
  14 new reviews show the Old Dominion’s vintners are having success with the white Rhône grape and providing value as well
   
• 22 Finger Lakes Rieslings (Wine Spectator)
  date: 02/07/2010 6h00
  New reviews of 2009 Rieslings from New York’s Finger Lakes region, all but one priced at or less, show the grape excelled despite a difficult vintage
   
• 19 Outstanding California Pinot Noirs (Wine Spectator)
  date: 28/06/2010 6h00
  New reviews of wines above 90 points from Napa, Sonoma, Santa Barbara and elsewhere in the Golden State
   
• 11 Red Values from Washington (Wine Spectator)
  date: 25/06/2010 6h00
  New reviews of Cabernets, Syrahs, Merlots and more, all priced at or less
   

WineSpectator.com: Q&A's

• Is it improper to put a bottle of wine directly on the table? (Wine Spectator)
  date: 26/07/2010 6h00
  
   
• What's the difference between compressor and thermoelectric wine coolers? (Wine Spectator)
  date: 23/07/2010 6h00
  
   
• Is it true that white wines make you more loopy than reds? (Wine Spectator)
  date: 21/07/2010 6h00
  
   
• Just what do sommeliers do with that silver cup they wear around their necks? (Wine Spectator)
  date: 19/07/2010 6h00
  
   
• How can someone tell whether a wine will age well? (Wine Spectator)
  date: 16/07/2010 18h00
  
   
• How do you pair wine with vegetarian food? (Wine Spectator)
  date: 14/07/2010 6h00
  
   
• Lots of Wine Spectator reviews say "drink now." What happens if I don't? (Wine Spectator)
  date: 12/07/2010 6h00
  
   
• Why is American wine typically sweeter than French wine? (Wine Spectator)
  date: 09/07/2010 6h00
  
   
• How many wines from Napa are ranked 90 points or above by Wine Spectator? (Wine Spectator)
  date: 07/07/2010 6h00
  
   
• What do the "legs" on the inside of a wineglass tell a taster? (Wine Spectator)
  date: 02/07/2010 6h00
  
   

CavusVinifera - The last tasting notes

• Nederburg - Shiraz 2007 (South Africa - Western Cape - Western Cape - rouge) - Note : 15/20 par garethjrichards
  date: 27/07/2010 22h18
  Tasted the 11/01/2010 : Very drinkablesmooth. Eye: N/A. Nose: Strong medicinal smell. Mouth: slight "burn" on the tongue with sharp pepper flows nicely into smooth subtle fruit flavours. Didn't have that heavy body I expected. Finish: Longsmooth. Overall opinion: Very good.
   
• Accabailles de Barréjats 2001 (France - Bordeaux - Sauternes - blanc liquoreux) - Note : 18/20 par kodak
  date: 27/07/2010 22h18
  Tasted the 01/04/2009 : Extraordinary wine. Overall opinion: Very good sweet wine
   
• Château Fourcas Hosten 2000 (France - Bordeaux - Listrac-Médoc - rouge) - Note : 17/20 par kodak
  date: 27/07/2010 22h18
  Tasted the 08/07/2007 : Excellent !