On the Road with the Grape Guy

On the Road with the Grape Guy is a on-going feature that follows me from event to event ... I post my thoughts, feelings and reviews of what happened and what I tasted ... basically it is here that I review the events I attend and the things that thrilled me.

Report from - Fielding’s Ultimate Insider Pre-Tasting ... April 26, 2008

29 Apr 2008

 

An unsettled Saturday was host to the 3rd Annual Fielding pre-tasting:  one minute it was sunny, the next a few drops fell from the sky and a call of thunderstorms was being threatened for in the forecast.  But that didn’t stop the Fielding folks and fans from enjoying their annual preview event.  Seven wines were let out of their tanks and/or barrels to be paraded in front of the followers of Fielding to be judged; there was also an advance chance to take some home before their general release … for current or later enjoyment.  Five whites and 2 reds – including a barrel sample of the 2006 Syrah – and at least 2 wines wouldn’t see the inside of the retail store till August of 2008.

Of the wines released today, the must have wine of the summer from Fielding is ... (Read more)

 

To read about more interesting adventures thru the world of wine check out the On the Road With the Grape Guy blog

 

 

Report from - Lichine / Wine Guy Imports Lunch and Tasting ... April 22, 2008

29 Apr 2008

 

When I mention “rosé” to most people it conjures up sweet, pink wines best consumed ice cold … when you say “rosé” to Sacha Alexis Lichine he thinks of something completely different – and he’d like you to share in his vision.

In 1994, Sacha began looking at a property in Provence (France) that had 70-year-old Grenache vines – it is his belief that serious wine can only be made using serious grapes – and Grenache, of that age, are very serious grapes indeed.  In 2006, Sacha opened Chateau D’Esclans in Provence with the intension of making the world’s best rosés – and he just might be on to something here ... (Read more)

 

To read about more interesting adventures thru the world of wine check out the On the Road With the Grape Guy blog

 

 

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