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August 10, 2011
Tasting Notes: This Week in Wine Blogs
GenBugKnow a Houston-based blog we should be paying particular attention to? Leave the address in the comments section below. Vintage Texas: Once again this week, we lead with top Texas wine blogger and Houstonian Russ Kane, who contemplates the age-old conundrum of the modern era: "Can a re ... More >>
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August 12, 2011
Odd Pair: What Wine Do You Serve with Doritos?
When asked what factors had shaped his palate and his wine collection when he first began collecting fine wine, rockstar (literally, not just figuratively) and winemaker Maynard James Keenan answered: "Mountain Dew and Doritos. Like most American kids, that's what I grew up on." This was a fe ... More >>
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August 15, 2011
Despite Blue Laws, Texas Sommelier Conference Opens on Schedule
"You'll note that there are pastries in the foyer," said Master Sommelier James Tidwell, as he and Houston's own Master Sommelier, Drew Hendricks, opened the Texas Sommelier Conference promptly at 9 a.m. yesterday morning at the Four Seasons Las Colinas Resort in Irving, Texas. The two co-fou ... More >>
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August 16, 2011
Wine of the Week: A Desert Island Wine from Lebanon
Wine professionals get the question all the time: What's your favorite wine? When I get asked this question (and I get it all the time), I always respond with my stock answer: It depends on what I'm eating (never wine without food, never food without wine). In other words, if it's raw oysters ... More >>
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August 17, 2011
Tasting Notes: This Week in Wine Blogs
Eats Blog: Texas has a new top sommelier, and his name is Bill Elsey (right), winner of the "best sommelier in Texas" competition held each year at the Texas Sommelier Conference. The title was conferred late yesterday afternoon in Irving, Texas on the last day of the event, and the news spre ... More >>
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August 19, 2011
Odd Pair: Cheeseburger and Barbaresco
My friend and blogging colleague Franco Ziliani -- Italy's top wine blogger and veteran enojournalist -- is always astonished at how Americans "apply" the great wines of Italy. In Europe, the food and wine canon guides the "user" in ensuring that the wine will be enjoyed to the fullest by pa ... More >>
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September 2, 2011
Odd Pair: Pseudo-Italian Sports Bar and French Wine
Let's face it: No matter how you dress or slice the meatballs (more on that below), if you have ESPN constantly streaming on monitors that hover above your bar and dining room, you are a sports bar -- even if you slap ristorante italiano onto the name of your restaurant. According to its web ... More >>
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September 6, 2011
Wine of the Week: Texas Blanc du Bois
Above: Blanc du Bois grapes from the 2010 harvest at the Cruz de Comal Winery in the Texas Hill Country. To tell the story of winemaking in Texas today, we need to start with what happened in California back in the 1970s and the way wine has been marketed historically in the U.S. When I was ... More >>
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September 7, 2011
Tasting Notes: This Week in Wine Blogs
Know a Houston-based blog we should be paying particular attention to? Leave the address in the comments section below. TweetChat #TXWine: If you've been following along here at Wine Time, you know that Texas wines have been on our minds. We found out about the TweetChat #TXWines thanks to t ... More >>
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September 9, 2011
Odd Pair: Turkey Chili, Fritos, French's, and Demi-Sec Vouvray
Labor Day weekend found us in Orange, Texas, visiting with Tracie P's parents and family. Following our nephew Brady's football game, Mrs. B -- my mother-in-law -- had a lot of hungry mouths to feed on a rainy East Texas evening, including her three grandchildren, a six-months pregnant daught ... More >>
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September 12, 2011
Wine of the Week: A Rosé from the Texas Hill Country
The more I read about Texas Hill Country winemaker and San Antonio endocrinologist Richard Becker, the more I am intrigued. Any doctor-cum-vintner who quotes readily from one of my favorite 20th-century American poets, Wallace Stevens, sounds like someone who puts more thought into the art an ... More >>
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September 14, 2011
Tasting Notes: This Week in Wine Blogs
Another Wine Blog: "Don't be a Wine Spectator," writes Amy Corron Power this week on the blog she co-authors with her husband Joe. Amy and Joe often express their skepticism when it comes to wine reviews and wine blogging, and Amy offers some good advice in this post: "The best way to tell ... More >>
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September 19, 2011
Odd Pair: Top 5 Wines to Pair with Pizza
Above: "Pizza al Trancio" (Pizza by the Slice) in Rome, paired with Coca Cola. Here in the U.S., we don't think of it as an "odd pair." But in Italy, homeland of pizza and a country where wine is considered an essential element of healthy dining, pizza and wine are rarely if ever paired. Do ... More >>
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September 23, 2011
Odd Pair: Kolaches and a Californian Rosé
Out in California where I grew up, no one's ever heard of a kolache. However gastronomically inclined and aware, I didn't know what a kolache was until I moved to Texas three years ago. Since that time, the savory, flaky, crumbly, often gooey, and always deliciously homey sensorial experience ... More >>
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September 26, 2011
Wine of the Week: An Under-$25 Fresh, Clean Sparkler
Whenever it comes to sparkling wine, the comparison to Champagne is inevitable. Together with Bordeaux and Burgundy, wine regions that the British embraced as benchmarks for fine wine in the 19th century, the Champagne "brand" is so powerful that it pervades nearly every discussion of spar ... More >>
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September 28, 2011
Tasting Notes: This Week in Wine Blogs
Wine & Spirits: For the second year in a row, a Texan has been named one of the best new sommeliers in the U.S. by Wine & Spirits Magazine (last year, Houston native Mark Sayre brought the accolade to the Lone Star State). Austin-based sommelier June Rodil (previously wine director for Uciko ... More >>
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October 3, 2011
Wine of the Week: Biodynamic Lees-Aged Grüner Veltliner
Photos by Jeremy Parzen.Nikolaihof Wachau Grüner Veltliner Hefeabzug.Although Nicolas Joly is widely hailed as the father of biodynamic grape-growing and winemaking in Europe today; the Nikolaihof estate in the Wachau region of Austria is generally considered to be the first biodynamic winer ... More >>
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October 6, 2011
Tasting Notes: This Week in Wine Blogs
Vintage Texas: Budget cuts by the Texas legislature have slashed funding for the promotion of Texas wines, reports Houston-based blogger and wine writer Russ Kane, author of the top Texas wine and winery blog, Vintage Texas. In an email sent to "partners" of the "Texas Wine Marketing Program" ... More >>
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October 10, 2011
Wine of the Week: Brunello di Montalcino
Photos by Jeremy Parzen.Daybreak over Mount Amiata (Montalcino).This week finds me on my annual pilgrimage to Montalcino (in the province of Siena, Tuscany), land of one of the world's most famous and highly prized wines, Brunello di Montalcino. That's the ancient and now extinct volcano Mou ... More >>
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October 12, 2011
Tasting Notes: This Week in Wine Blogs
Blue State Carpetbagger's Red State Wine Blog: When Tom "Bighouse" Casagrande's brother comes to town for a visit, the Houston-based wine blogger pulls out all the stops. But that doesn't mean that good value wasn't on his mind. Tom opened some good stuff for his bro, including a 2007 Story ... More >>
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October 13, 2011
Ingredient of the Week: Cabernet Sauvignon
Photo by John SuhA good cheap wine from CostcoWhat is it? Cabernet Sauvignon is a dry red wine discovered during the 17th century by crossing the Cabernet Franc and the Sauvignon Blanc grape varieties. Its origins are in the Bordeaux region of France, but it has since spread all over the wo ... More >>
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October 14, 2011
Odd Pair: Top 5 Wines to Take to Burger Guys
Photos by Jeremy ParzenDuck fat fries at the Burger Guys.A few weeks ago, in the first part of this series, we quoted one of the top chefs in the U.S. today, Eric Ripert of Le Bernardin in New York, on the virtues of the fast food burger in our country. "There is something about these ingred ... More >>
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October 18, 2011
Wine of the Week: Another Oaky Buttery Chardonnay
Photo by Jeremy Parzen.The marketing campaign by Educated Guess wines is one of the most successful in recent history.Yesterday, after arriving at the Newark, NJ airport from Milan, Italy (where I admired a statue of Leonardo da Vinci across from the famous Scala opera house), I headed straig ... More >>
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October 21, 2011
Odd Pair: Wine and Legs (or Tears That Rhyme with Ears)
Photos by Jeremy Parzen.The legs of 2005 Langhe Nebbiolo Sperss by Gaja (Piedmont, Italy), tasted this week in Houston.How many times have you been at a dinner party and heard some blowhard say something like the following (uttered with a fake British accent): Observe carefully: After swirli ... More >>
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November 2, 2011
Tasting Notes: This Week in Wine Blogs
Photo via @SanCrittenden.Houston wine blogger Sandra Crittenden.Wine Thoughts: One of the things that we love about Sandra Crittenden's blog Wine Thoughts is how she seamlessly alternates between a big, boisterous Chilean red that she picked up at the Tasting Room for "approximately $100," an ... More >>
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November 2, 2011
Top 12 Wines Under $15 for the Holidays
A $10 sparkling wine for the holidays: Toso is one of our top picks.Last night, Whole Foods Market introduced its Top 10 wines for the holidays -- except that this year, like the days of Christmas, there are actually 12. Historically, some of the recommended wines have been held up at custom ... More >>
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November 4, 2011
Wine Time: Wine and Sulfur Dioxide
Image via HomeBrewers.com.No, that's not cocaine. It's potassium metabisulfite, one of the many forms of sulfites employed by winemakers for a variety of purposes.A post earlier this week ("Wine of the Week: A Wine with No Detectable Sulfites") inspired a lot of acidic (pun intended) discussi ... More >>
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November 11, 2011
10 Tips for Holiday Wine Shopping
Photo by Jeremy Parzen.Top Texas wine blogger Italian Wine Guy knows a thing or two about how frustrating wine shopping can be.As you head to your local wine seller to stock up on holiday wines, here are 10 tips for smart wine shopping. 1) Find a shop that offers a mixed case discount. Most ... More >>
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November 14, 2011
Wine of the Week: An "Old Vine" Zinfandel from California (Where Else?)
Photo by Jeremy Parzen.The "Old Vine" Zinfandel by Bogle showed judicious restraint in its alcohol content and concentration.What does the designation "old vine" mean, anyway? And how did it come to be a "brand name" for California wines in the 2000s? Vine age is a key element in the qualit ... More >>
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November 14, 2011
What Do Wine and Saddles Have In Common? The Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo
Over the course of a weekend, volunteers with the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo wash 20,000 wine glasses in two days. It's just one of the staggering statistics behind the annual International Wine Competition, the contest that leads to the Rodeo Uncorked! Wine Show and to a few lucky wineri ... More >>
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November 17, 2011
10 Thanksgiving Wines (That We Actually Drink)
Photos by Jeremy Parzen.Dolcetto can deliver character without overwhelming the palate or breaking the bank.Yes, folks, it's that predictable time of year when everyone posts their Thanksgiving wine recommendations. Among the literally hundreds of blogs and feeds that I follow, one of my favo ... More >>
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November 25, 2011
Odd Pair: Asparagus and Wine
Photos by Jeremy Parzen.Even though the springtime vegetable is not one of the traditional Thanksgiving vegetables, green-house-grown asparagus often finds its way to the holiday table.Today we think of asparagus as one of the standard vegetable side dishes in the contemporary canon of Americ ... More >>
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November 30, 2011
Tasting Notes: This Week in Wine Blogs
Photo by Jeremy Parzen.We just love it when Amy Corron Power, left with husband Joe, does "un-Amy-like" things!Another Wine Blog: Love born in the blogosphere. It's a beautiful thing. A few weeks ago, when I shared a glass of stinky, delicious Cortese (from Piedmont) with tandem wine blogger ... More >>
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December 1, 2011
Messina Hof Has the Best Wine in Texas, According to the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo
Photo by Mai PhamThis year, more than 2,500 wines were entered into the annual Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo's International Wine Competition. Of those entries, 736 were from Texas wineries. And of those Texas wineries, Messina Hof swept up 20 medals and the coveted title of Top Texas Wine f ... More >>
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December 2, 2011
Odd Pair: Ice Cubes and Chardonnay (Water and Wine)
Photo by Jeremy Parzen.If you like ice cubes in your Chardonnay and getting caught in the rain, if you're not into yoga, and you have half a brain...Back in the 1990s, when a new awareness of fine wine began to emerge in the U.S., the combination of "ice cubes in your Chardonnay" became a sor ... More >>
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December 7, 2011
Top 5 Gifts for Wine Lovers
Photo by Jeremy Parzen.Decanters by Riedel take wine service to a higher level of aesthetic pleasure. If you're ever invited to dine in someone's home in France, please don't bring a bottle of wine. Nothing will spur a French host to recoil in abject dishonor and displeasure than the gift of ... More >>
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December 9, 2011
Wine & Truffle Dinner at Valentino Vin Bar
Photos by Christina UticoneDolcetto d'AlbaAs if a wine hangover weren't bad enough, did you know you can actually get a truffle hangover? I woke up with one after five luscious courses of food at the recent Truffle & Wine dinner held at Valentino. Who can resist a hook like white truffles -- ... More >>
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December 9, 2011
Odd Pair: Wine and Soup
Photos by Jeremy Parzen.Whether we're making Tuscan ribollita, Mexican tortilla soup, or French soupe à l'oignon, wine is always a key ingredient at our house (where there's always a spare cup of wine in the kitchen). And while the sugar is the main component of the wine that adds flavor to ... More >>
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December 15, 2011
Top 5 Champagnes Under $60 for the Holidays
Photos by Jeremy Parzen.Remember: Champagne doesn't have to be white. Rosé Champagne is often considered the more "muscular" expression of the appellation. Look for Bollinger Rosé, Ruinart Rosé, and our favorite, Billecart Salmon Rosé.Okay, folks. There's good news and there's bad news. ... More >>
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December 23, 2011
5 Tips for Serving Champagne and Sparkling Wine
Photos by Jeremy Parzen.For the second night of Hanukkah, we made potato pancakes (latkes) and paired with sparkling Vouvray.Even if you missed our Top 5 Champagnes Under $60 for the Holidays, you'll find that your favorite wine shop will have a tide of options when it comes to sparkling wine ... More >>
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December 29, 2011
10 Things You Didn't Know About Champagne
If you're anything like me, you don't know how to make graceful small talk at parties without resorting to an awkward recitation of facts within your narrow range of interest: Ethiopian food, maps, the history of the Gulf Oil building... New Year's Eve parties aren't any better or worse than ... More >>
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December 30, 2011
Wine Time: Know Your Champagne from your Chamat
Photos by Jeremy Parzen.Riddling racks for the second fermentation of Franciacorta at the Ca' del Bosco winery in northern Italy, where sparkling wines are made using the "traditional method," also known as the "classic method." The procedure is essentially the same as the Champagne method or métho ... More >>
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January 4, 2012
Tasting Notes: This Week in Wine Blogs
Photo via Bear Dalton's Facebook.Texas wine legend Bear Dalton has launched a new wine blog.Bear on Wine: It just goes to show that you can teach an old horse new tricks: Texas wine industry legend and fine wine buyer for Spec's since 1996, Charles "Bear" Dalton, has launched a new wine blog. ... More >>
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January 20, 2012
Odd Pair: What Wine Do You Serve with Your Baked Potato?
Photos by Jeremy Parzen.Baked potatoes at our house are much more than a meal. They are a religion. We don't just do sour cream. We do sour cream-infused with freshly ground horseradish, a kiss of white wine, and kosher salt. We don't do "bacon bits." We do crumbled, crispy, center-cut baco ... More >>
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January 23, 2012
Must Like Texas Wine: The Wine Slinger Chronicles, a New Guide to Texas Wines
Photo by Jeremy ParzenLeading Texas wine authority Russ Kane (left) and his wife Delia love meatballs. That's Russ with Coppa executive chef Brandi Key. Russ has called Brandi's meatballs "the best in town."It seems inevitable that the authors of the two guides to the wines of Texas have name ... More >>
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January 25, 2012
Tasting Notes: This Week in Wine Blogs
Image via Vine Sleuth Uncorked.Things get steamy over at Vine Sleuth Uncorked with a "Date Night" wine pairing recommendation.Bear on Wine: We've been having a blast following Texas wine legend Bear Dalton's new blog, Bear on Wine. This week he weighs in with some of his insights into cork d ... More >>
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January 30, 2012
Wine of the Week: Natural Wine in Texas
Photos by Jeremy Parzen.Back in October 2010, I visited the sole Natural winemaker in Texas, Lewis Dickson (left), together with the leading Natural wine advocate in the U.S., Alice Feiring (right).As we noted in last week's post on a new era of Nastiness and a call for civility in the Natura ... More >>
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February 1, 2012
Tasting Notes: This Week in (Women's) Wine Blogs
Photo by Margaret Shugart, curator of a new blog, The Wine Roads of Texas.The Wine Roads of Texas: "If you've never seen the communities that run across that vast stretch of road," writes Margaret Shugart, author of a new blog called The Wine Roads of Texas, "you are missing one of the most u ... More >>
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February 3, 2012
Odd Pair: Sushi and Wine (a Preview of Uchi's Wine List)
Photos by Jeremy Parzen.Uchi's executive chef Tyson Cole's cooking combines the traditional, experimental, and ambitious in a marriage of eastern and western gastronomy. But what about his wine list?There's a lot riding on the launch of the new Uchi in Houston. Tyson Cole's Austin outposts -- ... More >>
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February 7, 2012
Wine of the Week: A Red That Lasts for Days
Photo by Tracie P.After what's your favorite wine?, the question that I get asked the most at wine tastings and seminars is how do you make wine last after you've opened the bottle? My initial answer is drink good wine: Wine with high acidity will last longer once opened; acidity is one of t ... More >>
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