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09-09-2008, 04:34 PM | #1 |
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A new A Rich Pour article...
Hard to believe this one constitutes the 14th in the series, but there it is!
For those of you who are into red wine, I hope you enjoy the read... http://www.cigarweekly.com/magazine/...rk-side-of-red
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09-09-2008, 06:10 PM | #2 |
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Awesome article! I have heard it said that Bob Parker has single-handedly led the market to the fruit bomb, high alcohol-content wines that seems ever so popular these days. To have such power!
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I'm glad you enjoyed the article, Steve.
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Parker took direct aim at those estates he felt, given their historical pedigree, were underperforming while still actively promoting the 'mystique' behind their make that made it possible for them to continue charging the buyer ridiculous amounts of money for their product. Perhaps ironically, his recognition of the excellence of the wines of many lesser known estates 'drove' them headlong into the public eye, resulting in a rapidly increased demand and, thus, exponentially escalating prices for their wines. Never a dull moment in the world of wine!
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09-10-2008, 05:15 PM | #4 |
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A really nice piece, Doug.
One of the real blind spots in my tastes (I refuse to misspell 'palate' again) as an amateur chef is in the matter of wine. Whether or not it has something to do with nearly 25 years (now past 12 weeks, God willin' and the crick don't rise) of being an inveterate cigarette smoker, I just never had the sensitivity to discern huge (or even minute) differences between vintages. I subscribed to the "For those that like that sort of thing, that's the sort of thing they like" school of wine. I still prefer stronger spirits to wine, but I'm looking forward to exploring the nuances of various vintages as my tastes become more refined. Your piece is still a masterful work by someone who can appreciate the minute differences and describe them beyond all the rest of us. Bravo.
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Much appreciated Jason, especially coming from someone of your tremendous talent.
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09-11-2008, 10:26 AM | #6 |
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Excellent Article Doug
And Jason, since you have started smoking your palate should become more sensitive. I am interested in what you are going to take away from that bottle of Aric from Languedoc-Roussillon. I swear after breathing for a couple of hours you will smell lavender.
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09-25-2008, 06:56 AM | #7 |
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Thank you, John.
Truth be told, last night was the first in a while where we actually managed to sit down at the dinner table with a wine clocking in under 14% alcohol by volume... A German Riesling from the Mosel (9.5%).
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09-25-2008, 09:16 AM | #8 |
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Reislings bring quite a flavor wallop for such a low ABV.
Oh and I had my first real fruit bomb this week - a 2005 Kaesler "The Bogan" Barossa Shiraz clocking in at a light 16% ABV. While it was fun to drink, all my wife could say was "this is like drinking oak aged ink". Don't get me wrong. I like a wine with some body. But give me some terroir please.
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