tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984256104664334918.comments2020-08-21T15:28:52.460+01:00Heather DoughertyHeather Doughertyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11992050309481244224noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984256104664334918.post-77190887090339063992013-01-02T11:38:38.082+00:002013-01-02T11:38:38.082+00:00Anonymous, that's a good question which I don&...Anonymous, that's a good question which I don't feel very well equipped to answer. As you say, it is atypical and its future evolution hard to predict at this stage. The fact that it has been released at all, though, speaks to the confidence of the winemaking team behind it that this vintage of DP can take its place with other illustrious years and that it has a long life ahead of it. Whether it makes a good investment prospect - even if I knew the answer, I wouldn't be telling!Heather Doughertyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12158258449410712906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984256104664334918.post-42373045455775142722012-12-21T23:30:23.314+00:002012-12-21T23:30:23.314+00:00Hi Heather, What do you think of Dom 2003 as an in...Hi Heather, What do you think of Dom 2003 as an investment?<br />Given that it is quite a bit different from usual Dom blends, will it age as well and produce a "one of a kind" vintage? or will it be a flop and not up to par?<br />Maybe time can only tell.<br />What do you think.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984256104664334918.post-21899496535336123122011-09-19T07:08:26.076+01:002011-09-19T07:08:26.076+01:00This chocolate was really a catch to me since it h...This chocolate was really a catch to me since it has the ingredient that I really love into chocolates which is almond paste. Another thing is that never heard of this seasonal chocolates and thanks for your blog informing me such kind of information. Hopes that this chocolate wont easily melts since it was made for summer season! :)Chocolates and Dessert on the Upper West Sidehttp://www.cityfoodtours.com/newyork/chocolate-dessert-wine-of-the-upper-west-side.htmlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984256104664334918.post-84650484641388391082011-06-07T23:21:01.801+01:002011-06-07T23:21:01.801+01:00Hmm some very interesting suggestions .. at least ...Hmm some very interesting suggestions .. at least for next year i know what to buy.Fianohttp://www.feudi.it/en/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984256104664334918.post-54152187448272972072011-03-15T15:25:20.933+00:002011-03-15T15:25:20.933+00:00Just read this article and it's a great introd...Just read this article and it's a great introduction to the sometimes mysterious and confusing port world.Graemerdhttp://www.cotswoldport.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984256104664334918.post-35785538122159815252010-02-10T17:31:27.157+00:002010-02-10T17:31:27.157+00:00Being a bit slow...Arnie?Being a bit slow...Arnie?Heather Doughertyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12158258449410712906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984256104664334918.post-70950649371920821592010-02-10T16:02:48.868+00:002010-02-10T16:02:48.868+00:00Thanks for the update on Osterreich.
I think one...Thanks for the update on Osterreich. <br /><br />I think one or two producers are really flying the flag, Laurenz V. for example is really getting his Gruners out there. <br /><br />In Ireland we're the same, the sweet wines from Germany and Alsace are very much undervalued/underappreciated. <br /><br />From a marketing perspective, I'm quite surprised the emerald green Smaragd hasn't been milked to death. <br /><br />I think it must have been an omission on your part, but not a mention of Arnie?Lar Vealehttp://www.sourgrapes.ienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984256104664334918.post-12365115790002134372009-05-15T17:06:00.000+01:002009-05-15T17:06:00.000+01:00Your blog is outstanding!
Here is a blog post abo...Your blog is outstanding!<br /><br />Here is a blog post about an early wine maker in Sandusky:<br /><br />http://sanduskyhistory.blogspot.com/search?q=vintnerAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984256104664334918.post-53871101040442304582009-05-14T09:41:00.000+01:002009-05-14T09:41:00.000+01:00Viña Zorzal Graciano 07,
Gold medal in Internati...Viña Zorzal Graciano 07, <br /><br />Gold medal in International Wine Challenge 2009!Emilio Valerio, Laderas de Montejurrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07230646543396405289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984256104664334918.post-26825126730150359342009-04-07T11:44:00.000+01:002009-04-07T11:44:00.000+01:00Thanks a lot for this topic.I'm a fan of amber Ras...Thanks a lot for this topic.I'm a fan of amber Rasteau - a sweet wine or "Vin Doux Naturel" from the Rhône Valley, very close to Beaumes de Venise, but not at all a moscato wine - with a dark chocolate...Mariehttp://fromagium.typepad.com/caseophile/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984256104664334918.post-67877461712902411952009-03-27T16:44:00.000+00:002009-03-27T16:44:00.000+00:00Mrs. Dougherty ¡Oh, I hope not having trouble with...Mrs. Dougherty ¡Oh, I hope not having trouble with my comment about the poor quality of Códax Martin. I understand your argument, but this particular wine is a very poor imitation of the real albariño. <BR/><BR/>While it is true, as you say, if the consumer does not get used to dare to try a new area of the world, it does not matter too much to discover these new flavors. <BR/><BR/>I regret not meeting Great Britain over proposals of this grape. The low production is a problem, but it was in France and yet they do not need wine from Bordeaux and Burgundy in England. <BR/><BR/>I suppose that is a matter of time. <BR/><BR/>And pardon my English. Thanks for your patience.José Luis Louzánhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03989487652786925021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984256104664334918.post-4660587389876904432009-03-27T12:02:00.000+00:002009-03-27T12:02:00.000+00:00Jose Luis - I'm glad you found the article interes...Jose Luis - I'm glad you found the article interesting. It's a thrill for me to see people who have probably never laid eyes on The Surrey Advertiser reading my blog, so thank you for leaving a comment.<BR/><BR/>I'm sorry that you feel I have done Rias Baixas/Galicia a disservice. You do know we Brits are absolutely obsessed with the weather, especially our own bad weather, so a chance to point out that somewhere else might be a bit rainy is too good to pass up. However, I'm sure you're right that there is probably no comparison between winter in London and Rias Baixas.<BR/><BR/>I don't agree that Martin Codax is a bad wine - but it is fairly widely available and a recognized name. These issues are important when trying to highlight a new region AND grape variety to readers. Choosing a hard to find wine will only discourage those readers looking to branch out and try something new. And once they get a taste for Albariño...they will move onto other wines and producers - I hope.Heather Doughertyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12158258449410712906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984256104664334918.post-84378857136592805332009-03-27T10:49:00.000+00:002009-03-27T10:49:00.000+00:00I had never visited your web site but I found it a...I had never visited your web site but I found it a pleasant visit. I do not agree with you partly on Galicia and Rias Baixas. Far from it so cold in the cold, cold London (and in summer we have nothing to envy in temperature in southern Spain). <BR/><BR/>Moreover, their choice is the worst possible albariño, Martin Códax?, One of the worst in its price. For those extra pounds you can drink more than a dozen albariño much smaller and much better production quality. <BR/><BR/>But thanks anyway for talking to the world of lesser-known wine areas in Spain.José Luis Louzánhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03989487652786925021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984256104664334918.post-12419337749357004002009-03-24T14:48:00.000+00:002009-03-24T14:48:00.000+00:00Thanks to both of you for your comments. I have t...Thanks to both of you for your comments. I have to admit that I cannot get excited about Cava either (does it show?)Heather Doughertyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12158258449410712906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984256104664334918.post-52107995647896934892009-03-23T21:06:00.000+00:002009-03-23T21:06:00.000+00:00good choices: i am a big fan of Viña Zorzal Gracia...good choices: i am a big fan of Viña Zorzal Graciano 2007 either, and pleased to find it mentioned inhere.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984256104664334918.post-88306188943647550452009-03-23T14:37:00.000+00:002009-03-23T14:37:00.000+00:00I'm not a great lover of Spanish Cava but I'm cert...I'm not a great lover of Spanish Cava but I'm certainly with you on the riojas - a nice bottle of Protoss 2002 and you cannot possible go wrong.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984256104664334918.post-66622533324519228122008-06-18T16:58:00.000+01:002008-06-18T16:58:00.000+01:00It's always fine to call me Pig. Ive added you to...It's always fine to call me Pig. Ive added you to my blog roll, so i can pop in from time to time and salivate about drinking.<BR/>PigxPig in the Kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10631525119816074013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984256104664334918.post-34989098820434499352008-06-18T15:37:00.000+01:002008-06-18T15:37:00.000+01:00Well, glad you found me, Pig (can I call you that?...Well, glad you found me, Pig (can I call you that?).<BR/><BR/>HeatherHeather Doughertyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12158258449410712906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984256104664334918.post-16774906092807562492008-06-18T13:25:00.000+01:002008-06-18T13:25:00.000+01:00ooo, what a fab blog! I'm a bit of a wine philist...ooo, what a fab blog! I'm a bit of a wine philistine, so how handy to know you're there. I felt rather shamed reading about those big labels...so easy to grab them when a toddler is screaming at you.<BR/>PigxPig in the Kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10631525119816074013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984256104664334918.post-27903205068901443482008-06-16T09:08:00.000+01:002008-06-16T09:08:00.000+01:00Tony - I absolutely agree that it is downright con...Tony - I absolutely agree that it is downright confusing for most wine drinkers who have not memorised which French appellation = which grape variety. Maybe the day will come when we will see "Chenin blanc" on the label of a Vouvray...Heather Doughertyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12158258449410712906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984256104664334918.post-78106401399599827732008-06-14T22:28:00.000+01:002008-06-14T22:28:00.000+01:00Hi Heather,great blog! About the white wine, Cheni...Hi Heather,<BR/><BR/>great blog! About the white wine, Chenin Blanc in particular, I guess that if the French finally decide to put the varietal label these "less favourite" grape varieties will get a great boost. Take Alsace Riesling, it sells pretty well, but when customers want a Chenin Blanc, they play "safe" and go for a South African....."I'm not really into Vouvray, I prefare Chein Blanc" !!!??Tony Debonohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03839168798813743518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984256104664334918.post-83659251557801445732008-05-12T14:40:00.000+01:002008-05-12T14:40:00.000+01:00Hello Olympe - thank you for reading and you are w...Hello Olympe - thank you for reading and you are welcome to link to my blog.Heather Doughertyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12158258449410712906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984256104664334918.post-67816684993472755222008-05-12T14:29:00.000+01:002008-05-12T14:29:00.000+01:00Thank you for your blog. Very interesting.Puis je ...Thank you for your blog. Very interesting.<BR/>Puis je faire un lien ?<BR/>OLympe Minvielle<BR/>htt://chateaulagarette.blogspot.com/Olympe et Yvon Minviellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11499386414977968070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984256104664334918.post-87929533977505645592008-04-08T10:06:00.000+01:002008-04-08T10:06:00.000+01:00Thank you anonymous - it would be nice to know who...Thank you anonymous - it would be nice to know who you are! <BR/><BR/>In general I am unconvinced by such sweeping statements as "100% of conventional wines contain pesticides and chemicals, some of which are carcinogenic". What was the sample size? What is the accepted safe level for these substances? Which pesticides are we talking about? And how do you define "chemicals"? Some of them are carcinogenic - well which ones?<BR/><BR/>Let's not try and scare people into choosing organic or biodynamic - I prefer carrots to sticks.Heather Doughertyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12158258449410712906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984256104664334918.post-24018002844794860722008-04-07T16:14:00.000+01:002008-04-07T16:14:00.000+01:00Hi Heather,A new reason to drink organic and biody...Hi Heather,<BR/>A new reason to drink organic and biodynamic wines (besides their taste) is that a new study shows that 100% of conventional wines contain pesticides and chemicals, some of which are carcinogenic. For the complete story, visit: www.organicwinejournal.com.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com