Monthly Archives: March 2012

Washington shows the way

Posted on March 31, 2012 by Bill Ward

I am bummed that March is over, even though I have been sick twice (thus the lapse in posts). Usually one of my least favorite months, it has been glorious (borderline ridiculous) weather-wise. But I’m mostly bummed because local promotions … Continue reading →

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You can look it up

Posted on March 30, 2012 by Bill Ward

Some favorite wine-soaked quotes from great historical figures: “Wine is a combination of humor and light.” — Galilei Galileo “The sun, with all those planets revolving around it and dependent upon it, can still ripen a bunch of grapes as … Continue reading →

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Wines of the Week: March 19-25

Posted on March 24, 2012 by Bill Ward

Everyday: All winter long, I have been loving me some chenin blanc, and now that it’s spring, well, there’s no slowing down. One of the best nonspendy options, year in and year out, is the Dry Creek Vineyard Clarksburg Dry Chenin … Continue reading →

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A big red for White

Posted on March 22, 2012 by Bill Ward

I almost posted this without mucking it all up with my prose. But I have to pass along the Betty White quote that came with this photo on Facebook: “A glass of wine a day will help you live longer. … Continue reading →

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Decanting: an open-and-open case

Posted on March 19, 2012 by Bill Ward

I am majorly blessed to have more than my share of generous who have collected old wines of fine pedigree. Last night we had a wonderful dinner at the home of one of these hail fellows well met (and well stocked). After … Continue reading →

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Viva viognier

Posted on March 19, 2012 by Bill Ward

To paraphrase Burt Bacharach, via Dusty Springfield (left) and Dionne Warwick, for years I have been wishin’ and hopin’ that wine consumers would succumb to viognier’s charms. After all, it is a super-seductive grape, from absurdly floral nose to seriously silky … Continue reading →

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Wines of the Week: March 12-18

Posted on March 18, 2012 by Bill Ward

Everyday: Like most whites from Spain’s Rias Baixas region, the Paco & Lola  Albariño ($15) has that big ol’ floral thing going on, but that aroma is augmented by almonds and green apples. On the palate, steely minerality and stone-fruit flavors provide a marvelous mouthfeel. The … Continue reading →

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A fast (with the quips) Ferrari

Posted on March 17, 2012 by Bill Ward

OK, guess the native land of the wine personality who said these things over lunch: Riesling likes “rubbush soil.” Winning an award was a “bit higgledy-piggledy.” 2010 “is going to be a cracker of a vintage.” A certain Twin Cities … Continue reading →

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Link of the day

Posted on March 16, 2012 by Bill Ward

Pinot noir should be grown only in certain places. Turns out it’s only at certain latitudes.  If the recent weather is any indication, Minnesota, which is within the boundaries, could be next

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What the wine world has been clamoring for

Posted on March 13, 2012 by Bill Ward

What the heck is this? Why, a corkscrew, but of course. Read more about it here. Order before midnight tomorrow and get a free Popeil Pocket Fisherman.

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