Monthly Archives: May 2012

Read and heed

Posted on May 31, 2012 by Bill Ward

A couple of simple approaches to life:

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Burgundy in the morning

Posted on May 29, 2012 by Bill Ward

Not many trade tastings are held at 9 a.m.. But I would have gotten up in time for a 5 a.m. sampling of the 2010 vintage from Bouchard Pere et Fils and William Fevre. And what a vintage. “The 2009s … Continue reading →

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Linkin’ logs 5-27-12

Posted on May 27, 2012 by Bill Ward

Spanning the Web to bring you the constant variety of vinous news: • Most of us have had our share of vinaigrettes and sauces made with mediocre balsamic vinegar, so this article extolling red-wine vinegar really resonates. I’ve always wanted to … Continue reading →

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Wines of the Week: April 21-27

Posted on May 27, 2012 by Bill Ward

Everyday: Viva Italia! In recent years, the Italians have mastered the making of crisp, refreshing white wines with striking but not overwhelming acidity and minerality —and found a way to do it for under $20 a bottle. The Argiolis Vermentino di Sardegna Costamolino ($14) … Continue reading →

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No dumbing down

Posted on May 26, 2012 by Bill Ward

So it was another swell evening at my friend Joe’s, with an array of wonderful wines and great food: scallop salad with Thai vinaigrette, Copper River salmon, fresh-berry-laden homemade ice cream. When this group gets together, most of the bottles … Continue reading →

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If I happen to be on your birthday-shopping list …

Posted on May 24, 2012 by Bill Ward

You could consider one of these:

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Sigh

Posted on May 22, 2012 by Bill Ward

So it has come to this. Inevitable, I suppose.

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He belongs to that wine rosé

Posted on May 21, 2012 by Bill Ward

Some of my friends have no use for rosé. I feel sorry for them, even though that means more of the pink stuff for me. And it’s not so much that they’re missing out but that I fear they’re being … Continue reading →

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Wines of the Week: May 14-20

Posted on May 20, 2012 by Bill Ward

Everyday: Spanish reds have been immensely popular for a good while, and it’s high time that country’s whites joined them. The El Perro Verde Rueda Verdejo ($15) is somehow both powerful and spritely, a juicy, spicy, fresh delight. An array of aromas matches the flavors: tropical … Continue reading →

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Hans Czerny, kickin’ it in Austria

Posted on May 17, 2012 by Bill Ward

In recent years winemaking has improved markedly across the globe. But I’m not sure anyplace has made bigger strides than Austria, and that’s because of people like Hans Czerny. Part of a family that has made wine for 250 years … Continue reading →

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