Rumor has is that one day, a long, long time ago, the ancient grapes Traminer and Pinot Meunier got together for some fun. Well, one thing led to another and they ended up crossing. Not long after, Pinot Noir showed up.
Pinot Noir had a good enough relationship with one of its parents, Pinot Meunier, spending a great deal in Champagne together, but something was missing. Pinot Noir feeling rejected and ignored by Traminer, the parent it rarely, if ever, saw, the spicy Pinot Noir took off in its see-through red dress to ensure its own lineage.
Well, Pinot Noir traveled far and wide, finding grapes to cross with wherever it went ? sometimes it didn?t even know the other grape?s name. Ultimately, its travels spawned all sorts of offspring, though none could ever be as fickle as the neurotic Pinot Noir...
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
4th Annual American Fine Wine Competition will highlight America?s brightest, boutique wineries while raising money for charity
I was recently invited to participate in a ?Celebrity Press Judging? for the 4th Annual American Fine Wine Competition that offered a sneak peek at some of this year?s vinous contenders! As the name implies, this competition celebrates only American produced wines while raising money for some fabulous local charities in the process. The wines for the event are selected by Co-founders Shari Gherman and Monty and Sara Preiser, all wine industry insiders who held the first AFWC event in 2007. In the past three years, the competition has created awareness of hundreds of wines produced in the U.S., many of which are from small, independent boutique wineries...
Luxury Gift Baskets
Every year with Uncorked Ventures Matt and I want to make improvements in both the way we handle our business (the processes involved) as well as the offerings we have. On the wine, simply continuing to grow our customer base as well as continuing to build relationships with wineries and vineyard owners will do the [...]
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Resolved Question: Private Beach Club BBQ--Gift Ideas?
.... We'd like to take a gift for our friends but have no idea... to be at their house. The beach club/restaurant will be providing all the..., and entertainment so taking wine or dessert doesn't seem right. Our ...
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Changes??..Coming
I haven’t been around here to write in some time, but things are going to be changing a bit on this blog. To start, at Uncorked Ventures we are launching our own official company blog which should allow me to use this space to talk in depth about other factors in both my personal and [...]
Resolved Question: planning a chocolate fest?
... for placing and maybe gift cards. They would be ..., executive chefs at country clubs and hotels and restaurants...if we are going to have wine served, it might be a soda/water...
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Resolved Question: My boyfriend never recognizes important dates, acknowledges what I do for him, or reciprocates anyth?
...Afterwards, he wants to split a bottle of wine and just chill (he asked me...hypnotic, and paid for us to go to the club. On Valentines Day he bought... out, or get them some sort of gift, or do something special at some point? ANY point...
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Resolved Question: Guys Only- Personal ads - Know the code.?
...Skint. Likes to be wined and dined. = ... me with gifts. Likes clubbing = Needs someone to...
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Holiday Digestion
I can finally say that I have completed my digestion of the holidays both personally and business wise.� While I would have liked to hit the ground running as fast as I could on January 1st, it just didn’t happen.� Chalk it up to holiday travel, my first year of holiday sales with Uncorked Ventures, [...]
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South Africa produces wines that bridge the gap between old world and new world
I recently enjoyed a tasting of South African Wines led by Zingo Munger of Cape Classics, an importer of a wide, well rounded range of South African Wines. After some discussion among the other tasters, I realized that South African wines just might be the perfect blend of old world delicacy and new world pizzaz that will hit the spot for wine lovers that are looking to strike a balance between the two extremes.
South Africa has the soil, climate and topography that create the perfect haven for many great varietals to blossom. Bright and lively Chenin Blanc, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc balance out hearty Shiraz, Merlot and Cabernet...
South Africa has the soil, climate and topography that create the perfect haven for many great varietals to blossom. Bright and lively Chenin Blanc, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc balance out hearty Shiraz, Merlot and Cabernet...
Holiday Digestion
I can finally say that I have completed my digestion of the holidays both personally and business wise.� While I would have liked to hit the ground running as fast as I could on January 1st, it just didn’t happen.� Chalk it up to holiday travel, my first year of holiday sales with Uncorked Ventures, [...]
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Resolved Question: What is the best wine of the month club website?
I would love to send a gift to my friend but I don't know which web-site or winery...
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