Just a quick pointer today: Stuart Pigott, a German-speaking English Riesling maniac, came across a 1964 encyclopedia of wine written by Frank Schoonmaker and it contains some amazing stats and information, especially on the California wine industry in the 1960s.
Spoiler alert: There were less acres planted with Chardonnay than Riesling in California back then…it’s a very interesting read!
Happy Sunday!
I just got word that my post about Aged Wines (see here) made me the Featured Wine Blog of the Day on the food website Foodista. Don’t believe me? It’s right here. I was really surprised when I got the email this morning and am super excited. I am seeing that I am joining the illustrious ranks of Stefano at Clicks and Corks, Jeff The Drunken Cyclist and The Armchair Sommelier (do I know your name?), all blogs I am very fond of.
Unfortunately, the link on Foodista’s website directs you to my decanting thoughts published as a Sunday Read earlier. I sent them an email and hope they’ll remedy that.
This really made my day. I liked that post a lot, and it makes me happy that the editors at this food and drinks community liked it too. Reason to pop a bottle today, I guess…as if I needed more reasons. Anyway, just had to share these news…
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