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Nov 25 2012
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Sunday Read: Another Case Study in Balance

I hope you all survived Thanksgiving and that your cholesterol levels are coming down slowly…

This Sunday, I am finally posting something connected with Riesling again. I read this blog entry the other day and thought it was an excellent piece. Author Talia Baiocchi is making the case for why Mosel rieslings need more residual sugar to achieve balance. The article shows convincingly why balance might mean different sugar and alcohol levels for different grapes and different regions. In my mind, she totally nailed it with Mosel riesling.

Happy Sunday!

Wine Spectator: Another Case Study in Balance: Riesling

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Nov 18 2012
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Sunday read: Aging Wine – Why you should and shouldn’t do it

As you might have noticed, I have been off the grid for a bit. Not sure how much longer I will be posting more infrequently, but I plan on getting this a bit more regular again soon. And what better way to start with than my weekly reading suggestion?

This week, I want to point you to this informative and well written piece on SB’s Wine Blog about aging wine. As I have indicated in this blog often, I like aged rieslings because there is a new quality to them, that is less fruity but more overall balanced. This article does not look at white wines, though. It still gives us an idea about how few wines actually are made for aging, and how many should be drunk young.

Have a great Sunday, and happy Thanksgiving on Thursday!

SB’s Wine Blog: Aging Wine

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Oct 28 2012
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Sunday read: 2012 Harvest Snapshots

This Sunday, my suggested read offers insight into what has been on my mind ever since fall started: How is the harvest going in Europe? It is the first time I am not around for harvest season, and I have to say I miss it tremendously. Last year, I had the chance to work a day in the Ürziger Würzgarten with Stefan Erbes and his crew. The excitement and intense labor involved was quite an experience to have…

So, how is 2012 going to be? The weather was crazy throughout spring and summer. From what I have been gathering in Germany, the last days have been gorgeous and rewarded the winemakers with sun and changes in aroma in the grapes (thanks to Matthias Meierer for that info!)…what’s it like in other areas?

Gregory Dal Piaz over at Snooth gives us an idea, and a forecast on the vintage…

Have a great Sunday!

2012 Harvest Snapshots

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