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In our wine blog, Tasting Notes, Daniel Duane explores the place that wine has in our lives. (Well, his life, specifically.) In this semiregular video series he’ll be imparting even more of his learnings—about vintage, varietal, and other topics.
I'm a first time caller at your Blog.
I find your writing captivating because it includes lifestyle along with opinion. That is, you definitely modulate your tone while writing something you don't do while narrating.
By the way big fellow - a sign of respect as a dinner guest is much more what you wear and far less the gift your bring - at least in my house.
I'll be back.
Here are the best cabs for the money--and they are fantastic!!
jlhor cab--13 dollars. Hess Select 14 Dollars
Estancia--13 dollars. Hawk Crest--14 Dollars---BV Reserva--17 dollars!! These are the best for your money guaranteed!!
Frankie Imbergamo
Enjoy
As Jason points out, "blanket statements," cover some of the territroy, though seldom all. Fortunately, many folk know the differences, but, some do not and are likely to be mislead.
The vintage is not a "drink by date," for quite a bit of the wine produced. Admittedly, I have far more experience in the realm of fine wine and great wine. With additional admission, these do comprise a small...+READ
As Jason points out, "blanket statements," cover some of the territroy, though seldom all. Fortunately, many folk know the differences, but, some do not and are likely to be mislead.
The vintage is not a "drink by date," for quite a bit of the wine produced. Admittedly, I have far more experience in the realm of fine wine and great wine. With additional admission, these do comprise a small percentage of the wine produced. I believe that Mr Duane needs to be a tad more specific, least most folk get confused.
I believe that these pieces consist more of style, than substance. I do not know the constraints that Mr Duane was placed under, time, topic, etc., but think that he gave some weighty topics the short shrift. Now, I do think that the majority of wines are meant to be consumed upon release. In the world of wine, about 90% qualifies as “wine.” Then, there is good wine, for about 6%, fine wine at 3% and great wine, rounding out the last 1%, if that much. To group all of it together is a mistake. I think that too many qualifiers were missing. There were some comments in the third segment, “When Vintage Matters,” but I think that too much was lost, due to the delivery. My suggestion would be to not try for the “in your face” delivery, think the subject out a bit more, and qualify the coming statements, early on in the piece.
Also, as I was watching these bits, I was consuming a Picchetti Santa Cruz Mtn. Cab Sauvignon, ‘02, while eating some chocolate morsels. This wine paired wonderfully with the dark chocolate (none was a milk chocolate). Now, had it been an $8 btl. of TJ’s latest Cab, I might agree with the comments. OTOH, it was not, and it went beautifully. I also had the chocolate with a Marietta, Angeli Cuvée (Zin, Petite Sirah and Carignane) Alexander Valley Red Wine ‘99, by Chris Bilbro. Again, wonderful with the dark chocolate.
Maybe for most, the info is all that they need. However, I assume that the intended audience is Chowhounders, and I feel that a disservice might be done to them. If it was done of the average consumer, then please disregard my comments.
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God he comtinues to be full of $#!+!
I really appreciate his candor. I've been in the wine business, and he makes perfect sense - especially since so much of the wine out there that most of the country's consumers drink falls into these categories. Dancing Bull statement was a riot! And a love the Ireland shirt.
I really appreciate his candor. I've been in the wine business, and he makes perfect sense - especially since so much of the wine out there that most of the country's consumers drink falls into these categories. And a love the Ireland shirt.
The Only supermarket I know that sells wine is a Stop & Shop in Malden Ma. They have been selling wine and beer there for years!! Check it out!!
Frankie Imbergamo
I just wish we could get wine at a supermarket...
I think the cabernets of california--are the best--Hess Select and Jlhor have it all over everyone--in that 15 dollar price range--They also have Napa cabs that are a little higher end that are awsome--tryout ESTANCIA!!
great wines.
ciao
Frankie Imbergamo/Medford boston ma.
It's a great idea to make a video about the decent wines stocked in every grocery store, but it's lame to mock every bottle in the process. There's a lot of boring, mass-produced wine, and it doesn't take any cleverness, taste and judgement to point that out. Doing a real video about which wines hit the sweet spot of good, cheap and widely available would have put Duane through a lot of arduous...+READ
It's a great idea to make a video about the decent wines stocked in every grocery store, but it's lame to mock every bottle in the process. There's a lot of boring, mass-produced wine, and it doesn't take any cleverness, taste and judgement to point that out. Doing a real video about which wines hit the sweet spot of good, cheap and widely available would have put Duane through a lot of arduous tasting of dull wine, but it would have made for a video that was actually enlightening instead of just cranky.-COLLAPSE
WHOA! Chill out!
Ravenswood - owned by Constellation the whale that owns Mondavi now. Also BV is owned by Diageo, another big whale. Do you really think you are gonna find small production family owned wines in a mom and pop corner store? And properly cellared? Sebastiani is not the monster you think. Time to do some research buddy. Pepi was on the shelf before taurine came to the clubs.
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WHOA! Chill out!
Ravenswood - owned by Constellation the whale that owns Mondavi now. Also BV is owned by Diageo, another big whale. Do you really think you are gonna find small production family owned wines in a mom and pop corner store? And properly cellared? Sebastiani is not the monster you think. Time to do some research buddy. Pepi was on the shelf before taurine came to the clubs.
Stay off the coffee or any other stimulants for that matter.-COLLAPSE
For every example that follows these rules, there will be one that does not...
1. vintage variation. Many of the medium to higher priced cabernets from California are blends. If the blend changes, the wine itself is sure to change. Dominus recently removed Merlot as a component. How does the wine not change? The wines I've recently tasted from Australia definitely had vintage variation,...+READ
For every example that follows these rules, there will be one that does not...
1. vintage variation. Many of the medium to higher priced cabernets from California are blends. If the blend changes, the wine itself is sure to change. Dominus recently removed Merlot as a component. How does the wine not change? The wines I've recently tasted from Australia definitely had vintage variation, especially the single vineyard designations.
2. drink by date. This is a silly. Yes, the BV Sauvignon Blanc probably does not need to be cellared, but it doesn't mean it will spoil if stored properly to be drunk in, say 2008. And Alsatian Gewürztraminers? They have notoriously long shelf lives for white wines! Even that $20 bottle of Trimbach. Hang on to your '04, you'll be surprised at how different it may be in a couple of years.
3. New World v. Old World. To say that aging won't improve most New World wines and will Old World wines is too much a generalization. Some properly aged Bordeaux don't taste nearly as good as when they're young. Zin's right, it's according to your personal palate. And tons of Old World Reds are to be drunk upon release or young. Côtes-du-Rhône, sancerre, petit bordeaux, minervois, etc...
I sort of understand what you're trying to get at. And in a limited sense I agree. But overly broad generalizations are a disservice to those you are trying to educate.-COLLAPSE
Yikes! A wine with a sell by date? Are there even wines worth drinking with a sell by date?
And I guess I have to agree with your 90% meant to drink when you buy them, as pretty much 90% of US wines are not worth drinking.
There are very good reasons for wine cellars with proper storage for aging certain fine wines. But the only date on those labels is the vintage.
So I think your piece is a...+READ
Yikes! A wine with a sell by date? Are there even wines worth drinking with a sell by date?
And I guess I have to agree with your 90% meant to drink when you buy them, as pretty much 90% of US wines are not worth drinking.
There are very good reasons for wine cellars with proper storage for aging certain fine wines. But the only date on those labels is the vintage.
So I think your piece is a bit misleading.-COLLAPSE
I think he's completely and totally full of $#!+ . . . .
1) Are some wines best immediately upon release? Yes. Are there some wines that will improve with further bottle age after release? Absolutely.
2) Is there a significant diference and variation in vintages? Absolutely!
After 35 years in the wine trade and as a professional wine writer, wine educator and wine judge, I know that --...+READ
I think he's completely and totally full of $#!+ . . . .
1) Are some wines best immediately upon release? Yes. Are there some wines that will improve with further bottle age after release? Absolutely.
2) Is there a significant diference and variation in vintages? Absolutely!
After 35 years in the wine trade and as a professional wine writer, wine educator and wine judge, I know that -- (almost) more important than anyone making pronouncements of how to, or what to, each individual needs to discover for themselves what they like (i.e.: not even the LAPD's SWAT team is going to kick in your front door if you like your Bordeaux young, and your Sauvignon Blanc with a little age on it; or if you enjoy drinking white wine with steak and red wine with trout).
Are there "rules"? No. Are there "suggestions"? Yes, but that's all they are . . .
AND there are exceptions to everything! The rosé in the video -- Domaine Tempier Bandol Rosé -- is actually one that will develop beautifully with some bottle age. Bordeaux? Sure, Château Langoa Barton needs to age, but there are many petits châteaux that are very enjoyable when young.
There are no hard-and-fast rules, no "blanket statements" that can be made.-COLLAPSE
I think he has a good point. You, should drink your wine within
a reasonable time--There are only certain wines you can keep for years such as Barolo's from italy or some bordeuxs from France.
Im sure there are more--But i think your cabernets from california
or pinot noirs and merlots should be drunk within a year to 18 months from the day you buy it!!
Frankie Imbergamo
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