Monthly Archives: November 2007

Younger Wine Drinker, Fun Run, Thoughts on Champagne Expansion, New Oak Causing Brett

Posted on November 30, 2007 by Liz Pirnat

More younger people in the US are drinking wine. Again, beer is slipping in the market place. Looking to run a marathon? Check out this fun run in Bordeaux. With New Year’s Eve around the corner, it’s time to start … Continue reading →

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AVA News

Posted on November 28, 2007 by Liz Pirnat

Wow, the AVA rules have been creating a lot of press!  Basically they are debating if brand names can use an AVA name in the brand name if the grape source is not from the AVA.An AVA is as designated … Continue reading →

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Vintages and St Emilion

Posted on November 16, 2007 by Liz Pirnat

Do vintages matter any more? According to Hugh Johnson they don’t. With modern wine making vintage variation is no longer an issue. St Emilion class is back! After much court action in France, it has been announced the 2006 classification … Continue reading →

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Microsoft Wine, Cabernet Roots, Wine Video Game, Weak US Dollar, and Regional Flavor

Posted on November 14, 2007 by Liz Pirnat

This was meant to be posted weeks ago, sorry about the delay. Microsoft wine? Yes, it’s true. But it’s not for retail sale, just an underground thing. Cabernet Sauvignon might have Greek roots. In the latest in DNA and book … Continue reading →

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