July 2009 Wine Club Newsletter
The All-American Zin July is the month of patriotic parties and prolific grilling, so we suggest including, along with your typical American beer and colas for quaffing, a quenching Zinfandel. Believe it or not, this true-blue, American wine is perfect for the ‘cue and just the ticket for ribs, peppery burgers and steaks, marinated meats, and hearty or spicy grilled fare. Okay, you Vintelligent folks who read the wine blog from a few weeks back, yes, Zinfandel reportedly originated in Croatia and Italy, but it has been so entrenched in American culture since its introduction in the 1820s that people literally ...
Benvenuto! Stories from Small Vineyards in Italy
My recent trip to Italy was largely restricted to Roma, which is located in the region of Lazio. The professor shepherding my small group of students suggested we taste mostly Lazio wines, preaching that the difference between a tourist and a traveler is an interest in what their immediate surroundings offer. Tourists would insist on only trying wines from the regions their guide book declared to be the best, while true travelers would immerse themselves in the wines from Lazio, suppressing the urge to drink strictly those from Toscana and Piemonte. Tourist is a detestable name anywhere, and so to ...
Burgundy: Down to Earth
It’s all about the terroir. In Burgundy, wines are known by regions rather than varietal grapes. Experts talk about the region’s 400 types of soil. Vineyards are the focus, not winemakers. And wine experts reiterate the importance and variability of the microclimates within a given vineyard. The end result, of course, has been legendary winemaking that many consider the gold standard.
The Beauty of Zin
The Art of Zin You have to love a wine that is so entrenched in American culture that despite its Croatian and Italian roots, people literally forgot where it came from and were sure it was wholly American in origin. That is the case for Zinfandel. Arriving in the United States in the 1820s, Zinfandel now is generally thought to have originated in Croatia where it was known as Crljenak Kastelanski and in Italy as Primitivo. But that was not always the case. In 1967, a University of California-Davis professor who like so many others believed in the wholly American Zin, noticed ...
A Weekend Away From Hinsdale: San Francisco
Just one look at any of those street, and you couldn't be anywhere else - it's so beautiful, and there's that location, and the sense of the free spirit. Who couldn't become ravenous in such a place? - Julia Child, Chef
The Inspired Wine Club June 2009: Trailblazing with Northwestern Wine!
While some may think of apples, baristas and rain when they consider the Pacific Northwest, people who know and love great wine look to this region for some interesting, well-made ones. Yes, California gets most of the west coast wine attention, but Washington and Oregon have seen a significant change in their wine culture in the past 10 years. Washington alone has gone from 75 wineries approximately 12 years ago to literally hundreds, and wine grapes are considered its 4th largest fruit crop.
July 2009 Wine Club Newsletter
The All-American Zin July is the month of patriotic parties and prolific grilling, so we suggest including, along with your typical American beer and colas for quaffing, a quenching Zinfandel. Believe it or not, this true-blue, American wine is perfect for the ‘cue and just the ticket for ribs, peppery burgers and steaks, marinated meats, and hearty or spicy grilled fare. Okay, you Vintelligent folks who read the wine blog from a few weeks back, yes, Zinfandel reportedly originated in Croatia and Italy, but it has been so entrenched in American culture since its introduction in the 1820s that people literally ...
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July 2009 Wine Club Newsletter
The All-American Zin July is the month of patriotic parties and prolific grilling,...
Benvenuto! Stories from Small Vineyards in Italy
My recent trip to Italy was largely restricted to Roma, which is located in the region...
Burgundy: Down to Earth
It’s all about the terroir. In Burgundy, wines are known by regions rather than...
The Beauty of Zin
The Art of Zin You have to love a wine that is so entrenched in American culture...
A Weekend Away From Hinsdale: San Francisco
Just one look at any of those street, and you couldn’t be anywhere else - it’s...
The Inspired Wine Club June 2009: Trailblazing with Northwestern Wine!
While some may think of apples, baristas and rain when they consider the Pacific...
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An Evening with Gary PisoniCome meet the man behind some of the greatest wines your lips will ever touch! Host: Hinsdale Wine Shop Date: Thursday, April 23, 2009 Time: 5:30pm - 9:30pm Location: Hinsdale Wine Shop Street: 12 E. Hinsdale Avenue City/Town: Hinsdale, IL Description: Meet legendary winemaker Gary Pisoni at the Hinsdale Wine Shop. He will be here for a meet and greet,...
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