If you’re like me, you probably spend too much time online and on Twitter. And, if you’re interested in wine, you probably have a whole long list of folks you consistently pay attention to on Twitter. Sometimes, though, we can all use some help on finding the right people. This is my third installment of Twitter wine folks (you can get the other two here at Good wine people to follow on Twitter and Twitter wine folks to follow – part II). Always up for a good take on wine, here are some more people both interesting and interactive (let me know some of your favorites):
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For those of you who don’t have access to, don’t care about or don’t even know what Twitter is, I’ve compiled my tasting notes from the last few weeks. Enjoy! Would love to hear if you have had any of these and, if so, what you think.- 2006 andrew will ciel du cheval vineyard red mountain – stunning…dark cherry, meaty, spicy, well balanced with a HUGE finish…
- 2008 poet’s leap riesling – a stunningly complex riesling, with just enough sweetness and a monstrous finish. best riesling I’ve had in ‘09.
- ‘07 quivira wine creek ranch petite sirah – the color of squid ink, but from a squid that grew up in a barnyard. big, bold and chewy.
- drinking ‘06 spring valley walla walla uriah-currant cigar goodness, w/ a dash of powdered cocoa. a bit tight, but still my wine of the week
- charles smith’s 2006 the honorable cabernet sauvignon. $15 & drinks like a big, fat $30 CA cab. definitely on my list to get more, but oakey
- turns out the 2004 la loggia barolo from trader joe’s is better on the 2nd night. very nice barolo for under $20, good qpr
- picked up a 2004 la loggia barolo at trader joe’s. barolo under $20? crazy. extremely tight, but will make a final judgement tomorrow night
- had pride mountain vineyards 2006 cab franc last night at a holiday party – a rich, dark tobacco cannoli, dipped in dark chocolate…yum
- 2002 chateau villhardy. tart cherry, chalky chocolate coffee. solid grand cru, but would like a little more finish http://yfrog.com/37424ij
- 2008 layer cake malbec – dark berry fruit, pepper and spice…but like a great first date that’s great because there won’t be a second date
Last night, my wife and I spent the evening with Randall Grahm and crew over at Boony Doon in Santa Cruz for their winemaker dinner prior to today’s “Day of the Doon VII – 7 Wonders of the Dooniverse” (their annual club member food, wine & fun love fest,” according to their Facebook page).
I’ll be writing more about the dinner, Bonny Doon and Randall Grahm soon, but, for now, and in prep for today’s events at the winery, am posting my Twitter tasting notes from the dinner. Overall, an amazing assortment of wine, incredibly well-paired with the food…and a host and crew that was second to none. Thanks for your hospitality, Bonny Doon – have a great time today (wish I could be there).
Twitter tasting notes:
- 2008 ca’ del solo muscat. think Sauvignon blanc with just a splash of sweet muscat. delicious and refreshing.
- 2007 vin gris de cigare rose. shocked my wife by saying I’d buy this rose even though not a rose fan.
- 2004 le cigare blanc. like lemon water with a touch of honey and soil. very delicate and well balanced.
- 2000 le cigare volant. amazing nose – licorice, fresh dirt, musty (in the best of ways), tart raspberry fruit.
- 2000 le cigare volant. perfectly paired with rich chicken and fig – acid cuts straight through the meal
- 2004 ca’ del solo nebbiolo. very pure version of nebbiolo, paired w/ veal cheeks & fried gnocchi. perfect pair.
- 2001 old telegram old vine mourvedre. “oh, that’s the stuff” heard next to me. couldn’t agree more
- 2001 old telegram old vine mourvedre. cherry, chocolate, anise, chalk, very little oak. beautiful wine.
- the full menu. every course better than the last. http://yfrog.com/0vyt7gj
- 2004 muscat vin de glaciere. sweet dessert wine, dried apricots, raisins, pears. incredibly vibrant nose.
- signing off. amazing dinner. incredible wines. off to enjoy dessert.
Sam over at 1000 corks was also at dinner with us and you can find his post here at the 1000 corks blog.
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This past weekend in Napa, 250+ of us attended the Wine Bloggers Conference in Napa. But, it could have just as easily been called the Wine Twitterers Conference as we all nerded out on our iPhones and other handhelds at meals, at tastings, on the bus, in the vineyards…honestly, I think it’s the only time in the last year that I haven’t felt bad for picking up my iPhone at dinner or anywhere else where it wasn’t, well, just me.
Some may call Twitter a fad, a business model that eventually morphs into something else, a crazy kids thing or a completely baffling activity, but when you get a group of dedicated and passionate people collectively focusing on their object of desire, the real and virtual world start to meld into one pretty quickly. A truly unique and quirky experience.
And, so you can experience some
of the interesting folks on Twitter that were with me in Napa, here is the second in my installment of Twitter wine folks to follow (you can find Part I here – Good wine people to follow on Twitter). If you’re on Twitter and you enjoy wine, wine blogs, tasting notes, whatever, these are great people to pay attention to.
Probably forgot someone, but there can always be another list…plenty of us out there.
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