This may not be the most current post but when I saw this I had to blog about it. There is a wine produced in California by the name of Two Buck Chuck and guess what, it lives up to its name. The supposed "sinfully cheap and good" wine sells for just $1.99 a bottle.
The wine is produced by Fred Franzia who owns many other brands and labels and has been keeping us lower budget customers happy since 2003 wiht this cheap blend. Unfortunately I haven't been able to find it anywhere around here, but I am sure if you could it would be a big hit with the wine-lover on a college student budget like myself.
Sunday, December 2, 2007
Women rule the wine world!
According to the Napa Valley Register in an article entitled, Women wield the power in today's wine world," women buy 80% of the wine sold in the United States. Another interesting fact: men are usually introduced to wine by women.
I found this article to be very informative. After reading this I went to a huge wine store right near my apartment and looked around. Most of the people looking in the wine aisles were in fact women. I never thought that women might buy more wine than men. If anything I would have figured more men buy wine for the women to drink!
I found this article to be very informative. After reading this I went to a huge wine store right near my apartment and looked around. Most of the people looking in the wine aisles were in fact women. I never thought that women might buy more wine than men. If anything I would have figured more men buy wine for the women to drink!
Wednesday, November 7, 2007
Is it all about the label?
In an article entitled, "For some wines, it's all about the label," Tricia Colianne discusses whether people buy wines based on labels. I have to admit I am one of those people. The more intrigued I am by the label, the more likely I am to buy the wine. In her article Colianne says that many people do buy wine based on labels and according to her an interesting name such as "Cheap Red Wine" or "Seven Deadly Zins" doesn't hurt either. I am also guilty of buying wines because of their name. The picture is of some of the wines that I have bought for either the name or the bottle. The bottle "Sweet Bitch," is perfect example of buying a bottle just for the name. I had to have it but once I opened it I didn't like the wine at all.
Everybody loves wine!
A recent article in the Gazette reports that Maryland's wine industry is booming with sales up 19 percent in the past year. The article references the Congressional Wine Caucus’ first nationwide economic study of wine and grape products entitled, "The Impact of Wine, Grapes and Grape Products on the American Economy 2007.”
You may be suprised to know that the U.S. grape and wine industries contribute $162 billion and 1.1 million jobs to the economy. I always knew that wine was popular but until recently I have never realized just how many people enjoy wine. When I go to buy wine now I look to see if there are any Maryland wines and often end up buying those. As Kevin Atticks, Director of Maryland Wineries Association said when I recently talked with him, "it's good and it's local."
You may be suprised to know that the U.S. grape and wine industries contribute $162 billion and 1.1 million jobs to the economy. I always knew that wine was popular but until recently I have never realized just how many people enjoy wine. When I go to buy wine now I look to see if there are any Maryland wines and often end up buying those. As Kevin Atticks, Director of Maryland Wineries Association said when I recently talked with him, "it's good and it's local."
Thursday, October 25, 2007
Podcasts
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Frederick Cellars Ghost~ Voice of Emily Williams
Emily Williams and her husband own Frederick Cellars, which is a relatively new winery in downtown Frederick. Although the winery may be new the building that it occupies is far from it. When they bought the building they were told from a former tenant that it was haunted. In this interview Emily tells a little more of the buillding's history and her experience with the ghost that allegedly haunts the winery.
Frederick Cellars Ghost~ Voice of Emily Williams
Emily Williams and her husband own Frederick Cellars, which is a relatively new winery in downtown Frederick. Although the winery may be new the building that it occupies is far from it. When they bought the building they were told from a former tenant that it was haunted. In this interview Emily tells a little more of the buillding's history and her experience with the ghost that allegedly haunts the winery.
Linganore Winery's History~ Voice of Anthony Aellen
Anthony Aellen is one of the owners of Linganore Winery as well as the winemaker. His family has been making wine for generations and he decided to turn it into a career. In this interview he talks a little about the history of winemaking in his family as well as the history of Linganore winery. He also touches on Maryland wine and how our wine industry compares to others around the country.
Anthony Aellen is one of the owners of Linganore Winery as well as the winemaker. His family has been making wine for generations and he decided to turn it into a career. In this interview he talks a little about the history of winemaking in his family as well as the history of Linganore winery. He also touches on Maryland wine and how our wine industry compares to others around the country.
Monday, October 15, 2007
A page from my reporters notebook...
This weekend I had the pleasure of visiting Frederick Wine Cellars and speaking with one of the owners Emily Williams. I was there to interview her about one thing and ended up finding out a lot about wine in general.
She talked to me about being a newer vineyard owner (they have been open about a year now). We talked about harvesting the grapes and the actual process of winemaking. We also talked about how important wine labels are. Which I think will inspire my next blog post about how infuential wine labels are to buyers when picking out wine.
If you ever get chance to go to Frederick Wine Cellars I would highly reccomend it!
She talked to me about being a newer vineyard owner (they have been open about a year now). We talked about harvesting the grapes and the actual process of winemaking. We also talked about how important wine labels are. Which I think will inspire my next blog post about how infuential wine labels are to buyers when picking out wine.
If you ever get chance to go to Frederick Wine Cellars I would highly reccomend it!
From Vine to Wine
From Vine to Wine is a video of the wine making process. This inspired me becasue I am doing a module on the process of wine making.
Although this video does not have the best camera work it is very well put together and it shows the basics of wine production.
I like how the video flows and how easy it is to follow. I personally think that it might be a better story to tell with a picture slideshow and voice narration.
Although this video does not have the best camera work it is very well put together and it shows the basics of wine production.
I like how the video flows and how easy it is to follow. I personally think that it might be a better story to tell with a picture slideshow and voice narration.
Monday, October 1, 2007
Corks vs Screw Tops
Fellow blogger Eric Asimov, who writes The Pour for The New York Times, discussed the ongoing battle of the cork versus the screw top in his September 26, 2007 entry. Before I began to explore the world of wine I know I personally would always go for the bottles with the cork. The ones with the screw tops seemed cheap to me and in a way I felt like a bottle of wine was supposed to have a cork, that's just the way it was.
Reading Asimov's entry brought to my attention that while the cork has it's it positive aspects, there were also some negative aspects. The same with the screw top. After reading this last week I went and bought a bottle with a cork and a bottle with a screw top. Needless to say they went down very well and I happened to enjoy them both. I do however support Asimov's idea that "cork taint" is eliminated by using a screw cap and I personally want to add that it was much easier to open the screw top than wrestling with the corkscrew.
So the battle continues between the cork and the screw top...
Reading Asimov's entry brought to my attention that while the cork has it's it positive aspects, there were also some negative aspects. The same with the screw top. After reading this last week I went and bought a bottle with a cork and a bottle with a screw top. Needless to say they went down very well and I happened to enjoy them both. I do however support Asimov's idea that "cork taint" is eliminated by using a screw cap and I personally want to add that it was much easier to open the screw top than wrestling with the corkscrew.
So the battle continues between the cork and the screw top...
Starring Boordy Vineyards
On a recent visit to Boordy Vineyards I heard a very intersting story from one of the owners Sally Deford-Buck. A part of the movie "The Runaway Bride," starring Richard Gere and Julia Roberts, was filmed at Boordy. Deford-Buck said that the production company was looking for a place that wasn't too dusty and had wood on the walls. Boordy was just right besides the fact that it had stone walls. The production company came in and covered all of the stone walls with wood. After filming the Deford family took down the wood and made display cases out of it. To this day these unique display cases stand in their wine store serving as a great conversation piece.
Monday, September 10, 2007
The Maryland Wine Festival
Being a new wine connesseur I should take advantage of anything that will help me better understand the world of wine. The Maryland Wine Festival is a tradition that has been going on for decades and it happens to be this weekend September 15-16th. Not only will there be wine tastings from wineries all over Maryland but there will be live music, wine education seminars , food from local restaraunts and the presentation of the Governor's Cup Award by Gov. O'Malley. Sounds like a great time to learn more about wine, maybe I'll see you there!
Wine for Dummies
Like many people I love to drink wine, but I can honestly say I dont know the difference between a Cabernet Sauvignon or a Chianti. Therefore my goal this semester is to become wine saavy. I want to know why people slosh their wine around in their glass while delicately sniifing the aroma. What makes some wines considered hot and others not? And finally how do wines get their name? Is a Merlot made from Merlot grapes?
Although I have just begun my research I have found many helpful sites to get me on my way. The Maryland Wine website has a wine glossary which helps beginners like me expand their wine vocabulary. While Vino! has a wine 101 page which goes through everything from how wine is made to the basic differences bewteen red and white wines. I didn't find answers to all my questions today but I look forward to learning more about Maryland wineries and wine in general.
Although I have just begun my research I have found many helpful sites to get me on my way. The Maryland Wine website has a wine glossary which helps beginners like me expand their wine vocabulary. While Vino! has a wine 101 page which goes through everything from how wine is made to the basic differences bewteen red and white wines. I didn't find answers to all my questions today but I look forward to learning more about Maryland wineries and wine in general.
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