Friday, August 26, 2005

Syrah - Fine wine's latest upstart: upstate New York


Fine wine's latest upstart: upstate New York
Miami Herald, FL - Aug 25, 2005 influence, and that varieties with a short growing cycle like pinot noir and chardonnay as well as hardy, late-maturing grapes like riesling could thrive in

Riesling To The Challenge
New York Jewish Week, USA - Aug 16, 2005 Riesling, the noble white wine grape of Germany and of France s Alsace region, is perhaps the most underrated wine grape in the world today.

A sweet respite from the heat of summer and spice
The State, SC - Aug 24, 2005 For a sweet wine, the Mirassou Riesling offers great depth and focused flavors. We enjoyed a bottle with some very spicy Asian foods.

Silver for bay Riesling
Port Lincoln Times, Australia - Aug 22, 2005 By Billie Harrison. FIVE years after planting their first vines the Ford family of Boston Bay Wines produced a silver medal winning Riesling.

Riesling may win the West
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle, NY - Jul 31, 2005 (July 31, 2005) Scott Harvey, veteran Napa Valley winemaker, will be searching for Riesling when he arrives in the Finger Lakes.

Let It Soak In
Memphis Flyer, TN - 7 hours ago But a sweeter wine like Madeira or late-harvest Riesling can add depth to a sauce for gamey meats like duck and give a dessert sauce some added zing.

More Summer 2005 Releases
Wine Lovers' Page, World - Aug 22, 2005 I find myself leaving the reds in the rack and reaching for ros , Riesling, Pinot Gris or Sauvignon Blanc. This is a nice example of Australian Riesling.