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In Search of Pinot…Usually Noir

Given my affection for Pinot Noir and Burgundy, and given the fact I’ve spent an incredible number of hours evaluating the quality of wines in order to pass the Master of Wine exam, I take quality references very seriously. However, within quality designations, there’s wiggle room. Last night provided a perfect example.

Geeky Stuff, Pinot Noir, Burgundy, AlsaceChristy Canterbury MWMarch 15, 2012Alsace, Burgundy, Grand Cru, MW, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Noir, Premier Cru, Wine QualityComment

Jeannie Explores German Wines & Asian Flavors

This Wednesday I attended an engaging, exploratory lunch hosted by Wines of Germany and led by my friend Jeannie Cho Lee MW. Here are some of the take-aways I found most fascinating: whereas Westerners tend to measure how much acidity is apparent in a wine, Asians tend to focus on how acidity feels on the palate; the progression of food and wine in a Chinese meal is quite different from that at a Western table….

Wine Experiences, Germany, Pinot NoirChristy Canterbury MWMarch 2, 2012Asian Palate, Germany, MW, Pinot Noir, Spätburgunder, Buddakan, Wine PairingComment

Heritage Clones

“Paul really likes to use ‘heritage’ clones.” Calera, Swan and Mt. Eden are among their Pinot Noir selections and Wente, Bato and Rudd are among the Chardonnay plantings.

Geeky Stuff, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, USA, CaliforniaChristy Canterbury MWFebruary 14, 2012Burgundy, Bourgogne, Clones, Pommard, Pinot Noir, Sonoma, Viticulture, Paul Hobbs Winery, MW, Dijon Clones, Swan, Calera, Mt. Eden, Wente, Bato, RuddComment