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Meet Virginia – Lindsay du Vin

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Wine tales from an evolving palate. Lunch at Fabbioli Cellars with Winemaker Doug Fabbioli and reowned Bloggers Allan Liska and Christian Schiller. It’s been busy times of late. I’m in the process of changing jobs (moving up the 3-tier ladder from retail to the wholesale level) and just this past weekend had a whirlwind trip to the D.C. area courtesy of the German Wine Society to present my MBA thesis together with the wines of Weingut G.A. Schneider. Where Allan treated us with the best Loudon County, V...

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Ros(é)y Expectations – Lindsay du Vin

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Wine tales from an evolving palate. Recently, I cracked open a bottle of value Sauvignon Blanc from Chile. Frankly, for under $10, it’s a good wine. There’s a little asparagus, some herbs, a touch of earthiness, suggestive citrus— but after my initial taste, I was disappointed. Awww I should’ve spent the extra money on [x brand] from New Zealand. My despair continued: The finish is too short I want more vibrant acidity and some prominent star fruit flavors. (In one of those moods I suppose). Enjoying you...

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Lindsay du Vin – Page 2 – Wine tales from an evolving palate

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Wine tales from an evolving palate. I’ve been eyeing this bottle for some time now Where I work we must sell over forty types of German Riesling, but this is our only Classic . From my days in Nierstein, I remember being told that seeing Classic on the label implies the wine is dry. However, I feel this is more of a… Read More A Riesling Classic. April 5, 2011. August 22, 2016. February 28, 2011. August 22, 2016. Prosecco, I didn’t get the memo. December 31, 2010. January 7, 2011. December 22, 2010.

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Vinexpo 2011: Wine, Business… and a Case of Shin Splints – Lindsay du Vin

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Wine tales from an evolving palate. Vinexpo 2011: Wine, Business… and a Case of Shin Splints. The notorious floating bridge connecting both sides of Vinexpo. Business, not pleasure. Attendees were largely importers seeking out new products and suppliers for their markets. This isn’t a show for wine enthusiasts looking to taste a bunch of wines. In many circumstances, you weren’t encouraged (or even allowed) to visit a booth without an appointment. Then again, pleasure. Maybe myself in a few years. I thin...

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When Your App does the Tasting – Lindsay du Vin

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Wine tales from an evolving palate. When Your App does the Tasting. However, I remained polite and suggested he at least taste the wine. I poured some in his glass and before I could get a word in about what makes this wine truly exceptional, he literally shoots back my pour in one gulp. I was horrified. Did you like it? No, not particularly. This isn’t very remarkable. Says who, your app? So, I tested the app. As you can see, the app’s rating system has its shortfalls. The more well-known, widely-di...

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L. duVin – Lindsay du Vin

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Wine tales from an evolving palate. Author: L. duVin. When Your App does the Tasting. It’s Friday night. I’m doing a tasting with multiple vendors and this guy comes over and quite abruptly picks up the most expensive wine on my table and scans it into his phone. It was a bottle of ’07 Noster Crianza from Priorat, Spain. He looks unimpressed at his screen and comments, the ‘08 vintage… Read More When Your App does the Tasting. November 17, 2013. August 22, 2016. March 22, 2012. August 22, 2016. I returne...

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Ortswein: Establishing a Sense of Place in Rheinhessen – Lindsay du Vin

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Wine tales from an evolving palate. Ortswein: Establishing a Sense of Place in Rheinhessen. Terroir to the max: red-lying soils from Nierstein’s distinguished Roter Hang. This morning I came across a very interesting article on Rheinhessen wine with the following opening sentence:. Ein neuer Begriff beginnt sich in Deutschlands Weinwelt langsam zu etablieren. [A new term is slowly beginning to establish itself on the German wine scene]. How about a Pinot Blanc from Nackenheim or a Silvaner from Worms?

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Fun Fact #8: Rhode Island is the only U.S. state to not ratify the 18th Amendment (Prohibition) – Lindsay du Vin

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Wine tales from an evolving palate. Fun Fact #8: Rhode Island is the only U.S. state to not ratify the 18th Amendment (Prohibition). Thomas Tew Rum, named after the Newport, Rhode Island pirate. The 18th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution banned the manufacture, sale, and transportation of alcoholic beverages within the U.S. and its territories, including the import/export thereof (though contrary to popular belief, it did not prohibit the purchase or consumption of alcohol). May 21, 2011. August 22, 2016.

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Kosher for Passover – Lindsay du Vin

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Wine tales from an evolving palate. One of the hottest selling categories at the store right now is Kosher wine. Passover begins this evening and many of our customers are stocking up. I’ve received so many requests lately for kosher wine that I’ve become quite intrigued by the subject and decided to do some personal research , as well as a little sampling. Therefore, ‘kosher for Passover’ wine must be fermented using yeast that has not come into contact with bread, dough or grain. Or seal of approval ) ...