by admin | Jun 28, 2013 | Blog
n This is the fourth and final post of my list of markers for classic grapes and wines. The last post included markers for Cabernet family grapes, Pinot Noir, and Gamay. This final post will include markers for Rhône grapes and more. As I’ve previously written, the...
by admin | Jun 26, 2013 | Blog
n Last week I wrote two posts about my list of markers for classic white grapes and wines. This post is the first of two listing my markers for classic red grapes and wines. Cheers!I. Cabernet SauvignonLeft Bank Bordeaux Blend Sight: deep ruby. Nose: black fruits...
by admin | Jun 22, 2013 | Blog
n This is the second installment of markers for classic grapes and wines. The initial post covered several of the most important white varieties including Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, and Riesling. This post will wrap up major white varieties including the aromatic...
by admin | Jun 19, 2013 | Blog
n This post is geared to students studying for tasting exams. I’ve always believed that one of the keys to success in blind tasting (or tasting at all for that matter) is knowing the “markers” or common aromas and flavors for classic grapes and wines. With that in...
by admin | Jun 6, 2013 | Blog
n Last month the classical music world celebrated an important milestone: one hundred years ago on May 29th, Igor Stravinsky’s Le Sacre du Printemps, or The Rite of Spring, was first performed. For most people, Stravinsky’s Rite of Spring means Disney’s Fantasia and...
by admin | May 21, 2013 | Blog
n In November 2009, I sat in front of a film crew with Tim Hallbom, a behavioral scientist, for the better part of four hours over two sessions tasting wine. During the sessions, Tim tracked my eye and language patterns with the goal of trying to deconstruct my...
