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THE WEEK IN REVIEW May 16, 2008. Welcome back to gismondionwine.com.It’s been a busy two weeks and we have posted plenty of new notes. A lot of what we have tasted has been pretty commercial and frankly ordinary. It seems to be the watchword of late for wine under $20. I have a theory that much of the juice that used to sell for $15 is now being sold for $20 or $25 dollars. In essence the same quality is now selling for more money. Taxes, new fuel charges, inflation, currency issues, greed, you name it, each affects the price of wine. The problem with rising prices is consumers generally stay in the same price zone in effect paying the same for lesser wine or “trading down” as it is known. It’s not a pretty scenario. All the more reason to check back frequently and pay attention to our reviews so that you get the most for your money. ag VANCOUVER SUN ARCHIVE Out of South Africa There is also an added incentive to get to know South African wine this month -- a trip to the land of the springboks. As part of the month-long celebration, anyone is eligible to win a trip to South Africa. You can enter the contest online at www.winesofsouthafrica.ca until June 15. full article... Cool Clean Green Kiwi Wines New Zealand may be tiny in size but its wines are big in flavour, and they are world-famous. New Zealand's global reach didn't just happen. Kiwi wine growers have taken full advantage of their geography and climate to produce wine that is completely in tune with the modern palate. full article... More Articles... THE CHEESE COURSE Bouq’ Émisairre and Sauvignon Blanc Bouq’ Émisairre is a raw milk, ash covered ripened goats milk cheese from the famous Montreal cheese maker Pierre-Yves Chaput. The flavour has a refined minerally tang to it. full article... Gruyere l’Etivaz The flavour is like gruyere, but much more intense. It is sharp with hints of nuts and a slightly sweet/salty undertone. The texture is buttery smooth. Don’t forget about also using this cheese in the kitchen. full article... Earlier Articles... TOP TEN... From aligoté to zinfandel and everything in between look to our top 10 wine lists for great ideas. Hurrah Syrah History tells us that syrah is one of the oldest established grapes in France, but its origins are less apparent and there is plenty of speculation as to its source. Some claim it came to Marseilles, France around 600 BC via the Phocaeans of Asia Minor, who in turn are said to have imported the grape from Shiraz, Persia. full article... 10 Wines Under $10 Despite the advent of "two-buck Chuck" and its many imitators in the U.S., quality wine that sells for less than $10 Canadian dollars is pretty much extinct. In fact, in the case of authentic grown in Canada wine it is nearly impossible to find anything under $10 that is worth drinking. Taxes are the number one culprit along with some less than shrewd purchasing by the monopolies. That said here are ten wines with taste that will save you some money and satisfy large crowds. full article... Ultra Cool Chardonnay Just about the time the world is supposed to be tired of drinking chardonnay, the globe's best producers are refining their style. Drier more complex cool, even fruity with much less obvious oak. It's the future and it's coming fast. full article... Earlier Articles... BRITISH COLUMBIA WINERY PROFILES Skimmerhorn - Creston Valley's First Winery They found a Geisenheim-trained winemaker named Mark Rattray, the owner of a winery near Christchurch called Floating Mountain. He agreed to design their winery and to make the 2006 vintage, especially since the vintage in the northern hemisphere occurs in his off-season. full article... Blasted Church Has Found Its Feet Winemaker Kelly Moss, a strong supporter of screw cap closures, has no time for synthetic corks. “Using synthetic corks is like going back to Betamax,” Moss says. full article... Joie de Vivre The unofficial Okanagan sub-appellation of Naramata has a rising reputation for its red wines but the owners of Joie, Michael Dinn and Heidi Noble, went with highly personal preferences when they launched last year with two whites and a rosé. full article... Forbidden Fruit Sold by Newest B.C. Fruit Winery Andrés Buys Red Rooster Earlier Articles... An A to Z of British Columbia's Best Labels Don't miss it! British Columbia is the host region at the 31st 2009 Vancouver Playhouse International Wine Festival. More info... TOP IMPORTS UNDER $15 BC's TOP TEN WINES ANNOUNCING... Brunello Scandal Continues Allegrini Opts Out of ValpolicellaClasico DOC Earlier Articles... Harvest Reports Where To Stay And Eat In... Tasting wine takes you to many places, both hotels and restaurants - some good, some great and some bad. In response to many requests I will begin posting some basic details on where to stay and eat in wine country or wine friendly cities but only if I have first hand experience. Take it for what it is: a personal opinion but one that is based on many years of travel. Whistler, British Columbia - Four Seasons Hotel Four Seasons Resort Whistler's 273 guest rooms, suites and townhouses are generously sized and capture the spirit of a luxurious mountain residence. full article... Santiago, Chile - Ritz-Carlton The Ritz-Carlton Santiago opened in June 2003 debut and immediately raised the standard of Chilean hotels. The hotel is set in Las Condes in the heart of the central business district. full article... Mendoza, Argentina - Park Hyatt Mendoza Located on the Plaza de la Independencia, the hotel is only 15 minutes from Mendoza's international airport, 15 minutes from the main Mendoza vineyards. full article... Earlier Articles... Icewine Hall of Fame Frozen Drops of Honey Cold, harsh winter weather has always benefited wine growers in this country if only because it acts as the perfect, natural pesticide but today freezing temperatures that blanket our vineyards each winter yield a much richer reward - icewine. full article... Earlier Articles... Wines Worth Looking For Our database is up and running and it's easy to use. For complete search instructions press here... full article...

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