Summer 2015 Wine Journal

THE AMERICAN WINE SOCIETY SUMMER 2015 PART 3 VIA RAIL ACROSS THE BARBANNE CRADLE OF WINE PAUL GARRETT AMERICANWINESOCIETY.ORG WINE JOURNAL : SUMMER : 2015 | 1 2 | WINE JOURNAL : SUMMER : 2015 AMERICANWINESOCIETY.ORG features 4 | Jim Rink 18 | Ann M. Goebel Editor’s Message Paul Garrett It is said that great things often have “First of all, it must be remembered humble beginnings. This extends to the that wine is a food – a wholesome history of wine, as well as winemak- substitute for meat. Wine is the hand- ing itself. In this issue, we will exam- maid of the soul, nourisher of nerves 6 ine some Old World and New World and brain power.” humble beginnings that have led to some very great things. 20| Jim Rink New or Noteworthy 6 | George Medovoy VIA-RAIL This summer could be another scorcher, Picture-Perfect Prince Edward especially on the West Coast. Island-Part 3 If you’ve been collecting wine over the Boston ex-pat John Zarwan and his winter months and have cases stacked wife Sandra took vacations on this up in your garage or office, you need storybook island before finally moving to take precautions so you don’t risk up on a permanent basis. spoiling your investment. 8 | Wayne Stitzer 21 | Michael Schafer, CSW 11 The Importance of Marvelous Malbec Trials and Bench Tests Malbec is the hottest red grape When looking to try new things in wine- in the United States. No, not hot in making I always recommend starting terms of terroir, but in popularity. small. Whether you want to try a new Everyone’s drinking this fruit-forward yeast or are just creating a new blend it wine from Argentina. is always best to try it under controlled conditions first before applying it to the actual process. This is done as a 24 | Ellen Landis, CS, CSW trial or bench test. 21 Wines to Watch 11 | Roger Morris In her continuing column, Ellen Landis Across The Barbanne selects 21 wines for you to enjoy with any occasion or celebration. 15 Wine lovers who have visited St-Émil- ion and gone châteaux-hopping for wines within the matrix of narrow roads north of the famous wine capital have probably noticed that, after a couple of kilometers, the land begins gradually sloping away from the medieval town and down toward a small stream. 15 | Mike Botwin The Cradle of Wine - Part One Ask the man on the street about the birthplace of wine and you’re likely to get the Roman Empire in response, 18 or ancient Greece, even Egypt (nope, their contribution was beer). The correct response: Armenia or Georgia. Each lays claim and archaeologists have found evidence of winemaking and domesticated grape growing going back 6,000 years in both countries. Let’s hedge: the Caucasus region, which covers both countries. 21 AMERICANWINESOCIETY.ORG WINE JOURNAL : SUMMER : 2015 | 3 editor’sLETTER JIM RINK VOLUME 47 NO. 2 · SUMMER 2015 Published by The American Wine Society, I t is said that great things often have humble beginnings. This extends to the a non-profit corporation, history of wine, as well as winemaking itself. In this issue, we will examine PO Box 279, Englewood, OH 45322 some Old World and New World humble beginnings that have led to some very great things. Single copies $5.00 © Where is the actual “birthplace” of wine and what types of grapes were used? Copyright 2015 by AWS, Inc. Reproduction or use of the editorial Longtime AWS member and San Luis Obispo Chapter Director Mike Botwin tells or pictorial content without written us in his fascinating account titled, “The Cradle of Wine.” Let’s just say that permission is prohibited. archaeologists have found evidence of winemaking and domesticated grape growing going back 6,000 years! Library of Congress Class Number: TP544 A46A3 LC Card 76-647900 In North America, one of the first grapes used to make wine was the humble Scuppernong, popularized by wine industry pioneer Paul Garrett. Did you know Publisher the original Scuppernong “Mother Vine” was discovered on Roanoke Island in John Hames the 1500s, and is still growing there? Editor Wine consultant Wayne Stitzer also recommends “starting small.” Whether you Jim Rink want to try a new yeast or are just creating a new blend it always best to try it Contributing Writers under controlled conditions first before applying it to the actual process. This is Mike Botwin, Ann M. Goebel, done as a trial or bench test. Ellen Landis, CS, CSW, George Medovoy, Roger Morris, Michael Schafer, CSW, brings a sense of time and place to “the hottest Jim Rink , Michael Schafer, CSW, red grape in the United States” — Malbec. Many people associate Malbec with Wayne Stitzer Argentina, but during the Middle Ages, it was made into “Black Wine” and enjoyed by European royalty. And speaking of Europe, Roger Morris goes Editorial Office “Across the Barbanne” to explore the Bordeaux Right Bank, in particular Jim Rink BECOME A St-Émilion, and its four satellite wine regions that form the Right Bank’s own 2800 S. Lake Leelanau Drive “Right Bank.” Lake Leelanau, MI 49653 [email protected] On the travel front, George Medovoy brings us his final installment on Nova Unsolicited manuscripts or other Scotia with an up close and personal look at Prince Edward Island and its information will not be returned unless many charms. accompanied by return postage. As always, we happily present “21 Wines to Watch” by Ellen Landis, CS, CSW. Advertising Office In this issue, our favorite Ellen features mostly West Coast wines (British PO Box 279 Columbia, California, Oregon and Washington), with New Zealand well Englewood, OH 45322 represented, as well as Australia, Idaho and New York. Bottle prices in this 888-AWS-9070 issue’s collection range from $18 to $130. (fax) 937.529.7888 executivedirector@ americanwinesociety.org Stay thirsty, Creative | Production 404.925.2677 The Blue Guy Creative [email protected] theblueguy.com 4 | WINE JOURNAL : SUMMER : 2015 AMERICANWINESOCIETY.ORG Founder The AWS is the largest consumer based wine education organization in the U.S. A non-profit Konstantin Frank group, the AWS is devoted to educating people on all aspects of wine. Its members include AWS National Officers and Board of Directors wine novices, experts, grape growers, amateur and professional winemakers, chefs, wine President Treasurer Director of appreciators, wine educators, restaurateurs and anyone wanting to learn more about wine. Frank Aquilino Tom Wallman Member Services Director of David Falchek Vice President Educational Services AWS ACTIVITIES Kristin Casler Kraft Peter J. Cisek Executive Director John Hames AWS Chapters: Local community groups of AWS members sponsor programs, usually Secretary Director of Competitions monthly. Activities include: tastings, dinners, lectures, picnics, winery tours, winemaking and Joe Broski Joe Dautlick cooking demonstrations, viticulture conferences, amateur wine-judging events, and other Past Presidents wine-related social events. Guests are welcome and novices have nothing to fear. Chapters 1967–1970 1991 2002 are self-supporting, so expect a nominal charge to attend a tasting, dinner, etc. If a local Albert W. Laubengayer Stephen R. Kampers William H. Eisberg 1971–1972 1992 2003 chapter does not exist in your area, the national office will be glad to assist in forming a Robert A. Dickmann J. Randy Hurteau Frank C. Aquilino chapter. All that is needed are a few interested wine lovers. Meeting can be informal and 1973–1974 1993 2004 held in member’ homes or in other settings, such as restaurants and wineries. Carl W. Damoth Alcide L. Porrell Willis L. Parker 1975–1976 1994 2005 AWS Regional Events: Organized by regional vice-presidents, include statewide wine Jerry S. Miller George E. Wilson Tom Castronovo 1977–78 1995 2006 judging, contests, special tastings, regional wine conferences, regional picnics and dinners. Kathryn Froelich Kenneth P. 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