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Grenache: Best Practices and Potential for South Africa
Grenache: Best Practices and Potential for South Africa Dissertation submitted to the Cape Wine Academy in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the diploma of Cape Wine Master by July 2014 i I, Martin Gomez Fernandez, declare that this dissertation is my own, unaided work. It is submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the diploma of Cape Wine Master to the Cape Wine Academy. It has not been submitted before for qualification of examination in this or any other educational organization. Signed: _________________________________________ April 2015 ii ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS First and foremost, I am very grateful to my mentor Dr. Winifred Bowman CWM. Winnie, without your support I’ll have never walked this road. I’ll always be very greatful of your help and love. Thanks to my wife Ana and my parents Cruz and Martin for your patience and endless love. Thanks to Karin Visser for the many hours spent tasting wines together. Thanks to all the instructors I’ve had during my certificate and diploma courses at the Cape Wine Academy for sharing their passion and knowledge. Thanks to Fiona McDonald for your help making this text sharper and your good advice on the tasting exam. Thanks to all the Grenachistes, wine producers and viticulturalists, who so willingly welcomed me, contributed their wisdom, spent time with me tasting and shared their love for this grape variety: Adi Badenhorst, AA Badenhorst Family Wines, Paardeberg, Malmesbury, Swartland, South Africa Albert Jané and Elvira, Acústic Celler, Tarragona, Spain Angel Benito, -
CHATEAUNEUF DU PAPE Blanc | © Domaine SAINT SIFFREIN | Design
CHATEAUNEUF DU PAPE Blanc Chateauneuf du Pape, certifé Biologique FR01BIO Original blend of the 6 white grapes of the Appellation : Grenache, Clairette, Bourboulenc, Roussanne, PIquepoul and Picardan. Organic certified. THE VINTAGE 2018 LOCATION The Domaine is situated in the area of the CHATEAUNEUF DU PAPE Appellation. TERROIR The terroir is clavey-chalky with large rounded sun-warmed stones, which diffuse a gentle, provenditial heat that helps the grapes to mature. IN THE VINEYARD For 40 years, we cultivate the vineyard with agriculture in an environmental friendly way. The yield is low : 35 hl/ha. The grapes are harvested by hand in the morning at fresh temperature with a selection of the best grapes. VINIFICATION The grapes are directly pressed to extract their juice at low pressure. The juice is then fermented at a controlled temperature to extract the grape aromas. We do add no sulfites during the vinification. 40% is vinified in barriques of 400 liters. AGEING It’s then preserved in fine lees in suspension. Maturing during 10 months. Malo-lactic fermentation is done (it brings more aromatic expression). VARIETALS Grenache blanc 35%, Clairette 30%, Bourboulenc 15%, Roussanne 15%, Picardan 2,50%, Piquepoul 2,50% SERVING To taste now at a temperature 12°C. AGEING POTENTIAL 5 years TASTING NOTES Aromas of white flowers (acacia and lime flower). Surprising richness in the mouth with aromas of vanilla. Great length. FOOD AND WINE PAIRINGS It works particularly well as an aperitif, with selfish or with grilled fish. After 2020, you could taste it with white meats. REVIEWS AND AWARDS Or 1/2 Domaine SAINT SIFFREIN - 3587 Route de CHATEAUNEUF DU PAPE, 84100 ORANGE Tel. -
Determining the Classification of Vine Varieties Has Become Difficult to Understand Because of the Large Whereas Article 31
31 . 12 . 81 Official Journal of the European Communities No L 381 / 1 I (Acts whose publication is obligatory) COMMISSION REGULATION ( EEC) No 3800/81 of 16 December 1981 determining the classification of vine varieties THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES, Whereas Commission Regulation ( EEC) No 2005/ 70 ( 4), as last amended by Regulation ( EEC) No 591 /80 ( 5), sets out the classification of vine varieties ; Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, Whereas the classification of vine varieties should be substantially altered for a large number of administrative units, on the basis of experience and of studies concerning suitability for cultivation; . Having regard to Council Regulation ( EEC) No 337/79 of 5 February 1979 on the common organization of the Whereas the provisions of Regulation ( EEC) market in wine C1), as last amended by Regulation No 2005/70 have been amended several times since its ( EEC) No 3577/81 ( 2), and in particular Article 31 ( 4) thereof, adoption ; whereas the wording of the said Regulation has become difficult to understand because of the large number of amendments ; whereas account must be taken of the consolidation of Regulations ( EEC) No Whereas Article 31 of Regulation ( EEC) No 337/79 816/70 ( 6) and ( EEC) No 1388/70 ( 7) in Regulations provides for the classification of vine varieties approved ( EEC) No 337/79 and ( EEC) No 347/79 ; whereas, in for cultivation in the Community ; whereas those vine view of this situation, Regulation ( EEC) No 2005/70 varieties -
Fps Grape Program Newsletter
FPS GRAPE PROGRAM NEWSLETTER fps.ucdavis.edu OCT O BER 2012 From the Director: A Fruitful Year of Expansion by Deborah Golino On May 4, 2012, Foundation An ongoing major initiative for Plant Services supporters the FPS grapevine program is celebrated the dedication of the new Foundation Vineyard the Trinchero Family Estates at Russell Ranch. On page Building. We greatly enjoyed 14, Mike Cunningham details having so many stakeholders the vineyard preparations, join us for this special event. vine training and impressive Dean Neal Van Alfen welcomed numbers of qualified grapevines our guests; among them were added in 2012. Such progress Bob and Roger Trinchero In Progress: Trinchero Family Estates Building at FPS attests to the close cooperation representing the Trinchero Photo by Justin Jacobs of each person at FPS across family, donor Francis Mahoney, every function. Funding for this and the family of Pete Christensen, late Viticulture Foundation Vineyard was provided by the National Clean Specialist in the Department of Viticulture and Enology. Plant Network, a major new USDA program that benefits Having this event timed between the National Clean Plant clean plant centers for specialty crops at public institutions. Network Tier II Grapes annual meeting and Rose Day This is the final year of NCPN funding from the current allowed many distant guests to attend, including State farm bill. We hope that this program will continue to back and Federal regulatory officials, scientists from around us up as we fulfill our role as the foundation of registered the country, and many of our client nurseries. Photos of grapevine plants for growers and nurseries. -
Chatting with the Rhône Rangers | Miscellaneous | News & Features | Wine Spectator Page 1 of 3
Chatting With the Rhône Rangers | Miscellaneous | News & Features | Wine Spectator Page 1 of 3 Home > News & Features > Miscellaneous Chatting With the Rhône Rangers See Also: Posted: March 28, 2000 Thursday, May 17, 2012 Wine Spectator Video Contest Chatting With the Rhône Rangers 2012: Rules and Prizes Interviews and photographs by MaryAnn Worobiec Thursday, May 19, 2011 Wine Spectator Video Contest The Rhône Rangers didn't hold back, pouring barrel samples, library 2011: Rules and Prizes wines and new releases alike at the third annual Rhône Rangers Tasting in San Francisco on March 25. As more than 2,000 fans gathered round, Friday, February 25, 2011 winemakers offered theories about the current popularity of Rhône- What Am I Tasting? inspired wines. Friday, February 25, 2011 Take the Wine Challenge Photo Truchard Vineyard Thursday, May 20, 2010 Jo Ann and Tony Truchard, owners; Sal De Ianni, Wine Spectator Video Contest winemaker 2010: Rules, Prizes, Specs "The American consumer has a broader palate these days, and likes to try new things," offered Tony Truchard. When he More from Miscellaneous and Sal weren't behind the table pouring their 1998 Carneros Syrah, they were scouting other producers to sample Roussanne. The winery plans to launch its own debut Roussanne from the 2000 vintage, but it's not too late to do some homework. "Some feel that Roussanne has more characteristic consistency than Viognier," Tony said, explaining why the winery is picking up this lesser-known variety. "Roussanne has a good future." Photo JC Cellars Jeff Cohn, owner and winemaker Pouring his Syrah Monterey Ventana Vineyard 1998, Jeff couldn't stop thinking of descriptions for it: "Such fruit! It's so decadent! Roasted herbs -- rosemary and thyme. -
WINE Talk: May 2016
Licence No 58292 30 Salamanca Square, Hobart GPO Box 2160, Hobart Tasmania, 7001 Australia Telephone +61 3 6224 1236 [email protected] www.livingwines.com.au WINE Talk: May 2016 The newsletter of Living Wines: Edition 61 There is just so much happening at the moment. The Handmade event in Melbourne for the third year where so many members of the public jam through the doors to taste the wines on offer, proving our theory that the natural wine movement is a consumer led phenomenon. We will be there showing some of the wines we import from France. Then there is the seminal event at Franklin on the 19th June called Bottletops! This is the first time it has been held and there will be a stellar lineup of natural wine producers from interstate showing their wines. You can read more about this event later in this newsletter. We have a massive lineup of packs for you this month with a 12 pack of red wines and our annual Tour de France pack along with a number of other packs which we deliver to you freight free in many parts of Australia. Once again, some of our producers have been hit by the massive frosts that recently spread across the northern areas of France. We have included a story about how some of our producers fared below. And we have finally got around to writing the last section of our tour of country France eating and drinking in lovely restaurants and bars that serve natural wine. For a full list of wines currently in stock and their prices see: http://www.livingwines.com.au/Catalogue/Catalogue.htm There is a link to our order form for these packs and any other wines at the end of this newsletter. -
Real Life, Real Solutions, Real Results… Real
Wednesday, March 18, 2020 23 • 2017 L’Aventure Cote A Cote • 2017 Brecon Estate Syrah • 2015 Vigo Syrah For many years I have been I would guess they used some This Paso Robles winery was The Wine Corner impressed by the wines French- new oak in the barrel aging of new to me and I am glad to make man Stephan Asseo crafts in this wine as it sports a lovely va- its acquaintance. It has the love- Paso Robles. This blend of Gre- nilla scent on the nose. Inky pur- ly aroma of a fresh baked black- Best of the Rhone Rangers nache, Syrah and Mourvedre is ple in color it possesses excellent berry pie with jammy fruit and a By Pierre DuMont the Mourvedre. love the overall beautiful in every way, with loads blueberry fruit intermixed with luscious round mouthfeel. It pos- precision here and the big round of cherry, blueberry, spice and licorice and earth flavors. Mod- sesses sufficient acid to keep it They’re back in the saddle mouth-feel. The finish is long and flowers, it flows onto the palate erately tannic, full bodied and from being cloying and the finish again. The Rhone Rangers is a satisfying. The wine is delicious with a voluptuous, decadent tex- concentrated it should have many is clean and smooth. trade organization ofCalifor- now but will age for a decade. ture, fantastic purity and serious years ahead of it. nia wineries that feature wines length. It is absolutely delicious • 2018 Troon Cotes du Kubli made from the grapes of France’s now but I see no reason it wont • 2017 McKahn Family Cellars A real charmer made from a Rhone region –Syrah, Petite Sir- evolve gracefully for a decade. -
Networking Academies
The James Beard Foundation Scholarship Program The Rhone Rangers Professional Study/Travel Grant Our Missions: Rhone Rangers: Advancing the knowledge and enjoyment of Rhone wines produced in America The James Beard Foundation: To celebrate, nurture, and honor America’s diverse culinary heritage through programs that educate and inspire. The James Beard Foundation and the Rhone Rangers offer this professional study/travel grant to enable working sommeliers or chefs to learn about American Rhone varietal wines by visiting several notable wineries and meeting the winemakers. The amount of the grant will be based on the time and expense needed to complete a specific itinerary. Covered expenses (up to $5,000) are: air and ground travel, lodging, and meals. Receipts must be submitted for reimbursement. This opportunity allows the recipient to visit Rhone Ranger winery members to get a better understanding of where in the US the Rhone varietal grapes are grown, how the wines are made, and to get a sense of their vineyard terroir. The goal will be to provide a greater understanding and appreciation of the quality, diversity, and food-friendliness of American Rhone wines. Recipients are required to submit a plan at the conclusion of their trip, drawing on what they have learned and stating how they plan to demonstrate their new knowledge as part of their wine program at their workplace. (For example, building American Rhone flights to be paired with small plates at their restaurant or wine bar). If timing is appropriate the recipient should coordinate their trip to coincide with a Rhone Rangers national or chapter event to meet the producers and maximize their experience. -
Château De Beaucastel Châteauneuf-Du-Pape Rouge 2018
Château de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge 2018 THE VINTAGE The 2018 vintage is characterized by exceptional weather conditions. Flowering took place in the best possible conditions, with a historically abundant grape output. A few rainy episodes at the end of the spring complicated things a little with an attack of mildew, but the good weather then settled down until harvest, which took place under idyllic conditions. The wines are beautiful. DESCRIPTION Château de Beaucastel has long been regarded as one of the greatest wines in France. It is notorious for its elegance, balance, and aging potential. Beaucastel has an exceptional terroir at the northern limit of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, exposed to the Mistral wind. All 13 varieties of the appellation have been organically grown since the 1960s. SITUATION Châteauneuf-du-Pape, between Orange and Avignon, Château de Beaucastel red is a 70-hectare (173-acre) vineyard. TERROIR Château de Beaucastel is 110 hectares (272 acres), with one single plot at the north of the appellation. The terroir is archetypal of the best terroirs in Châteauneuf: rolled pebbles on the surface, sand, clay, and limestone deeper down. The vines are old and have been organically grown for 50 years, which has allowed the roots to grow exceptionally deep. Beaucastel grows all 13 grape varieties authorized by the appellation. PROCESS Each variety is harvested separately and manually. Vinification takes place in oak fermenters for the reductive varieties (Mourvèdre, Syrah) and in traditional enameled concrete tanks for the oxidative grapes (all the others). Once the malolactic fermentation is finished, Famille Perrin blends the different varieties. -
2020 RHONE RANGERS EXPERIENCE February 16, 2020 | Paso Robles Event Center
2020 RHONE RANGERS EXPERIENCE February 16, 2020 | Paso Robles Event Center The Rhone Rangers is America’s leading non-profit organization dedicated to promoting American Rhone varietal wines. American Rhone-style wines are made from the same grapes that have flourished for centuries in France’s Rhône River Valley, and their growing popularity in the United States speaks to their versatility with food, wide range of rich flavors, and to the skills of American winemakers. Our mission is to educate the public on Rhone varietal wine grapes grown in America and to promote the production and enjoyment of these wines, with emphasis on integration into our daily lives. EVENT SCHEDULE Seminar 10:30am - 12:00pm Lunch 12:00pm - 1:00pm Grand Tasting 1:30pm - 4:00pm Silent Auction 10:00am - 3:00pm RHONE ESSENTIALS SEMINAR Taste a top example of each of the principal categories of Rhone wines as you hear from winemakers and principals who have chosen the Rhone Rangers route. The discussion will be moderated by Erin Brooks, Reviewer of Oregon, Sonoma, and the California Central Coast for Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate. WINES PRESENTERS Bryan Widstrand, Owner Viognier Steinbeck Vineyards | 2016 Viognier Bill Easton, Winemaker & Winegrower Other White Terre Rouge | 2013 Roussanne, Monarch Mine Rhone Varietal Vineyard David Gates, Senior VP Vineyard Operations Ridge Vineyards | 2018 Adelaida Vineyard White Rhone Blend (50% Grenache Blanc, 25% Picpoul Blanc, 25% Roussanne) Brianne Chase, Associate Winemaker Rabble Wine Company | 2018 Rabble Rosé Dry Rosé (80% Syrah, 20% Mourvèdre) Amy Butler, Winemaker Grenache Ranchero Cellars | 2018 Grenache Shannon Horton, GM/Winemaker Mourvèdre Horton Winery | 2016 Mourvedre Barrel Select Chris Eberle, Winemaker Syrah Eberle Winery | 2017 Syrah Steinbeck Vineyard Robert Henson, Winemaker Other Red Peachy Canyon | 2017 Petite Sirah Rhone Varietal Phil LaMontagne, Lead Winemaker Red Rhone Blend TH Estate Wines | 2017 5 Blocks Cuvée 2 TASTING NOTES 3 SILENT AUCTION Be sure to check out our silent auction items. -
377 Final 2003/0140
COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES Brussels, 24.6.2003 COM (2003) 377 final 2003/0140 (ACC) Proposal for a COUNCIL DECISION on the conclusion of an agreement between the European Community and Canada on trade in wines and spirit drinks (presented by the Commission) EXPLANATORY MEMORANDUM 1. This agreement between Canada and the European Community is the result of bilateral negotiations which took place from 7 November 2001 to 24 April 2003 on the basis of a negotiating mandate adopted by the Council on 1 August 2001 (Doc. 11170/01). The agreement comprises arrangements for the reciprocal trade in wines and spirit drinks with a view to creating favourable conditions for its harmonious development. 2. The agreement specifies oenological practices which may be used by producers of wine exported to the other Party, as well as a procedure for accepting new oenological practices. The Community's simplified system of certification will be applied to imported wines originating in Canada. Canada will not introduce import certification for Community wines and will simplify the extent of such testing requirements as are currently applied by provinces, within a year of entry into force. Production standards are agreed for wine made from grapes frozen on the vine. Concerning production standards for spirit drinks, the agreement provides that Canada will adhere to Community standards for its exports of whisky to the Community. 3. Procedures whereby geographical indications relating to wines and spirit drinks of either Party may be protected in the territory of the other Party are agreed. The current "generic" status in Canada of 21 wine names will be ended by the following dates: 31 December 2013 for Chablis, Champagne, Port and Porto, and Sherry; 31 December 2008 for Bourgogne and Burgundy, Rhin and Rhine, and Sauterne and Sauternes; the date of entry into force of the agreement for Bordeaux, Chianti, Claret, Madeira, Malaga, Marsala, Medoc and Médoc, and Mosel and Moselle. -
New-Format-20210826
TABLE OF CONTENTS Apéritif 3 Beer & Cider 4 Featured Winery – Clos du Soleil Winery 5 Wine by the Glass + Bottle – Sparkling & Champagne 6 – Light Bodied White 7 – Medium Bodied White 8 – Full Bodied White 9 – Rosé 10 – Light Bodied Red 11 – Medium Bodied Red 12 – Full Bodied Red 13 – Sweet 14 Wine by the Bottle – Champagne 15 – White 16 – Red 17 2 APÉRITIF Mauresque, ricard pastis de marseille, orgeat syrup 30ml a favourite of Chef JF – this drink is an embrace of anise and licorice. French Spritz, l.n. mattei cap corse blanc, suze gentian, st. germain, lemon, soda 150ml light-hearted bittersweet tinge, sunshine hue, and bubbly personality. Le Sud, cantarelle gin de provence, lemon, mint 60ml inspired by Huge Enslinn’s “Southside” – this cocktail is extremely quaffable. Faux Pas, bigallet china-china, l.n. mattei cap corse rouge, antech blanquette de limoux imagine a Spagliatto with amer and vermouth from the south of France. Champs-Élysées, mery-melrose vs cognac, yellow chartreuse, lemon, angostura bitters 90ml refreshing and herbaceous – named after the most beautiful avenue in the world. 3 BEER Four Winds Brewing Hüftgold German-style Pilsner, 5.4% abv 473ml glass 7 Delta, British Columbia, Canada Great Western Original 16 Canadian Pale Ale, 5% abv 473ml glass 7 Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada 33 Acres EXP Fluffy Cloud Hazy IPA, 6.5% abv 330ml can 7 Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Persephone Brewing Company Dry Irish Stout, 4.5% abv 473ml glass 7 Sunshine Coast, British Columbia, Canada Kronenbourg 1664, 5% abv 500ml glass 8 Strasbourg, France Kronenbourg 1664 Blanc, 5% abv 500ml glass 8 Strasbourg, France CIDER Fermier de Rhuys Cidre Bouché de Breton, 6.5% abv 300ml glass 7 Rhuys, Brittany, France Element Cider Co.