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Introducing the Pedestrian Wine-Drinker
Posted by perle0 on 2004-08-28 20:17:40
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[The Pedestrian Wine Drinker] |
First let's clear something up right away. This column is NOT about drinking pedestrian wines. Life's too short to drink pedestrian wine. No, it's the wine-drinker who is pedestrian. The Pedestrian Wine-Drinker (PWD for short) is just a commonplace wine-lover, an ordinary peon, one who slogs through the wine world on foot, rather than soaring above the crowd on wings of special wine knowledge and ability.
The PWD is a column devoted to wine. It appears regularly on LaWineClub.com, a local community website devoted primariy to wine tasting notes written by you and me--the only real experts on wine as far as you and I are concerned.
Let's dive right in then, shall we? Perhaps the best place to start is to answer the question, what the heck is a tasting note, anyway? |
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Did you score? A quickie guide to wine scoring.
Posted by miles on 2004-09-06 23:53:05
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[The Pedestrian Wine Drinker] |
| If you're like me, there's one thing stopping you from writing up your own tasting notes: the wine score. The rest is pretty straightforward. You can get most of the detailed information you need from the wine label, like the winery, the name of the wine, the vintage year, the wine's location of origin, price, etc. You can get the grape varietals (types of grapes used) from the label, or look it up online. The description of the wine, you can wing--just say what you think of the wine, and you're there. But what do you put down for the wine score? How do you even begin? |
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What's the Deal with Taste, Anyway?
Posted by miles on 2005-02-21 01:21:14
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[The Pedestrian Wine Drinker] |
| Taste is an interesting sense. In many ways, it's the weakest sense. You can see an almost infinite variety of items, differing in shape, color, degrees of brightness, etc. You can hear a wide range of tones, qualities, and volumes. You can distinguish thousands of smells, and touch includes dimensions such as pressure, pain, and temperature that can combine into sensations as varied as burning your hand on the stove, getting goosebumps, enoying a hot-oil massage, or being scratched by an itchy sweater. And all of these four senses are keeping you actively engaged with the outside world pretty much any time you're awake (and some when you're asleep). |
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How Not to Host a Wine Tasting
Posted by perle0 on 2006-09-20 00:57:08
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[The Pedestrian Wine Drinker]
[USA] |
 You may have wondered...what's the best way to host a wine tasting? What are the many steps that guarantee a pleasant and educational experience for all involved? Indeed, how can I become the perfect wine host or hostess?
There are tips we can give you that would help. But what fun would that be? Instead, we're giving you pointers on how NOT to host a wine-tasting. Follow these guidelines, and you can rest assured that your events will never be sullied by any annoying "guests." You'd really rather taste your wine sitting all alone in room with aluminum foil on the windows, wouldn't you? |
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Want to Live in France?
Posted by perle0 on 2006-08-26 23:49:05
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[Web Links]
[Languedoc-Roussillon] |
 Have you ever wanted to buy a house in the south of France--perhaps the Languedoc Roussillon--and live there?
If you have, you can get tips on how to go about the gritty details of purchasing property in that area at EscapeArtist.com. You can also get information about how to buy property in other wine-friendly parts of Europe, like Italy and Spain, or really any part of the world you like. Even if you don't have the slightest intention of moving abroad, it's fun to scroll through the real estate listings and dream. |
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Peachy Canyon Winery Events
Posted by perle0 on 2005-08-07 02:39:13
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[Events]
[Paso Robles] |
Peachy Canyon Winery, located in Paso Robles, announces its events for August and September.
Jester Storytelling Festival
Sunday, August 21st, 2005
10am-5pm, $35
Be the First to Party with "Jester"
We're celebrating the release of "Jester", a fun new blend from the wizardry of winemaker Josh Beckett, by creating a memorable day of family entertainment that raises money for programs which support arts in the schools. Bring the family-- especially the little ones who get in free--spread out a blanket, and listen to performers weave their magic stories. |
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Buy Wine Books to Benefit Schools
Posted by perle0 on 2005-05-12 17:30:46
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[Editorial]
[USA] |
| At LaWineClub, we don't usually discuss anything that's not wine-related. But did you know that you could buy books about wine (or anything else), and also benefit the school of your choice at the same time? |
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Huge Wine Heist in CA a Sign of the Times?
Posted by perle0 on 2007-02-01 15:24:46
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[California] |
 In the affluent Silicon Valley town of Atherton, one of the most wealthiest areas in the country, a single theft of over $100,000' worth of rare and expensive wines taken from a private home has wine-lovers abuzz. Even the New York Times has taken notice.
The thieves ignored electronics, jewelry, and lesser wines to hit the basement wine cellar and zero in on the good stuff: the average value of each stolen bottle was $3000. The haul included a magnum of '59 Petrus with an estimated value of $11,000. Because of their focus on high-value bottles, it's clear that the thieves knew their wine. |
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Galatoire's Bistro Wine Dinner: French vs. American
Posted by perle0 on 2008-04-07 12:22:44
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[Events]
[Baton Rouge] |
 Galatoire's Bistro cordially invites you to attend their French vs. American wine dinner on April 16, 2008 at 7:30 p.m.
You'll sample a variety of French and American varietals and let your own palate decide which is best while enjoying unique menu creations from Chef Brian Landry.
Be sure to join us as we compare and contrast French and American varietals. Reserve your seat today: $85 per person including tax and gratuity. |
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What to Do with Old Wine Bottles
Posted by perle0 on 2005-08-12 01:34:55
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[Editorial]
[USA] |
 So you say you've been pursuing your interest in wine for some time now, and you're beginning to build up quite a store of empty bottles from very special wine experiences. You really hate to throw away these sole remaining mementos of glorious wines gone by, but what to do with all of those empty bottles? |
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Wine Tasting to Benefit Swine Palace
Posted by perle0 on 2008-06-25 18:09:15
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[Events]
[Baton Rouge] |
 Share a summer night of fine wine and hors d'oeuvres on the Reilly Theatre stage at Swine Palace's first Annual Wine Tasting fundraiser on July 24th. For $35.00, you can sample an assortment of excellent vintages while supporting Louisiana's premier professional theatre. |
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