tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11371120475918987182024-03-13T15:17:21.697+13:00THE WINE GUY EXPRESSTHE WINE GUYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09733085464695722440noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1137112047591898718.post-72347419664015421062022-06-02T18:05:00.002+12:002022-06-02T18:05:23.662+12:00LEFTOVER WINE WILL KEEP IN THE FRIDGE FOR A WHILE<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinrMtQezSTJ9RDG1lY4Zqi82gY1_WPvh_LCqDoodKvX2NCBs4n1SRBYsRwrt1lWx9nbsC2HlUmFTqGDzSEAUb-RkRecB3NJRCxhmxay4JEpcZT8254GAYyZYrDLjPEamaoyn1c4he1HfrfH2q3AayIfrJiWKmNpF2YsuPi29H8ZoQ4SgPm4wSybPm8/s736/cae14790e6fe2f75ba279c2b9059f645--leftover-wine-left-over.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="515" data-original-width="736" height="280" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinrMtQezSTJ9RDG1lY4Zqi82gY1_WPvh_LCqDoodKvX2NCBs4n1SRBYsRwrt1lWx9nbsC2HlUmFTqGDzSEAUb-RkRecB3NJRCxhmxay4JEpcZT8254GAYyZYrDLjPEamaoyn1c4he1HfrfH2q3AayIfrJiWKmNpF2YsuPi29H8ZoQ4SgPm4wSybPm8/w400-h280/cae14790e6fe2f75ba279c2b9059f645--leftover-wine-left-over.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>Nearly a month ago I became unwell. This resulted in a few visits to the doctors, an ultrasound procedure and 4 days in hospital followed by an endoscopy procedure.</p><p>Before I became unwell I had opened a bottle of the superb <i>Church Road </i>Reserve chardonnay 2018. Over two days I managed to drink a half bottle of this wine. When I was prescribed medication and couldn't drink I decanted the remaining half of the bottle into a 375ml bottle and tightly sealed with the screwcap.</p><p>Yesterday I opened this bottle which I've kept in the fridge and the wine is superb and in good condition.</p><p><br /></p><p>I just thought that I'd let you know.</p>THE WINE GUYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09733085464695722440noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1137112047591898718.post-26403368533406696502022-06-02T17:53:00.001+12:002022-06-02T17:53:30.742+12:00NO DISTRACTIONS<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir4OVcNlPGHc85cA22u2NnnPNbXOdooi-q0GBILlVSBs_WsBjSycX1LNucofP06Y1rqZIvMOkH-jLMeoJhLPOcmEKNuzrmqbwR-vgSZs_E9T1dt6WcvI_ClAgA_-8ASd3e8OKeYJRbgqq64TOTWL-FLnp6zgRcGXG2ZPIpgqjUXnGHz_Y4_G-STYIL/s1000/st,small,845x845-pad,1000x1000,f8f8f8.u4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="1000" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir4OVcNlPGHc85cA22u2NnnPNbXOdooi-q0GBILlVSBs_WsBjSycX1LNucofP06Y1rqZIvMOkH-jLMeoJhLPOcmEKNuzrmqbwR-vgSZs_E9T1dt6WcvI_ClAgA_-8ASd3e8OKeYJRbgqq64TOTWL-FLnp6zgRcGXG2ZPIpgqjUXnGHz_Y4_G-STYIL/w400-h400/st,small,845x845-pad,1000x1000,f8f8f8.u4.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>In the early days of 'cleanskin' wines I was a supporter of the concept where winemakers had the opportunity to move along overstocks and other surplus to requirement wines without having to go to the expense of producing labels, capsules and printed cartons. I did this because, being in the industry I generally had an idea of the provenance of the wines and trusted the 'blurb' that companies used to promote the product.</p><p>Unfortunately, 'cleanskins' proved to be popular and wine producers began deliberately producing low quality and cheaply made wine to match the cheap price points. The wines were no longer 'failed export orders' or surplus stock of high input wines. </p><p><br /></p><p>Caveat emptor.*</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><i>* Let the buyer beware - for those who didn't make the P classes at school.</i></p>THE WINE GUYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09733085464695722440noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1137112047591898718.post-54961485680064379002022-06-02T17:40:00.001+12:002022-06-02T17:40:38.839+12:00THERE'S NO ACCOUNTING FOR TASTEIs Sauvignon Blanc the world's most popular wine type?<div><br /></div><div>Some pundits are touting this and 90% of New Zealand's wine exports are from this boring style.<br />It may be crisp and refreshing but so is soda water with a splash of lemon juice.<br /><br />Originating from Bordeaux in France, Sauvignon Blanc for centuries produced 'Graves-style' dry wine that was good as an aperitif but never considered to be in the 'top team' of wines. 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Have you noticed that in any country outside of France, Australia and New Zealand winemakers label <em>Pinot</em> <em>Gris</em> as <em>Pinot</em> <em>Grigio</em>?<br />
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In some ways this is a good thing as the godawful offerings from Italy, USA and South America are basically shit. The wines are usually made from under ripe grapes and are sulphured to hell.<br />
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In Northern Italy the grapes don't ripen properly because the climate isn't good enough and in warmer countries grapes are picked early, before they are fully ripe to retain 'freshness'. What a lot of codswallop (they do this in South Africa with Sauvignon Blanc, trying to emulate a Marlborough style) as all you get is wine made from sour grapes that tastes weak, bitter and because it's basically out of balance, doctored with preservatives.<br />
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What really pisses me off though is that now producers of fairly good <em>Pinot</em> <em>Gris</em> from countries that can make the stuff properly, are labelling it as <em>Pinot</em> <em>Grigio</em>. This doesn't include France however but that's just attributable to their arrogance.<br />
This is done so that stupid consumers in UK, Canada and USA can recognise their 'favourite' plonk. Why they think that <em>Pinot</em> <em>Grigio</em> should be their favourite is anyone's guess - either they are stupid or have been cleverly duped by the marketers.THE WINE GUYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09733085464695722440noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1137112047591898718.post-7661621850452750502013-03-13T19:15:00.001+13:002013-03-13T19:18:41.791+13:00A SYMPTOM OF MADNESS IS DOING THE SAME THING OVER AND OVER AND EXPECTING A DIFFERENT RESULTThe joke goes something like this:<br />
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My panic was born of experience. See link here: <a href="http://nzwineguy.blogspot.co.nz/2009/01/champagne-on-stick.html">FROZEN CHAMPAGNE</a><br />
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<br />THE WINE GUYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09733085464695722440noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1137112047591898718.post-83099463876517290472012-10-27T19:18:00.002+13:002012-10-27T19:18:53.276+13:00TRULY OFFISHER I ONLY HAD TWO GLASSESRichard (of RBB) wrote a post some time ago of his experiences ordering wine in RSA's and Cosmopolitan clubs. These drinking establishments are used to serving beer and spirit drinks so wine is usually out of the norm.<br />
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I recently joined the local club up North where I live. It is not an RSA or a Cosmopolitan club but is similar. Its just up the road so quite handy. I've only been there a couple of times so on Friday night, as I was alone (Her Indoors is on Stewart Island this weekend) I decided to go to the club for tea instead of cooking. My sister told me that they serve great fish and chips and salad. She was right - it was superb.<br />
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When I went to the bar to order a wine (Mount Riley Chardonnay) the bar maid asked if I wanted it in a tall glass or a half-pint handle.<br />
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Had she been checking out the recycle bin on Monday mornings to see how much Chardonnay I get through? I know that I drink a bit of the stuff but a half-pint glass!<br />
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No doubt you've noticed the huge increase in the offerings of sparkling wines in New Zealand. As well as the growth of excellent Methode Traditionelle wines (Champagne style, bottle fermented) and the continued popularity of carbonated styles there has been the introduction of sparkling versions of Pinot Gris, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling and just about every other varietal.<br />
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Production volumes and percentages have greatly increased and. as we export very little sparkling wine compared to other wine types the domestic consumption has gone up.<br />
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Now, given that New Zealand's population has not increased very much at all (1% increase last year) then who is drinking all the extra sparkling wine?<br />
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I remember selling a German liqueur named Goldwasser that had real gold flakes in it. When the price of gold rocketed up in the '70's people bought it up thinking it would appreciate in value. When poured out though the gold flakes bond together like paint so no-one got rich out of that idea.<br />
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I wonder if sprinkles in suspension in sparkling wine would work?<br />
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THE WINE GUYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09733085464695722440noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1137112047591898718.post-61977513138908374302012-10-03T12:14:00.000+13:002012-10-03T12:14:03.333+13:00THE OTHER FOOTChina has flooded the world for years with cheap, low quality goods that have been at times shoddy and dangerous. When not a commodity they have been rubbish brands and even counterfeits.<br />
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It has been interesting to watch the spat between the China Alcoholic Drinks Industry Association (CADIA) and the EU over the last month.<br />
CADIA is accusing the EU of dumping cheap and low quality wine into the Chinese market thereby inhibiting the development of the Chinese wine market. This relates to the large amoints of cheap Soanish wine being imported.<br />
I am reminded of Rob Muldoon's famous quip when asked what he thought of the the high numbers of unemployed New Zealanders seeking the dole in Australia.<br />
Muldoon said something along the lines that it raises the average IQ of both countries.<br />
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re The cheap and low quality Spanish wine going into China it makes me think that it raises the average wine quality of both countries.<br />
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<br />THE WINE GUYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09733085464695722440noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1137112047591898718.post-88002641660945500942012-10-02T16:29:00.003+13:002012-10-02T16:29:41.610+13:00ROARING CAMP?I just noticed the name on the wine bottle in the picture (the bottle on the train).<br />
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'Roaring Camp' it says.<br />
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Before Richard (of RBB), TSB and other 'wits' comment I just want to say that its just a picture off the web OK?. Its not a statement about my sexual orientation.THE WINE GUYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09733085464695722440noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1137112047591898718.post-54324317182617289492012-10-02T14:54:00.001+13:002012-10-02T14:54:41.132+13:00IN A HURRY?Well, lots of us are.<br />
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I found with my other blog <i>The Curmudgeon</i> that readers were often too busy to read (properly) a long Post (or maybe they were all too stupid or lazy or both).<br />
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Anyway, I also discovered that I didn't have time to write (properly) long Posts (or maybe I'm too stupid or lazy or both) so I created <i>The Curmudgeon Express</i> which has already proved to be popular (by viewer count not comments). Inspired by this I have created <i>THE WINE GUY EXPRESS</i> where I can quickly jot down idiocies, gripes and poits of interest that you may or may not read.<br />
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