Monthly Archives: May 2009

Caveau Wine Bar – Review

  By admin | May 28, 2009 - 2:45 pm | Reviews
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I recently visited Caveau Wine Bar for a Chardonnay tasting sponsored by Baroness Wines. Having never been there before, I jumped at the chance to try it out. And I have to say that I was very impressed.

During the tasting we were served cheese plates that were very tasty and filling. They included not only cheese, but crackers and olives as well. After the tasting I stayed and ordered a glass of Riesling off of the very extensive wine list, along with a sandwich from their menu. Before ordering I asked the server what he recommended and I was very impressed with his knowledge, so don’t be afraid to ask for suggestions.

The only issue I had was trying to find the restrooms which are in another part of the larger building the wine bar is within. It’s a little confusing the first time, so you might want to find it before you drink too much.

I also recommend trying Chime, the Baroness Chardonnay that was being tasted that night. Excellent Chardonnay.

Rose Wine Makers Oppose EU Mixing Plans

  By admin | May 28, 2009 - 2:43 pm | Everything Else
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The EU is expected to vote in June on whether or not to allow rose wine to be made by mixing red and white wines. Winemakers from France, Italy, Spain and Switzerland fear that such a move could lead to job losses and endanger their traditional rose, which is made by the more time-consuming method of leaving crushed red wine grapes to soak with their juice. New World winemakers in countries such as Australia and South Africa already make roses by mixing reds and whites.

The EU has attempted to resolve the standoff by proposing the title of “traditional rose” for wine created in the Old World style. France is leading the charge to block the change and has the backing of Greece and Italy, but also needs the backing of Germany and Spain to stand any chance of holding out.

$300K Spent Lobbying First Quarter of 2009

  By admin | May 28, 2009 - 2:42 pm | Food & Wine
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The Wine and Spirits Wholesalers of America spent $300,000 in the first quarter of 2009 lobbying the federal government on food safety and labor issues. The organization, whose members represent wine and spirit distributors across the U.S., lobbied on bills that would boost consumer product safety standards, budget and appropriation matters, as well as labor and workplace issues.

What will happen to Copia?

  By admin | May 7, 2009 - 2:41 pm | Food & Wine
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In December 2008 Copia, the $78 million wine, food and art center founded by the late Robert Mondavi, filed for bankruptcy after closing its doors a month before. The question that remains is, what will happen to the 12-acre complex now?

Several groups have submitted plans to reopen the center, but now it’s up to creditors and bankruptcy court Judge Alan Jaroslovsky which plan will win out.