Comments on: Hope and change: wines for Obama and the inauguration http://www.drvino.com/2009/01/14/hope-and-change-wines-for-obama-and-the-inauguration/ wine talk that goes down easy Sat, 18 May 2013 23:46:42 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= By: Inauguration wines: plonk and circumstance | Dr Vino's wine blog http://www.drvino.com/2009/01/14/hope-and-change-wines-for-obama-and-the-inauguration/#comment-404899 Inauguration wines: plonk and circumstance | Dr Vino's wine blog Thu, 10 Jan 2013 14:32:49 +0000 http://www.drvino.com/?p=3032#comment-404899 [...] Which corks will pop at the lunch immediately after President Obama’s second inauguration on January 21? With Charles Schumer co-chairing the committee planning the inauguration festivities, wine enthusiasts could anticipate that New York wines would make a showing. Indeed, two appear on the menu: the 2009 dry riesling from Tierce in the Finger Lakes will accompany the lobster and Bedell Cellars’ 2009 merlot pairs with the bison. While I haven’t tried these wines, it’s refreshing to have estate wines from New York at the event instead of California wines dominating. [...]

]]> By: boyce http://www.drvino.com/2009/01/14/hope-and-change-wines-for-obama-and-the-inauguration/#comment-190522 boyce Fri, 23 Jan 2009 11:40:30 +0000 http://www.drvino.com/?p=3032#comment-190522 Tyler,

I think they should surprise everyone with a flashback to Obama’s childhood in Indonesia and serve a wine from Bali:

http://www.baliwine.com/

Cheers, Boyce

]]> By: Dylan http://www.drvino.com/2009/01/14/hope-and-change-wines-for-obama-and-the-inauguration/#comment-186907 Dylan Sat, 17 Jan 2009 15:35:06 +0000 http://www.drvino.com/?p=3032#comment-186907 I noticed many of the options are not extravagant in terms of pricing. I wonder if these choices have to do with the economy and Obama’s intent to lead by example regarding a celebration before his real work begins.

]]> By: Going to President-elect Obama’s inauguration? | Jason's Wine Blog | Trader Joe's Wine Reviews and more http://www.drvino.com/2009/01/14/hope-and-change-wines-for-obama-and-the-inauguration/#comment-185755 Going to President-elect Obama’s inauguration? | Jason's Wine Blog | Trader Joe's Wine Reviews and more Fri, 16 Jan 2009 06:21:50 +0000 http://www.drvino.com/?p=3032#comment-185755 [...] learned via Dr. Vino’s post that Duckhorn and Goldeneye are actually made by the same company. Wonder where Korbel fits [...]

]]> By: jason http://www.drvino.com/2009/01/14/hope-and-change-wines-for-obama-and-the-inauguration/#comment-185745 jason Fri, 16 Jan 2009 06:13:01 +0000 http://www.drvino.com/?p=3032#comment-185745 lol, just posted something similar . Maybe the Yes we Cab! is the way to go…

]]> By: Tyler http://www.drvino.com/2009/01/14/hope-and-change-wines-for-obama-and-the-inauguration/#comment-185622 Tyler Fri, 16 Jan 2009 02:43:14 +0000 http://www.drvino.com/?p=3032#comment-185622 The wine choices probably depend highly on the Obamas’ palates, but were I the somellier, I’d keep it simple, with good, affordable-to-many, American wines.

Perhaps, Schramsberg Mirabelle for the bubbly (sorry, I can’t stand Korbel! IMO, Schramsberg is the best American bubbly that you can find on a regular basis), Bogle Phantom for a red (Bogle doing petite syrah, zin, and mouvedre, two grapes they do VERY well and a good mixer), and some good riesling for the white…. perhaps Konstantin Frank?

]]> By: Dr. Vino http://www.drvino.com/2009/01/14/hope-and-change-wines-for-obama-and-the-inauguration/#comment-185356 Dr. Vino Thu, 15 Jan 2009 18:39:15 +0000 http://www.drvino.com/?p=3032#comment-185356 Great thoughts, Steve! I’ll update the post to see what other people would pour at the lunch if they were the head sommelier!

]]> By: Steve http://www.drvino.com/2009/01/14/hope-and-change-wines-for-obama-and-the-inauguration/#comment-185354 Steve Thu, 15 Jan 2009 18:26:44 +0000 http://www.drvino.com/?p=3032#comment-185354 I wish they would have gone for less corporate choices. It’s not as if they’re outfitting the military with wine.

Why not Iron Horse Blanc de Blancs or Gruet for bubbly; Ridge Monte Bello or a Ken Wright Pinot for red; and an Alban Viognier or Bonny Doon Albarino for white?

Obviously there are lots more great choices out there!

]]> By: Brady http://www.drvino.com/2009/01/14/hope-and-change-wines-for-obama-and-the-inauguration/#comment-185058 Brady Thu, 15 Jan 2009 10:13:57 +0000 http://www.drvino.com/?p=3032#comment-185058 Damn those New Years resolutions that seem so rational at the time. I am a teetotaler for January.

I am in London, but will stay up and watch the inauguration though. Drinking… water. Maybe I’ll make it sparkling water.

What would I choose to open? A Sine Qua Non syrah with dinner, followed by a celebratory Roederer Estates bubbly.

Happy Days!

-Brady

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