Comments on: Wine trends of the Naughties – reflections through the wine glass http://www.drvino.com/2009/12/14/wine-trends-decade-industry-reflections/ wine talk that goes down easy Thu, 09 Feb 2012 21:21:03 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= By: Cositas y cosotas: 18.12.2009 « La otra botella http://www.drvino.com/2009/12/14/wine-trends-decade-industry-reflections/#comment-293830 Cositas y cosotas: 18.12.2009 « La otra botella Fri, 18 Dec 2009 17:26:01 +0000 http://www.drvino.com/?p=5583#comment-293830 [...] como todo conecta en esta interné del vino, les remito a un artículo aparecido en Dr. Vino hará poco más de un par de días. El buen doctor pondera, en su amable modo [...] [...] como todo conecta en esta interné del vino, les remito a un artículo aparecido en Dr. Vino hará poco más de un par de días. El buen doctor pondera, en su amable modo [...]

]]> By: Mari http://www.drvino.com/2009/12/14/wine-trends-decade-industry-reflections/#comment-293709 Mari Tue, 15 Dec 2009 18:14:46 +0000 http://www.drvino.com/?p=5583#comment-293709 I think the biggest development in the past ten years is how wineries began to care about the environment. Back in 2000, I was called a tree hugger for reporting on how vineyard neighbors were concerned that pesticides and herbacides might be causing cancer. Now, everyone is trying to be as green as possible. Hard to believe that was not fashionable ten years ago. Other than that, my vote is for the screwcap, the best invention since the bottle label. I think the biggest development in the past ten years is how wineries began to care about the environment. Back in 2000, I was called a tree hugger for reporting on how vineyard neighbors were concerned that pesticides and herbacides might be causing cancer. Now, everyone is trying to be as green as possible. Hard to believe that was not fashionable ten years ago.

Other than that, my vote is for the screwcap, the best invention since the bottle label.

]]> By: Amy Atwood http://www.drvino.com/2009/12/14/wine-trends-decade-industry-reflections/#comment-293701 Amy Atwood Tue, 15 Dec 2009 15:55:32 +0000 http://www.drvino.com/?p=5583#comment-293701 Certainly during the past few years, we have seen a rising interest in natural wines and wines made from organic grapes. That is evidenced in the steady rise in sales of these wines. But I think it has more to do with our growing maturity as a wine drinking nation. As a nation, we started incorporating wine as part of our meals, then we learned to pronounce the grape varietals and now we start to care about how the wine is actually made. This process mirrors our relationship to our food, which has gone from a fascination with packaged goods to a resurgence in urban farmers markets. Certainly during the past few years, we have seen a rising interest in natural wines and wines made from organic grapes. That is evidenced in the steady rise in sales of these wines.
But I think it has more to do with our growing maturity as a wine drinking nation. As a nation, we started incorporating wine as part of our meals, then we learned to pronounce the grape varietals and now we start to care about how the wine is actually made.
This process mirrors our relationship to our food, which has gone from a fascination with packaged goods to a resurgence in urban farmers markets.

]]> By: Mike http://www.drvino.com/2009/12/14/wine-trends-decade-industry-reflections/#comment-293700 Mike Tue, 15 Dec 2009 15:50:43 +0000 http://www.drvino.com/?p=5583#comment-293700 Dry rosé becoming acceptable, the encouraging quality gains in boxed wines and the slow move away from furniture wines (over-oaked) are all positves. Negatives remain in the high alcohol cocktail wines and the commodity glut of certain vineyards growing the wrong grapes in the wrong places. But home winemakers - many of whom have become gone on to become some pretty big name producers - have better access to better quality fruit, equipment and techniques than ever before. You want to know what the next Big Thing is likely to be? Look at what the homies are doing. Dry rosé becoming acceptable, the encouraging quality gains in boxed wines and the slow move away from furniture wines (over-oaked) are all positves. Negatives remain in the high alcohol cocktail wines and the commodity glut of certain vineyards growing the wrong grapes in the wrong places.
But home winemakers – many of whom have become gone on to become some pretty big name producers – have better access to better quality fruit, equipment and techniques than ever before. You want to know what the next Big Thing is likely to be? Look at what the homies are doing.

]]> By: Patrick http://www.drvino.com/2009/12/14/wine-trends-decade-industry-reflections/#comment-293698 Patrick Tue, 15 Dec 2009 14:08:11 +0000 http://www.drvino.com/?p=5583#comment-293698 I think one of the most exciting developments in the last decade has been the establishment of viable wine industries in the northern tier of states...Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, New Hampshire etc. This has been made possible through the grape breeding efforts of the late Elmer Swenson(Osceola, Wisconsin) and the University of Minnesota Horticultural Research Center. New, winter hardy grape varieties such as Edelweiss, St. Croix, Frontenac, Marquette and LaCrescent have expanded the boundaries of North American viticulture to areas previously too cold to grow this fruit. I think that is an amazing and welcome development. The presence of vineyards and wineries adds richness to any cultural landscape, and the vineyards and wineries sprouting up in the North are a fascinating recent story. I think one of the most exciting developments in the last decade has been the establishment of viable wine industries in the northern tier of states…Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, New Hampshire etc. This has been made possible through the grape breeding efforts of the late Elmer Swenson(Osceola, Wisconsin) and the University of Minnesota Horticultural Research Center. New, winter hardy grape varieties such as Edelweiss, St. Croix, Frontenac, Marquette and LaCrescent have expanded the boundaries of North American viticulture to areas previously too cold to grow this fruit. I think that is an amazing and welcome development. The presence of vineyards and wineries adds richness to any cultural landscape, and the vineyards and wineries sprouting up in the North are a fascinating recent story.

]]> By: The Wine Mule http://www.drvino.com/2009/12/14/wine-trends-decade-industry-reflections/#comment-293692 The Wine Mule Tue, 15 Dec 2009 05:04:43 +0000 http://www.drvino.com/?p=5583#comment-293692 The biggest phenomenon of the decade in white wine had to be Gruner Veltliner. Austrian producers have been so successful that they're already not cool in certain precincts. Fine by me, maybe it will keep the price of Martin Mittelbach's Tegernseerhof Hohereck '07 in check. The biggest phenomenon of the decade in white wine had to be Gruner Veltliner. Austrian producers have been so successful that they’re already not cool in certain precincts. Fine by me, maybe it will keep the price of Martin Mittelbach’s Tegernseerhof Hohereck ’07 in check.

]]> By: Kimberly http://www.drvino.com/2009/12/14/wine-trends-decade-industry-reflections/#comment-293690 Kimberly Tue, 15 Dec 2009 04:03:53 +0000 http://www.drvino.com/?p=5583#comment-293690 I agree with Benito -- dry Rosés as a class have become more available and more accepted. For me personally, this trend really resonates, because I've discovered a whole new "family" of wines to love, and I drink them often. Two years ago I probably wouldn't have touched the stuff! Another trend has been the attempt by some wine writers and others in the wine cognoscenti -- at least in the blogosphere -- to demystify wine, and along with it, the almighty palate of Robert Parker, and wine ratings in general. I see alot of movement, even among mainstream wine professionals, towards the attitude of "trust your palate, and drink what you like," which has long been my personal motto. I agree with Benito — dry Rosés as a class have become more available and more accepted. For me personally, this trend really resonates, because I’ve discovered a whole new “family” of wines to love, and I drink them often. Two years ago I probably wouldn’t have touched the stuff!
Another trend has been the attempt by some wine writers and others in the wine cognoscenti — at least in the blogosphere — to demystify wine, and along with it, the almighty palate of Robert Parker, and wine ratings in general. I see alot of movement, even among mainstream wine professionals, towards the attitude of “trust your palate, and drink what you like,” which has long been my personal motto.

]]> By: Damien http://www.drvino.com/2009/12/14/wine-trends-decade-industry-reflections/#comment-293689 Damien Tue, 15 Dec 2009 03:44:26 +0000 http://www.drvino.com/?p=5583#comment-293689 Gerry - I agree. My experience with older DRC has been nothing but disappointing. Here are some notes I took a while back. What a bunch of pale red headed step children these wines were. http://www.candidwines.com/2005drcbenefit/richebourg.html Damien Gerry –

I agree. My experience with older DRC has been nothing but disappointing. Here are some notes I took a while back. What a bunch of pale red headed step children these wines were.
http://www.candidwines.com/2005drcbenefit/richebourg.html

Damien

]]> By: Paul Tincknell http://www.drvino.com/2009/12/14/wine-trends-decade-industry-reflections/#comment-293681 Paul Tincknell Mon, 14 Dec 2009 22:29:28 +0000 http://www.drvino.com/?p=5583#comment-293681 As a big supporter/promoter of boxed wines I'm pleased to see their rising popularity given its due. But to them I would add that the breakthrough of the screw cap on fine wines accepted by consumers as key, and leading the way for the likes of fine boxed wines, Zorks, PET bottles, and other alternative wine packaging. Hopefully the future portends more green packaging. Another trend of the decade is the role that imports have had on "new" varietal acceptance among consumers, i.e., New Zealand sauvignon blancs and Argentine malbecs. I personally believe this is a favorable trend, keeping the wonderful diversity of wine alive and healthy. As a big supporter/promoter of boxed wines I’m pleased to see their rising popularity given its due. But to them I would add that the breakthrough of the screw cap on fine wines accepted by consumers as key, and leading the way for the likes of fine boxed wines, Zorks, PET bottles, and other alternative wine packaging. Hopefully the future portends more green packaging.

Another trend of the decade is the role that imports have had on “new” varietal acceptance among consumers, i.e., New Zealand sauvignon blancs and Argentine malbecs. I personally believe this is a favorable trend, keeping the wonderful diversity of wine alive and healthy.

]]> By: Gerry Dawes http://www.drvino.com/2009/12/14/wine-trends-decade-industry-reflections/#comment-293678 Gerry Dawes Mon, 14 Dec 2009 21:20:49 +0000 http://www.drvino.com/?p=5583#comment-293678 I agree, Damien, that pale-coloured 1947 Tondonia that I have may only have 15-20 years left in it! And a 1922 Marques de Riscal that I had within the last year must have been on its last legs because I could see the bottom of the glass through. And I've got a nearly 30-year old Clos de la Roche that really has me worried. Boy, they sure don't make wines like they used to. Back then, they didn't make wines that one guy I read says they do now. Meaning it as a complement to the high octane Garnacha he was in love with, he wrote it "shoves a foot in your face." Uhh, I guess I just don't get it. But, then again, you don't learn as much about wine by drinking them and tasting them in cellars for forty years as you can in three years of buying wines rated in the stratosphere in newsletters. I agree, Damien, that pale-coloured 1947 Tondonia that I have may only have 15-20 years left in it! And a 1922 Marques de Riscal that I had within the last year must have been on its last legs because I could see the bottom of the glass through. And I’ve got a nearly 30-year old Clos de la Roche that really has me worried. Boy, they sure don’t make wines like they used to. Back then, they didn’t make wines that one guy I read says they do now. Meaning it as a complement to the high octane Garnacha he was in love with, he wrote it “shoves a foot in your face.” Uhh, I guess I just don’t get it. But, then again, you don’t learn as much about wine by drinking them and tasting them in cellars for forty years as you can in three years of buying wines rated in the stratosphere in newsletters.

]]> By: Damien http://www.drvino.com/2009/12/14/wine-trends-decade-industry-reflections/#comment-293675 Damien Mon, 14 Dec 2009 18:50:59 +0000 http://www.drvino.com/?p=5583#comment-293675 Gerry - When I have doubts about the need for dark black color and high levels of extraction I like to browse around on the interwebs for a reminder of how important they are. In response to your querry, I found this informative video: http://www.novozymes.com/NR/rdonlyres/C152149A-C71C-4205-8627-FA5AA6C002CE/0/Wine_320x240.wmv In it, a winemaker explains that he uses a particular enzyme "To produce optimium quality and obtain a color fitting to a great, age-worthy wine". And thank goodness, because everyone knows that lighter colored reds without massive amounts of extract don't age. I'm so glad I stopped buying Burgundy, Cabernet Franc, real Sangiovese, Nebbiolo and so many other, nasty grapes long ago. Damien Gerry –

When I have doubts about the need for dark black color and high levels of extraction I like to browse around on the interwebs for a reminder of how important they are. In response to your querry, I found this informative video:
http://www.novozymes.com/NR/rdonlyres/C152149A-C71C-4205-8627-FA5AA6C002CE/0/Wine_320x240.wmv

In it, a winemaker explains that he uses a particular enzyme “To produce optimium quality and obtain a color fitting to a great, age-worthy wine”.

And thank goodness, because everyone knows that lighter colored reds without massive amounts of extract don’t age. I’m so glad I stopped buying Burgundy, Cabernet Franc, real Sangiovese, Nebbiolo and so many other, nasty grapes long ago.

Damien

]]> By: Gerry Dawes http://www.drvino.com/2009/12/14/wine-trends-decade-industry-reflections/#comment-293673 Gerry Dawes Mon, 14 Dec 2009 18:03:51 +0000 http://www.drvino.com/?p=5583#comment-293673 Can anyone tell me what deep, dark, black color has to do with the quality of a wine? Can anyone tell me what deep, dark, black color has to do with the quality of a wine?

]]> By: Ron McFarland http://www.drvino.com/2009/12/14/wine-trends-decade-industry-reflections/#comment-293672 Ron McFarland Mon, 14 Dec 2009 18:03:15 +0000 http://www.drvino.com/?p=5583#comment-293672 Damien A very realistic and desirable goal. Well said, if it comes true - we will all be better off. "I am hoping that in 2020 one of the trends we look back on for the ’10’s is a small increase in consumers interest in and insistence on “knowing our farmers” when it comes to wine" Damien

A very realistic and desirable goal. Well said, if it comes true – we will all be better off.

“I am hoping that in 2020 one of the trends we look back on for the ’10’s is a small increase in consumers interest in and insistence on “knowing our farmers” when it comes to wine”

]]> By: Benito http://www.drvino.com/2009/12/14/wine-trends-decade-industry-reflections/#comment-293669 Benito Mon, 14 Dec 2009 17:26:49 +0000 http://www.drvino.com/?p=5583#comment-293669 Dry rosés have become more available and more accepted. There's still that stigma of White Zinfandel, but a whole category of wine has gone from odd curiosity to hip trend--just look at the booming popularity of pink sparkling wines in the past two years. I also think that wine is being viewed as more normal on TV and in movies, i.e. not just on the table for holidays or consumed by the wealthy. Even if it's not explicitly mentioned (and it rarely is), you're seeing more everyday wine consumption by characters representing all socioeconomic classes. One example I love is on Friday Night Lights, in which the Texas football coach and his wife occasionally drink wine with dinner. Imagine that scene 10 or 20 years ago and it doesn't seem to fit as well, but now it's such a non-issue that nobody even notices. Dry rosés have become more available and more accepted. There’s still that stigma of White Zinfandel, but a whole category of wine has gone from odd curiosity to hip trend–just look at the booming popularity of pink sparkling wines in the past two years.

I also think that wine is being viewed as more normal on TV and in movies, i.e. not just on the table for holidays or consumed by the wealthy. Even if it’s not explicitly mentioned (and it rarely is), you’re seeing more everyday wine consumption by characters representing all socioeconomic classes. One example I love is on Friday Night Lights, in which the Texas football coach and his wife occasionally drink wine with dinner. Imagine that scene 10 or 20 years ago and it doesn’t seem to fit as well, but now it’s such a non-issue that nobody even notices.

]]> By: Damien http://www.drvino.com/2009/12/14/wine-trends-decade-industry-reflections/#comment-293667 Damien Mon, 14 Dec 2009 16:53:32 +0000 http://www.drvino.com/?p=5583#comment-293667 Because no one cares where Yellow Tail comes from (Appelation Australia, maybe) there is nothing scandalous about its proliferation, at least not in a front page type of way. But the unmentioned trend of the "Noughties" that interests me the most is the greed of producers from Spain (Las Rocas?, Sierra Carche?) to Brunello, aka Tuscany Pt 1 (sorry, I forgot absolutely everyone was exonerated) to Tuscany Pt II that is unfolding now. I am hoping that in 2020 one of the trends we look back on for the '10's is a small increase in consumers interest in and insistence on "knowing our farmers" when it comes to wine. A related PS: Did anyone else chuckle at the irony of the Decanter promoting its "How to Analyse Colour" video at the bottom of the page where they announced the latest scandal in Chianti? I just spent 4 days with a producer from Abruzzo who told many stories of Montepulciano (not his) being sold in bulk to producers in "the north of Italy", precisely because they needed more color. Because no one cares where Yellow Tail comes from (Appelation Australia, maybe) there is nothing scandalous about its proliferation, at least not in a front page type of way. But the unmentioned trend of the “Noughties” that interests me the most is the greed of producers from Spain (Las Rocas?, Sierra Carche?) to Brunello, aka Tuscany Pt 1 (sorry, I forgot absolutely everyone was exonerated) to Tuscany Pt II that is unfolding now.

I am hoping that in 2020 one of the trends we look back on for the ’10′s is a small increase in consumers interest in and insistence on “knowing our farmers” when it comes to wine.

A related PS: Did anyone else chuckle at the irony of the Decanter promoting its “How to Analyse Colour” video at the bottom of the page where they announced the latest scandal in Chianti? I just spent 4 days with a producer from Abruzzo who told many stories of Montepulciano (not his) being sold in bulk to producers in “the north of Italy”, precisely because they needed more color.

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