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Robert Parker's Words About The 2008 Vintage Lift Prices

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The sudden rise in the price of Chateau Lafite 2008 proves that wine critic Robert Parker's influence remains strong. Parker gave the 2008 high marks in the Wine Advocate newsletter saying that it compares favorably to both the 2005 and the 2000. Almost immediately the price jumped. Decanter reports that according to Liv-ex, Chateau Lafite was trading at £2000 per case but jumped to £3,500 after Parker's words (it later went back down to around £3000).

Many people have said that while the 2008 is better than was expected, it's not extraordinary. Parker's enthusiastic endorsing of the vintage has wine sellers concerned afraid the chateaux may raise their prices because of Parker's endorsement. Such a move could prove risky in this fragile wine market. And as always when discussing Parker many wonder if one man should have so much power.

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Quilceda Creek Cabernet Sauvignons Win Approval From Parker

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

Washington wines are getting much more appreciation lately. Recently the 2002 and 2003 Cabernet Sauvignons from Quilceda Creek Vintners of Snohomish became the first wines from Washington state to receive 100-point ratings from Robert Parker's Wine Advocate. In over 25 years of wine tastings, Parker has only given his top rating to less than one percent of the thousands of wines he has tasted. Wines from noted vineyards such as Screaming Eagle, Penfold's Grange, Harlan Estate and Chateaux Margaux have been given this honor.

Quilceda Creek is a small, family-owned winery that recently celebrated their 25th vintage. Alas if you are looking to taste these delicious wines you are going to have to hunt around. The wines, which both cost in the mid $80s, are sold out. They produce approximately 3,400 cases of Cabernet Sauvignon each year which always sell out quickly. You might want to get on their mailing list, in 2007 the winery will offer mailing list customers its first Galitzine Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon from the winery's estate vineyard on Red Mountain.

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Covenant Kosher Wine

by Nicole Weston (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Wine

Covenant Wines are said to be some of the world's finest kosher wines and possibly the best made in the United States. The wines are all Cabernet Sauvignons from Napa Valley, California. The 2003 vintage has received a rating of 92 points from Wine Spectator and Wine Advocate awarded it with 93 points and the 2004 vintage with a 90-92. The deep red wines boast a richly fruity array of flavors, with notes of black currant and blackberry, while scents of vanilla and hints of oak hit the nose. Price: $74.95.

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Wine Storage Tips

by Gustad Mody (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Decor, Wine

LifeTips has a great section dedicated to the storage of wine. Pretty much every topic is touched upon from building your own wine rack to wine cellar cooling tips. Some quick and important storing tips to keep in mind: keep bottles on their sides, store where there is little temperature fluctuation, high humidity is important for long term storage, and pay attention to the age worthiness of your wine before they go past their prime. Keep in mind wine cellars are not just meant to only be pleasing to the eye, but they must be just as functional as they are attractive. The need for a vapor barrier is commonly ignored when your designer doesn’t have the necessary knowledge of wine.

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