rosé, and the end of winter

David Moore — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 16:00:42 +0000

No matter what the calendar says, the release of the first rosé of the 2009 harvest tells me that winter’s over. Any reality to the contrary will be consigned to disbelief…this is an article of faith I’m talkin’ about.

BTW, rosé in the Old World usually comes about in places that need a good white wine for their cuisine, but that don’t always successfully grow good white grapes. So the winemakers make white wines from their red grapes, and the result leaves a lightly pink color in the wine. Don’t be afraid, real rosé won’t hurt you…cheap “white zinfandel” on the other hand…

Domaine de la Citadelle Cuvé le Chataignier Rosé 2009
From Lubéron, outside the ancient village of Ménerbes, Alexis Rousset-Rouard makes fleshy, joyful rosé, from the ancient Cinçault grape. Just delicious with Mediterranean seafood dishes, or as an apéritif.

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interviews: Aljoscha Goldschmidt at Corzano e Paterno in Chianti

David Moore — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 18:47:51 +0000

A few new clips from Aljoscha Goldschmidt at Corzano e Paterno show him talking about his family’s time building the winery, their good fortune in finding a perfect “terroir,” and why remaining “small” is important to him personally.

Enjoy!

post holiday sale!

David Moore — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 20:36:25 +0000

“In the midst of winter, I found there was, within me, an invincible summer.” – Albert Camus

We reflect on 2009 with gratitude, and look forward to a new and even better 2010. Once again ZAGAT has named our New York store best in all categories, and our community of wonderful growers and their loyal supporters continues to grow.

So we thank you sincerely. And we celebrate with another “10% OFF EVERYTHING AT MOORE BROTHERS SALE!” Beginning Friday, January 22nd through Monday, February 1st, 2010, take 10% off the regular price of everything in the store (EXCEPT the pre-mixed samplers and “Special Offering” wines).

And if you aren’t receiving at least one “Special Offering” each week, be sure that we have your current email address, and that we’re on your approved list of senders. “Special Offerings” include our most exciting, limited availability wines, and they sell out quickly. And remember that our New York store delivers wine everywhere in the City, and ships wine to customers in thirty-seven states.

We thank you again, and wish you a happy and healthy 2010!

moore brothers wine region maps

David Moore — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 18:27:29 +0000

We’re flattered that so many have requested our proprietary maps of wine regions (I make ‘em myself). We currently have no plans to offer them for sale (they’re very expensive to print), but are glad to make these colorful maps available for download in PDF format.

These will print much smaller than the maps in the store, but haven proven handy to have in a pinch.

Click here to download a ZIP file containing our maps of wine regions.

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Moore Brothers Wine Company

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rosé, and the end of winter

interviews: Aljoscha Goldschmidt at Corzano e Paterno in Chianti

post holiday sale!

moore brothers wine region maps