It is impossible to say it isn’t great fun to visit Napa Valley wine country, but it seems like each time I am there I am busier than the last time. This trip west was no exception as I had a number of items to accomplish. I had originally scheduled this trip for the first […]
Adler's Blend 2016, Ballentine Vineyards, bottling wine, Bruce Devlin, Eric Kent, Glenwood bottling, Napa trip
In this week’s blog I am pleased to announce two important items that are taking place at our new LEX 530 Metropolitan Event Center in Elkhart, Indiana. Executive Chef at LEX 530 After much deliberation and discussion Mrs. Tiedemann and I decided it was very important for the success of LEX 530 that we hire […]
Chad Coryn, dinner club, executive chef, LEX 530, Wine Club
In past blogs I have written on wine terms, tastes and related topics. As an example: several weeks ago, I posted an article on the terms oaky and buttery (read that blog here). When we hear some people describe how wine tastes, either verbally or in writing, we hear or see lots of terms such […]
chalky, maceration, minerality, mouth feel, tannins, wine taste, wine terms
Not long ago, I opened a very popular German Riesling that I had in my wine cooler for a number of years. It has been stored properly, on its side to keep the cork moist and at a temperature of 55 degrees. As I opened the bottle and examined the cork I could see streaks […]
bad wine, brett, Brettanomyces, cooked wine, corked wine, light damage, oxidized wine, second refermenting, wine faults
Another one of my favorite white wines is Riesling. There are four basic Riesling flavor profiles: dry, semi-sweet, sweet and sparkling. My preference is a dry Riesling with a high acidity level. Riesling is rated as one of the top three white wines produced around the world. It ranks right behind Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc. […]
Australia, Austrian, California, dry, Germany, New Zealand, Riesling, semi-sweet, sweet
As I have mentioned several times in past blogs, I am a diehard red wine drinker. Almost any red wine will do. But I must admit that over the years I have also developed quite a liking for white wines. My enjoyment of white wines has come from my deliberate effort to expand my palate […]
Chardonnay, chardonnay vs. sauvignon blanc, oak, Sauvignon Blanc, stainless steel