tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post34712549746262871..comments2024-03-28T17:39:34.611-04:00Comments on Jungle Red Writers: Red, White, or Rose?Jungle Red Writershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16646429819267618412noreply@blogger.comBlogger50125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-29700255578031391492016-08-18T07:06:44.663-04:002016-08-18T07:06:44.663-04:00Sounds really interesting. Thank you for the revie...Sounds really interesting. Thank you for the review.<br />Marilyn ewatvess@yahoo.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-5156465308968047622016-08-15T13:16:47.991-04:002016-08-15T13:16:47.991-04:00Storytellermary, your cruise sounds like so much f...Storytellermary, your cruise sounds like so much fun! And I agree with your guide's advice :)Nadine Nettmannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03467313774382053686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-89809110092966853272016-08-13T16:53:34.163-04:002016-08-13T16:53:34.163-04:00Once upon a time a group of storytellers took a cr...Once upon a time a group of storytellers took a cruise on the Duoro River in Portugal, sharing stories and learning about (and enjoying) Port. As I debated purchasing wine, our wonderful guide gave me words to live by, "Sometimes a woman just has to treat herself," and I took her advice. Hank's right; don't save it, enjoy it, and that goes for good books as well. ;-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-61245777320889255442016-08-11T20:32:55.161-04:002016-08-11T20:32:55.161-04:00Pat, thank you! Cheers to Vinho Verde. I love the ...Pat, thank you! Cheers to Vinho Verde. I love the effervescence and it's perfect for this hot summer!Nadine Nettmannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03467313774382053686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-9749048716261083562016-08-11T19:26:53.582-04:002016-08-11T19:26:53.582-04:00My favorite go to wine for summer is vinho verde f...My favorite go to wine for summer is vinho verde from Portugal. Light and crisp and a little effervescent. I also like Bad Orchard cider. Yum. I was reading Lucy's Death in Four Courses last night and snorting at Hayley's reaction to wine descriptions from the expert.Coffee with a hint of graphite? Uh huh. Keep the pencil out of mine too. Can't wait to read your mysteries Nadine. With a glass of wine in hand.Pat Dnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-60797644847568502162016-08-11T15:49:37.052-04:002016-08-11T15:49:37.052-04:00Yes, we do pretty well…(but I fear it is often gue...Yes, we do pretty well…(but I fear it is often guessing.) We like to do a house wine versus a "great" one. Or a newly opened bottle versus one that's been open a while. The results can be surprising!<br /><br />SO: on my list: Ice wine. Hard cider. <br /><br />And hmmm..the Jungle Red wine flight at Bouchercon--with expert Nadine! We'll have to work on that!Hank Phillippi Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17420701704169428286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-72575632563682416142016-08-11T14:59:55.056-04:002016-08-11T14:59:55.056-04:00Kathy, thank you so much! I hope to connect with y...Kathy, thank you so much! I hope to connect with you in New Orleans!Nadine Nettmannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03467313774382053686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-30024624483584909442016-08-11T14:14:16.644-04:002016-08-11T14:14:16.644-04:00Hank, an ice wine is a wine where the grapes are f...Hank, an ice wine is a wine where the grapes are frozen while they are still on the vine. They are then pressed when frozen - resulting in less liquid (which accounts for the higher cost and smaller bottles. This also results in a much sweeter wine, so they are perfect for dessert. Kristopherhttp://www.bolobooks.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-85379336464653471322016-08-11T13:49:04.394-04:002016-08-11T13:49:04.394-04:00Nadine, I love that you followed your passion with...Nadine, I love that you followed your passion with such adventure, willing to live in a van to accomplish your dream. That's dedication for sure. And, wine aficionados, especially those with your level of expertise, always amaze me. Your assertion that every bottle of wine has a story is intriguing. I'd be happy just to know what wine should go with what food. <br /><br />My favorite wine was Pinot Noir, but I read somewhere that red wine wasn't good on my stomach ulcers, so I switched back to Chardonnay. Of course, even that is a rare treat. I love the idea of wine with meals and a cocktail in the evening, but the truth is that I imbibe very little. That might change a bit in New Orleans in September, as I probably will have to sample some drinks there. <br /><br />Nadine, I was fortunate to have won your book Decanting a Murder last month, and it is in my short pile of books I'm trying to read before Bouchercon. I know it is going to be a great read. Kathy Reelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17004247271452356577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-71035376428301923932016-08-11T13:07:55.474-04:002016-08-11T13:07:55.474-04:00Hank, I love that you're doing taste tests! Ha...Hank, I love that you're doing taste tests! Have you been successful at matching the wine?Nadine Nettmannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03467313774382053686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-67166659694881745682016-08-11T13:02:22.075-04:002016-08-11T13:02:22.075-04:00Celia, that’s too funny! And I love Cabernet Sauvi...Celia, that’s too funny! And I love Cabernet Sauvignon. For Champagne, it has to come from the Champagne region to be called Champagne. If it comes from elsewhere, even from different regions of France, it’s sparkling wine.<br /><br />Hank, I LOVED that tweet!<br /><br />Lark, thank you so much! I’m a huge fan of French wine and ever since our trip, every bottle evokes a memory. I love all of the wines you mentioned and now I think I might have to open a Sancerre this week. Cheers to great wine!Nadine Nettmannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03467313774382053686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-69003383000643622802016-08-11T12:48:21.702-04:002016-08-11T12:48:21.702-04:00Hi, Lark! I love Gigondas, too.
And we are havi...Hi, Lark! I love Gigondas, too. <br /><br />And we are having fun this summer testing roses, too! My husband and I do taste tests, to see if they other can match wine to bottle. Hank Phillippi Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17420701704169428286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-83080703126988581042016-08-11T12:35:48.262-04:002016-08-11T12:35:48.262-04:00Hank, I’ve only had a few hard ciders as you haven...Hank, I’ve only had a few hard ciders as you haven’t tried them yet, I think we might need to find some at Bouchercon.<br /><br />Karen, I’m intrigued by the chocolate wine but haven’t tasted it yet. But I’m a big fan of ice cream. :)<br /><br />Diana, thank you so much! That was my first Malice, too! I’m looking forward to attending again next year! I loved reading about the wine you tasted on your different travels. A few comments have mentioned ice wine and since you have a sweet tooth, you might like it too. Hopefully I’ll see you at the next Malice!Nadine Nettmannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03467313774382053686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-9201511986606821202016-08-11T12:30:36.836-04:002016-08-11T12:30:36.836-04:00I meant Nadine.
Sorry about the typo in my earlie...I meant Nadine.<br /><br />Sorry about the typo in my earlier post.<br /><br />DianaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-57318331121372917702016-08-11T12:30:11.957-04:002016-08-11T12:30:11.957-04:00Great post! And what a wonderful concept for a mur...Great post! And what a wonderful concept for a murder mystery! I love French wine--maybe because I know it better than other regions. I've visited lots of vineyards over the years and love that in France there are so many modest wines that are wonderful. In summer I drink a lot of rose from Provence, in winter more red Bordeaux and gigondas (my favorite Rhone). As for white--a lovely Sancerre will delight me any time of the year!Lark Howardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13363455770588651569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-10461836014631077312016-08-11T12:21:46.717-04:002016-08-11T12:21:46.717-04:00Mary, I haven’t tried chocolate wine yet, but I’m ...Mary, I haven’t tried chocolate wine yet, but I’m definitely intrigued!<br /><br />Linda, thank you so much! And I love that that you say “glass of wine” instead of “cup of tea” — I’m going to start doing that, too! And cheers to Pinot Noir!<br /><br />SEMS Library Lady, I’ve been responding out loud, too! That’s a wonderful gift from your husband and I’m glad you have great neighbors to enjoy it with! I visited Pouilly-Fuisse and both the area and the wines from there are wonderful.<br /><br />Libby, I was the reluctant adventurer, but I’m so glad we went on the journey. I tend to play it safe while he’s the adventurous one, so we create a good balance. And cheers to full bodied reds!<br /><br />Grace, I love ice wine! I haven’t visited the Niagara region yet but I have plans to go there in 2017. I’m looking forward to it!Nadine Nettmannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03467313774382053686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-60754871717733910002016-08-11T12:07:40.366-04:002016-08-11T12:07:40.366-04:00Yes, Nadine, I think--in my family's time of h...Yes, Nadine, I think--in my family's time of having them--they were stored on their side in a controlled environment. Hmmm. Wish you lived closer… :-) Hank Phillippi Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17420701704169428286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-16445892607315104832016-08-11T12:06:59.569-04:002016-08-11T12:06:59.569-04:00Atlanta, thank you so much! Rosé is perfect for th...Atlanta, thank you so much! Rosé is perfect for the summer and I’m sorry about the pillow! <br /><br />Mary, that sounds like a wonderful weekend and Pinot Grigio is a perfect pairing! It’s been a while since I’ve had sangria — thanks for the reminder! I’ll have some soon!<br /><br />Ann, thank you! I love that you also drove through wine regions in France . There will be a book set in France at some point for sure.<br /><br />Karen, thank you so much! I love that your daughter named the camper van! We didn’t think to name ours, but it would have been fun if we did. I love Grüner Veltliner! I need to try some more hard ciders. I’ve only had a few but I’ll try the ones you mentioned! Thanks!Nadine Nettmannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03467313774382053686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-69472297737667278552016-08-11T12:06:31.406-04:002016-08-11T12:06:31.406-04:00WORLD'S MOST AMAZING TWEET.
Seriously.
to me...WORLD'S MOST AMAZING TWEET. <br />Seriously.<br /><br />to me and Nadine from IAN RANKIN! About my 1982 wine in the blog photo.<br /><br />He tweets:<br /><br />"1982! I picked grapes in France that summer - great wines…"<br /><br />Ahhh!! Amazing! Ian Rankin!Hank Phillippi Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17420701704169428286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-26114413802621576582016-08-11T11:47:00.779-04:002016-08-11T11:47:00.779-04:00I heard a story from a friend about a Brit who vis...I heard a story from a friend about a Brit who visited a vineyard in France, and after being shown all over the vineyards and the magnificent chateau, the Brit and the owner of the vineyard were tasting wine on the chateau's magnificent terrace. The Brit was a bit tired of the Frenchman's bragging about everything by this time, but asked where the wine they were tasting came from. The Frenchman pointed down from the terrace and said that it came from the vines right down there. The Brit took another sip and said,"It doesn't travel well, does it?" It may be a "guess you had to be there story," but I always thought it was pretty funny, and of course it was told to me by a British friend in the wine industry. <br /><br />I've always loved Cabernet Sauvignons. Is it true that the French have the trademark on the term Champagne, and that anywhere else it must be called Sparkling Wine?Celia Fowlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02138257308552361041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-89952018090717199842016-08-11T11:45:55.236-04:002016-08-11T11:45:55.236-04:00Hank, those are great wines! Depending on how they...Hank, those are great wines! Depending on how they were stored, they can still be excellent. Were they away from heat and light and stored on their sides? When you’re ready to open them, let us know! And as you open each bottle, think of the journey it’s been on from the moment the grapes were picked all those years ago to the second it’s poured into your glass. It’s pretty cool to think about :) Nadine Nettmannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03467313774382053686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-70598421867929981662016-08-11T11:34:04.472-04:002016-08-11T11:34:04.472-04:00Hank, it's wine made from grapes that have fro...Hank, it's wine made from grapes that have frozen on the vine and then were pressed. It's very sweet.Liz Millironhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04919409969263609919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-21919658351280481322016-08-11T11:31:00.687-04:002016-08-11T11:31:00.687-04:00Lucy, thank you so much! It was the perfect way to...Lucy, thank you so much! It was the perfect way to see the wine regions and a lot of fun. Where’s your favorite place to camp or go on a camping trip?<br /><br />Susan, thank you! For stemless wineglasses, the only downside is that your hand might warm up the wine as you hold it but I think they’re great. And they’re much harder to break :) <br /><br />Kristopher, I love the story behind wines! It brings so much more depth to the wine and the journey it has been on from the day the vines were first planted to the moment the wine is poured. I haven’t tried Villa Antinori yet but it’s on my list! I love that you chose such special wines for your wedding!<br />Nadine Nettmannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03467313774382053686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-66912441406784660082016-08-11T11:24:00.065-04:002016-08-11T11:24:00.065-04:00What is ice wine?What is ice wine?Hank Phillippi Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17420701704169428286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-88018039012100800342016-08-11T11:21:44.971-04:002016-08-11T11:21:44.971-04:00Thank you for leaving such lovely comments! I love...Thank you for leaving such lovely comments! I love reading all of them and hearing about your favorite wines!<br /><br />Joan, thank you so much! And I’m intrigued by the blueberry wine! I’ll have to try it on my travels!<br /><br />Kait, thank you! It actually made our marriage stronger though I don’t know if I would camp for that long again. I love Cab Sauv from Chile and was fortunate to visit the wine regions there, but we stayed in a hotel this time :) And that’s great about Chateau la Paws!<br /><br />Grace, thank you! I’m a big fan of old vine Zin and I love a good Riesling.<br /><br />Hallie, thank you! That could be an interesting wine business — Taste and Sleep — where you can visit wineries and then sleep between them. I love Viognier and I still need to try more hard ciders. I’ve only tasted them a few times but I enjoyed them when I did.Nadine Nettmannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03467313774382053686noreply@blogger.com