WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2010 WINE Dave McIntyre Coast to coast, weather keeps growers guessing T
hishas beena strange year for vintners, bothhere in theEast andontheWest
Coast. We remember awinter of
recordsnows, but local winemakers recall a quickwarm- upthat brought summerlike temperatures inearlyApril, leading the vines to budearlier thanusual.Record-settingheat throughthe summer kept the grapes ripening rapidly, sending sugar levelsupward.The acceleratedripening createdtwo worries: that grapesmight ripen unevenly, leading tounbalanced wines, andthat various grape varietiesmight ripenall at once insteadof insuccessionover severalweeks,putting extra pressure onwinery capacities andpersonnel. “We are seeing the earliest
harvesting of grapes inVirginia inmemory,” saidTonyWolf, viticulturist atVirginiaTechand a consultant tomanywineries in theOldDominion. AtVirginiaWineworks, a
custom-crushfacility southof Charlottesville thatplayshome to severalwineries, grapes startedrolling inAug. 9,while winemakerMichael Shapswas supervising thewinery’s expansionandrenovation— workhe’dthoughtwouldbe finishedbeforeharvest. “Thisweekhas beenbedlam,”
Shaps saidinanAug. 12 e-mail. “Grapes are starting to arrive, contractors stillmilling around thewinery, a couple ofpower outages, andall thewhile bottling.Yikes!” AtGlenManorVineyards
southofFrontRoyal, JeffWhite harvestedhis sauvignonblanc Aug. 21, threeweeks aheadof average andthe earliestpicking date sincehe beganharvesting in 1996. Ina concessionto theheat, “we startedpicking at 1 a.m., whenthe tempswere around65, andfinishedaround9 a.m., before the 90-degreeheat set in,” he said. White,whohas blogged
MARGARET O'HERRON/WWW.HIDETHECHEESE.COM Cabernet franc grapes ripen—fast—at Black Ankle Vineyards.
eloquently twice amonthabout the 2010growing seasonon
DonRockwell.com, saidthe recent rainsdidnotworryhim; his vineyard’s steepslopes,well- drainedsoils andcover crops helpkeepthewater out of the grapes.But the earlyharvest still presentedaproblem: “The grapes ripenedwhenbirdswere stillhere andhadn’t left for their winterholiday,”he said. “We nettedfive acres, butwe’re about to take it off because the birds have finally vanished.” Duringharvest, anything that
cangowrong oftendoes.At BlackAnkleVineyardsnear MountAiry, ownersEdBoyce andSarahO’Herrondiscovered that the electronics ontheirpress haddiedjust as their chardonnay, gruner veltliner and muscatwere beingpicked. “We finally figuredouthowto disconnect the compressorhose, hookupourportable compressor, theninflate the pressmanually,”Boyce said.As a result, the grapes remainedon their skins a bit longer than intended. Wolf comparedthehot,dry
seasonto that of 2007,which wouldnotnecessarily be badfor local redwines.The ripe andrich 2007 reds fromVirginia and Marylandaredrinking rather well rightnow. Outwest, the situationis
strikinglydifferent.TheWest Coasthas experiencedan unusually coldsummer that is
Recession Busters rrrExceptional rrExcellent rVery Good
Prices are approximate. Availability information is from distributors and might not reflect current inventory; call wine stores to verify, or ask a favorite wine store to order through a distributor.
The drawback of boxed wines has always been the quality: The wine in the box was not worth drinking. That is changing as the economy creates demand for value, and consumers and wineries become more environmentally conscious. (Boxes are lighter and less resource-intensive than glass.) Among this month’s Recession Busters are several boxed wines.
Doña Paula “Los Cardos” Malbec
2009 r1/2 Mendoza, Argentina, $12 (750 ml) This wine skews toward the earthy side of malbec, with nice restraint and complexity.
Vineyard Brands/Bacchus:Widely available, including in the District at Morris MillerWine & Liquor, Rodman’s, Safeway L Street, S&S Liquors,Whole Foods Market P Street; available in Maryland at Calvert Discount Liquors in Cockeysville, CorridorWine & Spirits in Laurel, the Depot in Arnold, Gateway Farm Market in Thurmont, Graul’s Wine & Spirits in Baltimore, Harbour Spirits in Severna Park, I.M.Wine in Fulton. Country Vintner in Virginia: available at most major chains.
Big HouseWhite/Red 2009 r
California, $19 (3 liters) This popular California brand was sold four years ago by Bonny Doon. Good news: It’s still good, and widely available in a new octagonal box called Octavin that takes up less space and uses a spout that doesn’t drip. I prefer the white slightly over the red, but both are good.
Republic National:Widely available, including in the District at Rodman’s, Sherry’s Fine
AWashington Landmark Since 1875
Wine & Spirits,WatergateWine & Beverage, variousWhole Foods Market locations. Available in Maryland at more than 200 outlets, including Beltway FineWine & Spirits in Towson, CorridorWine & Spirits in Laurel, Wine Source in Baltimore, Ye Old Spirit Shop in Frederick. Available in Virginia at various Kroger and TotalWine & More locations.
Maipe Malbec 2009 r
Mendoza, Argentina, $25 (3 liters) Compared with the Doña Paula listed above, this is juicier and more fruit- forward.
Kysela: Available in the District at Calvert Woodley, Magruder’s, Paul’s of Chevy Chase, World Market, various Marvelous Market and Whole Foods Market locations. Available in Maryland at the Bottle Shop in Potomac. Available in Virginia at Bottle Cork in Belle View, Magruder’s locations in Vienna and Falls Church, Norm’s Beer &Wine in Vienna, TotalWine & More in Fairfax and Springfield, Unwined in Alexandria,WilkinsonWine Cellar in Fairfax,World Market locations in Falls Church, Fairfax, Pentagon Row and Sterling; on the list at Eventide in Arlington.
Bodegas Osborne Seven 2009 r
Spain, $19 (3 liters) Also packaged in the Octavin format, this red blend of seven varieties is
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ideal for casual sipping by itself or with unpretentious grilled meat. No need to discuss its varietal character, since there isn’t any. Just enjoy it.
Republic National:Widely available, including in the District at Rodman’s, Sherry’s Fine Wine & Spirits,WatergateWine & Beverage, variousWhole Foods Market locations. Available in Maryland at more than 200 outlets, including Beltway FineWine & Spirits in Towson, CorridorWine & Spirits in Laurel, Wine Source in Baltimore, Ye Old Spirit Shop in Frederick. Available in Virginia at various Kroger and TotalWine & More locations.
Cuvee Saint Vincent 2009 r
Comte Tolosan, France, $8 (750 ml) A simple, refreshing blend of colombard and ugni blanc with appealing fruit flavors and soft, undemanding acidity.
Dionysus: Available in the District at Rodman’s,Wagshal’s Deli,Whole Foods Market Tenleytown and P Street. Available in Maryland at Balducci’s and Bradley Food & Beverage in Bethesda,
Finewine.com in Gaithersburg,Wine Cellar of Annapolis. Available in Virginia at Balducci’s locations in Alexandria and McLean, andWhole Foods Market Alexandria, Arlington, Fair Lakes, Vienna.
delayingharvest andraising fears inNorthernCalifornia and Oregonthat autumnrainswill comewhile grapes are still onthe vines. “Summer finally arrivedin
GreenValley thispast Sunday, Aug. 22, after sevenchilling, foggyweeks,” Joy Sterling of Iron HorseVineyards saidinane- mail. IronHorse, a leading producer of sparklingwine, is in one ofCalifornia’s cooler regions, theGreenValley sectionof SonomaCounty.The excess fog createdapotential formildew, she said, leading to extra stress onthe grapes andthe grape growers.But a long, cool growing seasoncanbe great for chardonnay andpinotnoir, providedthe grapes ripenbefore the rains set in. “Don’t askme about global
warming inCalifornia just yet,” saidRick Sayre, chiefwinemaker atRodney StrongVineyards in northernSonomaCounty. Sayre startedharvest two years ago on Aug. 14, andlast year onAug. 24. This year,heprojects starting aroundSept. 8. While thehot seasonfavors
unusual ripeness intheEast, the cool seasonmighthelpkeep California’snormally rampant sugar levels—andconsequent alcohol—incheck. “Lower alcohol is the silver lining to a late, cool, foggy vintage,” Sterling said. “Itmakes for better food wines.”
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do, andmany ofmy fellow travelers seem to do the same. It’s not a conscious thing for me, but rather reflexive. I don’t know what it is about being strapped into a cramped coach seat, browsing SkyMall, that makes methink: Canada Dry. When I’m on the ground, I rarely find myself saying, “Gee, you know what’d be great right now? Ginger ale.” The foodWeb site Chow
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posed the question earlier this year to flight attendants, who confirmed that in-flight ginger ale consumption is high. Their explanations included the obvious (people don’t want caffeine or alcohol, which can dehydrate them on long flights), the even more obvious (people hear the person in front of them order it, so they do, too) and the extremely specific (“Mormons don’t drink caffeine, so they have a tendency to drink ginger ale,” one attendant said). But the most popular theory is that the soft drink relieves motion sickness and settles the stomach. Ginger ale, it seems, has the power to calm and comfort, which iswhy your mother might have served it to you when you stayed home sick from school. That idea of comfort might be
why ginger ale—along with its more robust cousin, ginger beer —is such a popular mixer with liquor. Especially in the classic highball, it has always made spirits more accessible, taming the high-proof edges. Comfort might also bewhy
I’ve been mixing with a lot of it lately. You see, a couple of weeks ago I turned 40, which I’ve had a hard time accepting. I’d been searching for the perfect introspective cocktail with which to contemplatemy middle age. But with summer beginning to recede, I’ve found myself suddenly and strangely drawnto all manner of drinks made with ginger ale and ginger beer. There has always been much
debate over whether “dry” (or “pale”) ginger ale or more robust “golden” ginger ale works better in cocktails. The opinionated (and crotchety) David Embury, in his 1948 classic “The Fine Art ofMixing Drinks,” preferred the dry and pale (Canada Dry in particular) and declared that “old-time heavy” ginger ale “has no place in drink mixing.” I respectfully disagree withMr. Embury on that point. Further, he deplored most ginger ales on the market, saying they “fall below any reasonably high standard for carbonated beverages.” With that, I do agree. In fact, I’ve been amused lately that Canada Dry now advertises that it is “Made With Real Ginger.” I mean, really?Why is that not a given? To be clear, I’ve been looking
beyond the basic Canada Dry and Schweppes, both of which would be classified as “dry”
DAYNA SMITH FOR THE WASHINGTON POST
Cloudy Sky 1 serving
This is a variation on a sloe gin rickey that calls for gingle ale or
ginger beer instead of soda water. Use good-quality ingredients, such as Fever-Tree ginger ale (for an extra kick, Spirits columnist Jason Wilson recommends spicy Blenheim ginger ale) or Barritts or Reed’s ginger beer, and a real sloe gin, such as Plymouth; most sloe gins made in the United States contain artificial flavoring. Adapted from “Cocktails: How to Mix Them,” by Robert Vermeire (1922; facsimile edition from Mud Puddle Books, 2009).
INGREDIENTS · Ice cubes
· 2 ounces sloe gin, preferably Plymouth
· 1 ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
· 2 ounces ginger ale or ginger beer, chilled · Lime wheel, for garnish
STEPS
· Fill a rocks or old-fashioned glass with ice cubes. Add the sloe gin and lime juice, then top with ginger ale or ginger beer. Garnish with the lime wheel.
NUTRITION: | Per serving: 180 calories, 0 g protein, 8 g carbohydrates, 0 g fat, 0 g saturated fat, 0mg cholesterol, 5mg sodium, 0 g dietary fiber, 6 g sugar
Recipe tested by Michael Taylor; e-mail questions to
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For 36,000 feet and below
hy do people always order ginger ale when they fly? I almost always
ginger ales. I’mmore interested in “golden,” which is richer and has more of a kick. Two favorites have been Fever-Tree and the extra-spicy Blenheim, especially Old #3Hot, with the red cap. I’m also a fan of Barritts ginger beer from Bermuda and Reed’s from Jamaica. Ginger beer has a long
tradition in the islands, as evidenced by the Dark ’n’ Stormy (rum, ginger beer, a squeeze of lime), one ofmy go-to summer drinks. Ginger beer is also a nice mixer with vodka, something I’malways trying to suggest to committed vodka-tonic drinkers. Ginger beer is essential in theMoscowMule (equal parts vodka and lime juice to three parts ginger beer). Inmy comfort-drink quest,
I’ve been searching for even more inventive uses of ginger ale. I found an interesting recipe in “Cocktails:How ToMix Them,” a book written by a London bartender named
Robert Vermeire and published in 1922. The drink calls for sloe gin, that British favorite made with sloe berries harvested from the autumn hedgerows.Most sloe gin in theUnited Kingdom is homemade, andmaybe sloe gin’s link to English grandmothers’ kitchens adds an element of comfort. Plymouth, Hayman’s andGordon’s make commercial sloe gin; Plymouth is the most widely available in theUnited States.Avoid most sloe gin made here; it is almost always artificially flavored. In any case, I find the mix of
ginger ale, sloe gin and lime juice—a low-proof variation on a rickey—to be the perfect mellow late-summer sipper. The name of the drink even suggests the perfect setting for ginger ale: the Cloudy Sky.
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Wilson is the author of “Boozehound,” coming this month from Ten Speed Press.
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