Renault positive over Kubica recovery

Renault team boss Eric Boullier is positive about Robert Kubica's rehabilitation after meeting with the Polish driver after the Turkish Grand Prix. Boullier flew to Italy straight after the Istanbul race to see Kubica, who is still recovering from his accident in February. Renault said doctors consider the first phase of his recovery over and the Pole will now start heavy rehabilitation aimed at restoring the functionality of his hand

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F1 drivers unite to help Richards

Formula 1 drivers are helping support the cancer treatment of New Zealand-born V8 Supercar driver Jason Richards with an auction. All the 2011 F1 drivers have signed a wishbone from a Red Bull Racing car, a piece that was donated by the team and arranged by Mark Webber, who has close ties to Richards. The wishbone is now for sale by auction at www.bid4jase.com , a fund-raising initiative launched by the V8 Supercar fraternity in Australia and New Zealand

Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/formula-one-news/f1-formula-one-news/f1-drivers-unite-to-help-richards/

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Domaine Pierre Usseglio

I frequently participate in press-wine tastings in Copenhagen. Normally its about tasting the recent vintage or vintages from a particular wine producer - maybe with one or two older vintages. Nothing wrong with that. Its always the latest vintage that is going on the shelves and where the need for good press is welcomed. But I [...]

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Is the 2009 Belle Glos Meiomi as Good as the 2008?

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No, it's not. At least not for me, of the three bottles of the 09 I've tasted and compared to the eight bottles of the 08 I've tasted.

That said, it's still a good value in California Pinot Noir. The 09 is just lacking that little something extra the 08 had - and still has. I thought the 2008 was a 92 point wine and while the 2009 doesn't reach that same level of excitement for me, it is coming to market at very compelling prices. Whereas I'd never seen the 08 available for less than $19.99 I've seen the 09 for as little as $17.59 at Costco locations in Massachusetts and Arizona.

This price adjustment could be related to an intentional decision Caymus Vineyards (Belle Glos is Caymus' Pinot Noir label) made to drop their wine prices in response to the economic downturn that began a couple years ago. Gotta love a company that has a sense for market trends and eases pricing a bit at just the right time. I've seen Caymus Special Selection drop from around $125 to $99 and Conundrum from $20 to $15. I haven't seen Caymus drop below $55 yet however - have you?

Here are my notes: 

2009 Belle Glos Meiomi Pinot Noir

I was very interested to try the 09 vintage of this wine after thoroughly enjoying the 08 (92 pts across a half-dozen bottles). The signature sweet spice is still there but I also get ample chimney smoke at Christmas. It's a little unusual - we'll see whether I sense it in future bottles. But I still think this is a solid wine. Will buy more for sure.

89/100 WWP: Very Good 

Recommendation: If you see the 08 around buy it. There's not much left in the market and the 09s are replacing the 08s at most all high volume retailers. That said the 09 is still a pretty good play - especially south of $18.

Question of the Day: What do you think? Is 2009 as good as the 2008?


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How To Pronounce Willamette

One of the dangers of being a wine podcaster is you have to say wine terms and regions out loud. It’s hard enough to keep everything spelled correctly and often over the years I’ve made some embarrassing mistakes on the podcast. But the one that is probably most distressing for me was my butchering of [...]

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Michael Annett, No. 62 Pilot Flying J / 5-Hour Energy Toyota Camry Dover International Speedway Preview

No. 62 Pilot Travel Centers / Flying J Toyota Camry (Michael Annett) - Photo Credit: Chris Graythen / Getty Images for NASCARMichael Annett Dover News and Notes The Headlines: Pilot Flying J Partners with 5-Hour Energy at Dover: For this weekend’s Nationwide Series 5-Hour Energy 200 at Dover International Speedway, esteemed Rusty Wallace Racing partners...more»

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West Concord Wine & Spirits: 25% Off and Grand Reopening Tasting

West Concord Wine & Spirits is having a Grand Reopening tasting this Saturday March 5th, 2011 from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm. They'll be offering 25% off a mixed case and pouring 50+ wines along with light snacks.

For more info including a list of the wines being poured along with discount pricing click here.


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Di Resta reprimanded after qualifying

Paul di Resta has been reprimanded for having missed a weighbridge call during qualifying for the Turkish Grand Prix. The Force India driver was summoned by the stewards after he failed to stop at the weighbridge following the end of Q2. Di Resta, who qualified in 13th position, has escaped a penalty though, as his view of the light that forces him to stop was hampered by a car running in front of him.

Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/formula-one-news/f1-formula-one-news/di-resta-reprimanded-after-qualifying/

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