tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12181131013033407552014-03-19T19:04:26.591-04:00for those who like wineElisa Kwonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13447258553592428211noreply@blogger.comBlogger99125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1218113101303340755.post-59789980505994859372011-11-01T16:18:00.004-04:002012-01-20T16:15:51.130-05:00

I have not been posting regularly in the last year or two.  Not sure who reads this blog(if you do, please say hi) as it has served as more of a journal for me. I've been continuing to plug along in my MW studies and in 2012 will alas, sit the exams.  Below is my most recent submission.  Question 9How can wine distribution and retail businesses address the environmental challenges facing

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Following is an article that the Korea Daily News published on me in July 2010 following a seminar and tasting that I did for Asian Women in Business.  It is in Korean, but I hope it encourages other Asian women in the wine business.   http://www.koreadaily.com/news/read.asp?art_id=1058850 "즐기면서 일하는 게 매력이죠"[뉴욕 중앙일보] 와인업체 ‘모렐’ 구매최고책임자 엘리사 권씨 기사입력: 07.13.10 20:27 2009년 프랑스 와인

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Following is an excerpt of an email that I sent to some close friends... One of my moving boxes.  New York to Valladolid. Dearest Girls, Sorry that it has taken me so long to write but it has been hard to sit at the computer and take a moment to consider the move, the moving in, my new home and city.  I just finished laundry, with another load in the washer.  They don’t use drying

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Sorry for not writing sooner but I've been busy with work, study and my personal life.  I have so much to learn until I take the MW exam in June 2011.  Being a wine buyer is definitely helpful but I'm assessing different things when I am considering a placement.  The other night, I looked at a South African pinotage, a NZ pinot, a California pinot and a Bourgogne rouge.  I assessed body, acid,

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Question from a MW friend:When you visited South American did you visit both Argentina and Chile? I'm thinking about a trip for research on my book and wondering about the logistics of doing both countries as opposed to only Argentina. How long did it take you get around, how many days would be needed to get a reasonable impression of the scope of things? Any thoughts you may have would be

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I LOVE FOOD. I love wine. In my spare time, I find myself planning culinary adventures and dinner parties although with the latter, it's limited, with the scarcest availability.I like to get recommendations from palates that I trust, read food magazines and search Zagat's and New York mag for up to date information on the NY food scene. Although I have a short list of non-local places such as

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I had three friends pass the theory (one on the first attempt) and the other was referred on her dissertation. One practical pass.
EIGHT NEW MASTERS OF WINE IN 2009LONDON: 4th September 2009The Institute of Masters of Wine is delighted to welcome eight new members today, bringing the number of MWs worldwide to 280.The successful candidates have an impressive range of experience that includes

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It's been over a month since I've posted last and much has changed in my life. I've started a new job and qualified to sit the MW exam.  Slightly stressful but in a positive way! Freemark Abbey tasting and dinner at Aureole Today was the close of my third week of work. I'm tired but satisfied. Phones ringing, people walking into my office, a

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Champagne has been successful in competing against sparkling wine by creating a luxury product with a unique terroir, implementing quality-oriented production methods, protection of its appellation and a high-end marketing focus. It is the combination of quality product and effective marketing that has made the region so successful. The soil and climate with use of varietals contribute to

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Rootstock selection is determined firstly by survival, resistance to soil pests or diseases, then to environmental suitability, to the chemistry of the soil and climate, as well as to the objectives for production and performance of the chosen scion-rootstock pair. Rootstocks are most commonly used to prevent soil pests or diseases, the most important are phylloxera and nematodes.

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Looking forward to some good entertainment at Cirque du Soleil, Kooza tonight at Randall's Island.

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It has been a busy first week back. I'm still getting my apartment organized as I have mounds of paperwork to sift through and many notes from the winery visits of the past few months.I've focused the bulk of this week to organizing, tasting, and studying. Lynn, my MW candidate colleague, is taking the exam this June in Napa, and I thought this might be a perfect time to coordinate a team effort

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I'm back in New York for the foreseeable future. I'm so happy to be back in my home, my bed, and of course, my favorite city. Last night, Stephanie, Faye and I met Shaunna at her beautiful new loft in Tribeca. I met Stephanie and Shaunna at a networking dinner run by the now defunct Foodchicks, for professional women in wine and food, in 2002. Faye worked with the Cliquot brand with Steph and

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I'm in the midst of writing a post of my trip in Chile. Two weeks have felt like a month and I have a better grasp of the diverse and fantastic wine regions here. My only regret is that I did not have anytime for cultural exploration. Next time...

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Hello from Mendoza, Argentina. Mendoza accounts for 85% of wine production and 90% of exports in Argentina. According to Steve Tanzer, US export sales in the 10 months ending October 2008 were up 18% in quantity and 40% in dollars. This gain adds to the increase of 75% in volume and 50% in value achieved in 2007. Argentina is the fifth largest producer of wines in the world, following Italy,

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TorrontesQuick summation:Think Salta, think Northern Argentina, think the grape varietal Torrontes, an aromatic floral white wine with grapey aromas, light body, medium alcohol, average to low acidity, with typically, trace amount of residual sugar(RS) at about 2g/L, no oak. Sometimes, I find a bitter phenolic component if cool temperatures at harvest/vinification and/or poor canopy management

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Hola!I am finally in Buenos Aires, after a hellish journey. My journey started simply enough with a 2pm departure from home to JFK. Fast forward 44 hours and I’ve arrived to my fifth new country this calendar year. Note to self, do not take Delta anytime soon.My baggage made it to Ezeiza International Airport(one hiccup) and I swiftly made it to Buenos Aires centro, a beautiful city with

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I’m finally on board a Delta flight to Atlanta, my stopover, en route to Buenos Aires. The flight was scheduled to leave JFK 135 minutes ago. I’m not upset that the flight is delayed, however, if I miss my flight, I could be stuck in Atlanta for one night. No thanks.Dredging oneself through the security lines and scanners is never a pleasant experience. Last week in Lisbon, the metal detector

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From the subway in Porto...And neither is a fanny pack! :)

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I'm leaving Lisbon right now and have packed the three items above that were given to me as gifts. I try not to shop when I am traveling but am moved by the kind gestures of those who gave me these gifts. The Bordeaux book from the 1855 Conseil, Arzak cookbook from the Elena, the chef, and the 2005 Niepoort Vintage Port, from Luis, the winemaker and Dirk, the owner. Argh, the books and wine

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I was cleaning my emails today and found an email from Annette with this picture. She is launching a photography services site and asked my permission to use these. I thought that they would be interesting to share.

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The start was soft. Ola from Lisbon. I've just arrived from a three hour train ride from Porto. It is 1am. Dirk invited me to his house the other night for dinner with his team. The 1995 Leflaive Chevalier Montrachet made a lasting impression and I keep revisiting it in my mind. I am too sleepy to type my notes but will share some quick impressions.The 1982 Chateau Latour was rocking.The

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I arrived to Porto today. Ola!I've been planning and researching like mad. I have two visits in adjacent Vila Nova de Gaia planned for tomorrow. The first is with Graham's(at 10am) and the other is with Quinta do Noval (at 3pm). On Wednesday, I drive to the Douro and have visits with the "Douro Boys," Quinta do Vallado and Quinta do Crasto. On Thursday late morning, I'm meeting with a

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Thursday 19th MarchChâteau BRANAIRE-DUCRUGrand Cru Classé in 1855 – Saint-JulienVisit Tastingwith Mr Patrick MAROTEAUX(Owner)And Educational Tasting(15 differents Médoc Grands Crus Classés)Vintages 2006, 2004 & 2000 (5 wines of each vintage).Château LA TOUR CARNETGrand Cru Classé in 1855 – MargauxVisit Tasting and LunchWith Mrs Anne LE NAOUR (General Manager)Château PONTET-CANETGrand Cru Classé

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Wednesday 18 MarchI'm starting to get tired as the day starts at 6am and ends at midnight.Today's agenda:Château DOISY-VEDRINESGrand Cru Classé in 1855 - BarsacVisit TastingWith Mr Olivier CASTEJA (Owner)And Educational Tasting(10 differents Sauternes & Barsac Grands Crus Classés – vintage 2004)Château D’ARCHEGrand Cru Classé in 1855 – SauternesVisit Tasting and LunchChâteau DOISY DAENEGrand Cru

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