Wine Future: Rioja 2

Ryan’s Speech at WineFuture Conference in Logroño, Spain:

For the past decades the everyday consumer has been ignored. I’m not talking about the high end or even weekend wine geek, but rather the consumer who likes wine, wants a better bottle and could give a shit if the wine has terroir or 90+ points. They want to enjoy the wine for what it is, social lubricant,..

The problem is retailers, importers, and the press were all trying to sell the same package of BS that you need to “know wine” to love wine. It’s the teach first drink later model, which I believe leads too often to consumers afraid that they might do something wrong, and as a result they end up simply buying based on price and what the label looks like. Why, because they are the only things not trying to tell them that they aren’t smart enough to enjoy wine. The consumer has choices, or is starting to, and the internet is bringing us these choices.

these consumers now are talking about wine and buying wines, and are doing it with the tools they use to communicate within their social circles everyday.

Facebook, once a college meet up site, is now a place where brands are being built…While in another more recognizable form for many of us we have Social tasting note sites like Adeggaand Cellartracker which are allowing consumers to share online what wines they own and to see what their friends are drinking.

A lot of people laugh at these online tools  but it reminds me of a quote I found online: “This ‘telephone’ has too many shortcomings to be seriously considered as a means of communication. The device is inherently of no value to us.” This was Western Unions response to the telephones invention.

Ironically similar statements are being made about blogging today. The truth is that we are seeing the fading away of yesterdays’ tools of communication, giving way to a new way of looking at wine.

Today’s consumers have voices. The internet have given them voices, And these voices are not your competitors or enemies, but rather clients, readers, buyers, and sometimes new friends.But the real truth is that the consumer is tomorrows critic. And in the end if they don’t know where Tempranillo comes from it doesn’t matter,  they do know whether or not they like the wine. As a group they have an aggregated voice that is powerful and broad.

they will be the ones to buy your products, and share their thoughts with their friends, just like they always have. If you do not listen to them…you lose. If you choose to engage with them…you win.

Today the internet is also a conversation. It is not monologue it is a dialog. If you are not prepared to engage and talk to your consumer, be prepared for disappointment. Today’s consumer wants a conversation…no they expect one.

YEEEAAAPPP…. I could not agree more with you Ryan (Catavino ) ! Thanks.

Jancis Robinson M.W. : “I can’t honestly say that we solved the wine business’s problems.  In fact I felt that we did not discuss its gravest ones – economic peril for so many – in enough detail.

Jancis Robinson M.W. – O.B.E & Robert Parker Jr

But the conference was certainly not a waste of time, and represented a huge coup on the part of Pancho Campo (seen at the microphone) and the Wine Academy of Spain team to have managed to get such a high-profile crowd together.”

WineFuture on video | Tasting Notes & Wine Reviews from Jancis Robinson

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Robert Parker’s ‘Grand Garnacha tasting”: The Grand Garnacha Tasting – Wine Future Conference – Catavino

“Tonight ( Friday 13th) in the hall of the Rioja Forum in Logrono Robert Parker sat at the head table overseeing a sold out auditorium of 450+ representatives of the wine world eager to share a glass with him. Kevin Zraly, the pre-eminent figure in wine education in the US & Pancho Campo MW, President of the Wine academy of Spain who organised the event, moderated the session. Catavino was there, live-blogging, photographing, tweeting, and recording tasting notes live on adegga.com, and I was part of the team.

List of wines poured:

Châteuneauf-du-Pape –France/Francia
1. Domaine Charvin 2007
2. Marcoux Vieilles Vignes 2007
3. Mont Olivet – La Cuvee du Papet 2007
4. Chapoutier Barbe Rac 2007
5. Barroche Pure 2007
6. Vieille Julienne 2007
7. Pierre Usseglio-Mon Aieul 2007

Spain/España
8. Atteca Armas 2007 – DO Calatayud
9. Mancuso 2005 – Vino de la Tierra de Valdejalón
10. Espectacle 2006 – DO Montsant
11. Clos Erasmus 2005 – DOCa. Priorat
12. Aquilon 2006 – DO Campo de Borja

California
13. Pandora – Alban 2006
14. Sine Qua Non Atlantis 2005

Australia
15. Killikanoon Duke 2006
16. Greenock Creek Cornerstone 2006
17. Clarendon Hills Old Vines Romas 2006
18. Torbreck Les Amis 2005

Rioja
19. Marqués de Riscal de 1945
20. Contador 2007

He ( Robert Parker)  spoke lucidly and passionately about his love of wines and his unpretentious style and incredible knowledge was somewhat captivating. For Parker the responsibility of the great winemaker is to “capture and translate the essence of your terroir and faithfully respect the vintage given to you by Mother Nature”.

Report from Raymond Magourty for “Catavino”.

YYYEEEAAAAPPPPPP…. When it’s nice…it’s nice?? STOP the fuss ! Enjoy on your own  !!

IVO

Pirata… Veronica….

Veronica es una estudiante en el curso de Master en Dijon. Hay un link para ver su vida de estudiante…

Veronique is a student  in Dijon for a Master course.. There is alink to see her student life …

Bertrand es el dueno de la tienda ” O Gré du vin”…. Pues Pirata es el link !!

Bertrand is the owner of the wine shop “O gré du vin”…. so Pirata is the link !!

Gracias a Bertand i a Véronica ! Thanks to Bertrand and Veronica !

Salu2  i a ver que tal esta S’Alqueria !!! Next to try is S’Alqueria…

IVO

News…..

The wines of Bulli-land
31 Aug 2009 by Jancis Robinson
“Having spent quite a substantial part of 21 consecutive summers in the  western Languedoc, we are finding ourselves straying south of the  Spanish border with increasing frequency – mainly to enjoy the much  more varied and sophisticated food that’s available there.  Cassoulet  v El Bulli acolytes sprinkled liberally over the Costa Brava basically  – not much of a contest.  See, for example, Richard Neville’s recent  review of  Ca l’Enric in Your views.

The wines made in the very far north-eastern corner of Spain, in the  DO Empordà, have also been improving quite considerably. This steep,  traditionally terraced, often schistous wine country on the  Mediterranean coast is only just over the border from Banyuls in  Roussillon, and in parts the rocks look not unlike the llicorella of  Priorat, and are far from a million miles from those of the Agly Valley.

The most impressive wine I have come across from this part of the  world is the first vintage of a new enterprise, S’Alqueria 2006  Empordà. Ivo Pagès, pictured here wearing the traditional Catalan  baratina (described by him as having a similar status as a kilt in  Scotland) at a wedding,

was brought up in the wild hills, mainly  National Park, in the hinterland of Cadaquès, just round a rocky  headland from El Bulli. With experience from wineries all over Europe,  he began work on older vineyards in his homeland and this is the  result.  It is the most sophisticated blend of very old Samsó (Carignan) and Grenache Noir from Rabos, and 18-year-old Petit Verdot  and old Macabeo from Villajuiga. The result is a 13.5% subtle red  blend with considerable minerality and a whiff of the sea. It’s not  cheap, alas.  Planet of the Grapes in London want £37.50 for a bottle.  Also in London, Philglas & Swiggot are listed as stockists on Pagès  information-rich website in four languages. But the wine is certainly  classed-growth standard, and really distinctive. It’s also on the list  at restaurants such as The Greenhouse Restaurant* , UMU* and Pied à Terre**,  apparently. Look out for a new style of red he is developing in tandem  with this most serious wine.

Ivo’s top new restaurant tip in his area, by the way is the Miramar in  Port Llanca which now has an ex Bulli chef installed.  We have had two  excellent lunches at the slightly more traditional Els Pescadores right on the marina where the sommelier is a delight.”

Jancis…thanks for your support and the people I work with: growers, wholesalers, restaurants, retail shops…. They had the guts tom buy my wine without knowing me, or with any media support. they just liked it  and that’s the beauty. It just confort me on the quality potential of wines from Emporda D.O.

Follow Jancis Robinson’s news on wine and food: JancisRobinson.com, for people who love good wine

IVO

Terres de vins…

Beau commentaire sur “S’Alqueria 2006” dans le dernier numéro de “Terres de Vins”.

Trés belle photo aussi de la bouteille ….

-Articles:

Foire aux Vins…. sélection Bettane & Desseauve

Rioja.

La Saga de Pétrus…Moueix – Berrouet. 

etc….

En 2007, le journal LE MONDE cède le capital du MIDI LIBRE au Groupe SUD OUEST. Les dirigeants des 2 quotidiens régionaux (MIDI LIBRE et SUD OUEST), implantés dans deux des grands vignobles français (Bordeaux et Languedoc Roussillon) décident de donner un nouvel essor au Magazine TERRE DE VINS, créé et édité par MIDI LIBRE depuis 10 ans. Le nouveau TERRE DE VINS sera diffusé dans toute la France, en kiosques ou par abonnement. « Terre de vins, plus épais et toujours enraciné dans la région Languedoc-Roussillon, sera le magazine de tous les vins et de tous les palais, celui des femmes comme celui des hommes, celui des jeunes consommateurs comme celui des experts aguerris, et il s’ouvrira à l’ensemble des vignobles français… » résume Rodolphe WARTEL, directeur délégué du nouveau Magazine. 
Bi-mensuel – Vendu en Kiosque au prix de 5 euros . 
Par abonnement au prix de 29 Euros, pour 6 numéros et 1 hors série.
Site internet  : www.terredevins.com 

Et voilà le numéro….

Pour retrouver les points de vente ou en acheter regardez sur le blog ” acheter ou? ” et n’hésitez pas à me contacter pour plus d’informations !

 

 

 

IVO

New Wave Spanish Wine: London

Ya esta …S’Alqueria representa Empordà - Catalonia i Balears i ha sido selectionado en esta cata, con 99 otros vinos des Espana. Es el unico vino de la D.O. Empordà    dentro de mas de 850 muestras. Dentro de los mas conocidos: Clos D’Agon DO Catalunya- Bodegas Ochoa Vendimia Selecionada 2001 DO Navarra  - Finca Valpiedra Reserva 2005 DOc Rioja…. .  Es super bueno como resultado para mis clientes i jo !! Visca !! Informaciones commerciales: contact@vinya-ivo.com

Here we are … S’Alqueria represented Empordà – Catalunya & Balears in that competiton. It has been selected with 99 other wines out of 850 !! The Only wine from Empordà D.O. Within the most famous: Clos D’Agon DO Catalunya- Bodegas Ochoa Vendimia Selecionada 2001 DO Navarra  - Finca Valpiedra Reserva 2005 DOc Rioja…. . The result is very good for my customers who believed in my work and me. Thanks to all of you and keep going on !… “Visca” !! More business info: contact@vinya-ivo.com or  thibaultlavergne@hotmail.com

Et voilà…. S’Alqueria a représenté l’Empordà – Catalogne & les Baléares dans ce concours. Il a été sélectionné avec 99 autres vins sur prés de 850 vins présentés !! Le Seul vin de la D.O.Empordà . Parmi les plus connus: Clos D’Agon DO Catalunya- Bodegas Ochoa Vendimia Selecionada 2001 DO Navarra  - Finca Valpiedra Reserva 2005 DOc Rioja…. . Le résultat est excellent. Merci à tous les clients qui font confiance dés le début à mon travail: Continuons ! … “Visca” !! Pour plus d’ informations commerciales: contact@vinya-ivo.com

 

 

 

 

 

IVO

New Wave Spanish Wine Awards: Reino Unido

Los pasados días 4 y 5 de junio tuvo lugar en The Worx, la cata de los vinos presentados a concurso en el “New Wave Spanish Wine Awards 2009”. Esta iniciativa, que ha cumplido su quinta edición, tiene como objetivo aumentar la presencia del vino español en el mercado británico y ofrecer al consumidor una selección de los 100 mejores vinos disponibles en dicho mercado.

Durante la cata, un jurado de 18 miembros liderados por Tim Atkin, Master of Wine y periodista, eligieron a los 100 ganadores entre los casi 850 vinos presentados. Entre los miembros del jurado se encontraban destacadas figuras del sector, como los compradores de las más importantes cadenas de supermercados y tiendas especializadas del Reino Unido – Waitrose, Marks & Spencer y Threshers, entre otras-, periodistas de reconocido prestigio como Víctor de la Serna, de la sección de vinos del diario El Mundo, o Anthony Rose de The Independent, así como sumilleres de la talla de Bruno Murciano, mejor sumiller de España 2008 .

S’Alqueria esta o no esta en los ganadores….hay que  esperar hasta el 3 de Julio !!!New Wave Spanish Wine London: Résultados..  Vinya IVO S’Alqueria, Cadaqués.

“La calidad media de los vinos presentados ha sido muy buena y hemos podido apreciar interesantes novedades en varios vinos de distinas Denominaciones de Origen que, partiendo de variedades tradicionales españolas, han hecho un esfuerzo por hacer vinos con un carácter muy internacional aunque manteniendo su autenticidad” comentó Víctor de la Serna. “A pesar de la buena calidad general, existen todavía demasiados vinos con muchísima madera y con un exceso de extracción, aunque es cierto que son menos que los que encontrábamos hace cuatro o cinco años, lo que indica que estamos en el camino correcto”, afirmó Víctor De la Serna.

Bruno Murciano, mejor sumiller de España 2008, “la consistencia de los vinos este año ha sido mejor que en convocatorias anteriores, en las que muchos vinos se desechaban por problemas de vinificación, crianza o embotellado, por lo que está siendo más difícil elegir los vinos premiados”.

Hasta pronto con los resultados……..

 

IVO

Nuevo… New… Nouveau: Pirata

Despues del intérés de los clientes para mi vino “S’Alqueria” … voy a proponer un nuevo vino tinto, de un estilo muy differente. La idea es la de un vino tinto, facil, ligero para el verano, copas con amigos, listo para beber al chilinguito, aromas de fruta fresca ligeros, NO crianza en roble. Ya tengo unos clientes a quien el proyecto le interessa mucho.

La etiquetta la hizo un pintor de reconocimiento international, que trabaja en mi pueblo de Cadaqués: Mauricio Sbarbaro.

Hasta ahora encanto a los que la han visto. I Tu  dime lo que piensas: : contact@vinya-ivo.com 

Gracies ….. IVO 

Après l’intérêt des clients pour mon vin “S’Alqueria”.… je proposerais sous peu un vin rouge, d’un style très différent. L’idée est celle d’un “vin de comptoir”, facile, léger, pour l’été, pour boire entre amis, sous la tonnelle ou au chilinguito, arômes de fruits frais, croquant, PAS d’élevage sous bois. Déjà des plusieurs clients ont manifestés leur intérêt.

L’étiquette est dessinée par un peintre de renommée internationale, qui travaille dans mon village de Cadaqués: Mauricio Sbarbaro.

Jusqu’à maintenant elle as enchanté ceux qui l’ont vue. Et TOI dis moi ce que tu en penses:: contact@vinya-ivo.com 

Merçi…. IVO

After some good interest for my wine “S’Alqueria”… I will offer soon a red wine of a very different style. The idea is the th one of an easy drinking, fruity style for the summer, with friends, for BBQ parties, delicate fresh fruits though, NO oak ageeing what so ever. Already a few  customer s have shown a great interest.

The label has been designed by an internationaly rekknown artist, who works in my village - Cadaqués: Mauricio Sbarbaro.

Until now this label has pleased almost every one. Please tell me what you think about it : contact@vinya-ivo.com 

Thanks … IVO

JPC… Alias Jean-Pierre Cathala

La nouvelle viens de tomber…:

Jean-Pierre Cathala, la figure de proue des “Toques et Clochers”, est décédé dans la nuit de dimanche à lundi des suites d’un cancer. Personnage charismatique, il a surtout oeuvré pour l’évolution du vignoble languedocien vers la qualité, il était présent à la création de l’Institut technique de la vigne et du vin (ITV).

Jean-Pierre dit JPC.. m’avait accueilli à mon arrivée au CIV Fitou Corbiéres Minervois en 1985.. Grand Monsieur qui m’avais donné énormément de confiance dans la dégustation, et fais découvrir la recherche. Comme le vin…  il ne savait pas mentir, alors ses conseils avisés pouvaient parfois déranger …. Passionné, il disait  ”Je suis dans le métier depuis 40 ans et je ne vois dans notre pays que des études qui s’intéressent aux 20 % de la population qui boivent régulièrement du vin (…). Or, en période de crise, il est urgent de savoir pourquoi 80 % ne boivent pas, et pourquoi les jeunes générations préfèrent le Coca et la bière aux vins”. Il était un Ami … que nous perdons !

Adeu JPC….

YDP et JMH

Sibaritas…Guia Penin

Aqui …. et voilà…Here you are …

Aldespy… informacio en la web: restaurants, bodegas, etc….

Super bueno, el sitio de Joan Fradera  Aldespy – Mundo del Vino – Mundo Gourmet y Restaurantes te hablan de todo el mundo de la gastronomia !

Hasta pronto…Salud Joan !! ( voy a tomar una copa de mi vino para celebrar Aldespy ! )

IVO