Comments on: Cincinnati Wine Festival 2008

By: c

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 23:20:02 +0000

I just tried an amazing new wine from Lujan de Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina — called Belasco de Baquedano Malbec. It’s 100-Year Old Vine, but just introduced in the U.S., its website says (http://www.belascomalbec.com). I had the Llama, and there are three others (Swinto, AR Guentota, Rosa rose) all from the same Malbec estate. Have you tried this? What do you think? I was amazed at how low the price is, about $15 for the Llama. Are all Argentine malbecs so excellent?

By: Mark

Mark — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 16:59:58 +0000

Michelle and Kevin: I couldn’t agree more with your comments on the separate, “premium” tasting room — it violates my sensibilities as well. That’s’ all wine needs: further reinforcement that it’s an elitist beverage. I know the event’s goal is to raise money for charity, but this is a bad idea that needs to be reconsidered.

By: Kevin Gerl

Kevin Gerl — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 15:51:03 +0000

Interesting comment on the food. Since we attended the early tasting, most of the food areas were not staffed. I do remember large food tables a few years ago, but that the lines and congestion around that area made it difficult to get to the wineries.
I’m not sure how to fix the problem. Bringing your own crackers and cheese would make sure you have food, but then carrying the food and finding a place to eat could be tricky.

By: gilgor

gilgor — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 13:44:35 +0000

The wines were very good this year, but there was basically no wine absorbing food, you had to pick at the many tasting samples (just like a Saturday at Krogers). There were no sandwiches and no real food stations as has been the case in the past. The premium tasting room had great selections, but for $35 you only got to try 20% of what was available. Price for extra tasted $10 per taste – outrageous.
My wife only tasted about a dozen wines before she had to stop because of lack of food or she would have been sick. This was a shame as there were many more wines she would have appreciated. This year was a real disappointment. What good is it to have fantastic wines if you can try only a handfull of them. We have attended for better than fifteen years and the wines were some of the best we have seen, but what is the point of having great wine, if you are severely limited for the for lack of food. We will think twice about attending next year. There are too many other quality tasting events in the region to waste our money this one.

By: Phill Joan

Phill Joan — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 10:00:00 +0000

Hi Friends! I read an article Click Here but, I couldn’t understand. I thought wines are only contains alcohol.
I wanna know more about Dessert Wines. If anybody knows do reply me…

By: valereee

valereee — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 11:41:31 +0000

I wanted very much to attend and once again had conflicts! I need to get this on my calendar earlier!