Oct 15, 2011 for a couple years ive heard some chatter about irony pinot noir and what a great value, but until this year i hadnt taken the time to taste it for myself. Credit talented winemakers, enthusiastic restaurateurs, and consumers in search of alternatives to cabernet and zinfandel. San jose mercury newshaeger is relentless and thorough, in noting each producers history and what it does in vineyards and wineries. Wines of the times for pinot noir, put anderson valley among californias best. The second, smaller book focuses on a single day in the year 1909, a project thats taken shape by chance, after i bought a copy of the new york times. Irony wines description irony monterey pinot noir opens with elegant aromas of black cherry, sweet plum, coco and violet. A literary education and other essays by joseph epstein.
You always get more respect when you dont have a happy ending. The oregon trail the latest winemakers to settle in the region are bringing new perspectives, fresh energy and heartfelt enthusiasm to the countrys most exciting wine area. His most recent project is the awardwinning clown noir farcemystery series starring rex koko, private clown. Ripe cranberry and pomegranate juice form a tangy fruit base on the palate, enhanced by oregano, cinnamon and, on the finish, some juniper. This is the kind of book that can be enjoyed reading cover to cover, or just as random snippets. Irony 20 i, pinot noir, monterey rating was calculated by to be 88 points out of 100 on 9232016. California has actually been making outstanding wines from the pinot noir grape for a long time. The irony napa valley cabernet sauvignon opens with wonderfully fresh aromas of blackberry jam, plum and red licorice followed by delicate rose petal notes. Blackstone winemakers select pinot noir california red wine. We carefully picked our pinot noir during the cool night and morning hours. Considered perhaps the ultimate food wine, pinot noir has an allure based on its special combination of aromas, flavors, and.
Enjoy this wine with lamb, grilled seafood, salads, roast duck or chicken, pasta and. Irony 2014 small lot reserve pinot noir monterey rating and. Firm tannins and crisp acidity deliver a lovely balanced, mediumbodied wine with a smooth finish. Irony monterey pinot noir opens with elegant aromas of black cherry, sweet plum, coco and violet. They also point out that public understanding of public relations is derived primarily from the media since the public have. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Nov 03, 2011 this is the first of a few posts around wines to serve at thanksgiving. Jewish thought in praise of the potato by rabbi jonathan. Pinot noir, the famously elegant, sexy, and capricious red grape of burgundy, is finally producing impressive wines in north america. The big four are cher pictured, composer and pianist philip glass.
Jon winokur the big book of irony stmartins press, 2007, 174 pp. For a couple years ive heard some chatter about irony pinot noir and what a great value, but until this year i hadnt taken. One is a fairly big book about american character, largely told through historical sketches and contemporary stories of remarkable americans who represent the best of us, some famous, most not. Jon winokur s the big book of irony is one of those books that is just exploding with tidbits that make you want to interrupt your reading and share what youve just read with a friend, a neighbor, or well, anybody.
They actually have two pinot noirs, this one from monterey county and another from the russian river valley, which i have not tasted. Read american political movies an annotated filmography of feature films by james combs available from rakuten kobo. Pinot noir was a marginal varietal wine, indeed, when farmers like joe rochioli and burgundybesotted enthusiasts like joseph swan took a chance on pinot noir in the 1960s and 1970s. Monterey county roughly follows the path of the salinas valley, which stretches approximately 90 miles 145km from monterey bay to the edge of san luis obispo county in the south. An invaluable resource for anyone who loves pinot noir. They have been happy partners for a very long time. Jon winokur defines and classifies irony and contrasts it with coincidence and cynicism, and other oftconfused concepts that many think are ironic. Ostensibly the book is about irony what is is, what it is not, how to recognize it, and how to use it properly. Five towns jewish home 4716 by yitzy halpern issuu. Jon winokur is the author of two dozen nonfiction books including advice to authors, the big book of irony. Attractive, fruity, spicy aromas and flavors of spiced cherries and pickled beets and mexican chocolate with a silky, bright, dryyetfruity medium body and a smooth, charming, mediumlength finish manifesting notes of salted smoked nuts, caramel, and cedar with fine tannins and light oak flavor. We planted the estate with our favorite heritage and dijon pinot noir clones, and to preserve the propertys majestic redwoods, we donated 22 acres to the bodega land trust.
Rhubarb flavors are layered with accents of red cherry, licorice and berry jam. And jon winokurs catalogue of curmudgeons also reminds us that the best curmudgeonly commentary is purposeful. The wine was barrelaged for 9 months in a combination of french and american oak, both new and used. These cleaners can cause major burns, often resulting in a rush to the. We used both open top fermenters, which provide more intense color and soften tannins, as well as stainless steel, to protect pinot noirs delicate. Pinot noir wines are known for their elegance and refinement but the grape is notorious for its difficulty. Many excellent small producers work in the willamette, and you can just as easily select good pinot noirs. The book is overflowing with clever quotes, jokes, and anecdotes all of which are examples of irony. Essays here explore the relationship between politics and explicitly political feature films from the beginning of the m. Irony pinot noir, monterey county prices, stores, tasting.
Explore thousands of wines, spirits and beers, and shop online for delivery or pickup in a store near you. With this fun, quick, and witty book, jon winokur has added a new volume to the annals of irony. Irony small lot reserve pinot noir 2014 pinot noir. It is on pinot noir, and why it is such a good allround partner for the turkey and all the trimmings. One of the things i like about irony, the wine producer that is, is that their approach to business is to not spend money on lavish estates and such but they keep their expenses focused on the production of the wine. Colonial spirits is the premier liquor store in the greater boston area. Steven spielbergs montezuma with javier bardem lands. Internalize and apply strategies, martha hellerwinokur, marcia uretsky. Irony wines irony pinot noir small lot rerserve monterey.
These soulful, coolclimate wines speak of balance, refinement and sense of place in ways that have helped redraw the map for great new world pinot noir and chardonnay. Substitute damn every time youre inclined to write very. Jon winokur born august 5, 1947 is an american writer and editor born in detroit, the son of martin m. The varietys elusive charm has carried it to all manner of vineyards. The wide array of terroir means that a diverse range of wines are produced in the region, most notably from pinot noir, chardonnay and cabernet sauvignon. Irony pinot noir black monterey 2014 750ml available at wineworks in marlton, nj.
Enjoy irony pinot noir on its own or paired with grilled salmon and arugula salad, roast chicken with rosemary and semihard cheeses like manchego or gruyere. Sure, not long in the burgundian sense but going back at least to the middle of the last century there were good bottles of pinot noir being produced in california. Pinot noir is best suited for californias cooler coastal climates. Our pinot noir grapes are harvested in the early morning hours and brought directly to the winery where they are crushed into small stainless steel fermenters for three days.
The cult grew through the 1980s and 1990s, and after the turn of the twentieth century, it really took off. Irony 2014 small lot reserve pinot noir monterey rating. Top producers have swarmed to the region in mendocino to make restrained, nuanced wines. Writerly wisdom of the ages collected by the author of advice to writers, the big book of irony, and the portable curmudgeon. From the steep, windswept slopes of the extreme sonoma coast to the coolest reaches of the russian river valley, the wines of freeman have earned acclaim for their grace, complexity and uncompromising commitment to quality. Irony wines irony cabernet sauvignon 2016 garys wine. Once at the winery, the grapes were destemmed, gently pressed and cold soaked for several days prior to fermentation. He looks at the different forms irony can take, from an irony deficiency to visual irony to an understatement, using photographs and.
Starting slowly, in the 1990s, and then exploding when the movie sideways came out, there. This is the first of a few posts around wines to serve at thanksgiving. Ostensibly the book is about irony what is is, what it. North american pinot noir by john winthrop haeger ebook. Black plum, mulberry and a touch of graphite show on the nose of this bottling. Supple tannins and balanced acidity are complemented on the palate with sweet, lush fruit flavors and hints of almond. He looks at the different forms irony can take, from an irony deficiency to visual irony to an understatement, using photographs and relateable examples from pop culture. Irony small lot reserve pinot noir 2014 our store is open to the public today wednesday from 9am to 9pm please be patient with us as we deal with extremely high order volume as a result of the coronavirus. Layers of sweet cherry, fresh raspberries, cola and earthy mushrooms make up the profile in this mediumbodied wine, with a lingering finish. Burt reynolds is an academy award nominated and emmy winning actor known for his roles on both the big screen and on television. Isbn 9780312354831 buy at winokur gives us the complete irony guide. Irony monterey pinot noir 2017 750ml a pinot noir from monterey, central coast, california.
Read a literary education and other essays by joseph epstein available from rakuten kobo. Labor day by joyce maynard, the fault in our stars by john green, all quiet on the western front by erich maria remarque, the. Enjoy irony pinot noir on its own or paired with grilled salmon and arugula salad, roast chicken with rosemary. Considered perhaps the ultimate food wine, pinot noir has an allure based on its special combination of aromas, flavors, and mouthfeel. The grapes were sourced primarily from the owners san bernabe vineyard which is planted to both dijon clones 115, 667 and 777 and california heritage clones. This monterey pinot noir offers a balance of heady fruit notes and savory characteristics. Sep 08, 2017 irony 2014 black, pinot noir, california rating was calculated by to be 89 points out of 100 on 982017. Jon winokur defines and classifies irony and contrasts it with coincidence and cynicism, and other oftconfused concepts that many think are.
Irony pinot noir opens with aromas of red cherry, strawberry and undertones of clove and sage. Placing people at the heart of public relations core. At big run quarter change likely hit 2 does plan become chief play major half. The big book of irony by jon winokur, paperback barnes. Furthermore rivers traces presidentelect irony overcame randolph rejecting. Pinot noir is the dominant red wine grape of burgundy, now adopted and extensively studied in wine regions all over the world. Shop for red and white wine on, including cabernet sauvignon, chardonnay, merlot, pinot noir, sauvignon blanc, riesling, syrah, zinfandel, and many more. Jan 6, 2014 steven spielbergs montezuma with javier bardem lands writer, producer in steve zaillian. Jon winokur is the author of 20 reference books and anthologies, including, most recently, the big book of irony.