“… four spätleses, four ausleses, …” – I wasn’t aware that oenology was another area in which the German language had invaded the English. Makes sense, though, given our German wine-making tradition.
Merriam-Webster’s doesn’t seem to know the terms, but Wikipedia does.
Ah yes, the wine flight, or ‘a vertical’ as most call it nowadays! is quite simple!
A ‘tasting’ usually consists of 4-8 selected wines from the winery, progressing from light wines to more robust wines to the ‘pinnacle’ wine, last but not least! [ie Ty Canton Vineyards – TITANIUM 2008] Starting with a Sauvignon Blanc (ie 2008) or/and Chardonnay (ie 2007) and then a few ‘Red’ Varietals usually starting with the more floral reds (ie 2006 Pinot Noir) maybe a 2006 Sangiovese, then a 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon. Note that the years of the wines are in line with the NEW releases not a ‘vertical pour’ or ‘Flight’.
Now, at the airport on your way to Napa for your tasting.. you hope your flight goes up..
thus the “vertical” years 2005,2006,2007,2008 all Cabernet Sauvignon same winery, same varietal, usually same vineyard (but not always)) like the deliciously eloquent vertical at Paraduxx (pronounced ‘PAIR-A-DUCKS’ sister winery to “Duckhorn”) – having nothing to do with flight.
I would love to take you on a ‘real’ wine tour! Just set it up with Stacy ;)
Wine Tour Ambassador, darrin
Stacy’s Wine Stop – 707-322-3837
David:
July 17th, 2012 at 9:53 am
Is there any realtionship with “flight” as used in golf: A “flight” is a term for a division of golfers within a golf tournament. Each “flight,” or division, consists of golfers of roughly similar skills (determined by handicaps).
What is the origin of this “golf flight”.
Bye
David
Sherry:
October 12th, 2012 at 10:17 am
So is you have more than 8 samples is it called an airport? :)
Well… “in print” is probably going too far for inscriptions from 1200. In manuscripts, quite likely.
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The Holg:
November 2nd, 2010 at 4:10 am
“… four spätleses, four ausleses, …” – I wasn’t aware that oenology was another area in which the German language had invaded the English. Makes sense, though, given our German wine-making tradition.
Merriam-Webster’s doesn’t seem to know the terms, but Wikipedia does.
Darrin Burr:
November 15th, 2010 at 7:31 am
Ah yes, the wine flight, or ‘a vertical’ as most call it nowadays! is quite simple!
A ‘tasting’ usually consists of 4-8 selected wines from the winery, progressing from light wines to more robust wines to the ‘pinnacle’ wine, last but not least! [ie Ty Canton Vineyards – TITANIUM 2008] Starting with a Sauvignon Blanc (ie 2008) or/and Chardonnay (ie 2007) and then a few ‘Red’ Varietals usually starting with the more floral reds (ie 2006 Pinot Noir) maybe a 2006 Sangiovese, then a 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon. Note that the years of the wines are in line with the NEW releases not a ‘vertical pour’ or ‘Flight’.
Now, at the airport on your way to Napa for your tasting.. you hope your flight goes up..
thus the “vertical” years 2005,2006,2007,2008 all Cabernet Sauvignon same winery, same varietal, usually same vineyard (but not always)) like the deliciously eloquent vertical at Paraduxx (pronounced ‘PAIR-A-DUCKS’ sister winery to “Duckhorn”) – having nothing to do with flight.
I would love to take you on a ‘real’ wine tour! Just set it up with Stacy ;)
Wine Tour Ambassador, darrin
Stacy’s Wine Stop – 707-322-3837
David:
July 17th, 2012 at 9:53 am
Is there any realtionship with “flight” as used in golf: A “flight” is a term for a division of golfers within a golf tournament. Each “flight,” or division, consists of golfers of roughly similar skills (determined by handicaps).
What is the origin of this “golf flight”.
Bye
David
Sherry:
October 12th, 2012 at 10:17 am
So is you have more than 8 samples is it called an airport? :)
Sandra Dodd:
November 3rd, 2012 at 4:23 pm
“…first found in print around 1200″
Well… “in print” is probably going too far for inscriptions from 1200. In manuscripts, quite likely.