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The Wines and Foods of Piemonte – My New Book
Vineyards at Serralunga d'Alba
(Photo ©Tom Hyland)
My new book The Wines and Foods of Piemonte will be available soon. You can purchase the book at a special pre-release price. Details below.
I am completing my latest book The Wines and Foods of Piemonte, a look at what I believe is the finest wine and food region in Italy. The book is based on my frequent trips to Piemonte and will focus on wines from the entire region, from the Ossola Valley in the far north to the wines of Gavi in the south, not far from the border with Liguria. Of course, there will be a great deal of text focused on the most famous wines, such as Barolo and Barbaresco, but I am also writing about numerous gems such as Boca, Gattinara, Ghemme and Bramaterra. Whites such as Arneis, Gavi and Timorasso are also featured as are beautiful sparking wines, ranging from Asti Spumante to Alta Langa.
There will also be a focus on local foods and how the area's chefs pair food with the local wines. Included in this section will be interviews with some of the leading chefs of Piemonte.
The interview section will also include discussions with some of the region's most famous vintners, including Roberto Voerzio, Luca Currado (Vietti), Mariacristina Oddero and Christoph Kunzli (Le Piane).
The book will be in a hardcover edition and will feature 28 pages of full color photos that I have taken. It will be published by the University of Nebraska Press and will retail for $45. For a limited time, you can pre-order a copy at a special pre-release price. If you live in the United States, this pre-release price is $30 (which will include shipping). If you live outside the United States, the price will be $35 (again, shipping included).
To purchase the book now (until the end of May, 2015) at this special price, send me a payment for $30 for US residents or $35 for those outside the United States to my PayPal account. Use the email firstname.lastname@example.com.
Read an excerpt of the book here:
Favorite Italian Wines of the Year – 2014
Franco Massolino produced one of the year's best wines with his 2010 "Parussi" Barolo (Photo ©Tom Hyland)
Note: Early March may seem like a strange time to write about the best wines from last year, but health problems forced me to delay this post for more than a month. I'm at home recovering from heart surgery, so it's been some time since I had enough energy to write. Hopefully, this will be worth the wait to the readers….
As usual, there were any number of first-rate wines released this year in Italy. I'm calling this list a collection of my favorite wines from Italy in 2014. Maybe they are the best, but the term best often implies a "serious" wine, one with lofty goals (as well as a lofty price tag). I love so many wines, moderately priced, expensive, white, red, sparkling – you get the idea.
Without further ado, let's get right to this:
Two sparkling wines from italy really stood out for me in 2014. One was the 2008 Enrico Serafino Alta Langa "Brut Zero", with the other being the 2006 Berlucchi "Palazzo Lana" Extra Brut Riserva. Both of these cuvées are very flavorful and quite dry with the former being extremely elegant and sleek- what a marvelous food wine, especially with seafood.
The latter is a powerful wine, a mouthful. There is a nice touch of yeastiness along with rich, spicy Pinot Noir fruit and a finish with outstanding persistence. The Palazzo Lana line has been an impressive addition to Berlucchi's portfolio since its introduction a few years ago. This particular bottling is the finest I have tasted and in my mind, joins the ranks of the very best cuvées from Franciacorta. (Note: these two wines are currently not imported in the US market.)
My loyal readers know how much I love Italian white wines. I'll write about them and defend them for as long as I'm able; to me, the success of these wines, from several different regions throughout the country, is one of the most important stories of the past twenty years in the wine industry.
Let's start with two whites from Friuli. The first is the 2013 Gradis'ciutta Ribolla Gialla, a dry, sleek wine from proprietor Robert Princic, whose estate is situated in San Floriano in the Collio district, not far from the border with Slovenia. Princic, a quiet, charming man, has turned this estate into one of the most consistent in this celebrated white wine territory and his Ribolla Gialla is quite rich with inviting aromas of fresh apples, quince and a hint of gum. Medium-bodied with very good acidity (a trademark of the excellent 2013 vintage) and a hint of white spice in the finish, this is a delightful wine to pair with lighter shellfish or even a humble chicken salad- enjoy it over the next 2-3 years. (Imported by Wine Emporium, Brooklyn, NY, suggested retail of $22 – a notable value!)
The second white from Friuli that truly impressed me from last year is the 2013 Livio Felluga Friulano. This celebrated estate in Cormons has been producing impressive whites and reds from Friuli since the 1950s with the overall quality today being as good as ever. Friulano is the signature grape of Friuli (as you might imagine, given the name) and takes on its identity, as to its origins as well as the producer's style; Friulano is truly a bit of a chameleon grape. This version from Livio Felluga offers excellent depth of fruit with beautiful aromas of elderflowers, guava and even a hint of saffron – you don't even need to taste this wine to know its class! Medium-full, this has excellent acidity and varietal focus with unparalleled balance- some of this is the notable 2013 vintage, some of it derives from the source of the grapes and a bit of it comes from the pristine winemaking done by the Felluga family. Really a gorgeous wine – enjoy on its own or with rich seafood (halibut, tilapia), risotto or roast pork over the next 3-5 years. (Imported by Mionetto, USA – SRP $25 – a superb value!)
A few other whites:
The 2013 Jankara Vermentino di Gallura is a delicious, mouthwatering white that offers the vibrant acidity one expects from this variety as well as ample weight on the mid-palate and excellent persistence in the finish. This small estate, owned by the gracious and delightful couple Renato and Angela Spanu, has been producing notable examples of Vermentino di Gallura (this is the DOCG area for this variety in Sardinia); this 2013 is their finest version to date, with beautiful varietal character of quince, Meyer lemon and yellow flower aromas and marvelous complexity. At a suggested retail of $24 a bottle, this is worth every penny. Pair this with most seafood; it is especially good with crab, mussels and scallops. (Imported by Empson, USA.)
The 2013 Donnachiara Greco di Tufo is a sublime example of how good – and how distinct – this variety can be, when produced from the best sources. Greco di Tufo – named for the Greek colonists who first planted this variety in Campania more than two millennia ago, is a dry white that impresses you not with its intensity, but rather, with its sleek, delicate earthy style. Unoaked, as is the case with most versions of Greco di Tufo, this has textbook pear and lemon peel aromas, excellent ripeness and lively acidity. This has marvelous complexity, as the finish offers both a distinct note of minerality as well as a hint of salinity, making this an ideal partner for the local small clams known as vongole. You should be able to find this for $20 or even a few dollars less at US retail, making this an excellent value!
I previously wrote about a few whites from last year that were exceptional. One is the 2013 La Vis Müller Thurgau "Vigna delle Forche" from Trentino (read post here). Think about it- when's the last time you read great press about a Müller-Thurgau (when's the last time you even tasted one)? It's generally a humble grape, one without much complexity, but here is an example that just shines and has very good acidity and complexity. A marvelous aromatic white.
Another white that stood out in 2014 was the Andrea Felici Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Riserva "Il Cantico della Figura (I wrote about this wine in the same post as the La Vis above). There are so many exceptional examples of Verdicchio from Marche that offer both superb varietal purity as well as excellent aging potential. It's always been a mystery to me that Verdicchio is not more recognized in the United States and around the world. This particular wine from Felici was – to put it simply – the best white wine I tried from Italy in 2014!
I love Dolcetto, but it never seems to get the attention it deserves. That's easy to understand, given that is a red from Piemonte, where Barolo and Barbaresco – powerful, long-lived wines – are produced. Meanwhile Dolcetto has a more understated profile, emphasizing inviting black raspberry and cranberry fruit flavors and aromas with a zesty quality to it. The accepted belief is that Dolcetto is a wine to be consumed in its youth, yet some versions have a tannic backbone and actually drink better with a few years of age.
The 2012 Marcarini Dolcetto d'Alba "Boschi di Berri" could certainly be exhibit number one when arguing that Dolcetto can improve with age. The grapes are sourced from a vineyard in La Morra that were planted in the 1800s! These are pre-phylloxera vines, planted on their own rootstocks – believe me, this is a rare sight in Piemonte today.
This is an excellent wine, one with complex aromas of wild strawberry and sour cherry with hints of anise, basil and red rose petals. Medium-full, this is elegantly styled with silky, graceful tannins, subdued wood notes (the wine spent four to six months in large oak casks), good acidity and impressive persistence. This is enjoyable now, but will be much better in 3-5 years; a lovely wine with beautiful varietal purity and a wonderful sense of place. This is a Dolcetto that will make you rethink this variety! (Imported by Empson, USA.)
Carignano is a variety that should be better known, given the appealing flavors and array of wine styles it can yield. The grape is planted primarily in Sardinia with the best versions originating from the Sulcis zone in the southwestern reaches of the island. Cantina Mesa, a privately held company, produces some of the finest examples of Carignano del Sulcis; their 2013 "Buio" (buio is a word in local dialect meaning "dark") was one of my favorite reds from Italy last year. I love this wine not because it's the most powerful version of Carginano del Sulcis (the winery's excellent Buio Buio along with the Cantina Santadi "Terre Brune" are more robust offerings), but because this is the most charming example of this wine type I've had to date. Displaying a scarlet/crimson color, this has tasty cranberry and red plum fruit aromas and flavors on the palate with very good acidity, moderate tannins and lovely elegance and freshness. Aged only in steel tanks, this is an ideal introduction to Carignano del Sulcis, especially as it can be paired with a wide array of foods. Are you a vegetarian looking for a red to pair with eggplant? Are you at a seafood restaurant and prefer a red with seared tuna? This is the wine that works perfectly with both. (Imported by Montcalm, New York City – various distributors across the country.)
2009 was not a shining year for Brunello di Montalcino. Yes, some very nice wines were made by the best producers (a truism we should remember more often), but even these examples did not offer the complexities of their efforts from excellent years such as 2006 and 2007. One wine that stood out for me from the vintage was the 2009 Maté Brunello di Montalcino "Campo Alto," a powerful Brunello (emblematic of the vintage) that has a rich mid-palate, excellent persistence, good acidity and very good harmony (this is 15% alcohol, but you wouldn't guess that by tasting it). Husband and wife Ferenc and Candace Maté have been improving each year with their Brunello; this is their best effort to date (note: I have not tried their 2010 yet, a wine to be released soon that promises to be something special).
2010 Barolo – 2010 was a remarkable vintage for the Barolo zone, as the wines expressed classic varietal character, beautifully tuned acidity, excellent depth of fruit as well as persistence, along with impressive balance and a sense of place. I've tasted more than 100 of the 2010 Barolos and wrote about them in a post (read here) earlier this year.
I won't mention every wine I think belongs on the list, as there are so many. So here are a few that are well worth the search, as they are classic Barolos that will cellar for another 20-35 years:
Vietti "Rocche di Castiglione" / Vietti "Ravera"/ Vietti "Lazzarito"
Massolino "Parussi" / Massolino "Parafada"
Elio Grasso "Gavarini Chiniera"
Bartolo Mascarello
Paolo Scavino "Bricco Ambrogio" / Paolo Scavino "Bric del Fiasc"
Renato Ratti "Rocche dell'Annunziata" / Renato Ratti "Conca"
Luigi Einaudi "Terlo Costa Grimaldi"
Francesco Rinaldi "Cannubi"
Umberto Fracassi
Elvio Cogno "Ravera"
Mario Marengo "Bricco delle Viole"
and for value in 2010 Barolo (see earlier post):
Giovanni Viberti "Al Buon Padre"
Fontanafredda "Comune di Serralunga d'Alba"
Tre Biccchieri Tour
It's that time of year again- the Gambero Rosso Tre Bicchieri tasting is back in the United States. The tasting, held in four cities: Miami, (February 3), New York City (February 5), Chicago (February 10) and San Francisco (February 12), is arguably the most important Italian wine tasting of the year in this country.
Gambero Rosso is considered the wine Bible of Italy and for several decades, they have published an annual guide to the year's best Italian wines; the highest rating is tre bicchieri (three glasses). More than 20,000 wines are tasted for the guide each year, with just 400 or so being awarded the highest rating – that's pretty tough judging.
Image from a previous year's Tre Bicchieri tasting in Chicago (Photo ©Tom Hyland)
What I love about this tasting is the wide array of Tre Bicchieri winning wines that can be tasted. That means not only the iconic reds such as Barolo, Brunello and Amarone, but also lesser-known whites and numerous first-rate sparkling wines. For example the latter category this year includes several outstanding examples of Franciacorta from Lombardia, including wines from producers such as Ca'del Bosco, il Mosnel, Ferghettina and Bellavista. Of course, there are some marvelous bottles of Prosecco to be tasted (Ruggieri, Nino Franco) and don't overlook the beautiful versions of Oltrepo Pavese (Mazzolino, Zonin) or the amazing sparkling wines of Ferrari from Trentino!
There are so many great whites that are showcased in this tasting, wines that rarely get the attention they deserve. This means wines ranging from Campania in the south (Falanghina from Terre Stregate and Fontanavecchia) to Gewurztraminer from Alto Adige (Cantina Tramin and Elena Walch) and also Vermentino from Liguria (Lunae Bosoni), to name just a few. These are striking wines, evidence of the greatness of Italian white wines in today's market. Don't miss them.
Here are the details on the final two Tre Bicchieri tastings on this tour:
Chicago – February 10 – Union Station (Grand Hall)
Media 2-3 / Trade 3-6
San Francisco – February 12 – Fort Mason Center
Media 2-3/ Trade 3-6
To R.S.V.P. (trade and media only), contact Michelle McCue at McCue Communications (email@example.com)
A Splendid Examination of Barolo and Barbaresco
Wine journalism, as we know it, is a dying art. The reason is simple; most wine publications these days specialize in points – the ultimate sound bite – as a way to attract readers. They're easy to understand and much quicker to peruse. The editors of these publications – in print and online – have clearly decided to limit traditional articles about wine regions and grape types, as they sense that readers prefer a quick fix.
That's why it's a true pleasure to read Barolo and Barbaresco: The King and Queen of Italian Wine by Kerin O'Keefe. It's clear from the first chapter that O'Keefe knows her subject well and is passionate about these wines. While other authors have also contributed notable works on these iconic red wines of Piemonte, O'Keefe takes the extra steps necessary to inform the reader about the DNA of these wines, from their history to their soils to their styles, as crafted by dozens of the finest producers. The fact that she does so in such a well-written, well-documented and opinionated manner is all the more reason to acquire this book.
First things first – full disclosure. I have known Kerin O'Keefe for about ten years as I tend to see her at special events in Italy; we have tasted together not only in Alba for Barolo and Barbaresco anteprime, but also in Montalcino as well as Sicily. She has an excellent palate, is a first-rate writer and is professional in her discipline. For all the wine gurus out there who tend to gloss over too many wines, they could learn a lot from O'Keefe's common sense approach to the great wines of Italy. (I'll also note that O'Keefe and I also have very similar palates, as we tend to favor the more traditional, terroir-driven wines and not the splashy, overripe offerings made by some producers if only in hopes of gaining a big score for a wine publication.)
Last year, O'Keefe wrote an outstanding book titled Brunello di Montalcino: Understanding and Appreciating One of Italy's Greatest Wines that was among the finest wine books I have ever read. She takes a similar approach in this new work, first giving us an examination of a history of these wines along with a detailed analysis of local terroir. To my way of thinking, this is the best part of this new book.
I mentioned that the author is a talented wine journalist and it is in this section that her talent shines, especially in the chapters "Noble Nebbiolo" and "The Barolo Wars and their Effects in Both Denominations." In the former chapter, the author deals with several aspects of this grape that is the sole variety used to produce both Barolo and Barbaresco. How it was named, DNA analysis and several statistics on planting are detailed and there is an interesting fact about the Nebbiolo Rosé clone not being a clone at all, but rather a separate variety. I've never read that anywhere else; kudos to the author for doing her research and uncovering that piece of information.
Besides being remarkably well-informed about these wines, O'Keefe is opinionated, but in a professional manner (unlike certain famous wine critics). She was and remains opposed to too much oak (especially new) in these wines, believing that small barrels too often yield wines that are not representative. She writes of "mundane and ubiquitous sensations of toasted oak, vanilla and chocolate" in these wines. She also takes a jab at certain wine gurus who were only recently discovering Barolo and Barbaresco (especially with the warm 1990 growing season), writing that the flavors she mentioned above "put many influential critics in their comfort zone. Before this, these same celebrated palates either ignored Barolo and Barbaresco or slammed it." Great insight here by the author!
I love her take on this subject, as she goes into great detail about the Modernist producers who made Barolo in a very different manner than the previous generations; she also notes that many producers, whom she labels Traditionalists, continued to produce wine in the tried and true manner of their parents. The various production methodology is an important theme of this book and it carries over into the descriptions of the producers in the second half of the book.
The latter half of this book consists of producer profiles in which the author gives us the necessary contact information (location, website, email – all very helpful) as well as her take on each vintner's style – if they age in large casks or small, what are the specific vineyards they work with, etc. She organizes each chapter into communes, which is a very smart approach, as the Barolos from Serralunga and Monforte with their assertive tannins and muscular frame are much more tightly wound and need more time to settle down that their counterparts from La Morra, which are much more approachable wines upon release. Again, her insight into these wines is very impressive, almost encyclopedic.
There are tasting notes, including a vertical of eighteen examples of Gaja Barbaresco. Her section on this world-famous producer is quite illuminating, nicely communicating the tremendous influence Angelo Gaja has had on Barbaresco. O'Keefe's work over the years earned her the right to be able to taste these wines with the producer – where else can you find such detailed notes about these famed wines?
This section of producer profiles is extremely well done, as the reader learns the names and styles of the finest vintners working today in Barolo and Barbaresco. One thing that is unavoidable about listing producers in a work such as this is that you can't include everyone. In a private email about this book, O'Keefe admitted that she was given a page limit by her publisher, the University of California Press. This meant that she had no opportunity to feature every producer she wanted to. So while I would have loved to read about the Barolos of Giovanni Rosso and Luigi Baudana as well as Barbaresco from Serafino Rivella or Pasquale Pelissero (all traditional producers, incidentally), there are no descriptions or mention of these estates and their wines.
Well, you can't have everything, but the author more than makes up for a few omissions by including text on numerous underrated producers that have not revived much attention elsewhere. This is especially true in the chapters about Barbaresco, where O'Keefe writes about the wines of Pier and Socré; I've not had the opportunity to taste the wines of these producers, so I was delighted to learn about them. Barolo and Barbaresco in general have never received as much attention as other renowned red wines of the world (such as Burgundy, Bordeaux and Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignons), so the very fact that the author has included several unheralded estates is another strong recommendation for the book.
A couple things to add: while there wasn't enough room for every producer, there are a few that are missing from the book, namely Vietti (Barolo) and Marchesi di Gresy (Barbaresco). O'Keefe does mention their names at the end of their respective chapters ("other firms of note"). Yet even with this, there is no mention of the Barolos of Roberto Voerzio in La Morra. Perhaps the style of his wines is not what the author favors; regardless, it's a strange omission.
Also, and this may be a personal thing, but after reading all the detailed tasting notes as well as information about how each producer makes their wines, I wanted a bit more. I don't mean more in the sense of quantity – there is a wealth of information in this book and I can only imagine how many hours went into this book – but I mean more in the sense of a broad look at the subject. I would have loved to read a few quotes from the producers about what makes them tick. There is information such as this with a few important producers, but not as much as was possible (again, perhaps space limitation was a reason for this).
I think the reader would like to know how these producers view Barolo and Barbaresco in the larger world of wine – are the wines marketed well, are they priced fairly, how have the wines improved over the past thirty or forty years? Again, this is touched upon from time to time in the book, but not as much as could have been. The tasting notes are detailed as are the estate profiles, so clearly that is what O'Keefe wanted to write and has written. I have to review the book that's been written and not what I want, of course. To that end, someone looking for an up-to-date analysis of what's happening in Barolo and Barbaresco today will find a book that is as thorough and as informative – and as engaging – as anyone could want.
I would think that anyone who reads this book would want to taste many of these wines and perhaps make a visit to these marvelous wine districts. That is about as great a situation as could be possible for this subject. It's one thing to write facts, but it's another thing to make them come alive. Kerin O'Keefe has done just that and has written a memorable book.
Barolo and Barbaresco: The King and Queen of Italian Wine
Written by Kerin O'Keefe
Hardcover, 386 pages
University of California Press
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2009 Brunello di Montalcino – Mixed Results
Montalcino (Photo ©Tom Hyland)
The 2009 Brunello di Montalcinos were released a few months ago and while a new vintage of this iconic Tuscan red should be great news for wine lovers, the results in this vintage reveal a year that while offering some very good, even excellent wines was one that was frankly a bit of a disappointment.
2009 was a very warm year in Montalcino. One of the blessings of this zone is that they do not get as much rain as in most of the Chianti districts; this is a warmer and drier area. So ripening is more consistent, although there are big years – such as 2006 – and more subdued years, such as 2008. 2009 was a year in which the warn to hot conditions ripened grapes quite well, but perhaps too well, as overall the wines do not have the pronounced perfumes of recent vintages such as 2001, 2004, 2006, 2007 or 2008. Also, the wines have a little extra alcohol – 14.5% is routine for the 2009 Brunellos, but I tasted a few with 15% alcohol. I realize that alcohol is just a number to some people, but I find these higher percentages a bit alarming, as the wines just do not have the balance of the finest years, as with 2004 or 2006-2008. Even the best producers made wines that, while flavorful, lack the complexity and above all, the finesse of the best examples of Brunello. Yes, Brunello can be a "big" wine, but bigness does not often equate to roundness and elegance.
Le Chiuse Estate
Here are brief notes on several of the best examples of 2009 Brunello di Montalcino I have recently tasted. These are among the best, but none of these wines represent their estates at their absolute best. A few are disappointing, while others are excellent, so keep in mind that 2009 is not a great vintage in Montalcino (as was 2004, 2006 and perhaps 2010; these last wines will be released in 2015). As with any well-made Brunello, these wines will drink well for another 10-12 years; it's just that for 2009, the wines are not at the highest level.
Le Chiuse – The very fact that this great estate is relatively unknown is a tremendous shame, as this acreage was once part of the famed Biondi-Santi holdings. Proprietors Simonetta Valiani and her husband Nicolo Magnelli have performed brilliantly over the past decade; in my opinion, Le Chiuse is not only one of the most consistent of all Brunello producers, but also one of the finest, period. The wines are made in a traditional style and reflect a great sense of place as well as displaying beautiful varietal purity.
The 2009 has beautiful aromas of marasca cherry, a hint of tar, thyme and dried red flowers. Medium-full with very good concentration, this is a lovely wine with impressive harmony, ideal ripeness and, as always, subdued oak. There is good acidity along with balanced tannins and impressive persistence. Although not as magnificently styled as their best offerings, this is nonetheless, a lovely wine that will be at its best in 10-12 years. Excellent (4 stars)
Maté "Campo Alto" - Husband and wife Ferenc and Candace Maté have been quietly producing some very fine examples of Brunello di Montalcino at their lovely estate near that of Gianfranco Soldera and Angelo Gaja for the past several years. This 2009 "Campo Alto" is a new bottling and for my thoughts, the best wine they have produced to date. Displaying rich aromas of morel cherry, tar, Damson plum and a hint of coffee, this is medium-full with a rich mid-palate. I am a bit concerned about the 15% alcohol (again, 2009 was quite warm), but the wine seems well balanced. it certainly is flavorful with very good varietal focus and the persistence is more pronounced in this wine as compared with previous efforts from this producer. Best in 12-15 years. Excellent (4 stars)
Sesta di Sopra – Another ultratraditional Brunello producer, this is a tiny estate, so these wines are limited to only a few large markets in America; they are, however, well worth the search. The 2009 has aromas of sage, wild cherry, tar and tree bark. Medium-full with very good to excellent concentration. Good acidity, medium weight tannins, impressive persistence. Very good varietal character, but not as focused or as pure as the best releases from this producer. Best in 10-12 years. Very Good to Excellent (3 and 1/2 stars)
Poggio di Sotto – Beautiful youthful garnet; fragrant aromas of red cherry, wild strawberry, carnation and cedar. Medium-full, this has good acidity and persistence along with very fine typicity. Well balanced wine with subdued wood notes. This is not as refined or as complex as the best vintages such as 2004, 2006 and 2008, but it is an impressive wine. Best in 12-15 years. Very Good to Excellent (3 and 1/2 stars)
Terralsole – Aromas of cedar, dried cherry, dried brown herbs and a hint of green olive. Medium-full with very good concentration. Good richness in the mid-palate, good acidity, youthful tannins and nicely integrated wood notes. Not as ripe as some 2009s (which frankly, is a good thing), nor as rich as previous years with this wine. Well made with good harmony. Best in 10-12 years – perhaps longer. Very Good to Excellent (3 and 1/2 stars)
Il Poggione – Deep garnet; aromas of red cherry, red plum, clove and cedar. Medium-full with very good concentration. Nice ripeness, slightly high tone fruit, but not overripe. Elegant tannins, good acidity and overall, nicely balanced. 14.5% alcohol, but not overpowering like some other examples of Brunello this year. Not a great Il Poggione Brunello, but a well made wine from a less than accomplished vintage. Best in 10-12 years. Very Good to Excellent (3 and 1/2 stars)
Col d'Orcia – Beautiful garnet; dried cherry, cedar and thyme aromas. Traditionally made with elegant tannins; good acidity, very good typicity. Medium-full with very good concentration. The alcohol (14.5%) shows through in the nose and in the finish, so the charms of this wine are somewhat dissipated. Best in 7-10 years. Very Good (3 stars)
Other wines:
Gianni Brunelli – Good (2 stars)
Eredi Fuligni – Good (2 stars)
Talenti – Good (2 stars)
Thoughts on Tre Bicchieri 2015
The Tre Bicchieri awards of Gambero Rosso have been announced for 2015 and as usual, there are many familiar names on the list along with some welcome new ones. It's a well thought out list, one that honors Italy's most famous wine types such as Barolo, Brunello and Amarone along with many excellent wines that normally don't get the attention they deserve, be it a Muller Thurgau from Trentino or a Falanghina from Campania.
There are now as many as eight major wine guides in Italy and while all of them have their particular merits, Gambero Rosso is still considered the so-called Bible of these. There's been a lot of discussion about the guide, especially with some internal changes a few years ago, but the tasting panel at the publication continues to do an excellent job. Change is inevitable and sometimes change angers certain people, but the goal of discovering the best Italian wines of the year is still that of Gambero Rosso and their results are always newsworthy and valuable.
Once again, the Enrico Serafino Alta Langa "Zero" is a Tre Bicchieri winner (Photo ©Tom Hyland)
Piemonte is the region that leads this year's results with a total of 79 Tre Bicchieri-winning wines; Toscana follows with 72 and then Veneto with 36, Alto Adige with 28, Friuli with 27, Lombardia with 23, and then Campania with 20. Every region has at least two wines on the list; as you might expect, Molise, the smallest Italian region, has the fewest winners (2).
Piemonte is a deserved number one on the list; of course Barolo and Barbaresco lead the list, but there are also some beautiful whites as well as one excellent sparkling wine. That is the 2008 Enrico Serafino Alta Langa "Sboccatura Tardiva" (late disgorged) Cantina Maestra "Brut Zero." I've had this wine for the last several vintages and have always been impressed with its purity, balance, acidity and complexity; it's a marvelous Brut, very dry with a long, satisfying finish; it's also got a lot of finesse. It's a great example of how good Alta Langa can be and while it's a shame that there isn't at least one more Alta Langa on this year's list, it's nice to see this wine awarded with the highest honors again (in last year's guide, it was named the sparking wine of the year).
Mariacristina Oddero (Photo ©Tom Hyland)
Of course, numerous examples of Barolo were on this year's list; this was not unexpected, given the quality of Barolo from today's finest producers, but this year the new releases were from the outstanding 2010 vintage. Such examples from 2010 as the Bartolo Mascarello, Michele Chiarlo "Cerequio" and the Aldo Conterno "Romirasco" are brilliant, world-class wines, one that exemplify the amazing quality in this territory.
It was also nice to see a few examples from the great 2008 vintage on the list. 2008 is a classic Piemontese vintage, one that resulted in wines of ideal structure; this was not a vintage for flashy wines, but instead wines that have impressive balance as well as offering their terroirs in great fashion; look for the best 2008 Barolos to drink well for 20-25 years, with a few able to cellar for as long as 35-40 years. Among three of the finest 2008 Barolos that received Tre Bicchieri in the 2015 guide are the Paolo Scavino Rocche dell'Annunziata "Riserva" from La Morra, the Ettore Germano Lazzarito "Riserva" from Serralunga and the Poderi e Cantine Oddero Bussia Vigna Mondoca Riserva. The Scavino has become a classic and the 2008 is an outstanding wine – a well deserved Tre Bicchieri winner. The Germano is a relatively new release for this producer and the wine displays the characteristic spice from this noted Serralunga vineyard – this is also a notable Barolo. The Oddero "Vigna Mondoca" has been on the top of my list of underrated Barolos for years; this has typical Monforte weight and tannins, yet it is not as forceful as many other Barolos from this commune. The 2008 is particularly elegant with the grip and weight to age well for 25 years or more.
Landscape of Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi zone (Photo ©Tom Hyland)
I was thrilled to read that 11 examples of Verdicchio were awarded Tre Bicchieri this year. Eleven! I would have expected perhaps five or six, so it's a positive sign that the tasting panel found so many exemplary example of this marvelous white wines from Marche this year. Famed estates such as Bucci, Garofoli and Umani Ronchi were once again awarded top honors, but it was also nice to see artisan producers such as Collestefano (Verdicchio di Matelica) and Andrea Felici also receive such recognition. The latter estate was honored for its 2011 Riserva, named "Il Cantico della Figura." It's an amazing Verdicchio with superb focus and stunning varietal character. It was one of the three or four finest Italian white wines I tasted this year!
Other estates that received Tre Bicchieri for their Verdicchio included a few that I am not familiar with, such as Tenuta di Tavignano and La Marca di San Michele (Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi) and Borgo Paglianetto (Verdicchio di Matelica), so I will have to get busy and try and acquire these wines. Bravo to the tasting panel at Gambero Rosso for recognizing the amazing quality of Verdicchio – no other white wine type in Italy received as many Tre Bicchieri awards this year!
I could go on about how many different wines were honored this year, but there isn't enough room for all my thoughts. Let me say however, that it's nice to see Gambero Rosso (as well as other Italian wine guides) honor the beautiful sparkling and white wines from across the country. Yes, Italy is known for its big reds and while they grab a lot of international attention, the sparkling and white wines from the country are just as notable in terms of qualiyt and distinctiveness. Sparkling wines that won top honors this year include several examples of Franciacorta (Bellavista "Cuvée Alma", Ca' del Bosco "Annamaria Clementi" Rosé, Ferghettina "Pas Dosé 33″ and Guido Berlucchi "Palazzo della Lana" Satén – a superb wine!). From Trentino, there were also several examples of Trento DOC, including Letrari "Riserva", Dorigati "Methius Riserva" and to no one's surprise, the Giulio Ferrari Riserva del Fondatore, always one of Italy's finest sparkling wines, one that is world class!
I was particularly delighted to see that the 2013 La Vis Müller Thurgau "Vigna delle Forche" was awarded a Tre Bicchieri rating. Here is a wine that so defines what Italian viticulture is all about – a distinctive wine of excellent quality produced from a variety that works beautifully in a limited area. Think about
Müller Thurgau elsewhere in the world- it's clearly a third rate grape in Germany (at least in terms of respect – there are some fine versions from Germany) and in New Zealand, they're ripping out as much as possible to plant more Sauvignon Blanc. Yet in the Cembra Valley of Trentino, a few growers and producers have found this small zone to be an ideal spot for exemplary Müller Thurgau; my friend Fabio Piccoli, an Italian journalist, believes this small valley may be the finest place in the world to grow this variety.
2013 was an outstanding vintage, as it was cool, resulting in wines of striking aromatics, lively acidity and beautiful structure. This is not a big wine – enjoy this by its fifth birthday, but what a marvelous wine with dazzling aromatics of elderflowers, white peach and jasmine! I love this wine with Thai food and how wonderful that the panel at Gambero Rosso can give a wine such as this the same rating as a great Barolo, Brunello di Montalcino or Amarone! (For the record, another Müller-Thurgau, the 2012 "Feldmarschall" from Tiefenbrunner, an excellent Alto Adige producer, also received a Tre Bicchieri rating this year.)
I'll comment a bit more on a few of the Tre Bicchieri wines in a future post.
Approachable 2010 Barolos
Vineyards at Serralunga d'Alba in the heart of the Barolo zone with the snow-covered Alps in the background (Photo ©Tom Hyland)
Eric Asimov, wine writer for the New York Times, penned an excellent column on October 17 about the 2010 Barolos. (read here). I almost don't even have to use the word "excellent" for Asimov's work, as he is a first-rate wine writer, not only a good journalist, but someone who can write about wine – famous or entry level- with equal focus; he writes intelligently and never talks down to the reader. We need more people like him.
In this article, he praises the 2010 Barolos; his panel of tasters sampled 20 wines, ranging from $43 retail up to $95 (the limit for this tasting was $100 retail). The tasting included such renowned Barolo producers such as Vietti, Renato Ratti, Giacomo Fenocchio and Elio Altare among others. Asimov and his team were generally pleased with the wines; he wrote that "2010 was an outstanding year for Barolo." This statement is something I am in total agreement with; having sampled more than 125 this past May at a special tasting for journalists in the city of Alba in Piemonte, only a few miles from vineyards in the Barolo zone. You can read my post about these wines here.
Asimov and I agree on the quality of the 2010 Barolos. We also agree that the best examples will need time; this is true for any Barolo vintage, as Nebbiolo, the grape which is used exclusively in the production of this wine, has high levels of tannins. Barolo is just meant for enjoyment down the road in most instances; that may be five to seven years, it may be 10-20 years, the finest examples may even be at their best in 35-50 years. To me, the absolute best offerings of 2010 Barolo that I have sampled, such as Bartolo Mascarello, Vietti "Rocche di Castiglione, Umberto Fracassi and Francesco Rinaldi "Cannubi" will peak sometime between 30-35 years in my estimate (this is never an exact science, but after tasting several thousand Barolos for the past fifteen years in the production zone, I can start to make an honest prediction, based on experience).
So I agree with Asimov that the best of the 2010s need time. However, I disagree with him regarding one point. He writes that these wines "are not nearly ready for drinking." He later writes in the same paragraph, "How will restaurants handle such a vintage?", noting that most restaurants are not able to store Barolo for the years it will take for the wines to be approachable for service.
However, if one were putting together a wine list with Barolo and did not select a 2010 Barolo, because they believed the wines would not be approachable now, would be doing somewhat of a disservice. In the post I wrote back in June, I singled out some examples of 2010 Barolos that can be enjoyed relatively soon; these include Batasiolo and Giovanni Viberti "Il Buon Padre"; other 2010 Barolos that are enjoyable now include Fontanafredda "Serralunga d'Alba" and the Poderi Ruggeri Corsini "Corsini Bussia".
It's important to note that all of the wines mentioned in the above paragraph will be better with time; Barolo shows greater complexity a few years after release (which is generally four years after the vintage). Some examples of Barolo drink well at 7-10 years of age; some of these will peak in 20 years. But while the most famous (and often the most expensive) examples of Barolo do need at least a decade to soften their youthful tannic grip and round out, the wines listed above can be enjoyed tonight, as the tannins are quite round and beautifully balanced.
So if a wine director at a restaurant wants to include 2010 Barolos on his or her list, go right ahead! This is the beauty of 2010, which is a classic Piemontese vintage – you will have Barolos that will drink well in 30-40 years, while you have some very fine examples that while nowhere near their peak, can be enjoyed tonight. Add to that the fact that virtually every producer in the zone crafted a noteworthy Barolo from 2010 and you have the rarest of all vintages – one in which you can't go wrong!
Tom Hyland is the author of Beyond Barolo and Brunello: Italy's Most Distinctive Wines (published in 2013) and is currently writing a book titled The Wines and Foods of Piemonte, to be published in 2015.


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Top 5 'Mortal Kombat X' Fatalities for Jason Voorhees [NSFW]
Arguably the most exciting blockbuster release waiting for us next month is the long-awaited arrival of Mortal Kombat X. Until we get that slasher-themed fighting game various developers keep promising us with, this series will likely remain as our singular source for violent and visceral, bone-crunching, meat-slicing, teen-dicing fighting game action. I'm alright with that.
I'm also alright with developer NetherRealm's decision to add Jason Voorhees to the rosterb>, if only to help us forget about that one time when Mortal Kombat 9 welcomed Haley's reboot Freddy, as opposed to Englund's actual Freddy.
If you're familiar with the films, you've undoubtedly seen Jason commit all sorts of heinous acts against everyone from unsuspecting teens to adults, and the obligatory horny camp counselors. He's given us a myriad memorable death scenes over the last 35 years, so in the spirit of Fatalities, I thought me might take a look at some of the best deaths from the films and how at home they'd be in Mortal Kombat X.
WARNING: The videos in this article are definitely NSFW.
Confirmed! Predator Will Be in 'Mortal Kombat X'
You hear that clicking sound? It almost sounds like there's something in the trees, watching us. Oh well, I'm sure it's nothing.
Earlier this month, we reported on the possibility that Jason Voorhees, Predator and/or Spawn would join the fight in Mortal Kombat X. Jason Voorhees was confirmed last week, and this morning, the Predator was too.
The confirmation comes from a listing on the Xbox Store — spotted by IGN — which describes a few of the things we can do with the Mortal Kombat X Kombat Pack, like "Stalk and slash your opponents as Horror Icon Jason Voorhees, or play as Predator, the Ultimate Hunter."
I am now going to make a bold prediction: Spawn will be announced next. There, I said it.
Mortal Kombat X releases on April 14 for PC, PS4 and Xbox One.
'Dying Light' Player Base Now 3.2 Million Strong
Techland's open-world survival horror game Dying Light is officially the most successful game in the studio's history. Since its release on January 27, more than 3.2 million players have taken to the streets of Harran, slaying almost 380,000,000 million ghouls in the process.
The developer shared the impressive news on the game's official Twitter with an infographic that breaks down some of the community's achievements.
Eleven Eiffel Towers worth of medkits? Geez. I wouldn't be surprised if they told me I alone contributed 1-2 of those towers. I need to heal a lot in that game.
"Preacher" Series Has Its Arseface!
The most popular character in Garth Ennis and Steve Dillon's cult comic "Preacher" is the Nirvana-loving Arseface, a young teen who blew his face off emulating the late Kurt Cobain, says Deadline.
AMC has cast Ian Colletti, pictured, as Eugene Root (aka Arseface) in the pilot, which hails from Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg.
The project, from Sony TV and AMC Studios, is about Jesse Custer (still to be cast), a conflicted Preacher in a small Texas town who merges with a creature that has escaped from heaven and develops the ability to make anyone do anything he says. Along with his ex-girlfriend, Tulip (Ruth Negga was announced yesterday) and an Irish vampire named Cassidy, the three embark on a journey to literally find God.
Here's how the site describes Arseface: Even with his horribly disfigured face and severe speech impediment, Eugene's still the nicest kid you'll ever meet who really looks up to Jesse. Stomach-churningly difficult to look at, Eugene's the town's reviled Frankenstein's monster but that won't change his earnest, sweet and pure outlook on life. However, he is troubled by something terrible he's done in the past — something he fears may have turned God himself against him.
The Brothers Grimm Headed to the Small Screen
A television series based upon the Terry Gilliam film The Brothers Grimm is in the works, and we have all the available fairy details for you right here. See what I did there? Huzzah.
According to The Playlist Miramax has announced they've hired Ehren Kruger – who penned Gilliam's film as well as other "notable" works like the last three Transformers movies – to create a TV series that will build off the origin story introduced in his screenplay for "Grimm."
This new take will follow the swashbuckling adventures of brothers Wilhelm and Jacob Grimm, who discover startling mythological and supernatural stakes behind the folklore that swept 19th century Europe. Woo! As Gilliam's fans know, he famously clashed with the Brothers Weinstein during production, resulting in the firing of his cinematographer among other things.
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Olive Films Unleashing IT! The Terror From Beyond Space and Peter Benchley's Creature to Blu-ray
Many fans of the film Alien have no idea how much it shares in common with the 1958 Sci-fi classic It! The Terror From Beyond Space, but thanks to Olive Films that will change as the flick is now set for Blu-ray release alongside Peter Benchley's Creature.
Look for both movies in stores and online May 19th.
From the Press Release:
It! The Terror From Beyond Space
Directed by: EDWARD L. CAHN (Pier 5 Havana, Experiment Alcatraz)
TOTAL RUNNING TIME: 69 min
RATING: not rated
ASPECT RATIO: 1.37:1 Aspect Ratio, B&W
AUDIO: Mono
Following a rescue mission to Mars, the survivor of a space expedition claims that his crew was hunted down and killed by an alien creature. Skeptical, and believing that the survivor may have killed the crew in order to survive, the rescue captain dismisses the explanation only to find that a Martian creature has stowed away on the spacecraft and begins to hunt the human hosts.
It! The Terror From Beyond Space stars Marshall Tompson (The Clock) as Col. Carruthers, Shirley Patterson (The Land Unknown) as Ann Anderson, Kim Spalding (The Gunfighter) as Col. Van Heusen and Ray Corrigan (New Frontier) as "It".
Peter Benchley's Creature
Directed by: STUART GILLARD (Paradise, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III)
TOTAL RUNNING TIME: 240 min
RATING: not rated
ASPECT RATIO: 1.78:1 Aspect Ratio, Color
AUDIO: Dolby
When a top-secret government project — a creature that's a hybrid of a human being and shark — breaks free of its environment and eventually finds its way into the sea, no one is safe. Reeking havoc and terror on a small coastal community, its falls to marine biologist Dr. Chase (Craig T. Nelson, TV's Coach) and Dr. Macy (Kim Cattrall, TV's "Sex and The City") to pursue, capture or kill the creature.
Peter Benchley's Creature, a terrifying and gripping tale of science gone wrong, features supporting performances by Colm Feore (Thor), Giancarlo Esposito (Do The Right Thing) and Michael Michele (How To Lose a Guy in 10 Days) and a cameo by author Peter Benchley (Jaws, The Deep, The Island).
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Grimm: Face the Ugly Truth with this New Clip from Episode 4.14 – Bad Luck
Finally tomorrow night we get a new episode of "Grimm," #4.14 to be exact, which is entitled "Bad Luck"; and yet another clip has arrived to help build our anticipation even more. This one shows Nick facing the ugly truth that there's no reversing Juliette's Hexenbiest transformation. Talk about bad luck!
Don't forget that "Grimm" is airing at 8PM from now on (or at least until the powers-that-be tell us otherwise).
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"Grimm" Episode 4.14 – "Bad Luck" (3/20/15; 8-9 pm)
A SECRET RITUAL TO BRING GOOD LUCK TARGETS A WESEN GROUP — Nick (David Giuntoli) and Hank (Russell Hornsby) investigate a murder victim with his foot cut off and stumble onto a disturbing Wesen take on the "lucky rabbit's foot." In an effort to help, Monroe (Silas Weir Mitchell) and Rosalee (Bree Turner) go undercover.
Meanwhile, the fallout from Adalind (Claire Coffee) and Juliette's (Bitsie Tulloch) showdown still has Nick reeling and sends him on a path that leads to Henrietta (guest star Garcelle Beauvais). Alexis Denisof guest stars; Sasha Roiz and Reggie Lee also star.
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Latest Wayward Pines Promo Rings In
Looking forward to Fox's "Wayward Pines," which is arriving in mid-May? We are, and if you are too, then check out this new teaser promo that just hit the Net. You may as well succumb now – there's no escaping "Wayward Pines."
About "Wayward Pines":
Fox Broadcasting Company (FOX) and Fox International Channels present the 10-episode, intense psychological thriller "WAYWARD PINES." The highly anticipated event series, based on a best-selling novel and brought to life by suspenseful storyteller M. Night Shyamalan (The Sixth Sense, Signs) and executive-produced by Shyamalan, Donald De Line, Chad Hodge, and Ashwin Rajan, will premiere Thursday, May 14 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT), on FOX, while also debuting simultaneously in more than 125 countries across Asia, Africa, Australia, Europe, and Latin America. The global "WAYWARD PINES" debut will be the world's largest day-and-date launch for a scripted series ever.
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The series stars Academy Award nominee Matt Dillon (Crash) as a Secret Service agent on a mission to find two missing federal agents in the bucolic town of Wayward Pines, ID. In addition to Dillon, the stellar cast includes Academy and Emmy Award winner Melissa Leo (The Fighter), Academy Award nominee Terrence Howard (Crash, Hustle & Flow), Carla Gugino ("Entourage"), Shannyn Sossamon ("How to Make It in America"), Toby Jones (Infamous, Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy), Reed Diamond ("24," Much Ado About Nothing), Tim Griffin ("Prime Suspect"), Charlie Tahan (Charlie St. Cloud), and Academy Award and Emmy Award nominee Juliette Lewis (Cape Fear).
"WAYWARD PINES" is a production of FX Productions. The series was developed for television by Hodge ("The Playboy Club," "Runaway") and executive-produced by De Line (Green Lantern, The Italian Job), Rajan (Devil), Hodge, and Shyamalan. Hodge wrote and Shyamalan directed the premiere episode. "Like" "WAYWARD PINES" on Facebook at facebook.com/WaywardPines. Follow the series on Twitter at @WaywardPinesFOX and join the discussion using #waywardpines. See photos and videos on Instagram by following @Wayward Pines.
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[Exclusive Preview] "Clive Barker's Nightbreed" #11
"Clive Barker's Nightbreed" continues the macabre tale from Clive Barker's now infamous film and carries it flawlessly into the world of comics. Our own Jorge Solis loves the title and as an avid Clive Barker fan, his praise means big things. He said of #10 "Clive Barker's Nightbreed" #10 will definitely shock readers with its surprising twists. Just reading the "Nightbreed" comic makes me want to watch the movie all over again."
Make sure to pick it up when it goes on sale next Wednesday, March 25th.
Clive Barker's Nightbreed #11
Publisher: BOOM! Studios
Author: Marc Andreyko
Artists: Emmanuel Xerx Javier, Devmalya Pramanik
Cover Artist: Christopher Mitten
Price: $3.99
Synopsis: Rebuilding Midian has been no easy feat for Cabal and his people. But as the world of Nightbreed grows, the world will have to either embrace the dark or snuff the very existence of the Breed once and for all.
Get Another Sneak Peek of The Vampire Diaries Episode 6.17 – A Bird in a Gilded Cage
We're just a few hours away from tonight's airing of Episode 6.17 of "The Vampire Diaries," entitled "A Bird in a Gilded Cage," and if you're excited to see a Salvatore family reunion, read on for another clip from the ep. This one features the show's latest dynamic duo, Enzo and Alaric!
"The Vampire Diaries" Episode 6.17 – "A Bird in a Gilded Cage" (3/19/15)
DAMON TRAVELS TO THE 1903 PRISON WORLD — With the help of Bonnie (Kat Graham) and Kai (guest star Chris Wood), Damon (Ian Somerhalder) and Elena (Nina Dobrev) set forth a plan to rescue Damon's mother, Lily (guest star Annie Wersching), who is trapped in the 1903 prison world.
Meanwhile, when Caroline's (Candice Accola) plan for Stefan (Paul Wesley) backfires, she is left to pick up the pieces.
Elsewhere, back at Whitmore College, Enzo (Michael Malarkey) and Alaric's (Matt Davis) attempt to reel Caroline back in doesn't quite go as planned when they realize they're outmaneuvered.
Lastly, an unexpected gift from Bonnie leaves Damon shaken to his core. Joshua Butler directed the episode written by Neil Reynolds.
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Full Salem Season 2 Trailer Burns Up the Internet!
We've had our fill of teasers and mini-trailers over the past several weeks, and now finally the full official "Salem" Season 2 trailer has arrived.
Still not caught up on Season 1? You can watch all 13 episodes of the first season when WGN America airs a "Salem" S1 marathon on Saturday, April 4, from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET.
"Salem," a bold re-imagination of the infamous 17th-century witch trials, returns for its second season on April 5th. It's the dawn of a Witch War, and as the disease and devastation unleashed by a deadly supernatural ritual spread through the war-torn village, Salem's most powerful witch, Mary Sibley, must face off against adversaries old and new who are vying for her throne.
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The series stars Janet Montgomery, Shane West, Seth Gabel, Ashley Madekwe, Tamzin Merchant, Elise Eberle, and Iddo Goldberg. Season 2 guest stars include Lucy Lawless, Stuart Townsend, Joe Doyle, and Oliver Bell as Mary's long-lost son.
From creators and writers Brannon Braga and Adam Simon, "Salem" is a gripping one-hour drama that boldly re-imagines the infamous 17th century witch trials in colonial Massachusetts. "Salem" is executive produced by Braga, Simon, Kelly Souders, Brian Peterson, and Prospect Park's Josh Barry and Jeff Kwatinez. Nick Copus directs and serves as co-executive producer. The series is produced by Fox 21 Television Studios.
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iZombie Recap: Episode 1.01 – Pilot; First Details on Episode 1.02 – Brother, Can You Spare a Brain?
The opening moments of "iZombie" give us a quick glimpse of Liv Moore's (Rose McIver) life prior to her becoming undead. She's working at a hospital as a medical resident, living a fast-paced life, anchored by – crucial here – life.
But before we know it, a zombie outbreak changes the complexion of Liv's existence as a whole. During the outbreak, which occurs on a boat after excessive usage of a new designer drug and is covered extremely briefly in a snap recap sequence, Liv is bitten/scratched and transformed into a flesh-eating zombie. And now that she's a zombie, she's traded in her work at the hospital for a gig in the morgue… where she feels more at home, so to speak.
Viewers quickly transition into Liv's routine post-zombie bite. It's generally lighthearted, as she shares jokes with her awkward co-worker, Ravi Chakrabarti (relative newcomer Rahul Kohli, who comes across as amazingly comfortable in front of the camera). But throughout all the easygoing jokes and generally dry humor, we're afforded a glimpse of Liv's troubles with adjusting to her new "lifestyle." Home audiences are privy to some of Liv's new issues, including the fact that she's quickly forced into the role of something that resembles a detective specializing in unorthodox murder cases. But before we get into Liv's investigative skills, we see more flashbacks offering more details, displaying the life of a woman with an ambitious drive and a future with a handsome, upbeat fiancé. Her drive looks like just the thing to lead her down a successful career path, and her love looks to be genuine.
And then it all went to hell.
Cut back to modern day and we learn, through a series of conversations with Ravi (the only one to peg Liv a zombie, for the record), that Liv picks up visions after devouring brains – which is of course necessary for her to continue cruising through life as a functioning member of the undead. Eating the thinker seems to gift the woman with a strange knowledge. She uses it after a vision of a woman being attacked intersects with an encounter with a new local detective, Clive Babineaux (Malcolm Goodwin). It takes just a few conversations to lead Liv into the world of unorthodox crime fighting.
Our protagonist is able to channel her visions surprisingly well, and while Babineaux struggles to solve the murder of a high-class call girl, Liv seamlessly fills the voids of his investigation. One clue leads to the next vision, and soon we learn that the victim was murdered over a ring. But why? Because said ring happens to be a wedding ring, and the owner of that ring is in a rage over having lost it, fearing that his wife will uncover the truth of his affairs. How do we know? We watch the confession unfold in the latter moments of the episode as berserker cop Pratt grills two other call girls whom he enjoyed company with on the night his ring disappeared. His crooked background bursts to the surface just as Babineaux and Liv arrive to prevent two more homicides. While Pratt manages to slip Babineaux, he fails to repeat a successful escape from Liv, who takes a bullet to the chest in the process of forcing Pratt's vehicle off the road, where he crashes into a tree before being ejected and subsequently cuffed by Babineaux, who arrives just a moment after the crash.
As the inaugural episode comes to a close, we see a major shift in Liv, who went from inspired hospital resident to downbeat, lackadaisical autopsy technician with no desire to interact with the outside world to newly invigorated mystery solver. It's work and then home for Liv, who obviously finds difficulties in fitting in with the living, up until the point that she realizes she still has something to give back to the world. In fact, she may have something far more valuable to give back now that she isn't entirely human; very few, if any, possess her abilities.
The verdict is still out on "iZombie." There's a wealth of potential in the series, despite the obvious differences between the live action rendition and the print edition. They're not entirely different stories, but there are key differences (Liv's life – in general – in the graphic novels is markedly different than the life she now lives on The CW), and that could either win fans over or turn them away. Regardless, there's big promise in the series, and if the current writers are willing to slow things down just a tad and not force a wealth of plot – current and past details both factored in – down the viewers' throats immediately, we could be in for an excellent journey. And the editing, it must be noted, is awesome. The animated to live action transitions play faithful to the graphic novels and add a little visual spice to the production as a whole. While there was a lot to swallow during the pilot, there's room for major growth and there's enough uniqueness in the concept to convince viewers that The CW may have another rare gem on their hands.
Agree with us? Then here's a preview of next week's Episode 1.02, "Brother, Can You Spare A Brain?," which features the return of Liv's "maker," Blaine, portrayed by David Anders.
"iZombie" Episode 1.02 – "Brother, Can You Spare A Brain?" (airs 3/24/15)
50 SHADES OF PSYCHIC — Liv (Rose McIver), Ravi (Rahul Kohli), and Clive (Malcolm Goodwin) work together to solve the mysterious death of a well-known painter. Liv finds herself consumed with passion after eating his brain and can't resist trying to seduce Major (Robert Buckley).
Meanwhile, Blaine (David Anders) makes a surprise visit to the morgue. John Kretchmer directed the episode written by Diane Ruggiero-Wright.
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Report: Kojima Leaving Konami, Future of 'Silent Hills' Uncertain
A lot has happened today, and none of it looks good.
Kojima Productions is now Konami Los Angeles Studio. The developer's website redirects to a portal for Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain, and its twitter has magically transformed into another generic MGS V account. Studio head Hideo Kojima is no longer listed as a Konami executive, and the "A Hideo Kojima Game" branding that fans have come to expect from his studio's games has been stricken from the promotional art for MGS V.
Neither Konami or Kojima have offered any concrete details regarding these troubling developments outside of generic PR speak that does little to confirm or deny anything. A statement sent out by the publisher earlier today offered little insight into what's going on.
"Konami Digital Entertainment, including Mr. Kojima, will continue to develop and support Metal Gear products. Please look forward to future announcements."
It looks as if Kojima is leaving Konami.
An anonymous source confirmed this to GameSpot, which mentions a fallout between Kojima Productions and Konami after the publisher ordered restructuring and personnel changes earlier this month. Their source claims that "After we finish MGSV, Mr. Kojima and upper management will leave Konami."
If this is true, Kojima's departure shouldn't have much of an impact, if any, on Metal Gear Solid V. That game is far enough along that it should be able to hit its September release date. The fate of Silent Hills — a collaborative project between Kojima and director Guillermo Del Toro starring Norman Reedus — is looking less sure.
This story is still developing. I'll share any updates as they happen.
Ruth Negga Lands Female Lead in AMC's Preacher Series
The script for AMC's "Preacher" pilot has been completed, and production is inching closer, which means that the search for a cast is well under way. Today we've learned that the female lead has been found, so read on for the project's first official casting news!
Deadline reports that Ruth Negga ("Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.") has nabbed the female lead in the pilot. Negga will play lead character Jesse Custer's ex-girlfriend, Tulip.
Tulip is described as a volatile, action-packed, sexified force of nature, a capable, unrepentant criminal with a love of fashion and ability to construct helicopter-downing bazookas out of coffee cans and corn shine who's not afraid to steal, kill or corn cob-stab her way out of a bad situation.
Related Story: Dominic Cooper to Star in Preacher?
"Preacher," a Sony Pictures Television and AMC Studios co-production, was developed for TV by Sam Catlin ("Breaking Bad") and Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg (This Is the End, Superbad, Neighbors). Rogen and Goldberg will produce through their Point Grey banner along with Neal Moritz's Original Film.
The pilot was written by Sam Catlin. Rogen and Goldberg are attached to direct.
Based on Garth Ennis and Steve Dillon's twisted '90s comic book series, "Preacher" is about Jesse Custer, a conflicted Preacher in a small Texas town who merges with a creature that has escaped from heaven and develops the ability to make anyone do anything he says. Along with his ex-girlfriend, Tulip, and an Irish vampire named Cassidy, the three embark on a journey to literally find God.
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First Poltergeist TV Spot Knows What Scares You
The first TV spot for the May 22, 2015, release of the remake of Poltergeist has arrived, and it's ready to melt your face off. Read on for the goodies.
In the film which is to be released in 3D, Jared Harris will play Carrigan, a larger than life TV personality who left the world of academia behind to become the star host of basic cable TV show "Haunted House Cleaners."
Sam Rockwell, Rosemarie DeWitt, Saxon Sharbino, and Jane Adams also star. Gil Keenan directs.
For more info visit the official Poltergeist website, "like" Poltergeist on Facebook, and follow Poltergeist on Twitter.
Legendary filmmaker Sam Raimi (producer) reimagines and contemporizes the classic tale about a family whose suburban home is invaded by angry spirits. When the terrifying apparitions escalate their attacks and take the youngest daughter, the family must come together to rescue her.
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It Follows Getting a Wide Theatrical Release
This past weekend, David Robert Mitchell's It Follows (review) opened in just four theaters, scooping up a per-screen average that can only be considered widely impressive. As a result, the future release plan was left up in the air, but today comes some clarification. Read on!
Following up yesterday's report that It Follows may be hitting VOD rather than expanding to more theaters, Bloody Disgusting reports today that the film's VOD release is apparently being held off for a bit, as Radius-TWC plans on giving the money-maker a widespread theatrical release.
"Radius will not be releasing It Follows on VOD or cable platforms anytime soon, and a wide theatrical run is most definitely happening," writes BD's Brad Miska. "It's expanding this coming weekend, and will be creeping to a theater near you sooner than you think."
We don't yet have any theatrical listings or concrete confirmation about the future of It Follows, but we'll be sure to keep you posted!
Related Story: David Robert Mitchell Talks It Follows
With a riveting central performance from Maika Monroe and a strikingly ominous electronic score by Disasterpeace, It Follows is an artful psychosexual thriller from David Robert Mitchell (The Myth of the American Sleepover).
The film also stars Keir Gilchrist ("The United States of Tara"), Daniel Zovatto (Laggies), Jake Weary ("Chicago Fire"), Olivia Luccardi ("Orange Is the New Black"), and Lili Sepe (Spork).
For 19-year-old Jay (Monroe), the fall should be about school, boys, and weekends at the lake. Yet, after a seemingly innocent sexual encounter, she suddenly finds herself plagued by nightmarish visions; she can't shake the sensation that someone, or something, is following her. As the threat closes in, Jay and her friends must somehow escape the horrors that are only a few steps behind.
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Win A VIP Package To See Ministry! (Contest)
When it comes to industrial metal, there may be no name as legendary or powerful as Ministry, one of the godfathers of the genre! These are the guys who have been around since the early 80′s, crafting album after album of punishing electric-infused metal, culminating in 2013′s From Beer To Eternity, the band's final album.
In celebration of this release, the band will be embarking on "From Beer To EternaTour", a nearly two month headlining tour that will start in Fort Lauderdale, FL on April 26th and wrap up June 17th in Toronto, ON. We're telling you all about this because we want to help send one of you lucky readers and a friend to the show of your choice!
Below is a contest that you can enter to win a pair of tickets plus VIP upgrades to any show on the tour. The VIP package will allow you to meet the band, get an exclusive tee as well as an exclusive poster and VIP laminate! All detail can be found below, so get to entering!
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04/28/15 New Orleans, LA – Tipitina's
05/03/15 Dallas, TX – The Bomb Factory
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05/06/15 New York, NY – Irving Plaza
05/08/15 Chicago, IL – House Of Blues
05/10/15 San Francisco, CA – The Grand Ballroom At The Regency
05/11/15 Anaheim, CA – The Grove
05/13/15 Philadelphia, PA – Theatre Of Living Arts
05/15/15 Atlanta, GA – The Masquerade
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05/23/15 Englewood, CO – Gothic Theater
05/25/15 St. Louis, MO – The Ready Room
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05/30/15 Milwaukee, WI – The Rave
05/31/15 Grand Rapids, MI – The Intersection
06/04/15 Houston, TX – Warehouse Live
06/05/15 Pharr, TX – Pharr Entertainment Center
06/07/15 Austin, TX – Mohawk
06/08/15 El Paso, TX – Tricky Falls
06/10/15 Las Vegas, NV – House Of Blues
06/12/15 Vancouver, BC – Vogue Theatre
06/14/15 Calgary, AB – Flames Central
06/15/15 Edonton, AB – Encore
06/17/15 Toronto, ON – Phoenix Concert Theatre
'Trick 'r Treat' and 'Krampus' Get Graphic Novel Adaptations!
Halloween and Christmas will never be the same again as Sam is back and Krampus has arrived…
Legendary Comics is taking the twisted stories from the mind of Michael Dougherty from the screen to the printed page with the announcement of two graphic novels based on Trick 'r Treat and Krampus.
Hitting stores later this year, the all-new books are tied into the world of Dougherty's highly-anticipated big screen releases.
"I've been having way too much fun working with Legendary and the rest of my team bringing the ancient legend of Krampus to the big screen, and I look forward to expanding the film's dark Christmas mythology onto the comic page. And hopefully the fans who've been patiently waiting for TRICK 'R TREAT 2 will enjoy this deeper peek into Sam's world until he finally rises from the pumpkin patch once more," said Dougherty. "Happy Holidays."
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Format: OGN
Price: $16.99
In Stores: October
Story By:
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Zach Shields
Todd Casey
Mark Andreyko
Fiona Staples
Stuart Sayger
Stephen Byrne
The dark and twisted face of the cult horror hit Trick 'R Treat is back… are you ready for the return of Sam?
With the official graphic novel Trick 'r Treat, Legendary dares you to experience four all-new terrifying tales set in the universe ofthe ultimate Halloween anthology.
From the twisted imagination of series creator Dougherty (screenwriter of X-Men 2 and Superman Returns) and a top-notch team of horror storytellers and artists, comes this 4-part collection that paves the way for the Trick 'r Treat film sequel. Across centuries of Halloween horror, wherever fear lies, Sam will be waiting.
Format: OGN
Price: $14.99
In stores: November
Story by
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Zach Shields
Todd Casey
Brandon Seifert
Michael Montenat
Stuart Sayger
Maan House
Christian DiBari
If you want to survive the holidays, stay off the naughty list.
Legendary Comics presents Krampus, the official graphic novel based on the upcoming horror comedy from writer/director Michael Dougherty (creator of Trick 'r Treat).
Unleashing the ancient Christmas demon Krampus and his maniacal holiday-themed henchmen, Krampus mixes fear, fun and festive thrills for an adventure that will change the way you see the holidays forever.
"Salem" Scene Featuring Lucy Lawless!
WGN America has released a new clip for the all-new season of their breakout hit supernatural thriller "Salem," returning on Sunday, April 5 at 10pm ET/9pm CT. It features Lucy Lawless, the last "true" witch.
The clip features a new look at new recurring guest star Lucy Lawless ("Xena: Warrior Princess", "Spartacus"), with Stuart Townsend ("Betrayal," "The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen") also joined the series for season two. Lawless joins the cast as "Countess Marburg," one of the last remaining survivors of the legendary line of ancient German witches and Townsend portrays English aristocrat "Samuel Wainwright" – a doctor looking to uncover the secrets of "Salem" and keep his own from those who would seek to discover them.
"Salem", a bold re-imagination of the infamous 17th-century witch trials, returns for season two at the dawn of a Witch War. As the disease and devastation unleashed by a deadly supernatural ritual spread through the war-torn village, Salem's most powerful witch, Mary Sibley, must face off against adversaries old and new who are vying for her throne.
"Salem" is a gripping one-hour drama that boldly re-imagines the infamous 17th century witch trials in colonial Massachusetts. The series stars Janet Montgomery, Shane West ("Nikita," "ER"), Seth Gabel ("Arrow," "Fringe"), Ashley Madekwe, Tamzin Merchant ("Jane Eyre"), Elise Eberle ("The Astronaut Farmer") and Iddo Goldberg ("Mob City").
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The Walking Deceased opens in theaters and on VOD/iTunes this Friday, March 20th.
We caught up with director Scott Dow who breaks down his five favorite horror spoofs, from Scary Movie to Shaun of the Dead.Scary Movie
"The original. Yes, it's really, really silly but also who cares it was also really, really funny! The Wayans Brothers definitely put spoof comedy back on the map and with their own unique, goofy style. It's great, I remember it was fun to see lot's of topical jokes get thrown into the mix, all the while taking the Slasher genre down a few notches which it deserved, because those films were almost a dime a doz' at that point. Scary Movie was way different from Airplane! or anything before. I think and I know I'm not alone on this, but once the Wayans stopped directing these films they lost their charm, but the first was pretty solid."

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HIV Infection via swallowing blood?Dear Dr. Bob,My husband and I are aid workers in Tanzania, where the prevalence of AIDS is greater than 10% in the city we work (Dar es Salaam). He was involved in a car accident on Friday and the taxi driver's blood went into his mouth. He has no...
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So i just mashed in the following beer
6lbs pilsner
4 lbs pale
1 lbs carapils
2 lbs flaked maize
I am trying to make a very light beer to play beer pong and the like with for a bunch of BMC drinkers. Trying as light as i can with as little flavor as i can. Prolly should have gone all pils/maize for that but ohh well.
So, hop schedule. I am thinking 15 IBU at 60 min and 5 IBU at 15 min. Probably Saaz or hallertauer. Any other ideas/recommendations?
Also, What yeast should i pitch onto? I have wyeat 1010 american wheat (take it in the kolsch direction) i have wlp002 english ale. I have dry us-56 and dry s-33 yeast. Any recommendations?
Also, any opinion on grains of paradise or lemon additions? Should i just try to keep it basic? I have other more flavorful beers for an upcoming party.
Do you think that 3.5-4 week turn around if i force carb and no secondary is realistic? thanks!!
I did a similar beer...
First, I would've recommended a First Wort Hop (FWH). It adds a sort of garden-like freshness. Like nibbling some cold celery on a hot day. Very refreshing.
Second, a pound of wheat. Wheat helps with head retention and will impart a nice summery flavor and sort of a silky mouthfeel.
Just my fifth of a dime....
Anyway, here's mine.
8.00 lb Pilsner (2 Row) UK (1.0 SRM) Grain 79.2 %
1.00 lb Cara-Pils/Dextrine (2.0 SRM) Grain 9.9 %
1.00 lb Wheat Malt, Ger (2.0 SRM) Grain 9.9 %
0.10 lb Special B Malt (180.0 SRM) Grain 1.0 %
1.00 oz Hallertauer [6.00%] (60 min) (First Wort Hop) Hops 22.4 IBU
0.50 oz Hallertauer [6.00%] (15 min) Hops 5.1 IBU
0.50 oz Hallertauer Hersbrucker [6.00%] (5 min) Hops 2.1 IBU
0.50 oz Hallertauer Hersbrucker [6.00%] (1 min) Hops 0.4 IBU4.8%ABV
30 IBU's
That's a 10-gal batch, right? (or a big-a** lawnmower beer )
I like the hop schedule. I'd use the 1010 yeast (seems the crispest of the bunch). And I'd skip the additions...let people add'em to their glass if they want.
How good it will be at 4 weeks depends on how bad your efficiency is. I'm guessing that beer will end up somewhere around 5.75% ABV. Mine finished at 4.8% and was bottle carbed and tasty after 4 weeks. But, the higher the ABV, the longer it's gonna take. Hopefully your efficiency sucks.
Either way, I'm sure it will be drinkable. (Edit to say that by "drinkable" I mean "ready to be consumed", I'm not suggesting it will be less than tasty)
I agree with using the 1010 for pretty much the same reason. Not that I have experience with the 1010. Actually, I fermented mine with American Ale yeast from Safale and was PLENTY pleased with the results.
Is there something wrong with considering a 5.5% beer lawnmower? Ohh well. makes for fun lawn mowing.
I was going to add wheat but i decided to avoid for those people that dont like wheat beers. I already have an american wheat (hence the 1010) for the party.
thanks for the advice, keep it coming!
you mean like a lawnmower that runs on 5.5% beer?
You're all just jealous cause i can get my beer to mow the lawn!!!
WOW, i just check attenutation for the beer that is on my 1010 cake, it fermented down to 1.004. I will be pitching onto this cake.
that makes this beer destined to be more than 6% alcohol. So much for the lawnmower thing. at least it will be light for all the BMC drinkers.
BTW, does anyone know of a program that will calculate AA loss due to time for hops?
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In June 2008, the Islamic School of Columbia-Missouri successfully met all the educational standards (measure of a school's effectiveness and a process of ongoing school improvement) held by the Missouri Nonpublic School Accrediting Association (MNSAA), an affiliate of the National Federation of Nonpublic School State Accrediting Associations and recognized by the United States Office of Education and Council for the Advancement and Support of Education (CASE).
At the Islamic School of Columbia Missouri (ISC-M) all students must successfully complete the requirements of core subjects (Math, Science, Social studies, Language Arts, Arabic, Qur'an and Islamic studies) and special subjects (Computer, Art, PE) in order to be promoted to the next grade level.
School Overview
|Religious Affiliation
|Grades Offered
|Grades Prekindergarten - 5
Student Body
|Total Students
|81 students
|Student Body Type
|% Students of Color
State avg.: 18%
|Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
|Total Classroom Teachers
|12 teachers
|Student : Teacher Ratio
National avg.: 13:1
|Admission Deadline
|None / Rolling
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- School Location Miles Students Grades
ColumbiaShalom Christian Academy
Po Box 901
Columbia, MO 65205
(573)875-6527(Christian)0 mi | 20 students | Gr. PK-12
ColumbiaStephens College Childrens SchoolPo Box 2022
Columbia, MO 65215
(573)876-72600.8 mi | 98 students | Gr. PK
ColumbiaHeritage Academy
606 Ridgeway Ave
Columbia, MO 65203
(573)449-2252Special Program Emphasis (Christian)0.9 mi | 118 students | Gr. 3-12
ColumbiaCollege Park Christian Academy
1114 College Park Dr
Columbia, MO 65203
(573)445-6315(Seventh-Day Adventist)1.9 mi | 72 students | Gr. K-9
ColumbiaColumbia Catholic School
817 Bernadette Dr
Columbia, MO 65203
(573)445-6516(Roman Catholic)2 mi | 624 students | Gr. K-9
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