Author Archives: Poor Robert

About Poor Robert

A simple man with many interests to share with all who wish my company and knowledge.

Happy St. Patrick’s Day

Posted on March 17, 2016 by Poor Robert

May your sails always be full with a following fair wind. Chardonnay with my own special additions May your path be true and clear and may the ground always rise up to meet you as you find your way on … Continue reading →

Posted in Chardonnay, St. Patrick's Day, Wine Making, Wine Photos | Tagged Chardonnay, St. Patrick's Day, Wine, Wine Varieties | 1 Comment

Non-Naked, Naked Winemakers Other Projects, Say What!

Posted on March 12, 2016 by Poor Robert

Many of my readers don’t belong to the Naked Wines Family and have asked about getting some of the Naked Wines I’ve reviewed elsewhere. Unfortunately you have to get them from Naked Wines, that said many of them have other … Continue reading →

Posted in Craft Wines, Hodgpodge, Matt Iaconis, Production Wine, Varietals, Wine Buying, Wine Making, Wine Tasting, Winemakers, Wines | Tagged Naked Wines, Purchaising, Varitals, Wine, wine industry, Wine Online, Wine Varieties, Wines | 6 Comments

Tribute to Pat Conroy an Author and Wine Drinker

Posted on March 10, 2016 by Poor Robert

The Author of the Great Santini Pat Conroy passed away this past weekend and with him some of the greatest protaganist and antagonists of all time. This quote by Col. Bull Meechum stand as one of the great mischaracterization of … Continue reading →

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Orange Wines: Sometimes, the Best New Things are Old*

Posted on March 9, 2016 by Poor Robert

Originally posted on The Armchair Sommelier:
Last Friday night I attended a seminar on Orange Wines (no relation to actual oranges) with enologist, Charles Gendrot. It was held at one of my local wine shops, Cork & Fork. I normally shun…

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My World Through Wine Glasses

Posted on March 7, 2016 by Poor Robert

I’ve always been a fan of Alice In Wonderland and I find a bit of whimsy in looking at things through the distortion of the bottom’s of bottles of all sorts, especially wine bottles with their really curvy bottoms. Today … Continue reading →

Posted in Hodgpodge, Life Balance, Port, Whimsy, Wine Glasses, Wine Photos | Tagged Distortion, Hodgepodge, Life Balance, Modern World, Port, Whimsy, Wine Glasses | 15 Comments

The Weekly Wine for March 6, 2016

Posted on March 6, 2016 by Poor Robert

LABRIE Bordeaux Blanc Sec 2014: I loved this wine, partly because I really like Jonathan Maltus and his wonderful sense of what works with each batch he creates (or at least releases), and also because I really like dry white … Continue reading →

Posted in Craft Wines, France, Jonathan Maltus, Naked Wines, Sauvignon Blanc, Varietals, Wine, Wine Photos, Winemakers, Winemaking, Wines | Tagged France, Jonathan Maltus, Naked Wines, Sauvignon Blanc, White Bordeaux, white wine, Wine, Wine Varieties, Wines | 3 Comments

A Real Corker

Posted on March 2, 2016 by Poor Robert

What to do with all the corks and caps, well until you decide, fill a basket. It still won’t answer the age old question, “corks or screw caps” but it’s pretty to look at and environmentally responsible.

Posted in Hodgpodge, Wine, Wine Photos, Words | Tagged Art, Corks, experience, Life Balance, the modern world, Wine, wine industry | 13 Comments

Five Things I Think I Learned at the Napa Valley Wine Writers’ Symposium

Posted on March 1, 2016 by Poor Robert

I’ve followed The Wine Economist (Mike Veseth) for years and have a lot of faith in his judgement, both about wine and writing. This piece was exceptional and I really believe applicable to bloggers of all stripes in this internet … Continue reading →

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Wine Fun: Pilates for Wine Lovers

Posted on February 29, 2016 by Poor Robert

I recently discovered a wine blog called “The Wine Culturist” which I am really enjoying as it provides a witty, world perspective of things about wine outside the usual reviews and technical stuff. I am reblogging one of her posts: … Continue reading →

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The Weekly Wine for February 28, 2016

Posted on February 28, 2016 by Poor Robert

Jeff Stai’s (El Jefe to those that know him) Twisted Oak Winery produces some of my favorite wines created with an Iberian feel from old vines (grown in California) of some of the greatest varietals of Spain and Portugal. This … Continue reading →