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2009-03-12T03:06:00.001-07:00

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Good Wine Storage Can Help in the Preserving and Aging of your Wine

Wine storage is vital to collecting fine wines because you will need to let them age in proper and safe place. There are many different ways to store fine wine and whichever wine storage solution you choose you will need to keep the room conditions constant.

Temperature in the room were you store your wine collection needs to be at a constant 48-62 degrees with plenty of ventilation. You must also keep any source of light to a minimum with no sunlight allowed in the wine storage area.

Wine racks come in many different sizes and varieties which should be chosen for your needs but are definitely a necessary part of fine wine storage. Wine racks can be made of metal which tend to be more flamboyant and stylish while wood racks are classic and traditional in style.

Find wine racks and wine storage products that will tie together your overall style and look you are going after. Your choice is to determine if you want to look like a professional wine collector. If so you can put great time and effort into the complete look of your wine racks and wine cellar. If you are content with just having a great place to store your vintage fine wines for later consumption than going to that degree may not be needed.

Once you do open wine it is best to consume any wine relatively soon. There are two basic rules which apply to opened wine. First, refrigerate the wine to help preserve its taste, Secondly minimize the wine's exposure to oxygen by transferring it to a smaller container and corking it with a vacuum stopper.

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Wednesday - People Wine-

2009-03-11T07:41:00.001-07:00

People Wine For Your Reading Pleasure

Wine making tips one and two.

You can try for years and home made wine will never taste as good as a real wine from a Mediterranean country, or more recently the wines of the Southern hemisphere. OK, occasionally there is an exception, but the abundance of chemicals used in making wine at home frequently taints it.

My grandfather who was otherwise a pretty sane chap and fountain of knowledge, having spent a lot of time in India, started making his own wine when he retired. My first taste of homemade wine was when I was about 7 when I was allowed a few sips of his "vintage" blackberry wine. Even at that tender age I could tell that it was immensely alcoholic but tasted awful. He belonged to a wine making "Circle" who used to give out wine making tips to other keen winemakers. Because all the members used the same chemicals they did not notice them at their 'tastings'. Anyone used to real wine would rather have a G&T or a Scotch.

I must admit that later in life I dabbled in winemaking myself. I should have known better, I know, but living in the English countryside with often more produce than I needed I decided to do something with the gluts of apples, pears and other fruits in the garden, as well as picking blackberries and elderberries from the local hedgerows.

I invested in a load of gear, bottles, books, corks, demi-johns and tried to make wine without chemicals, having remembered the times I had been forced to try various friends' unpalatable brews, "Oh you must try my carrot wine, it tastes just like Frascati". (It was more like battery acid and bore no resemblance to that fine wine).

So I read loads of books, most of which told me to use lots of chemicals without which one could not make wine, and gave it a go. A few gallons of apple vinegar (which was great for cooking), several gallons of funny tasting water and a year or two later I finally made a small batch of very drinkable elderberry wine using a port yeast. It was rather like a half-decent chianti. So having invested in all the equipment, spent many, many hours picking fruit, washing it, bottling-up, siphoning-off and all the other numerous tasks necessary in home-made wine making, I ended up with some very good vinegar (around 10 years worth) and 7 bottles of drinkable wine.

Nowadays I'm very happy to go to the local shop and get a decent bottle of the real thing. One of the main problems with homemade wine is its unknown strength. Yes I know there are various gadgets for measuring that sort of thing, but that is rather throwing good money after bad, and if it doesn't really taste very nice anyway why bother?

Sitting here with a glass of chilled Frascati and a smoked salmon sandwich I really wish I had taken the two most important wine making tips before I even started. It would have saved me a lot of aggravation.

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March 2009 - Vintage Wine

2009-03-03T14:32:00.001-08:00

Vintage Wine For Your Reading Pleasure

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FinestWine.com is one of the most well-known brands in the wine business industry. Our branch in France is specialized in finding rare wines and Champagnes & Spirits from France and European countries producers as Italy, Portugal, Spain, Germany and more...

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February 19, 2009 - Wine Enthusiast

2009-02-19T06:23:00.001-08:00

Today's Wine Enthusiast Article

The First Rule of Wine Drinking

Dont listen to what all the self appointed wine buffs and wine snobs say its what you like that counts.

Dont listen to what all the self appointed wine buffs and wine snobs say its what you like that counts.

Its not what Mr X, Mrs Y or Sommelier Z says but what you personally enjoy that matters when it comes to wine. Taste is individual to you and must always be treated as such.

If you like really unsophisticated sweet German wines such as those 70s standards Liebfraumilsch or Hock (which
incidentally almost put a whole generation off drinking wine) then thats great.

Feel free to carry on drinking them but make sure that you take the time to carry on experimenting with other wines of a similar nature or perhaps a different style of your preferred grape.

If you like a white Burgundy, such as the steely Chablis, then you may also like other wines matured in metal casks
such as a Sancerre.

If you enjoy a nice Sauvignon Blanc then take a look at a South African Chenin Blanc. But dont put yourself off by scaring your palate through trying completely new and perhaps a bit left field choices immediately.

Work up to these experiments. Try the more obvious ones first. If you go from a nice oaky Australian Chardonnay to a Gewurtztraminer right away you might never appreciate the subtle pleasures of the German speciality, which is a
bit of an acquired taste for most people though it can be dynamite paired with the right foods.

And when it comes to teaming wine with food then the same rules apply. If you like your oysters with a full-bodied
claret rather than a dry white or a champagne, then that is great too.

White wine with fish dishes is the accepted combination worldwide but now many people are realising the delights of eating a meaty fish such as tuna with a light red wine.

However do bear one thing in mind : the rules have evolved over time and reflect the preferences of millions of palates over many generations of fine dining. Like the classics of fiction, the classic combinations of food and drink are exactly that for a reason they have proven to be superior
over time.

So by all means experiment but dont ignore the tried, tested and recommended combinations as they have stood the test of time very well indeed.

As with everything in life, the only way to learn is to test.So youll have to move out of your comfort zone and risk the odd bad choice in order to move up to the next level of wine
enjoyment.

Yes you may love Californian Pinot Noir but its important that you stop buying it every week simply because you know
that you like it and that its a safe choice. You need to branch out, as this is the only way you will find something
even better than your current favourite.

And believe me, Im sure it exists among the many thousands of wines available worldwide. The best way of branching out is to start buying mixed cases of wine, typically a dozen
bottles of red and white wines and simply try each one out.

And its particularly useful to make some tasting notes as you open each one so that you can keep a note of exactly
what it was, where it was from and which variety of grape it was and so on.

And dont forget to note precisely why you liked or disliked it. Was it the citrus fruit flavours on the tongue, or was it the creamy vanilla oakiness that really made it for you?

Did the light fresh aroma contribute to the enjoyment? Get it down on paper before you open the next bottle, as tomorrow your recollection might be a little hazy!

So you must experiment a bit, but dont go for a complete extreme to what you normally drink right away.

Go for similar varieties at first and you are less likely to put yourself off progressing and expanding your taste in wine.

And remember, the only one who can tell you what wines you like best is you yourself so, whatever the combination, be sure to enjoy it.

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February - Wine Gifts

2009-02-09T11:12:00.001-08:00

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Red Wine Might Help Fight Obesity

A last study on resveratrol done by the National Institute on Aging at Harvard Medical School reveals that its findings could, in the future, help obese humans.

To investigate the effects of the molecule on mammals, Dr Rafael de Cabo who conducted the looked at middle-aged mice fed on a high-calorie diet, with 60 per cent of the calories coming from fat. These mice shared many of the problems of humans on an equivalent diet, including obesity, insulin resistance and heart disease. The interesting finding was that the mice that consumed resveratrol alongside their food did not lose weight but they did show decreased glucose levels, healthier hearts and liver tissue, and better motor function compared with the mice on the same diet but without the supplement. They also discovered the chemical was improving the mice's life-span. The scientists estimated resveratrol reduced the risk of death in the mice by about 31%, a point similar to the lifespan for the standard diet mice. The exact mechanism of the chemical is not yet known, but the researchers believe it may be activating a gene called SIRT1, which is linked to a family of proteins thought to be involved with longevity.

David Sinclair, associate professor of pathology at Harvard Medical School, who also participated at the study said: "The 'healthspan' benefits we saw in the obese mice treated with resveratrol are positive clinical indicators and may mean we can stave of in humans age-related diseases such as type 2 diabetes, heart disease and cancer, but only time and more research will tell."

The reactions of the scientific world to this study are positive. Professor Peter Rabinovitch, from the University of Washington, suggested that "the next step for the researchers should be to investigate the effects of the chemical in humans." Professor Steve Bloom, head of an obesity research group at Imperial College, London, UK, said: "If we start with the idea that there is an evolutionary advantage for the life expectation of each species, and this is tied into scarcity or abundance of food. This paper is extremely interesting - it could be the breakthrough of the year, with massive possibilities for treating human beings."

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One of the most interesting findings of the researchers regarding the qualities of red wine is the benefits of resveratrol, a compound found largely in the skins of red grapes. It came to scientific attention only four years ago, however, as a possible explanation for the "French Paradox" -- the low incidence of heart disease among the French people, who eat a relatively high-fat diet.

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Wine Feb. 4 (Journal Inquirer)

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Sun, 08 Feb 2009 16:50:43 -0800
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2009 - Carlee Wines

2009-02-06T17:56:00.001-08:00

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What to Do with Leftover Wine

Leftover wine may bring about problems for many of you that leftover food doesn?t possess. While it?s easy to throw a vat of macaroni in a Tupperware bowl or wrap a piece of bread in a plastic baggie, the same can?t be said for wine. When it comes to saving wine, there is no place for foil or Saran wrap.

This makes figuring out what to do with unused wine particularly challenging. And, it further perpetuates the idea that no wine should ever be left over. Just like we, as children, were taught to clean our plates before we could leave the table, as adults we must empty our bottles before we?ll be excused.

Nonetheless, there are still instances when leftover wine simply can?t be avoided, times when ? as a result of a party, a misjudgment of thirst, or a huge wine sale that could not be passed up ? wine must be kept another day. So, what do you do then? Well, move over whales, it?s time to save the wine.

Can I get an Ice Box?

We?ve all been in the familiar situation of a restaurant meal we couldn?t possibly finish. The portions of that fillet mignon were too large, too many drinks have been consumed, and we?ve just given our last antacid to the bus boy. At this point, there?s only one thing that can be done: a box must be requested. This concept, for those who can?t finish a bottle, also rings true for wine.

The ice box, for saving both red wine and white wine, is one of the first places to start. This may seem a bit opposite as red wine, by rule, is not typically served cold. However, after a bottle is open, keeping it in a cool, dry place may be the best chance of keeping it as fresh as possible. But, even with refrigeration, the remainder of the wine should still be consumed within three or four days; the longer it remains in the ice box, the more tasteless it will become, soon spitting nasty comments in the direction of the Arm and Hammer.

The freezer, not to be left out, also extends itself to our ?Save the Wine? campaign. While wine is not usually frozen, except by those of you who are rare cravers of a port-sicle, left over wine can be placed in the freezer, and then used as cooking wine.

Put a Rubber Cork In It

The freshness the original wine cork keeps inside the bottle can never be replaced. As soon as that wine cork was extracted, wine began to fall victim to the air that entered. However, a rubber wine cork can be placed in the bottle to preserve some freshness, and keep it from spoiling further.

When this rubber wine cork is coupled with a pump, a device that is used to take air out of the bottle, the wine may be even fresher than with the rubber wine cork alone. However, some wine experts assert that this is not a good way to preserve wine, believing the device is simply putting on airs about taking it out.

Invent Wine Tupperware

The day when the containers used to store week old ravioli and leftover fried chicken can also be used to store Merlot is a day that is good for all mankind. However, this day may not ever come. One of the problems with the Tupperware used to store foods and liquids is that it also stores great amounts of oxygen. When it comes to leftover wine, oxygen is the number one nemesis, its least favorite element in the entire table.

Still, the idea of Tupperware doesn?t have to be wasted on wine. Instead of using the plastic containers kept in your cupboard, purchase some smaller wine bottles. There are several wine stores that sell small wine bottles just for this purpose. These small bottles allow you to fill wine up to the top ? thus keeping air out ? and re-cork the bottle.

Get Gassy

For those of you who drink too much wine in one sitting, you?ve probably noticed that wine and gas can sometimes go together. However, when it comes to storing wine, a completely different gas is fortunately involved.

Private Preserve is a brand name of gas made with the intent of providing a blanket of freshness over your bottle of wine. The gasses in the Private Preserve are heavy, more so than air. This moves oxygen away from the wine, preventing the wine from spoiling. Because of its effectiveness, many restaurants and bars use it. With no components that alter the taste of wine, Private Preserve is subtle, safe, and environmentally friendly.

Buy Less, Drink More

Wine is easy to buy. It?s a drink we often love unconditionally. Even a red wine carpet stain or the world?s worst hang over isn?t enough to make us cut all ties; the vine, so very often, can not be severed. This is for one reason: wine is one of life?s greatest pleasures.

Because of this, it?s often easy to purchase large bottles when small ones are warranted. You may think you are doing the right thing, asking the stock boy to help you load a forty pound vat of wine into your cart, but you must keep in mind that wine is made from fruit, a food that spoils easily.

Instead of purchasing huge bottles of wine, try purchasing ones that you can actually finish in a single setting. This takes the entire problem of leftover wine out of the picture. This may seem more expensive, as often wine purchased in bulk is cheaper, but wasting wine or letting it spoil can get expensive too; it can certainly do a number on your bank account, not to mention your soul.

Leftover wine can be one of the hardest to deal with: it?s a high maintenance leftover. But, it?s not impossible to save extra wine in a manner that will keep it from spoiling. From refrigeration to a rubber cork, from using small bottles of wine to using specialized gas, there is sure to be a process that works for you. After finding which one is most efficient, you?ll be able to buy wine, drink wine, and keep some for later.... Just remember to soften the blow for the excess remaining by telling your leftover wine that just because it?s unused, doesn?t ever mean it?s unwanted.

Jennifer Jordan is the senior editor at http://www.savoreachglass.com. With a vast knowledge of wine etiquette, she writes articles on everything from how to hold a glass of wine to how to hold your hair back after too many glasses. Ultimately, she writes her articles with the intention that readers will remember wine is fun and each glass of anything fun should always be savored.

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Ch Pontac Lynch - Margaux - Cru Bourgeois - "Cuvee Special"

"Imitate no one and make your own name in Margaux" is the challenge that Marie-Christine Bondon has been taking up since 1998 when she became administrator and manager of Chateau Pontac-Lynch. Nestled between Ch. Margaux and Ch. Palmer, the shared micro-climate and soil is evident in its obvious quality. This lovely red is a great discovery and an excellent value. This is the Chateaux's "Cuvee Special" from the 2003 vintage. A blend of 40% Cabernet s., 30% Cabernet f., 20% Merlot, and 10% Petit verdot (the majority of the regular Cuvee is made with Merlot) this wine is barreled for 1 year in 70% new French Oak barrels instead of 40% new oak barrels for the regular cuvee. Only 500 cases of this wine were made and the winery hand-harvested the grapes and then employed a rigorous examination process of the grapes inside the winery to make sure only the best made it into the crush. The new oak gives the 2003 Cuvee Special a very smoky nose to compliment the outstanding depth of fruit on both the nose and palate. From a great vintage, this wine will easily last 15-20 years and possibly longer. PONN03 PONN03

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February 2009 - Wine Flavors

2009-02-03T00:14:00.001-08:00

Today's Wine Flavors Article

What You Can Learn From Wine Labels

Have you ever stood in the wine aisle staring at row and row of wine bottles wondering which wine you should buy? Most people will select a wine because they like the label. They are usually drawn to an interesting graphic or clever name on the label. Wine labels are important marketing tools, but there are also facts to be learned by actually reading the label.

Who? The wine label will always tell the name of the winery that made the wine. Wineries often add a proprietary name to the wine. This is usually a marketing tool to encourage interest in the wine.

What? The label will state what type of wine is in the bottle. If it is labeled as a specific type of wine, such as Cabernet Sauvignon, this means that at least 75% of the wine was produced from Cabernet grapes. Blending juice from other types of grapes is a common practice and often will improve the flavor and aroma of the wine.

When? Vintage is the term used to refer to the year in which the grapes were grown. In the United States wineries are allowed to blend in wine from other years. However, 85% of the volume must be from the year on the label. Not all wines are bottled as vintage wines. If you don't see a year on the label, it is not a vintage wine. Vintage becomes important when wine from a particular year is known to be of better quality than wine from other years. Vintage is also important in aging wines.

Where? When a wine label states that a wine is made from California grown grapes, 100% of the grapes used to produce that wine must be from California. Other states are not as strict and usually require that 75% of the grapes come from a particular state.

Sometimes wine labels will specify which officially designated viticultural area a wine came from; usually this is a region such as Napa Valley that is noted for high quality wines. When this occurs, it means that 85% or more of the grapes must have been grown in that area.

Some vineyards have become known for producing wine of a superior quality. The winery will want to mention the vineyard on the label. Vineyard specific wines like these need to use 95% or more of the grapes from that particular vineyard.

There are wineries that specialize in "estate bottled" wines. Usually this would be included on the label. Estate bottled means that all of the grapes were grown by the winery and that all of the wine making processes were also under the winery's control.

The next time you are shopping for a bottle of wine, take a closer look at the wine label. You will find that wine labels can be quite informative.

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Kathy Howe and her husband, Steve Howe, spend much of their free time tasting and enjoying wine. Their interest in wine is reflected in their web site, http://www.cheers2wine.com. They continue to explore wineries throughout California to keep up-to-date on the California Wine Country.

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Holds Bottles without a ClinkThe BYO Six Pack is just what you need to carry six bottles of cold beer or soda to the beach. Made from the same material as wetsuits this nearly weightless neoprene bag insulates and protects bottles from breaking even if dropped. Holds six 12-oz bottles or cans of water soda beer or your favorite beverage. Folds flat for easy storage.Available in Cranberry Red and Black.

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01/31/09 - Morrell Wine

2009-01-31T09:37:00.001-08:00

Today's Morrell Wine Article

Wine Gift Basket

Wine Gift Baskets:

Gift baskets are very popular among the people having good taste and culture. The concept of gift basket was coming from fruit basket; while there are some other outcomes of gift basket-such as wine gift basket.

Wine is very important item to celebrate any occasion like wedding, birthday, anniversary etc.It gives a pleasant realisation of life and forces you to sing and dance while you can speak and walk. Wine and music are indispensable parts of every party. Wine is the only aspect which turns an occasion into a party.

A wine gift basket is a collection of excellent wines which is gifted to exhilarate the mood of any party. A wine gift basket is an ideal gift for the anniversary purpose; this will rejuvenate the conjugal life of the couple and share their experiences of year's long relationship. A peg of wine is a great way to express one's gratitude and thankfulness. Wine warms up a chilled Christmas evening into sizzling one. Wine is also very suitable for Valentine's Day celebration. Wine represents the concealed romance of people's life and makes them express their hidden feelings.

There are some people who consider this as the "last resort" gift type. But things are not always the same as a lot of hard work, concept and expertise are involved in this. The sender of the wine gift basket must remember that this is a gift and it should not be designed on the basis of his/her choices. The sender must know the choice and taste of the receiver so that the sender get an appreciation from the receiver.

These baskets are excellent presentations for both men and women as they are convenient for any occasions such as weddings, anniversaries or birthdays. Generally it is considered that men like their drinks in a can or twist top bottle which is very wrong guess. There are any men who like to prefer wine of different flavours and packages. It is not true that men are always not eager to spend extra times to uncork the bottles; many of them may prefer to give some extra effort to uncork their

adored bottles. As per the women are concerned they prefer the wine accessories such as crystal glasses, ice-pots or decanter. It is always recommended for the sender to gift wine on the basis of receiver's knowledge. If the receiver is not so accustomed with the wine then a guideline book to enjoy the gift is a great idea. Wine accessories can also be send if the receiver is an epicure of wine. In addition of Wine, some wine accessories can be appended. Accessories like crystal glasses,crorkscrews can be added to make it a worthwhile and warm.

As there are verities of wine gift baskets for different festivals and occasions, but choosing wine baskets for the proper occasions is very important.Winebaskets should not contain wine or wine accessories only, other delicious snacks such as chocolate, cheeses or cookies can be send. The prices of the wine gift baskets are also very important. The senders may have tasty and lucrative wine baskets range between $22 to $55.

A wine gift basket can be gifted to anyone-to friend, to immediate boss or to superior boss, to parents, senior people and last but not the least to your beloved.

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The Riedel Stemless O Wine Glasses are the newest revolution in glassware. Casual yet elegant these wine glasses are appropriate for fine wine enjoyment as well as casual sipping. The wine tumblers were shaped to fit into a dishwasher and fine-tuned to enhance the pleasure of your favorite wine varietals. In keeping with the Riedel glassware tradition these wine glasses have become the benchmark for stemless glassware. Made in Germany of lead-free crystal. Gift boxed in sets of 2. 4 1/4'H 13 1/4 oz.

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January 2009 - Wine Vintages

2009-01-28T17:22:00.001-08:00

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Marketing to the Affluent - with Wine

With its association to an affluent, sophisticated lifestyle, wine can make a good accompaniment when marketing to an affluent audience. However, I am not talking here about ordering expensive wine at a client dinner. Wine can be used more creatively and productively to connect to this target audience.

With its association to an affluent, sophisticated lifestyle, wine can make a good accompaniment when marketing to an affluent audience. However, I am not talking here about ordering expensive wine at a client dinner. Wine can be used more creatively and productively to connect to this target audience.

For example, wine proved to be a powerful marketing element for a startup magazine targeting an audience that is personally affluent and controls an enormous amount of money.

BuySide magazine is a publication for institutional investors and money managers. When it was first conceived, it had to overcome what seemed to be a big drawback. Its founder, Gordon Holmes, lived in Sonoma, California, and insisted that the magazine be based near his home, far away from both the financial and media centers in New York.

In discussions with Holmes, I discovered that Holmes insistence on basing his operations in Sonoma was not just a whim or a wish to have a short commute to work. It turns out that five generations of his family had been involved in California agriculture and he was passionate about California wine and wine-growing.

I made a decision to turn BuySides remoteness from financial and media centers of action into a positive. His location in California's wine country would become part of the magazines positioning.

The first step was to create a private label BuySide Wine. In a deal with local wineries, we were able to source a sufficient amount of BuySide Merlot and Chardonnay. A special wine bottle label was designed to reflect the unique story of this boutique wine.

Next, a direct mail campaign was developed using wine as a theme and Buyside wine as a premium. The campaign was aimed at advertisers and companies that wanted to reach the magazines audience of institutional investors.

The chief element of the direct mail campaign was a brochure. The reader was immediately confronted with a stark, bold headline on the front of the brochure:

"WHERE DO YOU GO TO TALK TO INVESTORS WITH $TRILLIONS TO INVEST?
When the brochure was opened, the inside headline provided the answer:
"TO THE WINE COUNTRY

On the left side of the inside page, we developed a fanciful photo that conveyed the message we wanted: In the photo, Holmes was wearing a suit and holding a cellphone, sitting at a desk which had a computer on top of it, in the middle of a winery. Next to the desk was a street sign that said Wall Street. The other side of the page told the story of Buyside and how it reached this affluent, influential audience of institutional investors. The copy also directed readers to an offer in the back.

As part of the offer, companies that responded to the mailing would receive a free bottle of BuySide winewhite or red.

The mailing and promotion powered the magazine to success far ahead of schedule. But wine proved to be more than a launching pad in a direct mail campaign. It became part of the magazines positioning, separating it from the competition. The wine angle proved powerful for years to come. At money management conferences, where wine was given out at BuySides booth, people would come into the conference and ask Where are the wine guys? Everyone knew what they meant.

While developing a private label wine may not be for everyone, there are other ways to use wine creatively in affluent marketing. Wine tastings, and food and wine get-togethers have been used successfully by professionals seeking to market their services to an affluent audience. But like wine itself, it takes taste and sophistication to make it work.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Leon Altman is the founder of InvestingIN.com (www.InvestingIN.com), a website that provides articles and newsletters about opportunities in different areas. To sign up for any of its free newsletters, go to http://www.investingin.com/freenewsletters.htm.

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01/28/09 - Wine Food

2009-01-28T15:19:00.001-08:00

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Table wine racks are a great way to complete any entertaining event. Not only does the wine racks display what the wine selection is accompanying the meal, but many come with extras. Table wineracks can be made out of several materials....all depending on what your preference is. For example, one popular choice for table wineracks are steel ones, since this material can be heated and made into beautiful artistic pieces. They can also be made out of a variety of wood, usually cedar, pine or fir. Most wine table racks are shaped strikingly, so they not only hold your wine but evoke appreciation in their own right.

Table wine racks are usually can hold several bottles of wine yet take up very take up very little surface area on the table. They can easily be integrated into the centerpieces of any table on which you would like a flourish.

A great example of when to table wine racks is at a wedding or casual event -- or just to give your table a more sophisticated look on a daily basis. By purchasing several of these wine racks, (which are priced moderately and to fit any budget,) individual tables can service themselves instead of waiting for that caterer or server who never is around when the toast begins. Instead of detracting from the aura of the event, the table wineracks are beautifully surrounded by flowers, allow the thirsty to help themselves as often as they need during the festivities.

Wine racks display not only the wine that will be available for the evening or dinner, but can also display the menu, or other items. Some table wine racks come with built in ice holders, utensil hooks or corkscrews. Others have small shelves, or tops, on which your can place decoratives or other items of interest. All this can be shown in a relatively small space thanks to the table wine rack.

A table wine rack is a good buy for both occasional entertainer as well as the lively entertainer. Wine racks display not only the wine but also a sense of style to any table setting, from the casual to contemporary. Table wine racks come in several prices ranges, and styles sure to fit any wine connoisseurs needs.

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Gift bags to send your favorite or their favorite wine in. The bags are Silk Organza Wine Sack with draw string top comes in Red, Green and Blue. This is the perfect way to present a gift of wine for any occasion. GBAG01R

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2009-01-25T00:07:00.001-08:00

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Beer, Wine and Your Bones

If you like the taste of a good brew, then here is some good news! In a recent research study of over 2,900 women and men, researchers found that beer, which contains silicon, may promote bone health. Silicon is a mineral that is thought to stimulate collagen production, which is a building block in bone formation. Wine is rich is phytochemicals, which may also benefit bones. Research does not show, however, in the battle of the sexes, that beer or wine has better or less results in either men or women. In a recent WebMD interview, Katherine Tucker, PhD says that it is possible that two glasses of wine could benefit men, while women may get a bone boost from two cans of beer. Another study of 2,847 people from the Framingham Osteoporosis Study found that men and pre-menopausal women who drank the most silicon, about 40 mg a day, had the highest bone mineral density, a measurement of bone health. Silicon is rarely listed on food labels, so it is hard to tell exactly how much you are consuming. But, you can estimate that one 12-ounce beer has approximately 7 mg of silicon.

It is important is that you drink any alcoholic beverage in moderation because while two cans of beer or two 6 ounce glasses of wine may be good for promoting bone growth, drinking more is harmful. The not-so-good news is that if you drink distilled beverages such as vodka or Scotch, daily consumption of these beverages has shown to actually promote osteoporosis. Osteoporosis is a bone-wasting disease that makes your bones brittle and more prone to breaks. The disease increases with age and is more common in women than men, especially postmenopausal women.

Drinking red wine has also shown to be linked to heart health. So, what we are seeing now is a diet that is good for the heart and another that is good for the bones. Because good nutrition is good for the heart, you can consider it good for the bones as well. Other studies have shown that good nutrition also plays a significant role in brain health.

So, how much beer or wine is good for your bones? Current recommendations are for two drinks a day for men and one drink a day for women. So, don't jump and run to a keg party quite yet, remember that moderation is best.

Now, if you are not a beer or wine drinker, don't start now just to promote bone growth. There are other ways to get silicon, and let us not forget that alcohol consumption raises other health risks such as osteoporosis itself. So, if you are interested in a healthier way to introduce silicon into your diet, you will want to eat dates, mangoes, melons, spinach, apples and even some bottled mineral waters will be good sources.

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It is important is that you drink any alcoholic beverage in moderation because while two cans of beer or two 6 ounce glasses of wine may be good for promoting bone growth, drinking more is harmful. The not-so-good news is that if you drink distilled beverages such as vodka or Scotch, daily consumption of these beverages has shown to actually promote osteoporosis. Osteoporosis is a bone-wasting disease that makes your bones brittle and more prone to breaks. The disease increases with age and is more common in women than men, especially postmenopausal women.

Drinking red wine has also shown to be linked to heart health. So, what we are seeing now is a diet that is good for the heart and another that is good for the bones. Because good nutrition is good for the heart, you can consider it good for the bones as well. Other studies have shown that good nutrition also plays a significant role in brain health.

So, how much beer or wine is good for your bones? Current recommendations are for two drinks a day for men and one drink a day for women. So, don't jump and run to a keg party quite yet, remember that moderation is best.

Now, if you are not a beer or wine drinker, don't start now just to promote bone growth. There are other ways to get silicon, and let us not forget that alcohol consumption raises other health risks such as osteoporosis itself. So, if you are interested in a healthier way to introduce silicon into your diet, you will want to eat dates, mangoes, melons, spinach, apples and even some bottled mineral waters will be good sources.

Publishing Rights: You have permission to publish this article electronically, in print, in your ebook or on your website, free of charge, as long as the author's information and web link are included at the bottom of the article and the article is not changed, modified or altered in any way. The web link should be active when the article is reprinted on a web site or in an email. Copyright 2005, Michele Webb. All Rights Reserved.

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January 22, 2009 - International Wine

2009-01-22T11:37:00.001-08:00

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Who Says You Can't Drink White Wine with Spicy Food

Common wisdom asserts that you divide your wine choices into three categories; white for fish and poultry, red for beef and rose for whatever doesn't fit into the other two categories. This was a great idea when most people ate chicken, fish and meat in its traditional Middle-European or American forms. However, these days we are cooking more regional and global cuisine, which make picking a wine much more complicated. In the spirit of this new style of cooking and eating, I'm going to pick a wine each week and discuss some great meals that compliment each wine.

White wines are generally considered too light in flavor to serve with spicy foods, but that is not necessarily true. Fetzer Gew?rztraminer, a spicy, full-bodied white wine that can be paired with a variety of regional cuisines.

If you love Indian Cuisine, a Gew?rztraminer goes well with this easy Chicken Curry:

Ingredients

3 lb. chicken pieces
2 Tbs. oil
2 tsp. curry powder
Salt
2 onions, chopped
1 tsp. vinegar
1 C. water
2 Tbs. cornstarch
1/4 C. water

Directions

Heat pressure cooker. Add oil; brown chicken. Season with combined curry powder and salt. Add onions, vinegar, and water. Close cover securely. Place pressure regulator on vent pipe. Cook 10 minutes. Cool pressure cooker at once. Place chicken on a heated platter. Combine cornstarch and water. Stir into liquid in pressure cooker at once. Cook until thickened stirring constantly. Ladle sauce over chicken. Serve over hot cooked rice.

Yield: 4-6 servings...

Tandoori Chicken
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The cool, spicy flavor of this wine adds excitement to your meal while still cooling your palette.

Thai food is another tricky cuisine that doesn't always lend itself to a white wine. Once again, the Gew?rztraminer is up to the task. Try this spicy Chicken Pad Thai from Wolfgang Puck with a chilled bottle:

Ingredients

Lime-Tamarind Sauce:
1/2 C. palm sugar, or 1/2 C. plus 2 Tbs. light brown sugar
3 Tbs. lime juice
3 Tbs. tamarind paste
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. paprika

Garlic-Chili Sauce:
3 Tbs. Asian fish sauce
1 Tbs. rice vinegar
1 Tbs. water
1 Tbs. sugar
1 Tbs. minced cilantro leaves
2 tsp. minced garlic
2 tsp. minced Thai green chilies or small fresh green Mexican chilies

Noodles:
4 oz. dried rice noodles, linguine-sized
1 quart cold water
Vegetable oil or peanut oil for deep-frying
2 oz. firm tofu, well drained, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 Tbs. unsalted butter
1 egg, beaten with 1 tsp. milk
2 Tbs. peanut oil
1 tsp. minced green chilies
1 tsp. chopped shallots
1 tsp. minced ginger
1/2 tsp. minced lemongrass
1 kaffir lime leaf, or 2-by-1/2-inch strip lime zest
1 Tbs. chopped cilantro leaves, plus sprigs for garnish
1/2 lb. boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1/4-inch-thick strips
1/2 C. bean sprouts
1/4 C. thinly sliced green onion, for garnish
2 Tbs. chopped dry-roasted peanuts
2 lime wedges, for garnish

Directions

Make the Lime-Tamarind Sauce: In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, lime juice, tamarind paste, salt and paprika. Over medium-high heat, bring to a boil, stirring frequently. Continue boiling and stirring just until the sauce reduces slightly. Set aside to cool. Reserve.

Make the Garlic-Chili Sauce: In a small non reactive bowl, stir together the fish sauce, rice vinegar, water, sugar, cilantro, garlic and chilies. Reserve.

For the Noodles, put the rice noodles in a bowl filled with the cold water and leave them just until softened, no more than a few minutes. Drain and reserve. (This can be done several hours ahead.) About 30 minutes before serving, heat about 1 inch of the vegetable oil in a medium saucepan or wok over medium-high heat. Add the tofu cubes and deep-fry until golden, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon or wire skimmer, drain on paper towels, and set aside to cool. Reserve.

In a small skillet, heat the butter over medium heat. Cook the scrambled egg until it forms soft, moist curds. Transfer to a plate and set aside to cool. Chop coarsely and reserve.

Heat a wok over high heat. Add the 2 Tbs. peanut oil. When it's almost smoking-hot, add the chilies, shallots, ginger, lemongrass, kaffir lime, chopped cilantro and chicken; stir-fry until the chicken loses its pink color, about 2 minutes. Add the noodles, half of the bean sprouts, the fried tofu, the scrambled egg, and both sauces. Continue stir-frying until the noodles have separated, heated through, and are glazed with the sauce and mixed with the other ingredients, 1 to 2 minutes more.

Transfer the noodles to a serving plate. Top with the remaining bean sprouts, cilantro sprigs, green onions and peanuts. Serve with lime wedges to squeeze over the noodles.

Yield: 2 servings

(Chef Wolfgang Puck's TV series, "Wolfgang Puck's Cooking Class," airs Sundays on the Food Network. In addition, his latest cookbook, "Wolfgang Puck Makes It Easy," is now available in bookstores. Write Wolfgang Puck in care of Tribune Media Services Inc., 2225 Kenmore Ave., Suite 114, Buffalo, N.Y. 14207.)
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Other great pairings are:

Thai-Style Tilapia
Coconut Shrimp With Red Curry Sauce
Chicken Kabobs With Thai Dipping Sauce

Most people never consider having a white wine with Japanese or Chinese food. For some reason it doesn't seem natural to drink anything but tea. Sometimes though, you want something different with some of the spicier dishes. So, the next time you're craving a spicy Chinese dish with a nice spicy wine try this divine dish:

Baked Hoison Sauce Chicken Wings

Swap the regular BBQ sauce for this sweet and spicy recipe

Ingredients

15 chicken wings
1 Tbs. honey or syrup
4 Tbs. hoisin sauce
3 Tbs. warm water
3/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. black pepper
2 garlic cloves, finely minced
1 scallion, finely minced
1 slice fresh ginger, minced

Directions

Marinate chicken wings for 15 minutes in a mixture of honey, hoisin sauce, water, salt, pepper, garlic, scallion, and ginger. Heat oven to 350 degrees. Place chicken wings on a baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes, brushing occasionally with marinade. Turn oven to broil and broil chicken wings five more minutes. Turn wings every two minutes to avoid burning. To serve, transfer chicken wings to a serving platter and serve hot or at room temperature.

Yield: 6 servings......

Other great recipes that go well with this wine are:

Wonton Dippers with Creamy Chili Mustard Dip
Miso Soup with Tofu and Kale
Japanese Pork Sate
Kung Pao Chicken

Finally, let's not forget that sometimes desserts need a wine that can stand up to their flavors. While red wines go best with chocolate desserts, this fine white wine will add pizzazz to these great regional sweets:

Japanese Dessert

Ingredients...

2 sticks Kanten (agar-agar)
1 can cooked Azuki beans with sugar

Directions

Wash kanten and tear it into small pieces into a bowl full of water. Squeeze out the water. Put kanten and 10 oz. of water in a pan and cook over low heat until the kanten is melted. Add the can of cooked beans to the kanten and pour into mold. Chill until it is set. Remove kanten from mold and cut into squares.

Japanese Fruit Pie
Persian Apple Dessert
Easy Free-Form Plum Tart

Fetzer is an enormously popular and easy-to-find wine that is carried by most grocery stores nation-wide. And as always, these and other great recipes can be found at www.recipe4living.com. Next week we'll explore another fine wine and food pairing. Until then, have a tasty week!

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2009-01-19T09:55:00.001-08:00

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Collection of Finest and Rarest French Wines -

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The main appelation at Bordeaux are: Saint-Emilion & Pomerol who mainly produce Merlot, the Medoc with appelation as : Margaux, Listrac, Siant-Estephe, Pauillac, who produce mainly Cabernet Sauvignon 55% & 45% Merlot, the Pessac-Leognan appelation who produce an excellent and easy wine to drink.
Every year the Bordeaux appelation sells the wine called Bordeaux Futures wines, this is a pre-sale, so consumers and professionals can buy wine at much lower price, the wine is delivered usually 18-24 months later. It is againt the law to water the ground at Bordeaux wine appelation. This is complete natural process. At Bordeaux you have different classification as: First Growth Classified (only 5 chateaux) 2nd, "3th, 4th and 5th Growth classified, the you have Cru Bourgeois for the Medoc (wine who are usually raised in oak barrel).

Every two years Bordeaux celebrate the biggest winefair called Vinexpo. 50,000 professionals are coming from all over the world during this 4 days show.

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The french wine is the most popular wine in the world. France as a knowledge about production of wine that no other country have, there is no doubt about this. Bordeaux appelation has an average of 10,000 chateaux which give a small idea how the french wine is a such big business.
There is also big region of France as: Alsace, Champagne, Loire Valley, Rhone Valley, Languedoc Roussillon who produce a lot of wine.

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Burgandy, France - Famous For Its Wines

The terroir is a group of vineyards or vines from the same area which have a common soil and climate. And nowhere else, other than Burgundy in France, is it held so fondly.

Burgundy is a region situated in central east France, which experiences bitter cold winters matched with beautiful warm summers. It is the home of 1.6 million inhabitants.

Burgundy (Bourgogne) is famous throughout the world for its wines. Spanning over 31,500 square kilometers (over 12,000 square miles), with a 360 km (225 mi) strip stretching 100km (60 mi) south of Paris, down from south of Dijon to north of Rho?ne, houses 99 different wine appellations.

Ranging from the vibrant red Pommard and Corton to the medium Beaune ? to the sparkling whites, the dry Chablis or Chassagne Montrachet, over 180 million bottles of some of the fines wines are made in this region.

As an aftermath of the French revolution the vineyards belonging to the monasteries were broken down to smaller plots ? which exist even today.

The finest quality wine, designated as ?Premier Cru? ? is available from 600 of the vineyards in the region while 33 of them is credit to produce the even more classy ?Grand Cru? wines. Among these the most renowned are Montrachet, Chambertin and Clos Vougeot.

Made from the pinot noir grapes, the burgundy red wines taste best with Boeuf Bourguignon or pheasant. On the other hand a Chablis or their sparkling white wines go best with anything from shrimps to goat cheese.

The famous white wine called Chablis derives its name from a village of the same name. These are dry whites with an acidity that refreshes. The special Chardonnay grapes thrive in limestone that has been made richer with remains of fossils.

As an accompaniment to lamb or grilled chicken, the best choice is the fruity-flavored, world famous Beaujolais made from the Gamay grape. These grapes grow in granite limestone.

The ever-popular and delicious red is grown in Volnay for the last 8 centuries. The grapes are Pinot Noir grown across 600 acres which is responsible in producing 1.3 million bottles of this amazing wine which has the flavors of raspberries and violets.

And then there is Meursault, located close by, famous for its Premier Cru labels of finest white wines. 2.5 million bottles of the finest wine, Chardonnay, aged anywhere between 3 to 15 years is grown in just over 1000 acres. Fish in white sauce go extremely well with this fine wine with its almond and apple flavors.

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Whatever your taste buds need, there is very little chance of returning home disappointed with a Burgundy.

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Thu, 15 Jan 2009 18:44:33 -0800
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Thu, 15 Jan 2009 18:42:10 -0800
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Thu, 15 Jan 2009 18:01:12 -0800
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Thu, 15 Jan 2009 16:58:54 -0800
by Kevin Gillett We live in a hectic society. Even we do not know where our pace leads us; Perhaps nowhere. We constantly overlook the health factor till it catches on us. A person does not care about petrol till the car finally stops and then he finds himself at the middle of nowhere. We are junk foodies. We eat fast and look to gobble things anywhere we can in less than a couple of minutes. Unfortunately, we are also quite adept at overindulgence. Cheese and sugar are our mantra for life. Thi

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Thu, 15 Jan 2009 16:41:33 -0800
One of the most important components of weight loss diets should be that it is sustainable over a lifetime. In fact, the best diets are not diets, but a way of eating and living that will provide longevity and good health throughout the lifetime of the individual. Four diets that have stood the test of time include the Mediterranean, South Beach, Atkins and The Zone diets. Each of these diets have hit the popular media, have been shown to be effective both in popular usage and in medical resear

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January 2009 - White Wine

2009-01-13T06:33:00.001-08:00

White Wine For Your Reading Pleasure

No Wine in the Box on the Equinox

September 22nd is the Autumn Equinox and with it comes the cool breezes of fall. So, put away your boxes and your Sauvignon Blancs and get ready for a change in season. Autumn, with its flavorful stews and roasted turkey, has a taste all its own and for you, the wine lover, you get your own flavors too. Here are just a few suggestions for fall food and wine pairing.

Start the season the way that most meals start; with the appetizers. A perfect wine match for appetizers is sparkling wine. Try Castellblanch Cava Brut Zero Reserva, Penedes, Spain , a nice, refreshing sparkler from Spain. Floral aromas and almond flavors combine with waxy texture to get the digestive juices flowing. Castellblanch blends the grapes carefully to harmonize flavor, crispness, and body. The Brut Zero pops out with a refreshing blend of apple, pear, and citrus aromas that carry through from the nose to the finish. The underlying sweetness of the wine cools the effects of hot, spicy, or salty foods. The acidity in the wine makes it a refreshing food and wine pairing for an appetizer table, which tends to include an array of intense flavors.

When you serve turkey, make the harvest celebration complete by serving Castellblanch Monticello Pinot Noir . A nice balance between savory (vegetable and mushroom) and succulent berry fruit make this an interesting and very tasty Pinot Noir. It has a fruity nose, with notes of spicy raspberry and strawberry as well as touches of vanilla and cola. A bit more spice comes through on the palate without disturbing the fruitiness. The wine is full-bodied, but the tannins are light, making it especially suitable at the table.

Prime rib, roast beef or other beef dishes pair perfectly with a big fruity red zinfandel. Watts Old Vine Iris Vineyards Zinfandel will enhance these main courses. Fresh, lively, blackberry aromas and loads of juicy ripe fruit make for a very tasty Zin. The wine offers a great mix of dark fruit aromas with a touch of chocolate, Zinfandel's full-bodied frame, and light tannins. It is the perfect food and wine pairing when beef is on the menu.

Autumn desserts, like pumpkin pie or apple pie, have sweet, spicy, and earthy elements. The perfect pairing for these flavors is Sauternes, a naturally sweet white wine from Bordeaux. Sauternes have the subtle sweetness to stand up to the flavors of fall desserts, and will enhance the sweet, spicy, earthy flavors in the desserts.

So, whatever the course or what is on the menu, there is a perfect wine for you this fall. For this and other food and wine pairings, go to www.kitchentokitchennews.com/Pairing_Food_with_Wine .

About the Author

Susan Ewing is the creator of www.kitchentokitchennews.com which provides food and wine pairing and buying tips and cooking tips for the home chef.

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Wine exports a cause for sour grapes (Daily Telegraph)

Sun, 11 Jan 2009 05:00:00 -0800
Blair Speedy Beverages AUSTRALIA'S annual wine exports have declined for the first time in 13 years as the global financial crisis and volatile exchange rates have crimped demand in the key markets of Britain and the US.

Cost Plus World Market Closes Stores (KIMT Mason City)

Sat, 10 Jan 2009 14:06:55 -0800
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Cost Plus World Market says it will close all six of its stores in Minnesota. The Oakland, California-based retailer sells casual home furnishings, gourmet food and wine.

North Texas Stores Open Up for Beer, Wine (Progressive Grocer)

Sat, 10 Jan 2009 09:01:27 -0800
Grocery and convenience stores here are prepping their stores to stock the newest products available to them: beer and wine, Convenience Store News reported.

New Michigan laws affect drunken drivers, wine sales (Detroit Free Press)

Sat, 10 Jan 2009 01:00:45 -0800
A new law signed today requires certain drunken drivers to use an ignition interlock device aimed at stopping repeat offenses. Another law prohibits stores from sending wine directly to customers.

Irving stores begin selling Alcohol

Fri, 09 Jan 2009 09:34:37 -0800
Finally, I can buy beer and wine in Irving, Tx

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Saturday 01/10/09 - Wine Supplies

2009-01-10T17:06:00.001-08:00

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Wine Tasting In Northamptonshire ? Revitalizing The Taste Buds For Corporate Event

Wine looks the same when poured in a glass, but it tastes different to your taste buds. It all depends on your taste. Do you often find it difficult to select the brand of wine you like best? Well, this time you get to participate in some simple fun filled ways of judging your taste profile through some exciting corporate events.

Knowing your Taste through Wine Tasting Corporate Activity

Taste Trail in Northamptonshire is one of Chillisauce?s innovative ideas of helping you self judge the type of wine that you like best. This thrilling corporate activity starts with a fun animated wine tutorial providing a crash course in the art of tasting the accurate wine blend. Some connoisseur?s then judge the wine preferences of the guests by individually questioning all of them.

You will be asked to taste different wine blends and write down the scores with the help of the wine adventure colour charts and the Nez du Vin aroma kits that will be provided to you. At the end of the evening, everyone will be given their taste profile, a guide to your own taste that will help you in the future while selecting wine from the stores.

The whole process takes around two hours, however the work timing can be adjusted according to individual requirements. Even the corporate event venue is arranged according to your preference, thus it includes no venue fees. You can even take this corporate wine tasting courses in Northamptonshire to a competitive level by placing your request at Chillisauce.

Benefits of Wine Tasting

Wine tasting corporate event arranged by Chillisauce gives you the perfect opportunity to be your own judge, and self-judge is unquestionably the best judge. It trains you to concentrate as you make the fine distinguishing between different flavours of blended wine. This corporate event is filled with fun. It is relaxing and interactive and fills you with a sense of self-satisfaction as you judge your own taste successfully. When you take this corporate event to a competitive level by a request made to Chillisauce, it strengthens the team unity and helps in building the perfect team.

About the Author:

Greg Birbeck (http://www.chillisauce.co.uk/)

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In the market: Supermercado La Mina to open Monday (The Bakersfield Californian)

Fri, 09 Jan 2009 15:19:33 -0800
Bad economy, right? Not if you own several gold mines and are about to try your luck with another potential one. On Monday, the Ruiz family, owners of the popular La Mina Mexican restaurant chain, are launching Supermercado La Mina, a 12,500-square-foot space (formerly River & Wine Market) on River Boulevard, just north of Columbus Street.

Spicy shrimp for racy Riesling (San Francisco Chronicle)

Fri, 09 Jan 2009 11:05:43 -0800
Dry Rieslings from all over the world are receiving more notice, including those produced in Australia and New Zealand. Both countries have cool regions where Riesling flourishes. The wine expresses itself with mineral, ripe apple, stone fruit and occasional...

Bacchus: Great menu options, prime location (The Buffalo News)

Fri, 09 Jan 2009 03:49:43 -0800
How urban can you get? Bacchus Wine Bar and Restaurant is located in the center of the Theater District as well as in the center of the Chippewa bar district. It's long and narrow, is decorated in dark neutral colors and has great jazz on the sound system.

Cooking With Fine Italian Wine

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 00:22:09 -0800
Instead of enjoying a fantastic glass of your favorite fine Italian wine with dinner, consider using the nectar of the gods as an ingredient in your favorite dish.

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January - Wine Food

2009-01-07T17:48:00.001-08:00

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Why The Jews?Martin Winer

This question has been asked throughout the ages without any definitive answer. Thus, it behooves us to first take a look at some previous attempts and understand where they fail. Previous attempts take a look at any number of possible causes individually; one at a time. There are six primary commonly proffered causes which are: economic, 'the chosen people', scapegoating, deicide, being outsiders, and racial inferiority. Authors will typically try and focus on one cause at a time and find some time in history when it was absent and anti-Semitism persisted and thus disprove it as a cause. The flaw in any such analysis is the result of perceiving anti-Semitism as a single-cause effect.

Like so many things in the world, anti-Semitism is a multi-causal effect. That is, you can't remove any one cause and remove the effect of anti-Semitism. Human height is determined similarly, as a multi-causal (polygenic) trait. There are many genes (units of inheritance) that determine human height, all of which interact with one another. Thus simply turning off one gene for human height has complicated effects on the overall resulting height of any given person. This multi-causal type analysis must be applied to anti-Semitism in order to yield any meaningful results.

Anti-Semitism should be conceived as a tree of causes and effects. At the root of that tree is a societal need for an underdog. What started the tree growing was one of the proffered causes: 'the Chosen People'. I'm reminded of the story my father tells from his youth. He went around the neighbourhood proudly announcing that he was Superman. One of the older boys decided to challenge his claim and threw him straight over a fence saying: "If you're Superman, let's see you fly!" My father landed face first in the dirt laying his claim to rest.

Like the older boy was to my father, the Roman Empire was the challenger to the Jewish empire's claims of being the chosen people of God. The Roman Empire conquered many peoples throughout its existence, but none with the 'pomp and circumstance' embodied in the 'Judea Capta' coin, coined to celebrate the victory of the Roman Empire over the 'Chosen People'.
(http://www.bible-history.com/sketches/ancient/judea-capta-medal.html)

The defeat of the Jews at the hands of the Romans set off a host of effects which themselves, historically, also became causes of anti-Semitism. As a dispersed people we were outsiders in the many countries of the Diaspora. Persecution of outsiders and using such people as scapegoats is a side effect of the predatory instinct. The 'proud' lion of the animal kingdom doesn't attack the leader of the pack wildebeest but instead attacks the weakest of the herd. Likewise in human relations, we tend to pick on the people with the least chances of mounting an effective reprisal. Thus we see that the chosen people quickly became the people of choice when it came to choosing a scapegoat.

Recall in grade school, that there was always that one kid that the rest of the kids chose to pick on. Once the group had decided that s/he was the 'one', there was very little that the bullied kid could do about it. So too is the story of the disenfranchised Jews. This brings us to the next proffered cause of anti-Semitism that is deicide, that is, killing Jesus. Tom Harpur in his book, "The Pagan Christ" discusses the advent of Christian dogma. The authors of the gospels were left with a choice as to whom to pin the blame for the death of Jesus on. Given that they were living in a Roman dominated world, and were wary of further ruffling the feathers of the Roman eagle, they chose to pin the blame on the Jews who were incapable of offering a defense. This incipient pattern of scapegoating the Jews for any number of problems would be repeated time and again throughout history.

Jealousy of Jewish successes and wealth is another commonly offered explanation of anti-Semitism. As a scattered and shattered people, our choices of employment were few in the Diaspora. Throughout the middle ages, excluded from the feudal and manorial systems, they were relegated to be artisans, traders and moneylenders. In a forced separation of the Jews and the secular world, the Jews developed high intellectualism in the study of the Holy Torah, the sole survivor of our former glory. This penchant for developing intellectualism in isolation is, at once, our strongest and weakest characteristic. Nonetheless, the Jews developed economically valued skills by virtue of our intellectualism and our forced experiences as moneylenders. This accounts for our disproportionate contributions and participation in lucrative economic realms.

Finally, we deal with the anti-Semitic accusations that the Jews are of a 'lesser' race. This is best exemplified by Hitler's use of Hegel's precepts of euthanasia. Hegel mutated Darwin's work to allow for the application of 'natural selection' to human populations. This pseudo-scientific theory allowed the Jews to be viewed as 'less fit' than other races, and the horrors of the Second World War that followed. To any rational being, any such race based attacks fail immediately, since the Jews are a people encompassing many races. However, the purpose of anti-Semitism is to allow for a scapegoat people. In order to do that, humans must circumvent their natural empathy for fellow humans, by reducing them in status. Thus it is necessary to see the Jews as a lesser race in order to make way for blaming them for any conceivable need. Thus when it comes to categorizing a people, it is necessity, rather than logic, that is the mother of invention.

Another cause for anti-Semitism, not commonly discussed, is historical disadvantage. As far as labels go, they tend to stick. If "all the world is a stage" as the Bard suggests, then the Jews are typecast as the underdog. This suggests that were we able to remove all the multi-causal causes of anti-Semitism, anti-Semitism would persist due to a deep-seated societal need for underdogs, with Jews as the long favoured choice. It will always be possible to find reasons to hate the underdog as long as the need for the underdog exists.

Thus, the only solution to anti-Semitism is to eliminate the societal need for an underdog. How does one eliminate the need for an underdog? I leave you to the privacy of your own thoughts where the answer resides.

This question has been asked throughout the ages without any definitive answer. Thus, it behooves us to first take a look at some previous attempts and understand where they fail. Previous attempts take a look at any number of possible causes individually; one at a time. There are six primary commonly proffered causes which are: economic, 'the chosen people', scapegoating, deicide, being outsiders, and racial inferiority. Authors will typically try and focus on one cause at a time and find some time in history when it was absent and anti-Semitism persisted and thus disprove it as a cause. The flaw in any such analysis is the result of perceiving anti-Semitism as a single-cause effect.

Like so many things in the world, anti-Semitism is a multi-causal effect. That is, you can't remove any one cause and remove the effect of anti-Semitism. Human height is determined similarly, as a multi-causal (polygenic) trait. There are many genes (units of inheritance) that determine human height, all of which interact with one another. Thus simply turning off one gene for human height has complicated effects on the overall resulting height of any given person. This multi-causal type analysis must be applied to anti-Semitism in order to yield any meaningful results.

Anti-Semitism should be conceived as a tree of causes and effects. At the root of that tree is a societal need for an underdog. What started the tree growing was one of the proffered causes: 'the Chosen People'. I'm reminded of the story my father tells from his youth. He went around the neighbourhood proudly announcing that he was Superman. One of the older boys decided to challenge his claim and threw him straight over a fence saying: "If you're Superman, let's see you fly!" My father landed face first in the dirt laying his claim to rest.

Like the older boy was to my father, the Roman Empire was the challenger to the Jewish empire's claims of being the chosen people of God. The Roman Empire conquered many peoples throughout its existence, but none with the 'pomp and circumstance' embodied in the 'Judea Capta' coin, coined to celebrate the victory of the Roman Empire over the 'Chosen People'.
(http://www.bible-history.com/sketches/ancient/judea-capta-medal.html)

The defeat of the Jews at the hands of the Romans set off a host of effects which themselves, historically, also became causes of anti-Semitism. As a dispersed people we were outsiders in the many countries of the Diaspora. Persecution of outsiders and using such people as scapegoats is a side effect of the predatory instinct. The 'proud' lion of the animal kingdom doesn't attack the leader of the pack wildebeest but instead attacks the weakest of the herd. Likewise in human relations, we tend to pick on the people with the least chances of mounting an effective reprisal. Thus we see that the chosen people quickly became the people of choice when it came to choosing a scapegoat.

Recall in grade school, that there was always that one kid that the rest of the kids chose to pick on. Once the group had decided that s/he was the 'one', there was very little that the bullied kid could do about it. So too is the story of the disenfranchised Jews. This brings us to the next proffered cause of anti-Semitism that is deicide, that is, killing Jesus. Tom Harpur in his book, "The Pagan Christ" discusses the advent of Christian dogma. The authors of the gospels were left with a choice as to whom to pin the blame for the death of Jesus on. Given that they were living in a Roman dominated world, and were wary of further ruffling the feathers of the Roman eagle, they chose to pin the blame on the Jews who were incapable of offering a defense. This incipient pattern of scapegoating the Jews for any number of problems would be repeated time and again throughout history.

Jealousy of Jewish successes and wealth is another commonly offered explanation of anti-Semitism. As a scattered and shattered people, our choices of employment were few in the Diaspora. Throughout the middle ages, excluded from the feudal and manorial systems, they were relegated to be artisans, traders and moneylenders. In a forced separation of the Jews and the secular world, the Jews developed high intellectualism in the study of the Holy Torah, the sole survivor of our former glory. This penchant for developing intellectualism in isolation is, at once, our strongest and weakest characteristic. Nonetheless, the Jews developed economically valued skills by virtue of our intellectualism and our forced experiences as moneylenders. This accounts for our disproportionate contributions and participation in lucrative economic realms.

Finally, we deal with the anti-Semitic accusations that the Jews are of a 'lesser' race. This is best exemplified by Hitler's use of Hegel's precepts of euthanasia. Hegel mutated Darwin's work to allow for the application of 'natural selection' to human populations. This pseudo-scientific theory allowed the Jews to be viewed as 'less fit' than other races, and the horrors of the Second World War that followed. To any rational being, any such race based attacks fail immediately, since the Jews are a people encompassing many races. However, the purpose of anti-Semitism is to allow for a scapegoat people. In order to do that, humans must circumvent their natural empathy for fellow humans, by reducing them in status. Thus it is necessary to see the Jews as a lesser race in order to make way for blaming them for any conceivable need. Thus when it comes to categorizing a people, it is necessity, rather than logic, that is the mother of invention.

Another cause for anti-Semitism, not commonly discussed, is historical disadvantage. As far as labels go, they tend to stick. If "all the world is a stage" as the Bard suggests, then the Jews are typecast as the underdog. This suggests that were we able to remove all the multi-causal causes of anti-Semitism, anti-Semitism would persist due to a deep-seated societal need for underdogs, with Jews as the long favoured choice. It will always be possible to find reasons to hate the underdog as long as the need for the underdog exists.

Thus, the only solution to anti-Semitism is to eliminate the societal need for an underdog. How does one eliminate the need for an underdog? I leave you to the privacy of your own thoughts where the answer resides.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Martin Winer is a Jewish author interested in social issues.
By day, he's a Computer Scientist, developing http://www.rankyouragent.com/

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Wed, 07 Jan 2009 13:52:32 -0800
Chef Aliza's Cooking Classes: Offers several classes, including Future Chefs Club What's for Lunch; Mommy and Me and Asian Cooking Series. Various days and per-class and per-series prices. Register in advance; 8441 SW 132nd St., Miami. 305-234-9002 or www.chefaliza.com

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Wed, 07 Jan 2009 10:19:48 -0800
What is it about chianti that makes you smile? Maybe it is the wine's association with comfort peasant food that warms the spirits during these cold winter days. Or maybe it is the simple, quaffable fruit that doesn't demand an explanation or some esoteric wine description.

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2009 - Chardonnay Grape

2009-01-04T06:16:00.001-08:00

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Exploring Wineries in Ithaca, New York

Although most people look to the West Coast for the top wineries in the United States, New York has a lot to offer the wine enthusiast. Exploring wineries in Ithaca, New York, is a good way to verify this.

Exploring Wineries in Ithaca, New York

Ithaca, a small town located in western New York, may not seem like the place to go for great wine. A closer look, however, shows that Ithaca is located in the Finger Lakes region of New York, a region that is known for producing some of the United States' best wines. New York wines are gaining in popularity - due to the different varieties of wines and blends that are produced here. The climate and soil is excellent for growing grapes, and Ithaca winery excursions are becoming a large part of many tourists' vacations in the area.

One of the most popular winery exploration packages in the Ithaca area is offered by Finger Lakes Winery (315-828-6289), based out of nearby Geneva, New York. Finger Lakes Winery offers many different forms of transportation for your experience; including stretch limousines, cars, buses, and trolleys. The company is willing to pick you up from any spot in New York State (although most people choose to stay in the Finger Lakes region). The company is also willing to create a custom private experience for you and your group, and can accommodate groups that are large or small in size.

When touring the wineries of western New York, you have a choice of several different "wine trails". The Seneca Wine Trail is most often recommended to people who only have a short amount of time to see the area. There are over 30 different wineries that are located on this trail, and each of them is open and willing to do tastings for groups. Many different varieties of wines are produced on this trail, and you will be able to taste all of the different types from the region while visiting this area. The Cayuga Wine Trail is a bit more relaxed - here, you can take the time to enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Finger Lakes region as well as see the vineyards.

The Keuka Wine Trail includes eight wineries, but some of these are the most well known of the area. Your trip on this trail starts with a horse drawn hayride through a vineyard, and you will learn about the wine making process while riding. Additionally, you can enjoy the scenery of beautiful Keuka Lake (one of the few "Y" shaped lakes in the world) as well as stopping at world renowned wineries Bully Hill and Dr. Frank.

Experiencing all of the wineries in Ithaca, New York, can't be done in a single day, so if you want to see all three of the wine trails, you will need to spend quite some time here. Of course, the beauty and surroundings of the Finger Lakes make a longer vacation here very enjoyable.

About the Author

Xavier Moldini is with WineriesforYou.com - information on wine tours throughout the world.

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Feeling Fruity Why Not Try the Lesser Know Fruit the Tayberry

Wed, 31 Dec 2008 11:27:38 -0800
by KC Kudra So, what is it that you get when you cross a blackberry and a raspberry? Stemming from Scotland, we now have the tayberry. This beautiful deep reddish purple colored berry is very large and long in length. The tayberry was first developed in Invergowrie (right by the Tay River, thus the name) by David Jennings and David Mason, botanists at the Scottish Crops Institute. This raspberry-blackberry cross produces its fruit in July and August; and the berries are wonderful eaten fresh

Baked Scallops Scampi, a la Ina Garten

Wed, 31 Dec 2008 11:07:46 -0800
Pardon the lousy photos - my photography skills are something I’m going to be working on in the new year, in large part due to the generosity of my family, which has given me a sundry assortment of photography equipment that I will have to learn how to use. At any rate, I recently whipped up a adaptation of Ina Garten’s Baked Shrimp Scampi, from her new book, Barefoot Contessa Back to Basics: Fabulous Flavor from Simple Ingredients. Instead of shrimp (farm raised in Asia), I opted to use sc

Sherry Is Ready to Come to Dinner (New York Times)

Wed, 31 Dec 2008 09:20:23 -0800
With Spain?s food and wine more popular than ever in this country, the spotlight is moving toward finer sherries.

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Father of the California Wine Industry

Father of California Wine Industry

?Hungarian nobleman leaves indelible mark?

Agoston Haraszthy made an impression wherever he went. After serving as a member of the Royal Hungarian Guards of Francis I, Emperor of Austria-Hungary in 1830, he was forced to flee Europe for fear of being branded a revolutionist.
In 1842, he returned to Hungary and convinced his father to liquidate their considerable holdings so the entire family could immigrate to America. When they arrived in Sauk City, Wisconsin, they were among the best-capitalized immigrants of the 19th century.
Along with his other entrepreneurial investments, Haraszthy began agricultural experiments and achieved considerable success in sheep raising and growing hops.
Even with his considerable success, he was still disappointed at not being able to establish the high quality vineyards of his native Hungary. The tug of the western frontier pulled at the Haraszthy family, and they headed, by wagon train, to California in 1848.
Agoston was the wagon master of the train, which included about sixty immigrants. Without serious incident, the wagon train arrived at Warner Hot Springs, in San Diego County.
Colonel Jonathan Warner, a former militiaman who established Warner Hot Springs in 1844, apprised Haraszthy about the agriculture and the politics in the San Diego area. A scant 650 people, mainly vaqueros, Yankee sailors who had jumped ship, and a few Mormon soldiers from the Mormon Battalion populated San Diego.

Haraszthy?s family now included his wife, six children, his father and stepmother, and Thomas W. Sutherland, former U.S. Attorney for Wisconsin Territory, who was now Haraszthy?s stepbrother.
The Polish immigrant purchased a plot of land adjacent to San Luis Rey Mission, and, with his sons, Attila and Arpad, first planted a large fruit orchard. He later bought 160 acres more in Mission Valley and planted peach and cherry trees sent to him from New York State.
Haraszthy never ceased his investment activity as well as his interest in community politics. With Don Juan Bandini, Haraszthy set up the first regularly scheduled omnibus transit system and established a livery stable. He established a very profitable butcher shop.
With other real estate speculators, he helped establish the subdivision of Middletown. Haraszthy Street existed there until the early 1960s when it was wiped from the map by the construction of Interstate 5.

When San Diego County was chartered in 1850, Haraszthy was elected the first City Marshall, while his father, Charles, was elected Magistrate and Land Commissioner. His stepbrother, Tom Sutherland, became San Diego?s first City Attorney.
In 1851, he was elected to the State Assembly and resigned his other offices. While in the legislature, then meeting in Vallejo, Haraszthy succeeded in getting funding for the expansion of San Diego Harbor and the county?s first public hospital.
He was the first legislator to introduce legislation to divide California into two states; North and South. Because of powerful political interest in Northern California, that bill died.
All the while, Haraszthy continued searching for land more suitable for agriculture than San Diego?s subtropical desert land offered. Early in 1852, he purchased 210 acres near San Francisco?s Mission Dolores. He moved the entire family there at the end of the Assembly Session.
Haraszthy?s noteworthy accomplishments didn?t stop. He introduced the ?Zinfandel? red wine grape and the ?Muscat of Alexandria? raisin grape to California.
He invented an efficient gold refining process, and was founding partner in the Eureka Gold and Silver Refining Company. The firm became one of the major contract refiners for the San Francisco Mint.

Because of his reputation for fairness and honesty, Haraszthy was appointed Assayer of the Mint in 1855.
He developed the first large, high-quality grape vineyard at Crystal Springs in San Mateo County. At this new ranch, Haraszthy designed and laid out a nursery and horticultural garden, which he named Los Flores.
With his son?s help, he planted fruit trees and shrubs imported from the east. At about this same time, he received a shipment of six choice rooted vines and 160 cuttings from Hungary.
In the shipment were two small bundles. One was the Muscat of Alexandria and the other was said to be the famous mystery grape, the Zinfandel. Today the Zinfandel is the most widely planted wine grape in California.
In 1857, while visiting General Mariano Guadalupe Vallejo at the General?s Lachrima Montis estate, Haraszthy was introduced to the Sonoma Valley. This valley especially appealed to him because its weather, topography and soil were so similar to his Hungarian homeland?s high quality vineyards.
In Sonoma, he established the Szeptaj Estate (Buena Vista). That Buena Vista Winery is today a state park and historical site.

In 1861, He was appointed to a California commission to improve agricultural methods and to collect vines and fruit tree stocks in Europe. During a European tour with his son, Arpad, he purchased, with his own money, 100,000 grapevines representing 1,400 varieties, along with small selected lots of planting stock for olives, almonds, pomegranates, oranges, lemons and chestnuts.
When he returned, Harper & Brothers, of New York, published Haraszthy?s report, ?Grape Culture, Wines and Wine Making upon Agriculture and Horticulture. It remained the winemaking classic authority in the English language until well into the 20th century.
The Haraszthy family planted vineyards for European immigrant friends and wine growers, including Charles Krug, Emile Dreser and Jacob Grundlach.
In 1863, Agoston?s sons Attila and Arpad Haraszthy were married in a double ceremony to the twin daughters of General Vallejo.
Later, after one of his wine cellars containing vintages of two years was destroyed by fire, Haraszthy traveled to Nicaragua where he bought a sugar plantation. There, he wife contacted yellow fever and died.
Agoston Haraszthy died July 6, 1869, near his estate, Hacienda San Antonio, at Corinto, Nicaragua, while trying to cross a crocodile infested rive.. His family believed that he fell into a river while attempting to cross and was dragged away by an alligator. His body was never found.

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Charlie Cooke (Sonoma Index-Tribune)

Wed, 31 Dec 2008 16:52:06 -0800
Longtime Sonoma Valley resident, wine grape grower and former Sonoma County Planning Commissioner, Charlie Cooke, died at home on Sunday morning, Dec. 14, 2008, on his beloved Lovall Valley Road ranch. He was 77 and had battled non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and pulmonary fibrosis for nearly 10 years.

December 2008 Monthly Round-Up for Kitchen Contraptions - Happy New Year!

Wed, 31 Dec 2008 13:44:47 -0800
December was another amazing month of holidays, eating, and kitchen contraptions. We want to wish everyone an amazing and Happy New Year for 2009. Thanks again for being such loyal readers, and we'll see you in the New Year. Baking Sante Cabin Kitchen Muffin Topper Pan Monkey Bread Baker Bowls Joseph Joseph Nesting Bowls Coffee Makers Keurig B60 Special Edition Gourmet Single-Cup Home-Brewing System Bodum Chambord 8-Cup French Press with Pavina Thermal Glasses Food Processors Kitchen

2008 | This year's top 10 food & beverage ideas

Wed, 31 Dec 2008 13:34:34 -0800
We're deviating from our regular schedule to bring you the best new business ideas spotted in the last 12 months—smart concepts that will continue to provide entrepreneurs with plenty of opportunities in 2009. The last of our 2008 selections features the most popular category on Springwise: food & beverage. Ten of our favourites from a long list of innovative ideas: Graze — Healthy snacks, delivered by mail in serving sizes Geschmackslabor — Taste lab restaurant lets customers add flavour to

This year's top-20 Long Island restaurants (Newsday)

Wed, 31 Dec 2008 13:00:05 -0800
Despite the recession, notable fine-dining restaurants grew in Nassau and Suffolk in 2008. Similarly, we've found a wealth of excellent-yet-affordable restaurants serving up a wide range of cuisines this year.

Red Hill Winery.

Wed, 31 Dec 2008 12:46:00 -0800
I am being picked up in about two hours to head outside of Melbourne for my brother-in-law's wedding tomorrow. The wedding is at the Red Hill Winery, and I may not have access to an Internet connection while there. So there may be no more new posts until I get back to San Francisco on Saturday. I will have plenty of pictures of wine, wine fields, the beach and the kangaroo they are serving at the reception dinner... All to post when I can!Hmm... Kangaroo!

Champagne that won't take fizz out of your bank account (New York Daily News)

Wed, 31 Dec 2008 12:21:37 -0800
Forget that $200 bottle of Dom. And you don't need to go all P. Diddy with $300 Cristal. Wine expert Gary Vaynerchuk says you'll do just as well tonight with a $16 bottle of New Year's joy.

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December 29, 2008 - Bordeaux Wine

2008-12-29T03:15:00.001-08:00

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Wine Gifts

Wines can be the ultimate gift if you want to impress someone or to express your gratitude. Some companies offer fabulous wine gifts that are beautifully presented in Italian made boxes either in single or twin designs. They can be an exciting personal or corporate gift.

Some wine gift suggestions include the following: Australian wines of refined elegance with indelible stamps of vineyards of their origin are ideal gifts for wine lovers. Another gift idea is a peppery wine that you can put in a cellar up to five years. This will certainly give your recipient?s palate a good workout, since it is becoming a popular white wine variety. Still another excellent gift is red wine that can be preserved for up to twenty years. You may also choose to give a great wine stand for a historic or legendary achievement. The vintage French champagne will delight even the most meticulous champagne drinkers.

Did you know that when you mix a red wine with white wine, you will come up with a rose colored wine? Removing the grape skin just prior to the liquid turning deep red, producing a light taste, produces rose wines. They also make for excellent gift suggestions.

The personalized private label wines are perfect as birthday, wine gifts and wedding, wine gifts or as wedding favors. You may also give them as corporate gifts for parties and to celebrate promotions. For special occasions such as Father?s Day and Christmas and any other special occasion you can think of, these custom made wines are also ideal gifts.

Classy and tasteful wine gifts are ideal corporate gifts that will surely boost the morale of employees, thereby improving their customer relation skills. It can also be a great reward for outstanding employees.

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St. Laurent Rose

Wow what a find. In Alexis Lichine's Wine Encyclopedia the Goldatzel vineyard is mentioned right next to the Schloss Johannisberg vineyard and the Hoelle & Vogelsang as the important ones next to the Schloss. Wines from this particular Johannisberg area in the Rheingau region are among the finest. This is rare Rose wine from the region, where most of the wines are white. Great for summertime with the lighter dishes, also this wine is proper with mostly all food. Serve chilled. St. Laurent Rose is a perfect wine gift to buy online! GRSJS795 GRSJS795

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THE BORDEAUX GROUP FOUNDED, LAUNCHES BORDEAUX FOR LINUX

Mon, 16 Jun 2008 01:17:25 -0700
THE BORDEAUX GROUP FOUNDED, LAUNCHES BORDEAUX FOR LINUX FOR WINE 1.0The Bordeaux Group announces the release of Bordeaux for Linux 1.0 with support for Microsoft Office 2000, Adobe Photoshop CS, Adobe Photoshop CS2, Internet Explorer and the Steam gaming platform.

You pay £14 for a bottle of wine. Vinyard gets £1

Sun, 08 Jun 2008 09:00:07 -0700
One of Bordeaux's more colourful wine producers lifts the lid on how a bottle of wine bought for £1 from a cooperative producer ends up costing £14 in the UK! Next time you are thinking of choosing the £14 bottle of house red in your favourite restaurant, you may want to reconsider...

Unusual Insurance Claims And Policies

Mon, 02 Jun 2008 19:17:54 -0700
Lloyds of London made a weird insurance policy specifically for the nose – valuing it at Ј3,900,000! Not everyone’s nose is worth that much though, this unusual insurance package was specifically designed for wine maker Ilja Gort of Bordeaux’s Chateau de la Garde, and covers him against loss of both his nose and his sense of smell.

Berlin Tasting in Copenhagen

Mon, 26 May 2008 12:36:02 -0700
Top Chilean wine against 2005 First Cru Bordeaux. Guess which one is best?

The future of wine: Bordeaux through a straw

Fri, 16 May 2008 02:28:39 -0700
Next week’s London International Wine Fair will see the introduction of Tandem wine, which comes in a shiny plastic container like those used for lunch-box sized fruit juices, complete with a plastic straw.

'Desperately seeking' $10 wines leads blogger to Chile

Tue, 13 May 2008 19:39:44 -0700
Imagine: For ten bucks, a wine known as the “lost grape of Bordeaux” — the history of this grape alone makes it a worthwhile buy.

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12/26/08 - Fine Wines

2008-12-26T06:59:00.001-08:00

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A Guide To Wood Wine Racks

Wood wine racks are simple yet beautiful. Wood wine racks come in a variety of sizes and colors and are made from primarily three types of wood: cedar wine racks, pine wine racks and fir wine racks.

Most consumers equate cedar with a pungent smell. But this is not the case with cedar wine racks; in fact, they have almost no odor. Cedar, although the darkest of the three woods, is easily stained or painted. It is a durable wood, which makes it ideal for wine storage. Some wines are stored for many years, so you should buy a wood wine rack that can also stand the test of time.

Another fine wood wine rack is a pine wine rack. Pine wood has a close grain, which means that it has high strength. Pine wine racks can be stacked to a desired height without fear of compression, as long as they are secured to a wall for stability Pine wine racks are very light in color, making it ideal for staining and painting; they are also economical. Fir wine racks vary in size from storing a couple of bottles to hundreds.

Wood wine racks, unlike their metal counterparts, are very adaptable. They can be modified to fit into any given space. In addition, they can be stained or painted to match any d?cor. Wood wine racks are also economical. Not only can they be shipped cheaper than the heavier metal ones, but also replacement pieces, if needed, are only a hardware store away. Moreover, wood wine racks are environmentally friendly, made from a renewable natural resource.

Both cedar wine racks and fir wine racks are durable. Fir wine racks are more economical and more easily stained lighter shades. Cedar wine racks are also stainable and give any cellar the old-world feel that many wine connoisseurs love. Wood wine racks are great for the blossoming wine collector. They are relatively inexpensive, easy to assemble and easy to maintain. They require virtually no upkeep, and will last longer than your wine collection will.

Wood wine racks are simple, and the basic designs are expandable for all wants or need; they are a must for any wine collector, as they offer the proper storage for the "drink of the gods."

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Kominos Shiraz

The famous Kominos winery produces some of the best wines in Australia. At 2550 feet above sea level, it is one of the highest situated vineyards in the Granite Belt. It is this altitude that provides the cool summers necessary for slow ripening of the grapes for maximum flavor development. Winemaker Toni Komino, who studied winemaking in Greece, blends the old winemaking know how with advancements of the New World. We are proud to introduce the Kominos wines to our satisfied customers. Toni Komino, to bring out the fruit and flavors guaranteed to please your palate, has handcrafted Kominos Shiraz. The raspberry on the nose persists throughout the palate. Aged in French Oak for at least 9 months. This dry red wine makes a great gift. ARKSK702 ARKSK702

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Ask Dr. Gott: Sweating puts damper on his social life (The Monterey County Herald)

Fri, 26 Dec 2008 01:50:26 -0800
Dear Dr. Gott: I am a 61-year-old male in what I think is great condition. However, for as long as I can remember, I have had a problem with sweating. If a warm breeze comes by, if I drink a hot cup of coffee or have a glass of wine, I sweat profusely.

Now, a machine that will make wine hangovers history (New Kerala)

Fri, 26 Dec 2008 01:19:53 -0800
London, Dec 26 : Even the most cautious wine drinkers wake up with what one can call post-Christmas hangovers. But a new invention by a South African company provides a magical cure to the headache, nausea and shaking associated with excessive drinking.

Excessive sweating puts damper on elderly man's social life (Tulsa World)

Fri, 26 Dec 2008 00:29:27 -0800
Dear Dr. Gott: I am a 61-year-old male in what I think is great condition. However, I have had a problem with sweating. If a warm breeze comes by, if I drink a hot cup of coffee or have a glass of wine, I sweat profusely.

Samples are ample at The Wine Bar (The Florida Times-Union)

Thu, 25 Dec 2008 21:06:55 -0800
Don't forget about the Southbank! That little downtown parcel can get overlooked sometimes for more buzzing areas like the Landing or the Bay Street bar strip. But there's good stuff on the Southbank, too, plus fewer parking hassles. Take The Wine Bar-Southbank, for example. It's a totally fun and novel place to drink wine because of its Dave & Buster's-esque approach to tasting. You ...

Cookbook: Arcane wine knowledge can be funny (The Kansas City Star)

Thu, 25 Dec 2008 20:29:12 -0800
The Wine Snob’s Dictionary (Broadway Books, $12.95) is like an “SNL” presidential skit: snarky to be sure, but when dead-on, also a juicy commentary on American wine culture.

L’Ormarins spreads cheer with hangover-free tipple (Times Online)

Thu, 25 Dec 2008 14:23:09 -0800
Over the Christmas period even cautious wine drinkers can wake up with the feeling that they have overdone it. But a new invention could make it easy to avoid wine hangovers – and improve the taste of the drink in the process.

Festive Ways to Drink in the Season

Thu, 25 Dec 2008 12:20:34 -0800
Fun ways to celebrate the holidays with cocktails and wine at home.

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2008-12-22T17:10:00.001-08:00

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Wine Tasting in Northamptonshire - Revitalizing the Taste Buds for Corporate Event

Knowing your Taste through Wine Tasting Corporate Activity

Taste Trail in Northamptonshire is one of Chillisauce's innovative ideas of helping you self judge the type of wine that you like best. This thrilling corporate activity starts with a fun animated wine tutorial providing a crash course in the art of tasting the accurate wine blend. Some connoisseur's then judge the wine preferences of the guests by individually questioning all of them.

You will be asked to taste different wine blends and write down the scores with the help of the wine adventure colour charts and the Nez du Vin aroma kits that will be provided to you. At the end of the evening, everyone will be given their taste profile, a guide to your own taste that will help you in the future while selecting wine from the stores.

The whole process takes around two hours, however the work timing can be adjusted according to individual requirements. Even the corporate event venue is arranged according to your preference, thus it includes no venue fees. You can even take this corporate wine tasting courses in Northamptonshire to a competitive level by placing your request at Chillisauce.

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Wine tasting corporate event arranged by Chillisauce gives you the perfect opportunity to be your own judge, and self-judge is unquestionably the best judge. It trains you to concentrate as you make the fine distinguishing between different flavours of blended wine. This corporate event is filled with fun. It is relaxing and interactive and fills you with a sense of self-satisfaction as you judge your own taste successfully. When you take this corporate event to a competitive level by a request made to Chillisauce, it strengthens the team unity and helps in building the perfect team.

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Mosel -Riesling Extra-Trocken Sekt

Clean, crisp Mosel Riesling with style makes this a perfect "dry" German sparkling wine. The green apple flavors of fine Riesling grapes create a distinctive 'champagne'. Dr.Friedrich has named this Sekt in hone of his son, Frederick. This sparkling wine from Germany is a great holiday gift! EDS EDS

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The Pitfalls of Nascar Blindness

Fri, 07 Nov 2008 12:04:34 -0800
Nascar blindness causes us to ascribe our tastes and preferences to the rest of America. So we're both shocked and dismissive when focus group participants in Des Moines don't know that pinot grigio is a type of wine -- let alone a dry Italian white one.

What cheeses are best with wine? Soft or hard cheese?

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 14:44:28 -0800
White wines are best with soft cheeses, while red wines match better with hard cheeses and milder flavors. The one of the best cheeses for red wine is 'camembert'.

Heavy Metals Can Taint Wine

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 12:59:40 -0800
The cardiac benefits of wine have been touted for years, but heavy metal contamination found in some European red and white wines could turn a health benefit into a hazard, British researchers report.Heavy metals have been linked to neurological problems such as Parkinson’s disease and may also increase oxidative stress, which can lead to chronic

Whites buoy clam chowder

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 08:24:26 -0800
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Friday - Wines

2008-12-19T18:06:00.001-08:00

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Understand Wine and Your Health

During the 1990s, a physician voiced on the television show "Sixty Minutes" that drinking red wine reduces heart disease. He cited the relatively lower levels of the disease in France despite their ever so famously high fat diets. Since that program, it seems that red wine health effects have been on the forefront of the wine consumers mind.

Good for the Heart
Coronary artery disease is caused by a build up of cholesterol in the arteries that supply the blood to the heart. If the arteries get partially blocked the heart cannot get enough oxygen and the result is pain. Does red wine protect against heart disease?
Many studies suggested that moderate amount of red wine (one to two glasses a day) lowers the risk of heart attack for middle aged people by 30 to 50 percent. It was also concluded that red wine may prevent additional heart attacks if you have already suffered from one.
The cholesterol that blocks these arteries is called low density lipo-protein or referred to as the bad cholesterol. This is cleared from the blood by high density lipo-proteins or the good cholesterol. Moderate wine consumption produces a better balance of these two. Additionally, wine has an anti-coagulation effect which makes the blood less likely to clot.
Red Wines
Chemical and food experts have known for years that wine contains rich deposits of vitamins, minerals, and natural sugars that are often beneficial to good health. Wine is also rich in potassium and low in sodium. Red wines have more of these elements due to the juices longer contact with the grape skins. Red wines are also rich in Vitamin B which comes from the grape skins as well.
Wine and Digestion
Wine aids in the production and flow of gastric juices. This facilitates digestion by breaking down the food in the stomach quickly and effectively. For many, after the age of 50 our bodies do not produce enough hydrochloric acid that are needed for digestion. So many doctors, including my own, have suggested a glass or two of wine with a meal. Who am I to complain?
Wine also has a tranquil effect on the body and helps people who have trouble sleeping. And it does not stop there as it may help lower the risk of developing dementia and Alzheimers disease.
Wine and Calories
As of now, there is no such thing as a diet wine. Unfortunately, there is no getting away from the fact that wine contains calories and calories make you fat if you do not burn them up. A glass of white or red wine contains around 100 calories. Sweeter wines that contain residual sugar as well as alcohol have more calories.
Final Thoughts
When you put everything together you may decide that a little bit of wine does you some good. Wine certainly has its place in a healthy lifestyle. That is my conclusion, and I am sticking with it!

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Bollinger was founded in 1829 in France, and well known by friends of Champagne. The grapes of this blend consist of 60% Pinot Noir, 25% Chardonnay and 15% Pinot Meunier, harvested from about 30 different Crus in Champagne. The Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes come exclusively from Grands and Premier Crus. Also parts of the blend are Reserve Wines aged in the Bollinger Cellars for years. This Cuvee then is aged in the Bollinger cellars for at least 3 years before disgorgement. A combination of freshness and maturity highlight this medium bodied sparkler. The taste reminds you of nuts and citrus. The acidity keeps the Cuvee balanced, rich and flavorful. A real attention getter at parties and also makes a great gift. Enjoy chilled. SW19799 SW19799

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For Sale: Etienne Aigner leather purse handbag wine/ burgandy

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Fri, 19 Dec 2008 17:12:03 -0800
Why isotonix OPC3? It is the most powerful natural antioxidant on the market. It is made with grape seed extract, Red wine extract (Resveratrol), citrus extract (bioflavonoids), bilberry extract, And pine bark extract (pycnogenol). Isotonix superior delivery system yields maximum results, no artificial colors, binders,fillers,flavors,or additives.

2008/12/19 (The New Straits Times)

Fri, 19 Dec 2008 16:46:22 -0800
Tan, managing partner of Quality Wines, samples a merlot wine. You need not be a connoisseur to check out Bangsar Shopping Centre’s new Food Hall, which stocks a range of gourmet and unusual fine food items, besides specialty wine. SUZANNA PILLAY writes.

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Tuesday 12/16/08 - Wine Facts

2008-12-15T22:27:00.001-08:00
Another Great Wine Facts Article

A Glimpse at Popular Wine Makers

For centuries now, vintners and great wine makers have been tirelessly fermenting grapes, other fruits and flowers to produce the wine that is served at feasts, parties and dinner tables. Cultivating an appreciation of wine is a growing trend in the US. Shops specializing in wine are appearing throughout the country, not just in the traditional vineyard regions of California, Oregon, and Virginia. People who may not have grown up around wine are now drawn not only to sampling but also to collecting it. Tasting parties and special wine pairing events are a common theme in restaurants and in the home. With this comes an increase in interest in home storage. While proper storage can help wines become even more exquisite, improper storage can lead to ruined wine.

There are thousands of varieties or types of wine to choose from. White, sparkling, red or rose wine are just some of the ?colors? that you can choose from.

Wine making is a very lucrative venture because there is a worldwide market. France, Italy, Australia, Spain, Chile and the United States have their share of the worldwide market and are the leading countries which export and produce wine.

Meanwhile, South Africa, Argentina, Portugal and Germany aren't far behind.

California is the state which boasts the most of wine producers in the US. Vineyards are mostly found in Sonoma Valley, Monterey, Paso Robles, Santa Ynez and Napa Valley.

Here are just some of the popular wine makers in the country:

1. Greenvale Vineyards & Winery

This vineyard is located in Portsmouth, Rhode Island. They produce red and white wines located from grapes which are locally grown. Chardonnays and Cabernets are produced from the fertile soils of Greenvale Vineyards.

2. The Mount Pleasant Winery

Located north of St. Louis in Augusta, the Mount Pleasant Vineyards and Winery produces the best wine out of quality grapes. With Chambourcin grapes, a Nouveau-like wine is aged and fermented. Chambourcin is a type of red grape grown mostly in states located on the East.

3. Domaine Drouhin

Located in the Red Hills of the Dundee in Oregon, this vineyard claims a sense of history since it is owned by the Drouhin family. Their wine has received worldwide recognition due to class and quality. The Pinot Noir wines that they produce have the distinct flavors of berries and vanilla for an exquisite taste.

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4. Savannah Chanelle Vineyards

Located in the mountains of Santa Cruz in California, the Savannah Chanelle vineyards produce Zinfandel, Cabernet Franc and Pinot Noir. Pinot Noir is mostly produced in the vast vineyards of Savannah Chanelle and are on the top of the list when it comes to this type of wine.

5. Chappellet Winery

California, being the wine-producing state in the US, includes the Napa Valley region.

This is where the Chappellet Winery is located and they produce Chardonnay, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. This winery produces wines which undergo as little processing as possible.

6. Sanford Winery

This vineyard is located in Buellton, California in the Santa Ynez valley. They make Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.

When deciding which wine to serve your family, consider the bottles produced by such popluar wine makers and you can't go wrong.

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Oasis in an Economic Downturn: Napa Valleys Yountville Sports Silver Lining With Impressive Stats on Tourism, ... (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)

Mon, 15 Dec 2008 05:01:00 -0800
YOUNTVILLE, Calif.----As the economy sizzles into the sea, one city in Northern California is bucking the tourism trend with impressive results. As top destinations are struggling with falling occupancy and average daily room rates, this city located 55 miles north of San Francisco posted a $25,000 increase in transient occupancy tax revenue for July/August ‘08, annual 8.3 percent gain in ...

Beer sales on Sunday? (Sparta Expositor)

Mon, 15 Dec 2008 01:30:29 -0800
A resolution that would allow more than 20 beer permit holders in White County to legally sell the beverage on Sundays will be presented to commissioners Dec. 15.

Everett riverfront development gets nod (Everett Herald)

Mon, 15 Dec 2008 00:52:41 -0800
Everett planners recommend the City Council approve a riverfront project to build a shopping mall and 1,400 homes.

Characteristics Of Pinot Noir Grapes And Wines

Thu, 11 Dec 2008 17:10:00 -0800
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Wed, 10 Dec 2008 18:09:35 -0800
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Wed, 10 Dec 2008 14:51:18 -0800
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December 13, 2008 - Michigan Wine

2008-12-13T19:40:00.001-08:00
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Wine Racks

Collecting wines is an exciting and interesting hobby. Most wines increase in quality and become rarer as they age. For these reasons, they get more valuable. A single bottle of vintage wine can be worth more than $1000. One can make a fortune out of colleting and selling high quality and vintage wines. But for someone who simply loves to drink wine, collecting wine brings no less than pure joy. Whether you are dreaming or planning to have a grand wine cellar or just a simple wine collection, wine collecting starts by finding a place to store your treasured collection of wines.

You will need a wine rack that can be smaller and simpler in design to start. Bottles are placed in a horizontal position so that the cork won?t dry out and allow air to get into the bottle. Should you need a wine rack that holds more than 12 bottles of vine, make sure that the shelves are big enough to accommodate various sizes and heights of wine bottles.

Wine racks can be made of wood (mostly pine wood) or metal. The simplest design has groups of metal slats attached to a square and wooden rods. This type of wine rack is advisable if you lack space, since you can just add another layer of metal slats on top as your collection of wine grows. This kind of wine rack, is very traditional, and may not be attractive to guests. Choosing ornate and stylish metal wine racks can serve your purpose very well, especially if you intend to display your wines. Metal racks are not only stylish but are very durable. They are mostly made of steel with sleek plating. Some are also painted with long lasting powder coatings and electro coatings. Higher quality metal racks are made of stainless steel that is corrosion-free. In order to be sure that you are getting the exact kind of wine rack that you need for your collection of wines, it would be better for you to consult wine connoisseurs or go to a wine and wine accessories store that can tell you all the do?s and don?ts in choosing a wine rack.

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Fri, 12 Dec 2008 10:06:39 -0800
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Fri, 12 Dec 2008 09:14:07 -0800
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Knapp Winery, Romulus, New York

Thu, 11 Dec 2008 12:00:17 -0800
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Wednesday 12/10/08 - Wine Bottles

2008-12-10T07:31:00.001-08:00
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Red And White Wine: The Difference

Like many other people, you probably enjoy an occasional glass of wine. You've probably tried various red wines and white wines. But do you know the difference between reds and whites? The color, obviously, but there are other factors that make reds and whites quite different.

Both red wine and white wine can be either dry or sweet, or anywhere in between. But in general, reds are more robust and more complex than white wines. White wines tend to be lighter, without the complexity of reds. This basic difference has more to do with how the wines are fermented than it does with the grapes. Although red wines are generally made with red and black grapes, and white wines are usually made from green grapes, this isn't always the case.

The main difference between red and white wines is the fermentation process. When making white wine, the stems, seeds, and grape skins are removed from the grape juice after pressing. With red wines, the grape stems, seeds, and skins are left in the juice. Because of this, tannins and pigments will leach out of the stems, seeds, and skins into the grape juice. It's these tannins that produce the complexity of red wines.

Tannins are compounds present in grapes and other plants. Tea also contains tannins... if you've ever drank a strong cup of tea, the bitter, astringent taste is caused by these tannins. In wine, these tannins act to prevent oxidation of the wine while it ages. This is important in red wines, since reds are generally aged and matured for a longer period of time than white wines. The tannins present in red wine also provide another layer of flavor, increasing the complexity of the wine, and making it more robust. The astringency of the tannins will diminish and mellow as the wine ages.

Both red and white wines make an excellent addition to your meal. There are no hard and fast rules for matching wine and food, but the differences in wine do provide some guidelines. Usually red wines, because of their complexity will match better with a strong flavored meal. White wines, with their lighter body and taste match better with chicken or fish. But the main factor in choosing a wine for a meal is your own taste. Whether you prefer a light, white wine, or a full-bodied red, just choose whatever wine you prefer to accompany your meal, and enjoy!

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December 07, 2008 - Vintage Charts

2008-12-06T23:07:00.001-08:00
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A Taste Worth The Wait: One Step Beyond A Good Wine, Villa Bellentani Balsamic

Just a little beyond a good wine is an aged vinegar. In Modena it?s revered as balsamico. Gourmet chefs seem to have embraced the allure of balsamic vinegar in the last two decades, but it was tradition passed down in Italy from father to son over centuries that resulted in the large scale acceptance of the finest vinegar condiments the world has ever known.

?Italy, and the spring and first love all together should suffice to make the gloomiest person happy.? ? Bertrand Russell

The strains of classic Italian folk music are heard in the distance as the doors open on something new, yet something altogether regal. The villa in Carpi is one of Italy?s national historic landmarks and the Villa Bellentani sits as one of its crown jewels. Built in the 18th century, the Villa Bellentani harkens to an era of rich heritage and rural sensibilities. Now, this same villa is a perfect blend or uncommon historic beauty coupled with state of the art facilities for aging balsamic vinegar for yet another appreciative generation.

It?s plain to see that the world has discovered a special love affair with Modena balsamic vinegar, yet it is also true that two other facts are equally evident. 1) There doesn?t seem to be enough quality balsamic vinegar to meet growing world demand and, 2) while inferior vinegars are easily obtained they spoil the pristine image and taste of true, aged balsamic vinegar. The Italian producer Villa Bellentani is making efforts to offer some of Modena?s best vinegar, yet preserve the integrity of the balsamico heritage.

It was with a deep respect for the thousand year history of balsamic vinegar that Italian vineyard growers join with producers at Villa Bellentani to develop quality aged balsamic vinegar that holds to the timeless traditions of Italy?s finest producers.

Americans discovered balsamic vinegar in the 1980?s, but it was tradition passed down from father to son over many centuries that resulted in the ?overnight success? of the finest vinegars the world has ever known.

The same country that brought you such notable artists as Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci as part of the Renaissance also provides a culinary artistry that offers incomparable quality and taste - the wonderfully adaptable aged balsamic vinegar, aceto balsamico di Modena.

It is certain that such taste has value far beyond the purchase price. Long standing Italian history comes into focus when the balsamic vinegars of Villa Bellentani are tasted and found worthy to attain the ranks of the ?world?s finest?.

Producers around the world have attempted to duplicate the Modena balsamic vinegar, but few pay regard to the tradition and taste that find customers willing to pay hundreds and even thousands of dollars for well aged blends. It is a shame to see something so precious treated in such a common way by many who will claim a product of comparable quality. In truth, much of what sells as balsamic vinegar is little more than common vinegar mixed with caramelized brown sugar. Yet in Carpi there?s a wooden cask of balsamic vinegar that has aged for more than a decade, and one day some of the precious liquid inside could find its way to your table. Your eyes will close and you take in an appreciative breath, for the taste was worth the wait.

The pace of life in Carpi is a world removed from most urban cultures. Perhaps it is that slower pace that is beneficial when you discover the difference in well aged balsamic vinegar in the grand tradition of Italy. Villa Bellentani a family estate producer seeks to fill that void.

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Thursday 12/04/08 - Stemware Rack

2008-12-04T19:25:00.001-08:00
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How do you choose a wine that is best in quality? Well we got the answer!

Wine is one of the most widely consumed drinks in the US. According to a survey nearly 2/3 of the population consume wine on a daily basis. The quality of wine may and will differ from one winery to another. Well if that's the case how do you choose a wine that is best in quality?

Winemaker Val Rebhahn, in the ever-popular Glenwood area of the Santa Cruz Mountains, runs Glenwood Oaks winery. Val Rebhahn has continued producing quality wines, a tradition that was begun some five generations back. Glenwood Oaks winery maintains a blend of the historic tradition and the needs to satisfy the new generation wine consumers.

Val Rebhahn has a number of varieties of white wine and red wine, which is exclusive to Glenwood Oaks. 1998 Syrah, 2000 Monterey Chardonnay, 2000 Santa Lucia Chardonnay, 1999 California Chardonnay, NV Santa Cruz Mountains Chardonnay, 2002 Kit's Estate Chardonnay are some of them, each having its own unique flavor and properties.

These wines are served and sold exclusively for you and can also be purchased online.

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2008-12-01T07:36:00.001-08:00
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Which Wine With Your Fish

It is a dilemma that has plagued mankind since the first hook was tied to fishing line and a rudimentary fishing bobber attached. Since the first days of fishing, there has been the question. The question itself has meant the difference between acceptance and banishment in the eyes of your dinner guests. Which wine goes with your fish?
For as long as I can remember, white wine was the commonly chosen wine to compliment a fish dinner. Yet in recent history red wine has found it?s way into the hearts of many. This means if you were once banished for serving a California Chardonnay with your Portuguese-Style Swordfish, you can now come out of hiding. For it is not the color of the wine that makes your fish acceptable, but whether or not the flavors compliment one another.
Probably the most easily paired serving of fish with wine is the salmon. Also to be noted is the type of sauce that is served with the fish in question. You will find that buttery and moist dishes open up a world of opportunities when it comes to wine pairings. Salmon, for example, falls square into this category. You can easily serve this dish with many non-white wines like Chardonnay, Burgundy, or even Champagne. Even a Pinot will pair well with broiled or grilled salmon. For instance an Olive-Encrusted Salmon with Zucchini and Mushroom Stew.
Now this is not to say that white wine has been replaced at the table. It is about the texture and consistency of the fish that lends to the type of wine you wish to serve. White wine is still a traditional serving with fish. A dry wine, such as a Muscadet would pair well with a Marlin Piccatta or similar dish.
If you are looking at a smoked fish like a Smoked Salmon Spread at your next dinner party, try something with a fruity or oaky wine. But as a word of caution, do not pair a heavy oaky wine with a smoked entr?e? or you may find it a bit overpowering for your quests.
The simple word here is that you do not have to fear serving white or red wine with your fish. Just think about the type of flavors, textures, and constancy that will be present and marry them to the complimentary flavors found in your wine selection.
Dean Carl has enjoyed both fishing and dining on fish with family and friends nearly all of his life. Dean feels sharing fishing stories and reliving the ?one that got away? is a necessary part to enjoying the great sport of fishing we enjoy today. His memories of fishing stories over dinner are an important part of his heritage. This article has been shared courtesy of www.thefishingbobber.com and www.fishrecipesworld.com

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Friday 11/28/08 - Wine Shopping

2008-11-28T15:20:00.001-08:00
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Taste the Fruits of the Vines of Northern Virginia Wineries

Virginia is known as much for its many products and resources as it is for it rich Colonial heritage and history. As early as the 1600s the commonwealth has been a center of production for many goods and luxuries. Historians tell of our forefathers growing tobacco along the cobbled streets of Jamestown, and for nearly a century Suffolk has been regarded one of the peanut capitals of the world. Cotton, ham, and seafood are also popular exports, as is wine. Few people outside the bacchanalian world realize that Virginia is popular wine country, ranking tenth among US states in grape production!
There are over one hundred active wineries in the commonwealth of Virginia, covering nearly 2500 acres of land, and producing as many as three hundred thousands cases a year. On average, over four thousand tons of grapes are produced annually to make Virginia wine. You'll find nearly every variety of red and white grown in Virginia, from the sweetest Rieslings and tart Chardonnays, to the sharpest Merlots and Cabernets this side of the Mississippi River.
Wine festivals are hosted all over the state, as many as three hundred annually, with many state vineyards taking home national and international awards for their produce. Wine making has been a devoted practice in Virginia since the dawn of the early colonies; it is a tradition well-preserved in the thousands of bottles sold each year to wine enthusiasts. Not only is Virginia the first state to produce US presidents, it is the first to produce wine, and over the centuries the practice has aged as well as the vintages!
In Northern Virginia in particular, one doesn't need to travel "sideways" to enjoy a pleasant winery tour. From Stafford County to the lip of the DC beltway one can over 30 wineries, many of which offer tours and tasting specials. As the majority of Virginia wineries are small, family-owned enterprises, it is strongly recommended to contact ahead of time for operating and tour hours. On occasion, some wineries may schedule events in conjunction with other local businesses?a quick internet search on Virginia wines and the Virginia Wine Association will lead you to a wealth of information to help you plan a fun wine tour. Once you're on the road, look for the road signs bearing a purple cluster of grapes that indicate the directions to your destinations. You are more likely to find them off the beaten path, on state and local roads, rather than the interstates.
When you plan your next Virginia wine tour, be sure to take a few detours to the Northern Neck region near Stafford and King George Counties and Washington, DC. Here are a few popular picks which are certain to please the palate:
Hartwood Winery - Fredericksburg
This historic farm has been producing fine wine since '89! Hartwood Winery hosts many tastings and events throughout the year, allowing visitors to sample their crisp Chardonnays and Clarets.
Lost Creek Winery ? Leesburg
Lost Creek offers unusual but delicious blends to savor, from apple and grape wines to late harvest wines made from high-sugar grapes.
Three Fox Vineyards ? Delaplane
Three Fox specializes in Pinot Grigio, Sangiovese, and Viognier vintages on their fifty-acre farm. Wine aficionados are also invited to subscribe to a special vintner's circle, where one can "sponsor" vines and be trained in the winemaking process.
Linden Vineyards - Linden
For over twenty-five years, Linden has produced some of the finest Bordeaux wines in the Commonwealth. Tours and seminars on wine making and growing are hosted in the winter and summer, making Linden the perfect spot for an education as well as recreational stop on any Virginia wine tour.
If you enjoy what you taste at these and other Northern Virginia wineries, be sure to take a few bottles home with you, especially if you are out of state. Presently, Virginia wines are mainly available within Virginia, though the state has reciprocity agreements with thirteen states to allow the wine to be sold elsewhere in the country. Salud!
Kathryn Lively writes for the Stafford County Dept. of Economic Development.

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11/25/08 - Wine Class

2008-11-25T05:19:00.001-08:00
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Hey wine consumers! There is good news for all of you. It has been scientifically proved that red wine is beneficial for
heart and the white wine is good for lungs. Well, this doesn't stop here. A wine plays a very crucial role in adding stars to
many other organs - in short, wine is beneficial to many organs. The health profits of wine exceed the human body, rebuffing to
develop a monogamous relationship with any one part.

Here are few imperceptible ways wine is actually assisting you or has the ability to assist you in future.

Obesity: The term "beer belly" usually portrays that alcohol
might have been the main causative in increasing the size of your belly. Well,
that's entirely wrong; wine is in fact proven to aid the severely obese person.
In order to try this out, consume the wine that does not contain sugar, at least
four or five times (little quantity) at dinnertime or bedtime. One study on
this particular part says that the one who consume the sugarless wine resulted
in average weight loss twice that of those who didn't. In addition to all the
heavenly property it also helps in ridding the tensions and anxiety of the body.

Old Age: Old age is not an illness. However it is a difficulty
to our health. Still, it's a difficulty those of us in adolescence hope to obtain
someday. Growing old might bring lot of troubles. Wine can help in their relief.
For starters, wine reduces the reliance on certain tablets, particularly tablets
that relax and anesthetize people. Wine has also resulted in increasing the
appetite, confidence and social lives of those in old age.

Cleverness: Averagely, people who consume wine are of higher
education levels when compared with those who don't consume alcohol or drink
far too much. This is not trying to convey that you should, Merlot in hand,
roll your eyes at the stupidity of someone drinking a beer, but it's comforting
to know wine drinkers are in good, and smart, company.

Cancer: Red wine containing the pulp of grape consists of
innumerous antioxidants; this antioxidant helps in preventing cancer. Wine is
loaded with defensive and protective affects. A scientific research says that,
woman who ingests 12 glasses of wine per week were satisfied with an 83 percent
decrease in endometrial cancer rates.

Kidney Cancer is proved to have a enemy called 'wine'. According to a study
carried out in Sweden by Dr. Alicja Wolk of the Karolinska Institute, women
who consume fair amounts of wine had a very minimum kidney cancer risk on comparison.

Diabetes: non-insulin diabetes that typically develops with
age is less likely to affect those who consume wine moderately.

Bone Power: a scientific research has found out that the wine
drinkers have good bone strength and they have less chances of Osteoporosis.
It reduces the rate of bone fractures.

Wine just doesn't stop there. From your top to the bottom, wine offers a glassful of profits. These are the only ones, which are scientifically proved till now. As the wine rebellion achieves even more ground, and more studies are performed, the profit of wine may persist to be known more and more, pouring good health on all who drink it.

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Everyone’s after Rabbit, like a pack of dogs. Are you panting yet? Following last week’s Lusty bust-up (lust-up?), Ki Ki resolves to embroil herself in less drama from now on. If you’re scaling down on the drama, you might wanna rethink having your eggs with wine. Just a suggestion. Meanwhile, Meatball feels that she hasn’t spent sufficient time with Chance, so she goes to his room. Real lets her in and says that Chance will be right with her. Meanwhile… …he lurks like the possibil

Pilot Study Finds Adding Topical Imiquimod To Laser Therapy Improves The Response Of Port Wine Stain Birthmarks

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 00:00:01 -0800
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Mon, 17 Nov 2008 23:01:00 -0800
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Saturday November 22, 2008 - Wine Type

2008-11-22T16:18:00.001-08:00
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California Wine Country Gift Baskets - Gift to Show Your Feelings

California Wine country gift baskets enable you to express your feelings, messages in style and lively. Wine has been a very essential item in every occasion. By presenting a nice wine gift basket, one can show his heart feelings and warmth to the recipient. Wine gift basket can be send to anyone; it may be send to relatives, parents, beloved and even to corporate boss. A wine gift basket is the best presentation for any thanks giving ceremony. A gift basket with bottles of vintage Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, cheese, crackers and roasted almonds will tantalize the taste buds of the best connoisseur. Wine gift baskets are compiled with some antique wines, gourmet foods, fruits and with other wine accessories.

Wine gift baskets are the indicator of one's taste and culture. It is not necessary to send a gorgeous gift basket. A simple but sober gift basket can fill the recipient's heart with gratitude. A fine wine gift basket can enliven any party with joy and gestures. The magnificent wine country baskets are intended to bring out the best qualities of the tasty beverages included, and to highlight some of the area's local delicacies. Custom wine baskets offer you the freedom and opportunity to create your own composition, and accumulate together something to your own tastes and desires. Wine gives you a warm feelings and strange state of mind which make you dance while sitting and sing a song while you are talking.

It is always recommended to buy wine gift basket online, it brings lot of opportunities at your doorstep. Online wine gift shops can have wide range of items, as compared to any local shop. The prices are also lower than any local shop and the home delivery facility is also available here. Online shops sometimes offer you free gifts, discount etc. The shipment and delivery cost is not the buyers headache in this case.
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Fri, 21 Nov 2008 20:48:09 -0800
I’ve been wanting to update my blog for awhile now, but have been so incredibly busy that I just haven’t gotten a chance. All this work is paying off, though. I’m very happy and proud to say that I’ve finally opened my first store! This is something I’ve been wanting to do for quite awhile, but had not quite figured out where my niche for building was. I always have all sorts of ideas, but somewhere between my imagination and rezzing the prims, something always seems to get lost in translation.

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Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:03:43 -0800
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Thu, 20 Nov 2008 08:54:15 -0800
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Wed, 19 Nov 2008 17:04:00 -0800
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11/19/08 - Wine Note

2008-11-18T21:48:00.001-08:00
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Screwcaps For Wine Is It Bye-Bye To The Romance?

Maybe youve noticed screwcaps on more of the higher priced wines lately. The trend is continuing to grow and so is the debate of whether a screwcap or cork is better for wine. The industry has basically "agreed to disagree" as to whether wine bottled with a screwcap or a cork tastes better, ages better and has less of a tendency to spoil.

As more wineries consider using screwcaps instead of the traditional cork, one has to wonder how the public at large will accept the change in tradition. When the occasional wine drinker sees a $20 bottle of wine with a screwcap, will he move to the next bottle on the shelf because he conjuring thoughts in his mind of his college years and Boones Farm Apple Wine?

Corks hold tradition and romance for a bottle of wine. It's hard to imagine dining at a fine eating establishment and ordering a bottle of wine without expecting the waiter pull out his corkscrew. Watching him carefully cut the foil, masterfully twist the screw into the cork, and giving it a pull with a final, ever so slight, pop, is part of what we pay for when we order a bottle of wine. It's shear romance; it's a moment we hold in our memory of a nice dining experience.

Why would a winery want to change an age-old tradition that holds so much charm? Well, apparently the occurrence of wines being spoiled because of the cork is a fairly large problem. One report from the International Wine Challenge, the world's largest wine competition, states that nearly one in 20 bottles, or 4.9% of the 11,033 bottles opened at that competition had spoiled or the flavor had been flattened because of the cork.

How is the cork responsible for the ruin of so much wine? Cork is a tree bark and when wine corks are manufactured, chlorine bleach is used for cleaning and brightening the color. When the bleach comes in contact with the natural molds that are present in the cork, a reaction occurs and a chemical called trichloroanisole (TCA) is produced. If this chemical comes in contact with the wine, it will cause it to taste like damp cardboard. When this happens the wine is then referred to as being "corked", and it is undrinkable.

Screwcaps have proven themselves to be a better alternative to cork. First developed in Australia, the brand name for screwcaps used for wine is Stelvin, so you will often hear them referred to as such. These caps are not the same as those used for food and drink; these caps are specially designed to protect fine wines from tainting for a period of time and to allow for aging. Basically the part of the cap that actually contacts the wine is made from a thin coating of Teflon film over pure tin, this gives the cap the capability to stay stable and flavor-neutral for a very long time.

There are some screwcap critics that say the Stelvin caps don't allow for proper "breathing" so the wine can age, however, this is a myth. If a cork is perfect and works the way it is supposed to work, it will not allow air into the bottle. Actually, oxygen is potentially harmful to the wine and very unnecessary for the aging process. To quote a leading Bordeaux authority Professor Pascal Ribreau-Gayon in the Handbook of Enology,

reactions that take place in bottled wine do not require oxygen.

And one more authority, Professor Emile Peynaud of Bordeaux says,

it is the opposite of oxidation, a process of reduction, or asphyxia by which wine develops in the bottle

So, as we watch a trend develop of vintners moving toward using screwcaps we, the wine-drinking public, are just going to have to come to terms with the fact that screwcaps have proven themselves. Because of the Stelvin, we consumers will be able to enjoy better preserved and better tasting wine in the years to come. Actually, instead of thinking about moving to the next bottle on the shelf because of the screwcap, we should be seeking out the wine that delights your palate regardless of whether it uses a screwcap or not.

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They Mostly Come at Night...Mostly

Wed, 27 Feb 2008 10:18:42 -0800
A amusing story of how rats coming out at night to steal your freshly baked bread can be stopped in their tracks simply with a bakers rack.

Uncover the Bakers Rack & Add Style to Wine Storage

Mon, 14 Jan 2008 16:27:05 -0800
A Bakers rack is the ultimate in shelving and storage. Uncover sophistication and style with a Bakers rack with wine rack. The ultimate home accessory - nothing sends a message of sophistication and style quite the same way as an exquisitely styled bakers rack complete with a wine rack. See more at www.thegoodwineguide.com/winerack3.php

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Fri, 19 Oct 2007 16:46:58 -0700
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There's a wine out there for every taste (The Charlotte Observer)

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 21:14:26 -0800
(Catherine Rabb) In a traditional Thanksgiving menu, a hodgepodge of flavors and textures rules the table and puts wine in a supporting role. For years, I tried to carefully select a special wine or two that would interact perfectly with the meal. But it simply added too much tension to an already busy day. These days, I like to have a selection from several broad categories. Just as guests can ...

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Sunday November 16, 2008 - Gift Ideas

2008-11-16T13:47:00.001-08:00
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Pairing Food And Wine And No Rules

The matching of food and wine have been around for long period of time and at one time there was may rule to proper wine food pairing but these days with all the various types of foods those rule don?t all really apply. The old rules of wine food matching is primarily red wine with red meat and white wine with fish and poultry however they don?t take into consideration the complexity of today?s multi-ethnic and subtly flavored foods and the corresponding wide range of wines from around the world that are now conveniently available to almost everyone and the wine and food together will each heighten the enjoyment of the other.

These days you're more likely to hear food and wine pairing suggestions than hard and fast rules. There's considerable room for experimentation and expression of your own personality in pairing food and wine. This experimentation can be lots of fun and usually you can tell when things personally work for you and when they don?t. The biggest thing to remember as you do this experimentation of wine and food is to start off with small amounts of food and wine after all you don?t want to over do it when trying something new. Also remember that rules were made to be broken. Going contrary to the old rules to achieve a particular effect, or even just because you have found the results pleasing, can sometimes be the mark of a true artist.

So what?s a good way to experiment with food wine matching? One of the best ways is to join a wine club that will allow you to sample various wines from all over the world plus you will they will provide you with information and feed backs from others that have tried the wines. Of course you?ll most likely making the meal but at least you?ll have the wine ready. Another good idea is to go to wine tasting which could save you money in the long run by going to these events because even though you might have to pay a fee you will have the chance to sample many wines and sometimes food is also provided and wine tasting are a great way to try different wines and learn which you favors you enjoy. Then begin with the foods and wines you like.

Of course the last choice it just pick up wines while shopping at the supermarket or wine store just note that usually supermarkets don?t carry higher end wines but usually you can find some good wines as well as some that you wish you could get your money back but again you never know until you try. I would recommend that be for you buy any wine read the label first and if you really want do some research and ask others of course remember what one person might love there is a possibility that you might not like or even hate.

Now as for food if you know some good recipes great then try them out with some nice wine but if you don?t then be sure to check recipes on the internet or check our site listed below. So if you really don?t feel like cooking some good restaurants will provide take out or leftovers could make a good meal which you can enjoy in the privacy of you own home but then again you could just eat there.

We hope that this article as give you some good information that helpful as you enjoy your meal. The most important thing to remember as you try wine food matching is to have fun and enjoy yourself with your friends and family and enjoy the food, wine and conversation. If you do that then you truly will success full at pairing food with wine.

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A Giveaway for a Cause

Sun, 16 Nov 2008 09:32:00 -0800
The Mom over at Cheaper than Therapy is hosting a giveaway. You can win the necklace in the picture below plus help Toys for Tots. Just click on the button to figure out how. Isn't that necklace cute? It's Kristen's, from La Dolce Vita, design and she has plenty more where that one came from. Go visit her out and don't forget to check out her Etsy shop to find some great gift ideas.

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Sun, 16 Nov 2008 09:21:50 -0800
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Sun, 16 Nov 2008 08:34:37 -0800
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11/13/08 - Rice Wine

2008-11-13T00:50:00.001-08:00
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The World's Largest Wine Producer

The largest wine producing area of the world can be found at the border of the Mediterranean Sea, in between Spain and the Rhone delta. Out of a population of 2.4 million, there are fifty thousand involved in growing vines. The area they consume spans twenty seven thousand and four hundred square kilometers (10500 miles). There are 400 cooperatives and about 2800 private wineries in the land with Banyuls to the southwest and Muscat to the east. Out of that comes two billion bottles of wine.

The area has hot summers and mild winters. The soil ranges from sandstone and limestone to granite pebbles. Cargnan, Merlot and Grenache other red wines are produced here and among the white wines there is Roussane, Chardonnay and Viognier.

It was the Greeks who started the cultivation of vineyards in this area as early as the 6th century BC when the Romans arrived in the region this cultivation was developed and it went on with the Visigoths in the 5th century. The monasteries in the 9th century developed the hillside regions for the vineyards and used the valleys for grains and in the 19th century the plains became vineyards as well. Currently it is the plains of Herault, Gard and Aude that make up a half of France?s overall grape yield.

For some years the quality of wines began to lag but in the past few decades with the emergence of Syrah there is been a return to quality. Syrah is opaque, purple in color, and has the scent of sweet black berry spiced with cassis and black pepper

The Vin de Pay D?Oc has been improving the region?s reputation in the past ten years with the Corbieres and the earthy Minervois.

Most winegrowing areas are dominated by a particular Chateau. In this area this is not so, most wines are produces by cooperatives who buy grapes grown on local farms. The grapes are put through a process that includes adding grape spirit. This stops the fermentation, saves the sweetness and raises the alcohol level to fifteen or sixteen percent. Wines such as Vin Doux Naturel made from Grenache or Muscat and Muscat de Frontignan or Banyuls are made from this process. They are wonderful dessert wines and are similar to port when it comes to aging potential.

White wine grown here are also of high quality. The Chardonnay and Marsanne are grown in Argelier, an area west of Bezier. The dry, fresh taste with an aroma of apple and oak comes from the chalky soil and the early harvesting process which allows for only a few hours of skin contact before pressing.

There are other red wines of interest such as the full bodied, spicy Corbieres that are made from Carignan and Grenache grapes grown in marl, sandstone and limestone. There are more than seventy million bottles produced that can go through three to seven years of aging.

In the sunniest region of France the Pyrenees in Roussillon produces another variety of reds. The area is closer to Spain and the Carignan is the main grape variety grown in the region. The wine produced is of medium body, spicy and has hints of licorice.

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Wed, 28 Feb 2007 00:00:01 -0800
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Thu, 26 Oct 2006 00:00:01 -0700
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11/10/08 - Kosher Wine

2008-11-10T15:55:00.001-08:00
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Wine Tasting Tours

If you?re a wine lover and enthusiast, you?d surely be delighted to attend wine tasting activities and events. But won?t it be great to have that wine tasting experience while on holiday trips or vacations? That?s exactly what wine tasting tours will offer you: great wine tasting and wine festivals while touring great wineries and the countryside.
Wine tasting tours usually include itineraries of the world?s largest and famous wineries and vineyards. A taste of some hotels and restaurants? wine tasting events during festivals and holidays are sometimes also included. In this kind of tour, guests are treated in several lavish wine tasting activities and are given the opportunity to take a sip of the best wines produced by each winery.
Wine Tasting Tour Destinations
If you?re planning to experience wine tasting tours, you?ll surely be glad to know that nowadays, most wineries have tied up with travel agencies so wine lovers could visit them and taste their products through a vacation or travel tour. You may contact a travel agency and inquire about their wine tasting tour packages; accommodation and transportation costs, length of the tours, and of course, destinations.
Most travel agencies include different exciting travel destinations for wine tasters. You may opt for the wineries of California, Mexico, Spain, Italy, or France. The list of wineries may is extensive; giving you lots of choices. You may also opt for a customized wine tasting tour packages; with your choice of winery destination, accommodation and vacation length. You may also choose wine tasting events from various wine festivals.
Finding Wine Tasting Tours Online
If you?re really dying to get that wine tasting tours you want but don?t know where to start looking, you might as well use the Internet to your advantage. Try searching for wine tasting tours offers using different search engines; joining forums and wine tasting clubs may also help you. You can ask for suggestions from fellow forum members regarding your wine tasting tours plans; they may have valuable advice on what travel agency may likely offer satisfactory deals and services as well as those wineries that offers the best-tasting wines.
Aside from clubs and forums, wineries and wine tasting hosts have websites that include information about wine tasting, kits, wine tasting events and tour packages. They mostly offer last minute travel to their events; giving you pre-packaged options that you?ll enjoy. Most of these sites also offer tips and advice on wine tasting; thus, you?ll have knowledge about wine tasting when you take the tour.
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Thu, 08 May 2008 07:50:47 -0700
New website with many freebies and well written wine making articles. Free E-course, FAQ, forum, winw books, supplies. This sight is constantly updated and one of the best I have seen on learning how to make a bottle of quality wine for less than a cup of coffee. Lot's of advice and help. Give it a look.

Is it a real scandal regarding North Italian Brunello wine?

Sun, 06 Apr 2008 02:22:33 -0700
Some thoughts about there being something else behind the North Italian wine scandal from early March, 2008. At the least it's not about a luxury wine supply problem. The problem is ultimately about pricing, specifically it's about how to drastically raise prices.

The weak dollar's impact on fine wine prices

Fri, 28 Mar 2008 13:34:22 -0700
While the basic economics of supply and demand affect pricing of any good, for items marketed globally such as fine wine, significant shifts in currency values in major markets will take their toll.

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Wed, 27 Feb 2008 22:03:07 -0800
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Pasta la vista as world wheat shortages bite

Mon, 18 Feb 2008 17:03:05 -0800
SUMMER evenings spent enjoying a plate of tagliatelle and a glass of wine are about to become a lot more expensive following warnings that supplies of pasta to the UK could run short over the next few months.

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Friday 11/07/08 - Jordan Wine

2008-11-07T18:30:00.001-08:00
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Essential Wine Accessories

You have decided to join the ranks of millions and become a wine enthusiast. You might be wondering to yourself what this entails exactly, and what sorts of gadgets and gizmos are you going to need to properly enjoy your wine. To be honest, there are few accessories that a person absolutely needs to enjoy their wine.

The first of the more important wine accessories is a bottle opener or corkscrew. There are many kinds of wine bottle openers on the market today. The most common corkscrews that people know about are either the winged style or waiter?s friends (sometimes called a wine key). A winged style looks exactly like the name states; it has a lever on each side that will rise when the center screw is inserted into the cork of a bottle. To remove the cork, the wings are lowered causing the screw and attached cork to rise with it and be removed from the bottle. A wine key is smaller and uses a single lever positioned onto the side of the bottle to provide leverage to remove the cork from the bottle. Both types of corkscrews are rather easy to find and usually start out selling for around $5.00. These openers in most cases can cause a cork to break in half if not pulled out correctly, or if the screw is not centered though the cork.

Lever pull corkscrews tend to be more expensive than winged or waiter?s friends, however, they are usually more user friendly. Ranging from $20.00 to $80.00, most lever models are designed with a clamp to hold the neck of the bottle in the corkscrew for ease of handling. Typically, the lever arm swings over the top and extracts the cork in a few very easy movements; ensuring removal is quick and effortless.

There is, however, another type of corkscrew that appeals to those looking for an effective and easy to use corkscrew but also one that is not overly expensive. Selling for roughly $15.00, the Vacuvin style corkscrew is my pick. Made from a heavy grade plastic, the Vacuvin opener is easy to use and only involves two steps: placing the opener on the bottle of wine and twisting the handle until the cork is released. This opener does not require a user to have super human strength, and I have yet to have a cork break during opening. The main reason the cork does not break is because the screw completely removes the cork from the bottle for you, there is no need to pull on the opener to remove the cork like some corkscrews require.

Once you have your bottle of wine open, the second must have accessory are wine glasses. Most people believe that there are certain glasses for certain wines; this is not necessarily the case. Usually a larger, broader bowl style wine glass is used for red wines with bigger bouquets, and smaller glasses for white wines to help concentrate the more subtle aromas. However, if space or budget are limiting you to one type of glass, many companies nowadays manufacture universal style glasses which are suitable to both red and white wine, and are inexpensive and attractively designed.

Another must have accessory for your collection is a wine stopper. Bottle stoppers come in a variety of colors, styles, and finishes to fit every taste and personality. Usually solid metal, metal and plastic, or metal and cork, wine stoppers are an excellent way to close an open bottle of wine to preserve it and protect it from air contamination for short periods of time.

A simple bottle stopper however, is not going to protect an open bottle of wine from the air that has already entered the bottle. Air trapped inside the bottle will cause a bottle of wine to expire much quicker than an unopened bottle, which is why I suggest using a vacuum bottle stopper system. A product such as the Vacuvin Concerto Wine Saver can greatly extend the life of an opened bottle of wine compared to a simple bottle stopper. Easy to use and inexpensive, all that a person does is place one of the specially designed bottle stoppers in the open bottle of wine and use the pump to draw the air out of the bottle. When the air is drawn out, the seal of the stopper is so strong the bottle can be held upside down or stored on its side without spilling. Starting at roughly $20.00, this type of bottle stopper is most effective for those looking to store open wine for longer periods of time.

Now you have your opener, glasses and bottle stoppers, what else do you need? A wine rack of course! Wine racks are available in a variety of styles and finishes to compliment any d?cor. Styles include wall mounted, counter top, hanging and free standing wine racks. Finishes are varied as well and include wood and wrought iron. If interested in learning more about wine racks and what to look for in picking out the perfect rack, my article, ?How To Select The Finest Wine Rack For You Home? is quite informative.

The list of wine accessories that are available on the market today can be quite exhausting, however it is important to keep in mind that not all accessories are essential to becoming a wine enthusiast, or simply to enjoy the pleasure of your wine. The most important to remember are the ones essential to drinking and storing a bottle of wine: a bottle opener, glasses, a bottle stopper and a wine rack. Once you have these, the other accessories become fun extras to collect to make your wine experience all the more enjoyable.

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Wine lovers, how tasty is your wine?(What you need to know).

For all those wine lovers out there who would like to know everything about wine, (but are afraid to ask) here is a quick reference, a must for any connaisseur. Several minor problems can inhibate your favourite beverage being enjoyed to the full. All to often wine is drunk at the wrong temperature, be it too warm, not warm enough, to cold or not cold enough.

Below is a guide to keep you right, on the correct sevring temperature, storing and preservation of both wine and champagne.

What is the right temperature for serving wine?

The general guide for storing red wines, white wines, sparkling wines and champagnes are as follows :
Red wine, usually between 18 and 22 degrees(C),(or room temperature).
White wines & rose wines are mainly kept between 5 and 7 degrees(C),(usually kept in a fridge or cooler).
Champagne & sparkling wines again store between 3 and 5 degrees(C) and could be kept in a separate fridge or cooler.

White wines & Sparkling wines

White wines, sparkling wines and rose wines should be placed in a fridge before serving so as to make sure they are adequately chilled to optimum temperature. It is far better to use a wine cooler when serving white wines and rose's and an ice bucket when serving the Champagne & sparkling wines.
For serving Champagne & sparkling wines fill the bucket 1/2 with ice and water, this method keeps the champagne chilled to perfection. Also to achieve the professional touch place a white serving cloth over over the bucket for handling the bottle

Red Wines
Red wines usually tend to be at room temperature on a wine rack or placed elsewhere separate form the other wines. For displaying wine that is served often the level of light is not to much to worry about as the light would have enough time to have any affect on the wine.
There are different red wines that require some temperature variation for optimum taste for example, Merlots, Sauvignons and Zinfandels. Moderately tannic red wines like Merlot have been shown to taste better at slightly lower than normal room temperature, somewhere between 15 and 18 degrees (C). And of course, a few super high tannin reds like Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandels and Syrahs need less of a chill, yet still are preferred somewhere between 17 and 19 degrees(C).

Tannic wines:
Tannin is the compound found in wine, deriving primarilly from the skin of the grape, that allows wine to age well. Tannin makes the wine "dry" in your mouth, because of this quality that people sometimes say tannin in young wine can be "searing."
For correct storing conditions You will need a cool, dark or dimly lit area that is somewhat humid to store your red wine. The temperature should be right around 11 to 18 degrees (C). and should remain fairly constant throughout the storage period.
Wine that is stored in conditions warmer than these tend to age faster. A wine you would normally consider keeping for 6 to 10 years might only be kept for 3 to 5 years . Bright lighting can also have a deleterious affect on wine so you'll want your cellar to remain dark or dimly lit at best.

How long can I store wine? What will I need?

Most wine, made or imported into the USA up to the $20.00 price point, is meant to be consumed within a year or two of release. Sure some of these will get better in another year of two, and if this happens its ok. Most of the world's wines (at least 90%) are meant to be consumed young. Some Red wines though can be cellared for prolonged periods of time and some of the finest reds in the world can be kept for a number of years.
Ageworthy wines are based on one of three grapes: Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, or Nebbiolo. Perfect examples of these three are red Bordeaux, Hermitage, and Barolo.

Can leftover wine be saved? For how long and how can i do it?

Leftover wine can be saved, The key point here is to keep oxygen away from the wine. When wine oxydizes, it degrades quickly and can soon turn into a good salad dressing vinegar. Find a small container that will hold the wine that is left over to the point were the container is virtually overflowing. Cap the container with a cork or plug so that some of the wine spills out. This way, you will have no air in the container. Store the container in your refrigerator.
When you are ready to drink it again, remove the container and let it warm-up to the desired drinking temperature, depending on whether it is red or white wine. You can store your wine this way for about 5 to 7 days. But not much longer than this. Another idea for cooks is to freeze leftover wine in ice cube trays, then transfer to freezer bags to use in sauces. etc.

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In Virginia winery tasting rooms, learn how to taste wine
A wine tasting tutorial
Do you think people who visit winery-tasting rooms know a lot about wine? Well some do, but most don't. No matter, that's not a hindrance to enjoying wine. The local wine establishments welcome you to visit their tasting rooms. Go out to the winery and meet the winemakers. DO NOT fear visiting a winery. The winery wants you to taste their wine and if they are good, they will do everything they can to make you feel comfortable in their tasting room. Hospitality is everything.
Few things are more intimidating than wine tasting. You may feel that you lack the knowledge and experience to properly taste wines. First thing that any wine taster should do is relax! This is a very personal experience. There are few absolutes in wine tasting or few "right" or "wrong" perceptions. The ultimate evaluation of any wine is Do you like it! Remember, wine is supposed to be fun.
Here's how it goes at most Virginia local winery tasting rooms: The visitor settles in. A small amount of wine is poured - usually a series of whites to start, then a series of reds. Dry wines to begin, then sweeter wines to finish. For the most part, whites are light and easier to taste. Reds tend to have more complex, heavier flavors; you don't want to overwhelm your taste buds by tasting them first. Drink some water or have a cracker after tasting a wine to cleans your palate in order to better appreciate the next wine.
How do I taste wines? Its as simple as 1-2-3.
There are three aspects to tasting any wine. 1 Color- 2 Smell - 3 Taste
First color
First step is to look at the wine in the wine glass. OBSERVE color and clarity. Wines should be clear rather than hazy. When you look at a wine it is important to take your time. Disregard everything you have seen in commercials and movies, 99.9% of that is wrong. Lighting is important, because you cannot observe the colors of a wine in a dark room. Bright sunlight is best. Set the glass on the tasting bar on a white napkin. Do not hold your glass up and look from underneath. The colors behind the glass will influence your impression of the wine's color. Look down at a slight angle into the wine glass. Note the subtle colors. Is it a ruby red? A plum red? Is it a pale straw gold color? Does it have hints of green? Taking time to really look at your wine will enhance your pleasure. Wine color is affected most by: the age of the wine, grape variety, whether or not the wine spent time in oak. White wines vary from clear to deep golden brown, and gain color as they age. Red wines range from ruby to brick. As they age, they lose color and begin to brown. Also, observe the body of the wine by the way it coats the sides of the glass. If the "legs" trickle down slowly, it has more body. If it falls down in sheets, it has less body.

Second smell
The second step is to swirl the wine in the wine glass. Swirling the wine increases the surface area exposure to the air and helps release the wine's bouquet or aroma.
What is the very first thing you think of when you smell a wine? Sniffing the wine from the glass will release smells which can be described as Fruity, Savoury, Dairy, Nutty, Spicy, Mineral, Sugary, Woody, Floral, Herbal.Younger wines have a fruity bouquet whereas older wines tend to have a savoury and spicy bouquet. While different people will smell different things in the same wine, there are characteristic smells generally found in specific varieties. Be sure to smell the wine several times. A wine with great complexity will offer different aromas each time, as well as several scents at one time. There are hundreds of smells in wine!
"Off smells" include:
Sherry - the wine has oxidized from age or improper storage.
Vinegar - the wine contains excessive acetic acid.
Cork/Mustiness - a defective or inferior cork has affected the wine.
Sulfur - the wine contains excessive sulfur dioxide.
And third the Taste
The final step in tasting is to actually take a sip of the wine and swirl it in your mouth. Different parts of the tongue register different tastes. Roll the wine across your taste buds, keeping in mind that a balance of the following characteristic is ideal:
Body - Fullness or thinness. A function of both alcohol and glycerols.
Fruitiness - Intensity is a function of the variety, growing conditions and winemaking techniques.
Sweetness is tasted at the tip of the tongue. The wine can be medium, dry or sweet. - Comes from the wine's fruit flavors as well as any fermented grape sugars left in the wine. If there is no perceived sweetness, a wine is "dry".
Acidity is tasted on the sides of the tongue. White wines have more acidity than red wines. Acidity provides tartness to the wine. Gives the wine crispness and freshness, without which the wine is flat and sour.
Tannin is tasted at the back of the tongue and tastes bitter like a strong cup of tea that makes your mouth fur up (that slight 'pucker feeling'.) - The bitterness you taste comes from grape skins and seeds. It is essential to the finish of a wine. Most obvious in reds.
Alcohol is sensed at the back of the throat and gives a warming sensation. The higher the level of sugar in the grapes before fermentation, the higher potential alcohol the wine will have.
After swallowing, notice the aftertaste. EVALUATE THE FINISH - Savoring. Concentrate on the wine's finish (the sensation and flavors left in your mouth after swallowing. Did you like it? Why or why not? What did you notice about the body? How long did the impression/flavor linger? How long does the wine stay in your mouth? Finish is a term that describes the length of time you can taste the wine once you have swallowed. A crisp, clean and lingering finish is a mark of a good wine.
So please go visit the local tasting rooms at the wineries. Here are some for wineries for you to try; Veramar Vineyard www.veramar.com, Piedmont, North Mountain or Breaux. Visit Virginia Wine Country on the web at http://www.virginiawine.org for a complete listing of Virginia wineries.
There you go and there you have it. Go to a local winery tasting room so you can continue your journey in the world of wine with a better understanding of how to taste wine.

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Choosing the Right Type of Wine

Wines as we know them are generally distinguished as either red or white wine. However, this distinction is much too simplified considering the various types of wine depending on the grapes they were made of and the location of the vineyard where they were grown.

Having invested possibly hundreds of dollars in your latest bottle of vintage wine (ah well, we can but dream), the next important decision is where to store this prized possession?

The knowledge that wine can come in hundreds, perhaps thousands of flavors, can leave you with a feeling of dread especially when you have to order wine in restaurants. The basic rule is that there is no one perfect wine because it really depends on your own taste buds. An expensive wine that may taste perfect for one can taste horrible to another.

When ordering wine in restaurant, ask for the wine you personally prefer or have gotten familiar to the taste of. If you are the adventurous type or you really don't have an idea which wines are good, then it is always practical to ask the help of the waiter or the restaurant staff taking your order. It is proper to surmise that the staff or waiter should have been given instructions and the basic training in wine selection by the restaurant owner or manager. But what if the waiter is just as ignorant as their customers about their wine list? What if the big decision as to which wine to order is left in your hands?
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If no one on the staff is knowledgeable about wines or can't make suggestions, ask the waiter to just come back and then ask your companions about their preferences. Ask your dining companions whether they prefer red or white wine. The most common choices would be chardonnay for white wine as this is the king of white wine, or cabernet sauvignon for red wine as this is known as the king of red wine. No other choice could be much safer.

Wines benefit from being kept in dark conditions. Although this is not always practical, wine should certainly be stored in an area that is not exposed it to direct sunlight.

If you are eating white meat life fish or chicken, it would be best to order white wine. If you have chosen red meat like pork or beef roast, then red wine lie Pinot Noir would be an ideal wine to order. Ordering wine by the bottle is sometimes cheaper than ordering wine by glass. There are restaurants that offer discounts to customers who order two or more bottles of wine.

Whether or not you have a limited budget, it is always wise to ask for the price of wine per bottle or per glass, if only to have a stock knowledge of their prices the next time you are tasked with the same decision to order wine for the group. If money isn't a problem for you, then Dom Perignon would be a good choice although this wine is higher priced than the others. There are equally good wine sparklers like Iron Horse or Domaine Chandon which are priced reasonably, depending on where you are eating.

There are wines that are better when they are less than three years old. You can try ordering white wines like Pinot Blanc or French Macon are dry white wines that command good prices and can be eaten well with appetizers. Wines are best drunk when they have been properly chilled.

Many modern wines do not need to be aged over a great period of time; therefore extensive cellars are often unnecessary. Having said this, if you have the time, space and resource to excavate a cellar, your wine will surely benefit. A purpose built cellar is not normally an option for most households and so suitable alternatives must be explored.

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If you and your partner are in the process of planning your wedding, and both of you love wine, you might want to consider a Wine theme wedding. There are many options for you that will help make your Wine theme wedding the best day of your life. First, you must choose the location for the ceremony and reception. For a Wine theme wedding, a winery is the best choice because it offers great views, timeless beauty, and tranquility for your guests and your loved one. Wineries usually have the resources to accommodate your party, all you have to do is ask! Indoor weddings can even be accommodated if the winery has a large tasting room.
Second, you must choose the food to be served to your guests. For a Wine theme wedding, you can choose foods that are great with your favorite wines, or choose foods that complement a variety of wines, including red, white, and blush wines. Red wines usually get served with red meats or Italian marinara dishes. Ros? wines are usually paired with seafood and salad. White meats and seafood can be served with white wines. Your cocktail hour before the reception can include a wine tasting. If you are not serving dinner at your Wine theme wedding, just choose wines that complement your hors d'oeuvres or a dessert wine for your wedding cake.
Invitations to your Wine theme wedding are important. You can design them with grape or wine glass images, giving your guests a hint at your theme. Wedding colors can also include deep purple, burgundy, or off-white which complement the colors of typical red and white wines. Bridesmaids' dresses, napkins, tablecloths, guest favors, bouquets, centerpieces, and even the bride's dress can include these colors at your Wine theme wedding.
Find wine, bar and alcohol accessories online at WineandBarAccessories.net: whether you're hosting a dinner party or a wine tasting event, there are a variety of wine and bar accessories any good host should have on hand. From wine racks to cabinets and glasses and corkscrews, a variety of items exist for the wine lovers and hard liquor drinkers in your life. For more on information on fine wines of the world visit Killerwines.com

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Jimmie the 'wine dog' hosting 'paw signing' at Bitner Vineyards (The Idaho Statesman)

Fri, 24 Oct 08 14:33:46 -0700
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Beam, Maker’s parent seeks new leader (BizJournals)

Fri, 24 Oct 08 13:40:56 -0700
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Court: You still can't get wine sent to your house (The Tennessean)

Fri, 24 Oct 08 13:27:19 -0700
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Thursday - Wine Racks

2008-10-23T17:00:00.001-07:00
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Choose A Wine Gift Basket That Suits The Occasion

There is no limit to creativity. Artistic skills drive our creativity and increase energy in all areas of our life. Gift baskets are a creative project that will allow you to try out new ideas and bring pleasure to someone else's life through a personalized gift. When it comes to gift baskets, there are many options to choose from; those designed for specific purposes, like a wine gift basket, and ones that include something for every occasion!!

There's no such thing as a great get-together without good wine. Full meaning is given to an occasion from the sharing of wine and having fun together! You laugh, bop around to music, talk with new people and enjoy memorable times; all thanks to wine. It adds meaning to a party! So a great idea is to contribute to the good times through a wine basket! No other present can be as good for a celebration as wine gift baskets.

Festivities like weddings, Valentine's Day, anniversaries and other large gatherings are perfect for a wine gift basket. The effects of wine on one's restraints can produce many positive outcomes!! In particular, it helps you to get past your inhibitions to tell that special someone your true feelings; many relationships have as their beginning a glass of wine; perhaps from that present of a wine gift basket!

Choosing the right wine basket for someone will depend a lot on what you know about that person; particularly, their likes and dislikes. For this reason it is considered quite skillful to choose a good wine gift. It's important to remember that tastes different from what someone is used to receiving should only be tested when there is a high chance it will be
appreciated.

Don't forget to check whether the intended recipient of your wine basket actually approves of wine as a gift. Many people may not appreciate wine or would prefer their wine presented in a particular way; you should consider the choices between corked or can or twist-top bottles. The efforts required to uncork a bottle may devalue the gift, whereas the opportunity to show off wine-drinking expertise, such as uncorking a bottle, will be a bonus for some!

Accessories that are dainty can be an extra thoughtful gift, particularly for women; for example ice containers, decanters or wine glasses add that special touch to your gift basket. Wine guidebooks are another fabulous accessories for not-so-knowledge recipient.

Highlighting your attention and understanding of the other person is one of the benefits of a wine gift basket. It expresses the intangible in the tangible and will be sure to be highly valued by any close friend.

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No matter what the occasion might be, a wine gift basket makes an ideal present. The best part is that you can personalize it by adding your personal touch to it to make it a gift to be remembered and cherished for a long time to come.
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Thu, 24 Aug 06 19:05:33 -0700
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2008-10-21T18:38:00.000-07:00
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Cooking, Food & Wine Tours of Spain

Cooking, Food & Wine Tours of Spain - In a recent issue of Food & Wine Magazine there is a great article featuring Spain's Top Food Critic Jos? Carlos Capel discussing issues like "Why is Spain the world's most exciting food destination right now?" more... As well in this same issue Anya Von Bremzen gives some insider tips on... "Where To Go Next: Catalonia, Madrid, Galicia | Spain"

This year we have many new exciting culinary & cooking holiday and deluxe wine tours for travelers who would like to savor Spain with a Gourmet Appetite!

Starting off your journey you could try a Galician Coastal Cooking, Food and Wine Tour on the Atlantic Coast of Spain. Galicia is famed for it's fresh, abundant Seafood, highly-acclaimed Albari?o white wines and recently new young chefs like; Xose Cannas of Pepe Vieira who was just mentioned in this months issue of Food & Wine. On the Rias Baixas the sea plays an important role in peoples lives, come visit this magnificent coastline from the sea on our Gastronomic Sailing Journey. For an in-depth view of this undiscovered region of Spain try our 8 Days or 12 Days Deluxe food & wine tours. Even if you only have a couple of days in this region you could take a one day wine tour sampling Albari?o white wines of the D.O. Rias Baixas or Mencia red wines of the D.O. Ribeira Sacra. If you are just stopping through, or arriving at one of the ports of call on cruise and have time only for a half-day, we can offer guided tapa tours in Vigo, La Coru?a, Santiago de Compostela and Lugo.

Moving across Northern Spain to the Basque Country, one of the most notable regions for it's dynamic cuisine with top chefs like; Arzak, Berasategui, etc... In San Sebastian you could take a half-day hands-on Basque cooking class in one of the authentic gastronomic societies or a Pintxo tapa tour of the old quarter enjoying the "tasty little bites" in the most emblematic bars and taverns. For more days we could recommend our week-long Basque Country & Cantabian Cooking Holiday. For wine touring you could visit a Txacoli white winery from Bilbao, as well we can't forget to mention the world-renowned Rioja wines of the Basque/Rioja wine region D.O. Rioja which are a "must-taste" if your are in the area.

On the Eastern side of Spain you will discover the delights of Catalan Cuisine!Another region of "Hot" chefs like; Ferran Adria. Either basing your stay in Barcelona or exploring the countryside of Catalonia we have various tours to offer, for example in Barcelona how about a half-day private cooking class with a visit to La Boqueria Market to shop for the special ingredients for your class with a professional chef. Evening or midday tapa tours with a Food & Wine guide are also a lot of fun to wander the city's old quarter. Venturing out from Barcelona for the day you could learn about the Roots of Catalan Cuisine or a private wine tour to one of the regions like; Penedes, Cava, Priorat & Montsant, Emporda-Costa Brava, Coster del Segre or Conca de Barbera. As well you could try a short-break or week-long trip to learn in-depth about the wines with a expert wine guide. Gourmet Culinary Holidays in the Priorat region are also available for short-breaks or week-long stays.

If you are traveling as a group of ten or more you could stay at the Luxurious 5* Read's Hotel on the Balearic Island of Mallorca and learn the cooking secrets of the Michelin-starred Chef Marc Fosh.

In the middle of Spain lies Madrid, the heart and capital of this country which has much to offer for culinary travelers. Learn about Castilian Cuisine with a professional chef for a half-day cooking class or up to week-long cooking vacations. In the evenings or for lunch this is yet another Spanish city where tapa tours are very popular, or try a more "sit-down" gourmet dinner with a commented Spanish Olive Oil tasting in Madrid at a prestigious city centre restaurant. Ribera del Duero, one of Spain's most important wine regions can be reached in a day as a private VIP chauffeur driven tour or joining a deluxe small group tour from Madrid. Or how about a group excursion of Toledo and the wines of Castile Spain. Explore Quixote Land and discover the roots of Spanish Saffron of La Mancha.

Down South in Passionate Andalusia we have various, cooking, food & wine related tours. Leaving Madrid by high-speed train you could join in on a one day or short-break deluxe tour of Cordoba and the Wines of Montilla. In Seville we have two options for private half-day cooking classes. Learn how to make Spanish Tapas in the well-equipped kitchen of the apartment of an expert chef, or an exclusive cooking classes with one of Seville's most prestigious chefs Willy Moya at his restaurant Poncio. Also within reach from the city are day wine tours to Jerez (Sherry), Sanlucar de Barrameda or Ronda as well visits to Olive Oil Mills and Spanish Cured Ham producer. Try a 4 Day or 7 Day stay in Seville and enjoy all these culinary activities. Nearby Seville in the beautiful Andalusian Countryside can be found the 5* Grand Luxury Hacienda Benazuza, where you could learn the original recipes of Ferran Adria in La Alquer?a Restaurant (two Michelin Stars) prepared by chef Rafael Morales, under the management of the "El Bulli" team. In Granada learn about the ancient Arabic influences in the rice dishes of the region by cooking with local women of Granada. Down on the Costa del Sol in Marbella relax, play some golf and do a bit of wine touring.

After this delectable summary of cooking, food & wine tours we offer to Spain, we are also capable of creating a "personalized" culinary holiday just for you! Lets us know your desires and we will do our best to fulfill your appetite for a food and wine adventure in Spain... as well as Portugal!
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Tue, 21 Oct 08 15:27:05 -0700
Chateau Montelena, one of two wineries that put Napa Valley on the world stage when it beat out France's top wines in a tasting, is being purchased - by one of France's top vintners. Montelena's sale to the owner of storied Bordeaux property Cos d'Estournel...

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Tue, 21 Oct 08 14:39:26 -0700
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October 20, 2008 - Wine Liquor

2008-10-20T00:07:00.001-07:00
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What in the world is up!
Was there a full moon or something? As I went through this past week I was struck by what seemed to be the theme for the week. I came to the conclusion that there are some career whiners out there. I mean people whine about any and everything. Let me just float this out there... Whining is not going to fix a problem!
Now God only knows I surely have my challenges, and do in fact do my fair share of moaning and complaining (like now) but the difference is for me it's a temporary state. It's not where I spend my time. There are those who can't seem to put together a complete sentence without having a problem with something.
If you're one of these people stop it already. If you're not but you find yourself in the presence of one who is, don't walk away, runaway from them. It's contagious and detrimental to your state of mind and attitude. Which equates to what you can do and accomplish. If a whiner starts walking toward you don't hesitate, get away as fast as you can or they'll suck the life right out of you. Really.
The next time you hear an identified habitual whiner whining let them get what they're wanting to say out and then gently but firmly ask them this--- "So what are you doing about it today so that this problem doesn't exist for you tomorrow?" then walk away. Leave them with their whining thoughts.
Look kids, I'm not saying that there aren't some legitimate concerns that shouldn't be expressed, but my goodness! Must they be expressed over and over and over, every single day. All day? Direct that energy into solving whatever the problem is. Just a thought.
That's all. That's it. I'm done whining about you whiners. Bring on the week.
OOPS... I left out the 'H' there at the beginning didn't I?
Ah well... You're not gonna um... whine about it are you?
Live some. Love some. Learn some. Everyday.
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Got Purpose? - Part 2Clyde Dennis
I guess I found some hot buttons last week eh? Thanks for a week full of real good feedback.
That being the case Id like to follow along with last weeks theme of Living your purpose. Getting into one of the key elements to doing just that.
Living with Courage.
I believe living a life of Purpose begins and ends with Courage. It takes courage to open up and face your truth, to be honest with yourself.
Clearly, there are many hindrances and roadblocks along the path of purposeful living. In my own life the biggest has been fear. The fear of showing vulnerability. The fear of being judged. The fear of rejection, fear of failure, fear of being alone, fear of the unknown and uncertainty. There was fear everywhere I turned. Until one day I just got sick and tired of living in fear.
In a conversation about some of the worlds great revolutions with a friend who grew up in Russia the point was made that one of the conclusions an oppressed people must come to is they "just cant live this way anymore." This is the point at which the pain of being oppressed becomes greater than the pain of facing the fear. Fear is an oppressive bully and thief. The way to conquer it is to face up to it with confidence and courage. The feeling comes over you that something has got to change and it has to change now! Perhaps youve known this feeling.
I have come to the conclusion (and of course you must arrive at your own) that no one, no situation, no experience, is going to deter me from living the rest of my life on what I believe is the course of my PURPOSE. Eventually, one way or another I will die. But, in the process of living, I am the one responsible for identifying, connecting to and living my own purposeful life. To live any other way would be to not live fully.
What courage do I need to call on? I summon my courage to let go of perceived past wrongs, of regrets, hurts. Things that are done, are done. I look and live forward. I let go of blaming and anger, release jealousy, envy and any feelings of scarcity, helplessness or hopelessness. Im continually building and healing myself. It takes courage to accept responsibility for my own success and happiness. The courage to live on Purpose. The courage to be real. The Courage to be me.
You decide when youre ready to move to the next step in your purposeful evolution. Look around. You'll find a book, a friend, a coach, a spiritual guide or teacher to help you uncover your own true connection to yourself, your truth and your purpose. Maybe youll even be that friend, guide or teacher for someone else, which will be part of your own journey.
I am truly grateful for others who showed me through books, stories and in the way they live their life that I can live on purpose and be happy. The key ingredient, as Ive learned, is Courage.
As always, Thanks for hanging out.
Live some. Love some. Learn some. Everyday.
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Brix House Wine.com, an internet wine store announces the launch of its gift program, offering unique gift baskets, quality boxed wine sets and highly rated Champagne packages.

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