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MODERN ROSE WINES.
Refreshing, dry, cool roses are in, and millions enjoy it throughout the summer. Although, at least in North America, roses fell by the wayside in the last 20 years, now they seem to have staged a comeback. Sweet, fizzy roses packaged in attractive (read full article)
Who’s Who Near You?
Reading the papers online this morning, I spied a piece in the Telegraph. Various celebrities were asked where their dream home would be. Unsurprisingly, some of them chose France as their destination. I applaud their choice. Michael Morpurgo, the c (read full article)
Bainbridge Island Vineyards and Winery: Conscience, Conservation and Controversy
Gerard and Jo Ann Bentryn, of Bainbridge Island Vineyards and Winery, are fierce advocates for eating and drinking local. Their concept of terroir is not only the minerals in the soil at your feet but the culture and community in which the grapes are (read full article)
8 Pairings for a Wine and Cheese Tasting
Wine and cheese tastings are a great way to sample new wines and cheeses, as well as have a party with minimal set-up and clean-up. The pairings below make for the perfect party - a variety of different tastes and textures, with each wine complement (read full article)
NEW ZEALAND – SMALL NATION, BIG IMPACT.
New Zealand is well known as wine producing country, but unfortunately it’s recognized exclusively for sauvignon blanc. The electric gooseberry style of sauvignon blanc, originally from the Loire region in France, was popularized first by wineries (read full article)
A Lesser Known Vintage
France is a place of clichéd landmarks: Say Provence and infinite fields of lavender will appear along with its attendant charms and sun drenched monuments. Say Ile de Ré and golden sandy beaches and the white sails draped around its chic harbours (read full article)
Raats Original Chenin Blanc 2009
After being a bit disappointed with the last South African Chenin Blanc I tried, I was on the lookout for more, hoping to find something that would excite me. Chenin Blanc is after all one of South Africa's signature varieties.I dropped into Thorold (read full article)
Popular French Dishes
Popular French dishes include both national and regional specialties. French are the real lovers of good food and this reflects from their extremely diverse recipes. The wide practice of using elaborate and complex recipes outside France has played (read full article)
Tesco Finest Ken Forrester Chenin Blanc 2009
I can't remember exactly why I wanted to try this. I do like a good Chenin Blanc, and I may have seen this in some newspaper columns or something. Tesco Finest, like Sainsbury's Taste the Difference, is pretty good value and a step above their entr (read full article)
Uncorked Ventures - New and Exciting wine club
Recently I had the opportunity to interview and brand new wine club owner and talk to him about what defines his club and how he plans to make it a successful venture. The wine club is called "Uncorked Ventures" and is a newly formed, family run out (read full article)
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