Archive for January, 2008

Jan 31 2008

Chinese Food, Wine And The Perfect Pairing

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There are a few wines that work well paired with Chinese food. They are a medium-dry to lightly sweet Riesling, a middle-of-the-road Chardonnay and a mild, full-bodied Merlot with the right acidity.

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Jan 31 2008

Getting Started in Home Brew Beer and Wine

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Home brewing is a growing hobby for people who want to drink something that cannot be found in the aisles of a local liquor store and it is becoming more popular all the time. Home brewing is not that difficult, although beginners should follow recipes carefully in order to ensure results that are drinkable. When [...]

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Jan 31 2008

Noble Rot Infects Some Of The World’s Greatest Dessert Wines

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A fungus called Botrytis cinerea, noble rot is a fascinating group of living organisms that grows on grapes. Noble rot is necessary to make some of the world’s greatest dessert wines.

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Jan 31 2008

The Art of Selecting the Best Wines

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Wines have always been part of people’s culture-and even history. Even before the days of mythologies, there was already Bacchus, the god of wines. Kings and queens all over the world dined with the best wines.

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Jan 31 2008

2005 Bordeaux Chateau La Pierre Levee’ - Wine Review

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Bottom line - I would buy this $15.99 bottle of Bordeaux again. Find it if you can.

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Jan 31 2008

Budget Valentine’s Day Ideas

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It’s less than a month away and time to start thinking about things you can do to spice up the celebration, to make it more interesting. Here are some romantic tips for under $30.

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Jan 31 2008

Making Wine At Home Can Be A Fun and Rewarding Experience

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A very brief informational article about making wine at home. Everything from grape collecting to bottling is mentioned here. Some good information for those thing about making wine at home.

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Jan 31 2008

The Rich History Of Italian Wine

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Italy is one of the oldest wine regions in the world, and the rich history has roots that are even older. Italy is the largest producer of wine with more vineyards than any other including France.

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Jan 31 2008

Riesling Wine History

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Riesling is a white grape variety grown historically in Germany. The Riesling wine vine history traces back to the year 1435 cloaked in theory as to the name Riesling.

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Jan 31 2008

Wild Yeast In Winemaking - The Story Behind The Story

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Some of California’s top winemakers use wild yeast and others do not. Wild yeast is not the secret indispensable answer to making great wine. It is one of the ways to develop complexity in wines.

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