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Stars of wine and opera at Decanter's Wine Gala Dinner
Decanter - Wine News &bull Jan 9, 2012
International stars of the opera and wine worlds will converge on the world-famous Opera House in the centre of London's West End for the Royal Opera House and Decanter magazine's Gala Wine Dinner. Among other major artists, recitals by soprano… Full Story »
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Wine of the Week: Warre's Vintage Port 1977
Winedoctor &bull Jan 9, 2012
Vintage Port might make only an infrequent appearance on the pages of Winedoctor, nevertheless never a year passes without one or two bottles being broached. And it's that time of year again; I can't let the darkest days of winter… Full Story »
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Report from ... Port & Douro Wine Tasting - October 18, 2011
On the Road with the Grape Guy &bull Jan 5, 2012
As a wine writer and wine lover, I attend a variety of events and get to try a number of wines from all over the world. Here I review the wine related events I attended and the things that thrilled me about them. As a fan of Port wines I always have trouble understanding when people tell me they don't like the stuff what's not to like: plum, cherry, chocolate all wrapped up with sweetness and alcohol; where's the problem? But there are still… Full Story »
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Wine Spectator Auction Index Slips in Fourth Quarter of 2011 (Wine Spectator)
Wine Spectator &bull Jan 5, 2012
The Wine Spectator Auction Index, which tracks sales at fine wine auctions in the United States, fell from 341.27 points in the third quarter of 2011 to 333.50 in the fourth quarter, a decrease of 2.28 percent. This was the index's third quarterly decline for the year, indicating that auction fever has been subsiding somewhat. The index now stands at the same level as… Full Story »
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It's a French affair for a Port Stephens winery
Daily Wine News &bull Jan 4, 2012
Wonganella Winery has a decidedly Gallic influence thanks to the arrival of two Frenchmen helping to promote the growth of the Bobs Farm complex. Sylvain Duarte, 25 and Simone Desnoues, 22, are living and working at Wonganella as part of… Full Story »
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Smith Woodhouse Late Bottled Vintage Port 2000 wine review by (PB)
The Wine Cask Blog &bull Dec 31, 2011
Gentle, elegant sweet red fruit aromas with touches of cassis and prune. Palate--Very soft presence with nice elegant raisiny flavors and a surprise hint of red chili peppers. Unusual and delightful. At $25, a nice treat so raise a glass!… Full Story »
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Easy Cocktails for New Year's Eve
Wine Weekly &bull Dec 31, 2011
I know, I know - this is supposed to be a wine blog, not a cocktail blog. But, one of these mixed drinks includes Prosecco among the ingredients, so that makes it relevant. Also, not everyone at your New Year's… Full Story »
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Restaurant roundup: Yet more New Year's Eve options
LA Times - Daily Dish &bull Dec 27, 2011We've already listed several restaurants in and around L.A. that are celebrating New Year's Eve. Ammo: Ammo's celebrating with a special New Year's Eve menu that includes options such as blini with caviar and caraway creme fraiche (Margaine Champagne); avocado,… Full Story »
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#431 Taylor's Port & OXO cubes
The Tasting Note &bull Dec 26, 2011
I got an old OXO tin for Christmas. I know that sounds like a really strange thing to receive, but I love it. It isn't just an old OXO tin, it is a commemorative one from the coronation of King George VI (if you aren't up on your royal history, it is the person… Full Story »
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Mas Amiel Maury 2008
Wine Anorak &bull Dec 23, 2011
This is a fortified wine from the South of France (Agly Valley, Roussillon), made in a similar way to vintage Port, but from the Grenache Noir variety. It's a little less strong than Port (16 as opposed to 19/20 degrees… Full Story »
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Perfect Pairings for Haute Pastry
Wine Enthusiast - Web Edition &bull Dec 22, 2011
Wine Enthusiast tapped Katzie Guy-Hamilton, executive pastry chef at New York Central at the Grand Hyatt (and a contestant on Top Chef Just Desserts) for the latest trends in the wide world of pastry, along with a few tips for… Full Story »
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Priorat-Cambrils, Spain
Wine Enthusiast - Web Edition &bull Dec 22, 2011
Priorat is rugged and hilly, with towns populated by as few as 25, and often no more than 500, inhabitants, and connected by serpentine roads that can be as dizzying as they are scenic. Priorat is rugged and hilly, with towns populated by as few as 25,… Full Story »
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Recipe: Christmas Glogg With Brandy and Port - Recipe
New York Times - Dining and Wine &bull Dec 20, 2011
A recipe for Christmas glogg with brandy and port. Full Story »
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Wine of the Week: Chateau Leoville-Poyferre 1986
Winedoctor &bull Dec 19, 2011
And, conversely, the wrong wine seems, well, wrong. I can't compete with the high quality images found on most food blogs! Vintage Port that came later in the evening, the cork here yielding about 300 pieces. Overall an appealing wine… Full Story »
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Exploring Wine Tourism in South Africa
A Wine Story &bull Dec 18, 2011
Curious to discover S. African wine? Though imports are high in the UK, it's often difficult to find wine from S. Africa in the United States, even in a large city like New York. Recently I emarked on a four day trip (four days meeting with producers to discover the styles of… Full Story »
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First Wine for Lauren Auction lots go live on Monday
Palate Press &bull Dec 17, 2011As I hope you know by now, we are auctioning off some absurdly great and rare wines for a very good cause, to raise funds to help find out what happened to a missing girl. To read about it please… Full Story »
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T Magazine: Ristretto | Tokyo Coffee
New York Times - Dining and Wine &bull Dec 16, 2011
When I tell people that I went to Tokyo to check out the coffee, I get two reactions. One is bewilderment - as if I went to Denver for the surfing. The other is fascination: those who pay attention to coffee know that Japan is the world's third-largest importer (after the United States and Germany), with obsessive buyers who regularly land the winning bids at Cup of Excellence auctions, and that it produces the coffee gear everybody wants. Japan's interest in coffee isn't a fad. Dutch traders first introduced the drink a little more than 400 years ago, but it… Full Story »
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This winter warmer won't wear out
30 Second Wine Advisor &bull Dec 16, 2011
It's a Perfect Holiday Gift! Award-winning, hand-selected wine from the heart of California's wine country is a perfect gift for friends, loved ones, business associates and clients. Gifts from The California Wine Club start at just $49.45! We've all known the frustration that comes with an excellent bottle of wine that's too much to finish in a sitting but, to be honest, too good not to. This frustration can only increase when we're looking at a bottle of Port or other "fortified" wine that's been dosed with brandy to kick up its alcohol content to 20 percent or so, resulting… Full Story »
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Sports Bars: Long Island Ale House
LENNDEVOURS &bull Dec 15, 2011
A couple of weekends ago I got a text message from one of the guys in my soccer club. He and another coach had decided to head out to a bar for a couple of beers. I texted back, "Grumpy Jacks, surely." My phone had been off while I was in the movies so my soccer buddies blamed me for their lack of knowledge about where to go for a beer on a Friday night. Grumpy Jack's is a sports bar not far from the Port Jeff train station. I knew the place because my wife's family are… Full Story »
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Guide to Holiday Wines ~ What to Give to Whom, or What to Enjoy and When ~ Happy Holidaze!
Wine Blog &bull Dec 15, 2011Bubbles inspired everyone to spread the holiday cheer, and this traditional Prosecco is a great deal. This wine's especially food friendly for all of those party finger foods. As my friend Jeff Donegan just said, "Go big or go home." He believes that it's important to impress the boss with a bold statement. I always did,… Full Story »
