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Cheri Walters Schools Me on Wine Eric Rivera's Cooking Blog
ericriveracooks.com via @isawstephen &bull Mar 9, 2010I attended a wine tasting for the International Society of Africans in Wine the other day arranged by master coordinator Keren Brown. She read my little wine rant and decided to show me the light..the red, white, and sometimes sparkling… Full Story »
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Galicia. Ribeira Sacra(Part 5). Hijacked
Alice Feiring &bull Mar 9, 2010
Stunning. Steep. The hills have ghost vineyards underneath the brush. At one point before World War 11. It's wet. The soil sags. And when you're talking about a potential 80 degree tilt to the land, disaster is around the corner.… Full Story »
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Our sommelier Kyle...
www.facebook.com via @raincitygrill &bull Mar 8, 2010Raincity Grill Our sommelier Kyle Gartlan-Close has masterfully paired wines with each course and this incredible dining experience is a mere $65 per person. Space is limited so if you are interested please let us know as soon as possible… Full Story »
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Korean feast: impossible food-wine pairing?!?
Dr. Vino's Wine Blog &bull Feb 19, 2010
Tomorrow night I will be selecting the wine pairings for a Korean feast, getting in on the lunar new year action a few days late. Apparently it is impossible to pair Korean food with wine! And Im not just saying… Full Story »
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On Asimov's Tail
New York Times - The Pour &bull Feb 18, 2010Out here in Napa Valley the thermometer hit 80 degrees yesterday. I put the top down on the baby-blue Mustang and lit out, care free, whizzing by the mustard flowers blooming a brilliant yellow between the rows of healthy vineyards.… Full Story »
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BBC - Sommelier Laura Rhys' award-winning wine knowledge
news.bbc.co.uk via @TerravinaHotel &bull Feb 18, 2010Laura Rhys from the New Forest has just returned from a trip to the Champagne-producing capital of France - her reward for becoming one of the country's leading wine experts. Her knowledge of wines and her highly-trained nose has propelled her to the top of her chosen profession - and to victory in the… Full Story »
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SAVE $122.00 - Riedel Pomerol Decanter $238.00
dealnay.com via @innerinner &bull Feb 17, 2010Serve your wine in a Sommelier Decanter: the very best that Riedel has to offer. Crafted from 24% lead crystal, pamper yourself while showing your wine sophistication. Crafted by the well-known Austrian wineglass maker, Riedel, the Pomerol decanter blends functionality… Full Story »
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Restaurant Review: Motorino
New York Times: Dining and Wine &bull Feb 16, 2010
THERE was a television crew in Motorino in Williamsburg a couple of weeks ago, Michelle Park from NY1 shooting a segment with the restaurants chef, the elegant young Mathieu Palombino. He smiled shyly in chefs whites. There have been others. Fame stalks the restaurant, which has locations in Brooklyn and the East Village. Vice magazine came to film an episode of its Munchies program, which streams on VBS.tv. Frank Castronovo and Frank Falcinelli, who run the Frankies restaurants and Prime Meats out of a compound in Carroll Gardens, were the ostensible subjects, but they ventured to Motorino to eat pizza.… Full Story »
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Wines of The Times: New Zealand Youths With Promise
New York Times: Dining and Wine &bull Feb 16, 2010
The panel tended to rate the lighter-bodied, more graceful New Zealand pinot noirs above the heavier, denser ones. Click on each name in the list below to see its label and more information. Not surprising because every time Ive talked to New Zealand winemakers over the last 10 years theyve told me, over and over, that their pinot noirs were the wines to watch, and that their steady improvement would be apparent. But the evidence is in the glass. In a recent tasting of 20 bottles of New… Full Story »
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America's Best New Restaurants
Forbes.com: Wine &bull Feb 11, 2010
Our experts picked these as the most exciting recent additions to the country's dining scene. Full Story »
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My Wine Story
In Vino Veritas: Celebrate Wine &bull Feb 9, 2010Or Hiltch Wine is the drink of romance. As we approach Valentine's Day, I wanted to share some of my story about how I got "into" wine. How I came to love the vine and make it an integral part… Full Story »
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Laura Rhys celebrates UK sommelier crown in style From This is The West Country)
www.thisisthewestcountry.co.uk via @eaglesnestwine &bull Feb 9, 2010A WINE expert from Brent Knoll celebrated in style after being crowned UK Sommelier of the Year for 2009 with a trip to Reims ??? the capital of the Champagne region. Laura, who grew up in Brent Knoll, won a… Full Story »
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YouTube - FIAF's 2010 Wine Tour de France: Burgundy
www.youtube.com via @debrafioritto &bull Feb 9, 2010FIAF's 2010 "Wine Tour de France" got under way on February 1 with an evening devoted to the region of Burgundy. Michael Madrigale, head sommelier at Bar Boulud, led a sold-out crowd through six of... FIAF's 2010 "Wine Tour de… Full Story »
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Washington DC International Wine & Food Festival
Chief Wino &bull Feb 8, 2010
The 11th annual Washington DC International Wine & Food Festival gears up this coming weekend at the Ronald Reagan Building & International Trade Center. Tickets can be purchased online. Don't miss this amazing opportunity to taste wines from around the… Full Story »
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The Best Places in Vancouver to Grab a Drink or Glass of Wine
Vinifico &bull Feb 5, 2010
With the 2010 Winter Olympics coming to town (starting next week), I though I’d mention a few of my favourite places in Vancouver to grab a drink. I’m not going to bother breaking it down by neighbourhood; there are others… Full Story »
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Head to Head 2007 St Veran Tasting - Episode #811
Wine Library TV &bull Feb 4, 2010
Gary Vaynerchuk tastes 2 St Verans from Burgundy side by side with some interesting results…plus a small trip through Wine Library! Having trouble viewing this video? Try the Quicktime version. Wines tasted in this episode: 2007 Robert Denogent St Veran… Full Story »
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The Agency Wine Bar in Dubai
Cellar Blog &bull Feb 3, 2010I was in Dubai over the weekend and decided to use the opportunity to check out some of the local wine bars. The first one I went to was The Agency. Located along the Boulevard of The Emirates Towers The… Full Story »
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Wines of The Times: By Playing It Safe, Will They Be Sorry?
New York Times: Dining and Wine &bull Feb 2, 2010
The wine panel recently tasted 20 bottles of Oregon pinot gris from the 2008 and 2007 vintages. Full Story »
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Join Master... | Facebook
www.facebook.com via @michellemolise &bull Feb 1, 2010Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants Join Master Sommelier Alpana Singh and Chef Mychael Bonner for the Ultimate Valentines Wine Dinner on February 11th at Reel Club in Oak Brook. The evening includes a four course dinner featuring Valentine???s Day specialties and… Full Story »
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March 27th Pajos... | Facebook
www.facebook.com via @PajosCatering &bull Jan 31, 2010Pajos Boutique Catering March 27th Pajos Boutique Catering is collaborating with Anani Lawson, Sommelier of The French Laundry Restaurant, for an amazing evening of food, wine and education. Only 20 spaces available, so my facebook friends have the first offering.… Full Story »
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