Wine in a can: boon or boondoggle?

When you get a wine in a can, does the sommelier let you sniff the lid? And place it on the table during dinner? The Telegraph (!) reports on a study that shows alternative wine packaging is on the rise. The (British) industry is trying to lightweight materials: Marks & Spencer has ten wines in [...]

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Thank You From the Bottom of My Heart

I’m sitting here in my new home office with a fresh perspective and a touch of the misties, as in misty-eyes.  Rich and I have been moved into the place for just over a month and it has made a huge difference in how we feel about things.  I now recognize that we were both [...]

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2007 Sauternes & Barsac

Here you find the ratings of the 2007 Sauternes and Barsac wines from Robert Parker, Decanter and Wine Spectator: Sauternes & Barsac Decanter Wine Advocate WineSpectator Price Chateau d’Yquem ***** 19 96 - 98 97 - 100 Chateau Guiraud **** 17,5 92 - 94 91 - 94 Chateau La Tour Blanche **** 18 86 - 88 90 - 93 Chateau Lafaurie-Peyraguey **** 18 91 - 93 91 - 94 Chateau de Rayne-Vigneau ***** 19 91 - 93 92 - 95 Chateau [...]

Source: http://www.wine4freaks.com/41/2007-sauternes-barsac/

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A Spitacular Competition!

For three days, our judges swirled, sniffed and spit their way through more than 3,500 wines from around the globe. Today they wrapped up by choosing the best of the best in each category. Results will be available next month, so stay tuned. In the meantime, enjoy this compilation of expert spitters:

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The Seductive Powers of Antalya, Turkey?s Mediterranean Paradise

With its two thousand years of history and the uniqueness of its natural beauties, Antalya offers to its visitors a sophisticated environment ready to satisfy even the most demanding tourist. The city hosted Greeks, Romans, Byzantines and finally Turks and the very different civilizations who ruled over the city left a sign of their dominance [...]

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Iridium made Zaffiro razor at $100,000 each

This hi-tech and sleek marvel can be seen in a man?s toiletry closet if he is rich enough to pay $100,000 for this shaving accessory. Limited editions of the Zaffiro razor are in the market from the brand luxury house Bright Light Venture. What makes this razor cost so much? This razor is made of [...]

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The wines from Pierre Usseglio I

Domaine Pierre Usseglio is first and foremost a maker of Chateauneuf-du-Pape but has also a couple of vineyards just outside the appellation. From these they make a good value Côtes-du-Rhône and a Vin de Table, where Merlot makes up 80 % og the blend.  I gave the 2006 Côtes-du-Rhône 2006 88-89 p. which makes it a good value. It’s a sort [...]

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Napa Valley Travel News Update

A few forward-thinking wineries in the Napa Valley have installed electric car charging stations. Imagine driving up to a winery in your electric car and recharging your car while you recharge your palate with a taste of some of Napa Valley?s famous wines. Continue reading

Source: http://www.winecountrygetaways.com/napablog/napa-valley-travel-news-update/

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