DRC auction, guilty, Messi wine, scouting, charity ? sipped & spit

SPIT: bottles of DRC SIPPED: the power of the internet; credit card return policies? Don Cornwell, a collector and attorney, posted an impressively detailed assessment of lots that went under the hammer at a London auction last night. Spectrum and Vanquish, the auctioneers, did withdraw some lots but continued to sell others despite statements from [...]

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2009 Cuvee des 3 Messes Basses Ventoux

From the Quick-but-by-no-means-Dirty Dept.: 2009 Cuvee des 3 Messes Basses Ventoux, 60% Grenache, 20% Cinsault, 20% Syrah, 14.5% alc., 1.5 L, $16.99: This hearty southern Rhône red from our good friends at J et R Selections/Wines of Distinction in Bloomfield Hills, MI is an out-and-out QPR All Star, delivering more pleasure than it seems one [...]

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$1.5 million for red Tibetan mastiff

Having a pet is obviously a personal choice but if anybody is looking for some true and loyal companionship from his or her pet, a dog is the best among all pet animals. For those people who love pet dogs, the Red Tibetan Mastiff, popularly known as Hong Dong or Big Splash is an exclusive [...]

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Herman, Michelin starred gastronomic wonder in Copenhagen

Among the Michelin starred gastronomic wonders, Herman is a sparkling name situated in the heart of the beautiful city of Copenhagen. This restaurant is a part of The Nimb Hotel in front of the historical Tivoli Gardens. Since 2008, Thomas Herman, the chief chef of this dining house has been serving authentic delicious Danish dishes [...]

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Ballentine Vineyards ? Nice Change of Pace in the Napa Valley

Would you like to try something a little different than the usual wine-tasting fare of the Napa Valley? Try Ballentine Vineyards! It?s a little more on the old-fashioned side, with down-to-earth folks running the winery and keeping a very low profile. Continue reading

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The Internet has ?shrouded [wine] in ignorance?

“The Internet has changed the way we think about wine. Once shrouded in mystery, it?s now shrouded in ignorance.” That’s in the latest post from Hosemaster of Wine. Needless to say, I think it has been a huge net (pun intended) positive, since increasingly knowledgable consumers posting online is one of the most exciting things [...]

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Who invented wine?s 100-point scale?

We quite often talk about the 100-point scale and its impact on wine, but is it correct to say that Robert Parker “invented” it? He certainly popularized the approach and it has come to be large part of his legacy as other magazines shifted to the numerical system. In “The Emperor of Wine,” Elin McCoy [...]

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