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Finger Lakes Rieslings Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 12:52PMNew York's Finger Lakes wine region sees Riesling as the white grape with which it will have the greatest success. Peter F May visited the region and tasted them.
There’s no mystery about Kestrel Vintners Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 2:23AMA winery that should not be overlooked in the Yakima Valley wine capital of Prosser is Kestrel Vintners.
More than 'Lady in Red' from Prosser's Kestrel Vintners Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 7:03PMA winery that should not be overlooked in the Yakima Valley wine capital of Prosser, Wash., is Kestr
Apothic Red Blend Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 11:43AMWhy are we fixated on single varietal wines, ponders Peter F May and he samples Apothic Red, a new California blend.
Local food happenings Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 2:03AMNews on wine and beer tastings, cooking classes, festivals and more.
Stop Wine Spills with Wine Diaper Monday, June 28, 2010 @ 1:33PMWith current air security arrangements we cannot carry liquids in our hand baggage yet fear bottles packed in our baggage may break or leak and wine will flood our bag. Is The Wine Diaper the solution? Peter F May investigates.
YellowTail and Social Media Monday, June 21, 2010 @ 1:17PMYellow Tail's new wine used social media to choose its name and for marketing. But what's in it for us?
Paso Robles offers world-class wines without the attitude Monday, June 14, 2010 @ 9:46AMThe California viticultural area's offerings are drawing raves from critics.
Bordeaux Monday, May 24, 2010 @ 12:58PMBordeaux wine region is the largest fine wine region in the world producing some of the most desirable collectable expensive wines at the same time as countless good drinking and reasonably priced quaffers. Peter F May considers Bordeaux.
Wine: California's Paso Robles may be the best wine region you've never heard of Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 12:04AMThe February issue of a respected wine-industry trade publication gives only one of the world's wines both a rarefied 98 score and the top spot in the 'highly recommended' section.
Paso Robles: The Best Wine Region You May Not Know Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 1:01AMPaso Robles Transforms From Sleepy Cow Town To One Of The World's Most Vibrant Wine Regions
Much to do in March Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 5:24AMThere's a lot happening in our town over the next couple of weeks. Be sure to mark your calendars with these recommended March dates:
Decanting Wine Monday, February 15, 2010 @ 2:14AMThe hows and whys of decanting wine at home or in a restaurant.
Mungo: time running out on whaling … Rudd will need to risk a blue Sunday, January 10, 2010 @ 8:17PMWhat the Oceanic Viking's videos don’t and can’t show is the Japanese not doing scientific research on the whale carcass remains, writes Mungo MacCallum .
On the Town: Under the spell Monday, November 2, 2009 @ 4:50AMBrewing up all kinds of fun were several Halloween parties, and many, no doubt, included on the menu Vampire Merlot and the Velvet Devil Merlot, which were featured wines at The Vineyard. ON Halloween, The Toledo-Lucas County Library downtown hosted a Little Boo Bash for free. The bash included carnival-style games, arts and crafts, and more. Tricks instead of treats turned out to be a free ...
Merlot gets groove back Thursday, October 8, 2009 @ 12:02AMRemember merlot? Remember how good it was -- soft, smooth and creamy, redolent of black cherries, mint and spice? Remember how it was a hedonistic haven for those who loved red wine but found cabernet sauvignon a bit too muscular?
How Celebs Make A Living After Death Sunday, September 27, 2009 @ 8:00PMSteve Kroft Reports On The Big Business of Dead Celebrities' Lively Profits
Wine & Food Matching - Burgers and Bourgignon Monday, September 14, 2009 @ 1:11AMThis week Wine and Food Matching looks a two ways of tenderising tough cuts beef. By grinding it and by cooking in wine. Wines to match Hamburgers and Beef Bourgignon are on the menu.
Champagne Cocktail Monday, August 31, 2009 @ 7:07AMThe Champagne Cocktail is THE classic mixed drink. Elegant, impressive and showy -- but it is really easy to make and needs no skill or bartenders tools.
Property management Sunday, August 16, 2009 @ 2:17AMMillions of dollars in local commercial real estate is being advertised for sale online. The growing inventory represents enormous opportunity. Photo caption: Even if the Biaggi's or Eddie Merlot's landlords sold the properties, the restaurants would continue to operate. Photo by Dean Musser Jr. | The Journal Gazette
PARK CITY ‘08 REVIEW | American Wine: Randall Miller’s “Bottle Shock” Sunday, June 7, 2009 @ 5:21AMDoes every film festival get the wine movie it deserves? Four years ago, Cannes popped the cork on Jonathan Nossiter ‘s “ Mondovino ,” a rich and full-bodied documentary wherein the subject of winemaking was mainly a means to explore the buzz-kill of globalization and to toast anti-Americanism (at least according to tipsy American critics).
Top International wines at The Wine Show Jo'burg Thursday, May 28, 2009 @ 5:07PMVisitors to The Wine Show Jo'burg will be able to explore the world of wine with more than 150 top local producers as well as a selection of premium international wines on offer during the three day wine extravaganza to be hosted at Gallagher Convention Centre from 29 - 31 May 2009. The show promises to be the liveliest wine event of the year and wine lovers can delight in the rare opportunity ...
Wine Matters: Reisen left a lasting impression on world of wine Wednesday, May 20, 2009 @ 12:18AMDonn Reisen's life was celebrated last Friday with a day in the Ridge Monte Bello vineyard high atop the Santa Cruz Mountains. It was a beautiful, sunny spring day and 500 of Donn's friends were in attendance to join together in saying goodbye to one of America's greatest wine pioneers.