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Appy hour: Smart phone applications help wine lovers navigate a sea of choices Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 8:14PMTrying to select a wine for that oh-so-important business dinner? Overwhelmed by vast wine lists at the trendiest restaurants? Contemplating what dish to serve with that bottle you’ve been saving for just the right occasion? Or perhaps you’d like to create an inventory of your wine cellar. Time to power up a smart phone.
Judging the age-worthiness of wine is tricky business Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 9:05PMHow to know whether a wine is age-worthy? That depends on a lot of factors, including the grape varietal, the winemaker and the conditions under which it is aged. One sure way to find out if a wine has aged well is to drink it. And recent tastings confirm that even Washington whites can hold up.
The Leading Business Weekly Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 3:20AMDROP THE BOOZE: Job applicants who drink alcohol are perceived as less intelligent and less hirable by American bosses, a bias dubbed the “imbibing idiot bias” in a study published on Monday.
Advice to job seekers: drop the Merlot Tuesday, August 10, 2010 @ 12:04PMDETROIT (Reuters) - Job applicants who drink alcohol are perceived as less intelligent and less hireable by American bosses, a bias dubbed the "imbibing idiot bias" in a study published on Monday.
Advice to US job seekers: drop the booze Tuesday, August 10, 2010 @ 12:40AMAustralians take note: job applicants who drink alcohol are perceived as less intelligent and less hireable by American bosses.
Advice to US job seekers drop the Merlot Monday, August 9, 2010 @ 8:47PMDETROIT, Aug 10 (Reuters) Job applicants who drink alcohol are perceived as less intelligent and less hireable by American bosses, a bias dubbed the ''imbibing idiot bias'' in a study published.
Advice to jobseekers: ditch the vino Monday, August 9, 2010 @ 7:38PMJob applicants who drink alcohol are perceived as less intelligent and less hireable, an effect dubbed the "imbibing idiot bias" in a United States study.
Employers biased against drinkers says study Monday, August 9, 2010 @ 4:21PMJob applicants who drink alcohol are perceived as less intelligent and less hireable by American bosses, a bias dubbed the "imbibing idiot bias" in a study published on Tuesday
Study: Job applicants should lay off the booze Monday, August 9, 2010 @ 3:58PMJob applicants who drink alcohol are perceived as less intelligent and less hireable by American bosses, a bias dubbed the "imbibing idiot bias" in a study published on Monday. United States - Media - Business - Health - Alcoholic beverage
Exceptional vs Cape Blends Wednesday, August 4, 2010 @ 5:09PMAs George Bernard Shaw pointed out "those who can, do, those who can't teach."But when it comes to buying wine, South Africa's most experienced foreign taster, Dave Hughes, reckons wine educators are a much better bet than Masters of Wine, if you want reliable advice on something decent to drink.
In job interviews, what you drink may be seen as how you think Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 7:11PMSimply holding a glass of alcohol diminishes you in the eyes of people doing the hiring, new research suggests
American Idol: Glory Glory Hallelujah [Recaps] Wednesday, May 19, 2010 @ 12:55PM#recaps And so last night we trudged on again, this time with only three oxen to pull Mother Courage-Seacrest's war wagon through the mud. Was it a successful...
American Idol: Glory Glory Hallelujah [Recaps] Wednesday, May 19, 2010 @ 12:38PM# recaps And so last night we trudged on again, this time with only three oxen to pull Mother Courage-Seacrest's war wagon through the mud. Was it a successful journey? Yes and no. More »
How good is the 2009 vintage? Wednesday, April 7, 2010 @ 3:13PMIn the wake of a good vintage, en primeur week in Bordeaux is like a cross between the Oscars, a fashion show and a particularly raucous trading floor. The hype, glamour and sense of expectation are unrivalled in the sedate world of wine.
WINE TIME: Bill Carlson of Seville Quarter Wednesday, March 31, 2010 @ 3:14AMBill Carlson of Seville Quarter recommends the "Modernist Project" wines of Washington state's Charles Smith.
Spring reds pair with duck shepherd's pie Tuesday, March 23, 2010 @ 3:00PMEarly spring's blustery and often soggy days offer a convenient reason for enjoying easily prepared comfort food paired with full-flavored red wines.
New Free Wine Enthusiast Facebook App Makes Wine Pairing Social Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 12:26PMWine Enthusiast Brings Its 30 Years Of Experience to FaceBook - From Stemware To Storage, Parings to Parties, Tastings to Expert Ratings
Vineyard Defaults Surge as Bargain Wines Hurt Napa (Update2) Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 7:01PMMarch 8 (Bloomberg) -- In California’s Napa Valley, producer of the most expensive U.S. wines, 2010 may be a vintage year for foreclosures as the industry is squeezed by falling land values and a consumer shift to cheaper brands.
A vintage year - for foreclosures Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:16AMLoad defaults and distressed sales are troubling Napa Valley's wine businesses, writes Dan Levy.
Coeur d'Alene Press Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 1:29PMWhile we don’t rate wines on a number scale, there are clear winners from the past year based on customer purchases. As I’ve said so many times, big ratings and high praise from me won’t change a wine you don’t like into one you do. While clearly this rating system is unscientific, it is based on a far better indicator — your purchases and repeat purchases, many times by the case. The wines are ...
2000s offer wide array of films for all tastes Tuesday, January 5, 2010 @ 4:27PMAs the decade comes to a close, it’s a time to reflect on what the last 10 years have brought the world in terms of film accomplishments.
Sam's Club(R) Adds Wine and Spirits to Online Order Ahead Program Click n' Pull(TM) Tuesday, December 22, 2009 @ 10:18AMSam's Club is expanding its wine, spirits and beer department by adding the category to its growing and popular order-ahead program Click n' Pull. Beginning today, there are more than 1,000 items to choose including wines from around the world.
Vail Finds from the Vine: A vino gift guide Friday, December 18, 2009 @ 6:28PMVAIL, Colorado - We all have many different friends and business associates, and 'tis the season to give them a gift. So instead of one Find from the Vine, here's a gift guide for any type of wine lover, or non-wine lover as the case may be. A Lot of Clients, Cannot Spend Much: Peter Lehmann Shiraz or Clancy's. Both well under $20, the Shiraz is dark, ripe, and spicy. The Clancy's is a blend of ...
Wine Buzz: Washington state wine tops mag's best-of list Tuesday, November 24, 2009 @ 7:33PMWine Spectator magazine has released its list of the year's top 100 wines, and for the first time, an offering from Washington ranked No. 1.
Annual Dysfunctional Family Thanksgiving Dinner Tuesday, November 24, 2009 @ 2:09PMTo be thankful for anything much at all requires humility, I believe. I have little enough of it; in fact, I have a dichotomy common to alcoholics, and that is a combination of both arrogance and self-loathing. Hardly conducive to genuine humility. Another subject almost certainly.
It's Nouveau and Novello time in Toronto again Tuesday, November 17, 2009 @ 12:46PMEight 2009 versions of this light-hearted red wine pour onto shelves Thursday morning. Here's a sneak peek.
A real bargain among Nouveau wines Tuesday, November 17, 2009 @ 11:46AMIt's Nouveau and Novello time in Toronto again. Eight 2009 versions of this light-hearted red wine pour onto shelves Thursday morning. Here's a sneak peek.
The young and the Fearless Wednesday, October 14, 2009 @ 1:13PMWhen it comes to wine, Millennials are worldlier and wiser than their predecessors.
A toast to spaghetti wines Tuesday, October 6, 2009 @ 12:16PMDon't rely on the straw-wrapped Chianti cliche -- there are plenty of great reds you can drink with this hearty pasta standard.
Tips On Picking Kosher Wine Thursday, September 10, 2009 @ 3:11PMKosher wines are big sellers during the holiday season. The way wine merchants tell it, once upon a time if you wanted kosher wine, your choices were sweet and sweeter.
Wine Review | 2006 Mazzoni Toscana Rosso Wednesday, September 2, 2009 @ 10:02AMThe so-called Super Tuscan reds from the Chianti region have become progressively more expensive. Worse, they've become progressively more international in style, in the manner of wines vying for high ratings from those who think that big, alcoholic, dense wines are better than those that show balance and finesse.
2006 Mazzoni Toscana Rosso ($16.99) Wednesday, September 2, 2009 @ 2:33AMThe so-called Super Tuscan reds from the Chianti region have become progressively more expensive.
Nota Bene Cellars offers fine, handcrafted wines Tuesday, September 1, 2009 @ 9:03PMTim Narby and his wife, Carol Bryant, started south Seattle-based Nota Bene Cellars in 2001, and thi
Italian wine Sangiovese pairs well with foods Thursday, July 30, 2009 @ 11:04PMSangiovese is one of the most popular and most planted grapes in Italy. The grapes make wines that offer fresh, cherry flavors and an earthy quality, often aromatic like cedar.
Max's Wine Dive Wednesday, July 15, 2009 @ 10:22AMThe hardest part about reviewing Max's Wine Dive, the May-arrival Austin branch of a Houston operation, is deciding between stars and numbers. The American-Statesman gives star ratings to `fine-dining' places and numerical grades to casual spots. So which one is Max's?
Winelovers turn to Two Oceans Thursday, June 4, 2009 @ 5:20PMThere is an interesting phenomenon occurring amongst wine drinkers, says Brad Gold, a Cape Wine Master, who is also the global brand manager for Two Oceans.
Sandra Silfven: Wine competitions tell the real story of quality Thursday, May 14, 2009 @ 12:18AMBig wine competitions -- as opposed to big glossy wine magazines -- provide wine evaluations based on the worthiness of what's in the bottle -- not on the label or who advertises.
Salute to festival meals and Vintages deals Saturday, May 2, 2009 @ 3:34AMThe Santé Wine Festival, long a fixture of spring wining and dining in Yorkville, is dead. From its ashes rises Salute, spilling out across the city from Monday to next Saturday .