Interesting Take on the Cava Issue
Here you have a portion of it regarding the issue of the boycott against the Catalonyan Cava by disgruntled Spaniards: Around this time last year I mentioned the boycott on cava , the sparkling wine produced …
Resolution Keepers, Los Angeles Cooking Class
Tue Jan 10th, 2006, Los Angeles
The holidays are over, but maybe some resolutions remain intact? This class will feature lighter fare with lower fat, but there will be no skimping on flavor.
Professor trying to build computer tools to make better wine (Picayune Item)
PITTSBURGH (AP) - Distinguishing fine wine from plonk is usually left to connoisseurs and winemakers, who rely on their senses, rough chemical measurements and the whims of nature to produce an exceptional tipple.
WineLovers Community: FedEx won’t ship wine?
Faced with the welter of state and national laws governing wine shipping, some “common carriers” resort to a simple, irritating solution … they just won’t do it. Of course, this assumes that the shipper tells them what’s in the package.
Alcohol banned in Red Square
Dec. 31 - Moscow is ready for the New Year. This year, however, will be different, as authorities have banned all alcohol consumption on the Red Square.
Saveur Cooks Authentic French, Los Angeles Cooking Class
Tue Jan 17th, 2006, Los Angeles
Special event! Chez Cherie was selected by Saveur magazine to present a mouth-watering exploration of Authentic French cuisine.
Wine of the Week: Ferrari-Carano Fum Blanc Sonoma County 2004 (CA) $15
The Ferrari-Carano Fum Blanc Sonoma County 2004, made from the Sauvignon Blanc grape, is a light-bodied white wine bursting with green apple flavor and coated with earthy, herbal nuances. A terrific pick for Christmas party appetizers or to pair with…
Resolution Keepers, Los Angeles Cooking Class
Mon Jan 9th, 2006, Los Angeles
The holidays are over, but maybe some resolutions remain intact? This class will feature lighter fare with lower fat, but there will be no skimping on flavor.
Chefs with Heart
Tue May 9th, 2006, New York City
The 2006 Chefs with Heart is being held on May 9, 2006 at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in New York City.
Modern-minded wine drinkers toast screw caps (Palm Beach Post)
Here’s something vintners and wine critics alike hope you will be hearing less of at tonight’s New Year’s Eve soirees: the popping of corks.