Monthly Archives: December 2005

FIGS MARKET WINE AND CHEESE PAIRING Thu Jan 12th, 2006,

FIGS MARKET WINE AND CHEESE PAIRING Thu Jan 12th, 2006, Raleigh/DurhamEvent includes 5 wines paired with 5 cheeses. Also includes delicious mini cookies as well as coffee.

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WineLovers Community: FedEx won’t ship wine? Faced with the welter

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 … Continue reading

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Wine Tasting Via Computer (Slashdot) smooth wombat writes “What makes

Wine Tasting Via Computer (Slashdot) smooth wombat writes “What makes a good wine? Why do some wines have a smooth, almond-like bouquet while others have a sharper, more acidic bite to them? These questions and more have usually been answered … Continue reading

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Taylor Vintage Port presented by The Fine Wine Experience Tue

Taylor Vintage Port presented by The Fine Wine Experience Tue Nov 29th, 2005, LondonOne of my favourite ports, Taylor has a claret-like savoury complexity intermixed with its exotic sweetness with age.

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International Wine Accessories Christmas Gift Guide International Wine Accessories has

International Wine Accessories Christmas Gift Guide International Wine Accessories has graciously offered about.com readers a 15% off discount on their best-selling selection of wine gifts and accessories for the wine enthusiast. The offer is good through December 30, 2005. Please … Continue reading

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2004 White Truck California White Wine Sonoma’s Cline Cellars crafts

2004 White Truck California White Wine Sonoma’s Cline Cellars crafts easy-drinking, affordable wines such as the 2004 White Truck California White Wine.

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Resolution Keepers, Los Angeles Cooking Class Tue Jan 10th, 2006,

Resolution Keepers, Los Angeles Cooking Class Tue Jan 10th, 2006, Los AngelesThe 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.

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Toasting the New Year, local style Tomorrow is New Year’s

Toasting the New Year, local style Tomorrow is New Year’s Eve and people everywhere will celebrate the start of 2006–and most of these celebrations will involve champagne.

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Chefs with Heart Tue May 9th, 2006, New York CityThe 2006 Chefs with Heart is being held on May 9, 2006 at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in New York City.

Chefs with Heart Tue May 9th, 2006, New York CityThe 2006 Chefs with Heart is being held on May 9, 2006 at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in New York City.

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"Casablanca-style" New Year’s Eve Celebration Sat Dec 31st, 2005, BryanDecember 31, 2005 "Casablanca-style" New Year's Eve Celebration from 9 p.m.

"Casablanca-style" New Year’s Eve Celebration Sat Dec 31st, 2005, BryanDecember 31, 2005 "Casablanca-style" New Year's Eve Celebration from 9 p.m.

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