Monthly Archives: January 2006

Wine vs Windows Benchmarks (Slashdot) PeterBrett writes “Tom Wickline recently

Wine vs Windows Benchmarks (Slashdot) PeterBrett writes “Tom Wickline recently posted to the Wine development list announcing that he’d done some benchmarks comparing Windows XP to Wine. They should be taken with the requisite dose of salt, but Wine has … Continue reading

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Wine of the Week: Kanu Chenin Blanc 2003 (S. Africa)

Wine of the Week: Kanu Chenin Blanc 2003 (S. Africa) $10 The Kanu Chenin Blanc is a wine gem from South Africa. A dry white wine with big fruit-filled flavors of melon and a touch of minerality. This is a … Continue reading

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The Grapes Behind the Names Posted Jan 30th 2006 6:45PM

The Grapes Behind the Names Posted Jan 30th 2006 6:45PM by Andrew Barrow Filed under: Wine , Lists , France Unlike the bottles emanating from the New World – America, Australia, South Africa and the like – those from Europe, … Continue reading

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How Wine is Made

The first stage in the wine making process is to crush the grapes. In days gone by the grapes would be loaded into a large vat and the wine maker(s) would gently tread on them to break the grapes’ skins … Continue reading

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Vineyard owner tastes success Any aspiring wine connoisseur can probably

Vineyard owner tastes success Any aspiring wine connoisseur can probably remember how intimidated they felt the first time they shopped for a bottle that cost more than a couple of meals at McDonald’s. They can only imagine what it’s like … Continue reading

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As Wine-Drinkers Become More Savvy, Retailers Must be Sharp to

As Wine-Drinkers Become More Savvy, Retailers Must be Sharp to Keep Up (Beverage World) ORLANDO, FL: There was a time when wine was merely an afterthought for the average U.S. drinker. Something to be had at stuffy formal affairs. Something … Continue reading

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Le Tertre Roteboeuf presented by The Fine Wine Experience Tue

Le Tertre Roteboeuf presented by The Fine Wine Experience Tue Oct 18th, 2005, LondonA chance to enjoy a friend’s bottle of the 1985 of this St.-Emilion Grand Cru had me (and the others at the dinner) absolutely captivated by its beauty.

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What is Chardonnay? Thu Apr 6th, 2006, Long IslandGilles Martin, Martha Clara Vineyards Chardonnay is known as the world’s favorite white wine grape.

What is Chardonnay? Thu Apr 6th, 2006, Long IslandGilles Martin, Martha Clara Vineyards Chardonnay is known as the world’s favorite white wine grape.

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Trader Joe’s Los Angeles Cooking Class Tue Feb 7th, 2006,

Trader Joe’s Los Angeles Cooking Class Tue Feb 7th, 2006, Los AngelesThese have become some of our most popular classes, featuring the best of what Trader Joe’s is currently offering.

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Wine of the Week: The Little Penguin Shiraz 2004 (Australia)

Wine of the Week: The Little Penguin Shiraz 2004 (Australia) $8 The Little Penguin Shiraz is a quick pick for budget-friendly wines with great flavor and easy-going style. This is a very fruit-driven Shiraz with plenty of ripe blackberries adding … Continue reading

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