Monthly Archives: February 2006

Wine of the Week: Rex Goliath Pinot Noir (CA) $9

Wine of the Week: Rex Goliath Pinot Noir (CA) $9 Named after a 47 pound Texas rooster from the early 1900s, this Pinot Noir offers an undistracted aroma of ripe berries and a hint of spice. The flavor profile consists … Continue reading

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The reel deal St. Augustine once said that if the

The reel deal St. Augustine once said that if the world is a book, people who don’t travel only read a page.

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Adventures in the Spice Trade Thu Apr 20th, 2006, ManhattanPaul Freedman Yale Professor Freedman, world-renowned expert on the medieval spice trade, will conduct a lively discussion on what drove the Europeans to travel the globe in search of spices.

Adventures in the Spice Trade Thu Apr 20th, 2006, ManhattanPaul Freedman Yale Professor Freedman, world-renowned expert on the medieval spice trade, will conduct a lively discussion on what drove the Europeans to travel the globe in search of spices.

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Beechwood Inn Gourmet Wine Dinner with Guest Chef de Cuisine

Beechwood Inn Gourmet Wine Dinner with Guest Chef de Cuisine Gil Kulers Sat Mar 4th, 2006, ClaytonMarch 4, 2006 - Gourmet Wine Dinner with Guest Chef Gil Kulers Join us at the Beechwood Inn for a dinner prepared by Guest Executive Chef Gil Kulers.

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Wine industry trialling recycled glass (TVNZ) The wine industry is

Wine industry trialling recycled glass (TVNZ) The wine industry is doing its bit to find new uses for recycled glass. Glass recycling has reached a crisis in the South Island, with huge stockpiles mounting up because it is too expensive … Continue reading

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Wine, music mix at annual Winegrape Reception (Calaveras Enterprise) Great

Wine, music mix at annual Winegrape Reception (Calaveras Enterprise) Great wine and great food. What better way to spend a Saturday afternoon. The Calaveras Winegrape Alliance held its third annual Winegrape Reception at Ironstone Vineyards near Murphys on Saturday, with … 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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Pairing Wines with Chocolate Is there anything that says “Romance”

Pairing Wines with Chocolate Is there anything that says “Romance” more clearly or traditionally than wine, chocolate and roses? Well here’s how to pair two of the three together for Valentine’s day – a simple guide on which wines will … Continue reading

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The Curious History Of Wine Consumption In America

The history of wine consumption in America has been frought with starts, stops, and inconsistencies. The American population has always had a love-hate relationship with alcohol. Historic prohibitionist attitudes amongst much of the American population have blurred the line between … Continue reading

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Trimbach Wine Dinner Wed Mar 1st, 2006, ParamusChakra Restaurant Presents A Trimbach Wine Dinner An Evening at the Table with Jean Trimbach Wednesday, March 1st starting at 6:30 p.m.

Trimbach Wine Dinner Wed Mar 1st, 2006, ParamusChakra Restaurant Presents A Trimbach Wine Dinner An Evening at the Table with Jean Trimbach Wednesday, March 1st starting at 6:30 p.m.

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