Monthly Archives: February 2006

Understanding the Basics of Wine Tasting

The wine taster’s ritual of peering into a glass, swirling it around and sniffing suspiciously at it, before taking a mouthful only to spit it out again looks highly mysterious and technical. However, as you try more and more wines, … Continue reading

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30 Second Wine Advisor: Offbeat grapes – Malvasia Best known

30 Second Wine Advisor: Offbeat grapes – Malvasia Best known for sweet fortified wines, this not-too-common Italian variety can make a lovely, aromatic and floral dry white.

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Foie gras à Paris Mar 1st-Mar 31st 2006, ParisFoie gras à Paris. L'épicerie gastronomique parisienne,les délices de daubenton,ouverte tous les jours de 11h à 19h30 est spécialisée depuis quelques années dans les plus grands produits du terroir et foies gras.

Foie gras à Paris Mar 1st-Mar 31st 2006, ParisFoie gras à Paris. L'épicerie gastronomique parisienne,les délices de daubenton,ouverte tous les jours de 11h à 19h30 est spécialisée depuis quelques années dans les plus grands produits du terroir et foies gras.

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New home for Newport festival Sporting a bright red crab

New home for Newport festival Sporting a bright red crab hat, with a wine glass slung around his neck, Chuck Charbonneau soaked in the atmosphere of the Newport Seafood & Wine Festival as he munched on a bowl of Tillamook … Continue reading

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Wente Vineyards Winemaker’s Dinner Fri Mar 10th, 2006, LivermoreEnjoy fine food and wine to the Nth Degree with Karl Wente, fifth generation winegrower.

Wente Vineyards Winemaker’s Dinner Fri Mar 10th, 2006, LivermoreEnjoy fine food and wine to the Nth Degree with Karl Wente, fifth generation winegrower.

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The Essence of Pink: Dry Rosé and Revolution in Food

The Essence of Pink: Dry Rosé and Revolution in Food and Wine Wed May 10th, 2006, ManhattanJoin author/journalist/winemaker Jeff Morgan and friends for an international rosé tasting and seminar.

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New home for Newport festival Sporting a bright red crab

New home for Newport festival Sporting a bright red crab hat, with a wine glass slung around his neck, Chuck Charbonneau soaked in the atmosphere of the Newport Seafood & Wine Festival as he munched on a bowl of Tillamook … Continue reading

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Dinner and A Movie – Chocolat Fri Mar 3rd, 2006,

Dinner and A Movie – Chocolat Fri Mar 3rd, 2006, LivermoreEnjoy a two-course prix fixe dinner, followed by a movie screening in our historic barrel room.

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Top 10 Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas for the Wine Lover

Top 10 Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas for the Wine Lover Valentine’s Day is less than a week away – are you ready? If not, peruse this year’s list of fun, innovative and thoughtful Valentine’s day gift ideas for the Wine … Continue reading

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Dogs, not pesticides, tested in wine war RUTHERFORD, Calif. -

Dogs, not pesticides, tested in wine war RUTHERFORD, Calif. – California vintners are employing a four-legged ally in their fight against a new pest menacing state vineyards.

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