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Wine of the Week: Ravenswood Zinfandel 2003 (CA) $9
The 2003 Ravenswood Zinfandel is one of the best bargain value wines around. A beautiful blend of berries, zippy spice and a well-balanced finish make this wine one to have on hand for a myriad of occasions. This Zinfandel is…

Fetzer’s Valley Oaks for sale Brown-Forman closes wine, food showplace in Hopland to focus on direct advertising (The Santa Rosa Press Democrat)
Fetzer Vineyard’s Valley Oaks, Mendocino County’s premier facility for food and wine events, fund-raisers and weddings, has closed its plantation-like grounds and facilities to the public and put them up for sale.

Sight, Smell, Taste: Wine Tasting Primer with Dieter Schafer at South Seattle Community College.
Apr 4th-Apr 18th 2006, Seattle Learn how to taste wine knowledgeably and describe what you are tasting.

Simple Abundance Cooking Class: “Bon Appetit Y’All”
Mon Apr 3rd, 2006, Atlanta Simple Abundance “Bon Appetit Y’All” Cooking Class With Chef Virginia Willis, producer of Turner South’s Home Plate and Hostess/Gourmand Melita Easters 100% of proceeds benefits The Atlanta Community Food Bank!

Asian Cuisine - Hands On Cooking Class
Fri Apr 7th, 2006, Los Angeles Asian Cuisine Fri, 4/7/06 7:00pm-10:00pm Sun, 6/11/06 3:00pm-6:00pm Come to the Classroom and learn the secrets of Asian cooking.

Biodynamic practices bring out vineyard’s wild side
About this time of year, California grape growers are tilling their vineyards and checking the vines for “bud break,” the green promise of spring.

South African wine tour
Mar 18th-Mar 24th 2006, Edinburgh A wine tasting tour to the beautiful winelands of South Africa, hosted by Master of Wine Rose Murray Brown.

Bringing wood to wine instead of wine to the wood (South African Wine News)
Oak barrels are obsolete, according to United States vinters, who say aging wine in metal tanks with pieces of oak thrown in costs less and tastes just as good.

Wine of the Week: Castle Rock Cabernet Sauvignon 2003 (CA) $8
Here is a very easy going Cabernet Sauvignon from Castle Rock Winery. A ripe berry flavor profile with dominating cherries and plenty of fruit-filled aromas, ultra mellow tannins and a hint of vanilla make this a reasonable option for the…

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.

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