Monthly Archives: May 2006

“Four to Six” Italian Grapes-Washington Soil Wine Tasting with Dieter

“Four to Six” Italian Grapes-Washington Soil Wine Tasting with Dieter Schafer Fri Jun 2nd, 2006, Seattle Wine Educator Dieter Schafer invites you to Taste a Little, Learn a Lot.

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Wine of the Week: Da Vinci Chianti Classico 2003 (Italy)

Wine of the Week: Da Vinci Chianti Classico 2003 (Italy) $17 Made from the Sangiovese grape, The Da Vinci Chianti Classico is filled to the brim with ripe flavors of black cherry and plums. Definitive oak and lavish spice make…

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Everyday Cooking For Two – Hands On Cooking Class Fri

Everyday Cooking For Two – Hands On Cooking Class Fri Jun 2nd, 2006, Los Angeles Everyday Cooking for Two Fri, 6/2/06 7:00pm-10:00pm Getting tired of the same old recipes? Enjoy some variety in your diet with some delicious menus like … Continue reading

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Grilled Wagyu Flank Steak over Wild Mushroom Ragout in Sun-dried

Grilled Wagyu Flank Steak over Wild Mushroom Ragout in Sun-dried Cranberry Bourbon Demi-glace Wild Mushroom Ragout: 1 1/2 pounds wild mushrooms 6 cups chicken stock 4 tablespoons shallots 1 cup chopped scallions 1 cup diced tomatoes 1 cup wine Sun-dried … Continue reading

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South African wine tour Mar 18th-Mar 24th 2006, Edinburgh A

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.

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FREE Wine Tasting and Guided Tour Fri Jun 9th, 2006,

FREE Wine Tasting and Guided Tour Fri Jun 9th, 2006, Hudson Valley Free Wine Tasting and Guided Tours See how over 400 people in the Westchester County area are having fun learning the balance between art and science when you … Continue reading

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Wine glut forces McGuigan writedown (Herald Sun) AN international grape

Wine glut forces McGuigan writedown (Herald Sun) AN international grape glut has forced embattled winemaker McGuigan Simeon to follow its counterparts and write down the value of its wine inventory by $15 million to $20 million.

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Wine shipping law requires in-person visit (The Indianapolis Star) BLOOMINGTON,

Wine shipping law requires in-person visit (The Indianapolis Star) BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Leanna Chroman sips a small glass of Sauvignon Blanc while Shannon Hart tries the Beanblossom Blush in Oliver Winery’s tasting room — a beautiful wooden building nestled amid … Continue reading

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The right wine at 30,000 feet (Baltimore Sun) Selecting a

The right wine at 30,000 feet (Baltimore Sun) Selecting a good vintage that pleases the most people is cash-strapped airlines’ aim Finding the perfect wine to complement a fresh cut of beef or delicately prepared seafood can be a challenge.

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New Product Allows “Recorking” of Wine The Pek (pronounced “peak”)

New Product Allows “Recorking” of Wine The Pek (pronounced “peak”) Wine Steward allows one to top off an opened bottle of wine with a layer of argon gas. This inert argon gas provides an effective…

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