Monthly Archives: August 2006

Foster’s profit jumps 27 per cent BEER maker Foster’s Group

Foster’s profit jumps 27 per cent BEER maker Foster’s Group Ltd expects earnings growth to accelerate this financial year after boosting annual earnings by more than 25 per cent.

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WebWineMan: Feel Hot, Think Pink! One of the best foils

WebWineMan: Feel Hot, Think Pink! One of the best foils to summer heat is a good rosé. Richard Fadeley and his tasting team at the Columbia (S.C.) Free Times review a cooling collection of bone-dry pink wines.

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Taste of New York Mon Nov 6th, 2006, New York

Taste of New York Mon Nov 6th, 2006, New York City Taste of New York is New York magazine’s annual food and wine tasting event that benefits City Harvest.

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Uncorked & Unplugged Thu Aug 31st, 2006, Houston Uncorked &

Uncorked & Unplugged Thu Aug 31st, 2006, Houston Uncorked & Unplugged is a collaborative effort that couples critically-acclaimed new artists with critically-acclaimed new wines.

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Special Sauces – Hands On Cooking Class Sat Sep 9th,

Special Sauces – Hands On Cooking Class Sat Sep 9th, 2006, Los Angeles Special Sauces $75 Per Person Sat, 9/9/06 10:00am-1:00pm OPEN Many students ask, ?How do I make a Hollandaise Sauce?? or, ?How do I make a great sauce … Continue reading

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Wine tasting offered downtown Possibilities gift shop at 211 1/2

Wine tasting offered downtown Possibilities gift shop at 211 1/2 Sherman Ave. will hold a private wine tasting 5-8 p.m. Friday.

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Wine grapes will be plentiful in New York in 2006

Wine grapes will be plentiful in New York in 2006 (Newsday) Despite a projected 10 percent drop in New York’s overall grape crop this year, a mild winter, plentiful rain and rising consumer demand could help generate the biggest supply … Continue reading

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Champagne Masterclass Thu Apr 20th, 2006, Glasgow An indulgent evening

Champagne Masterclass Thu Apr 20th, 2006, Glasgow An indulgent evening comparing ten different styles of Champagne – from grower Champagne, non vintage brands to top Prestige Cuvee labels.

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Culinary Basics – 4 Week Hands On Program Sep 11th-Oct

Culinary Basics – 4 Week Hands On Program Sep 11th-Oct 2nd 2006, Los Angeles ARE YOU ARE A BEGINNER? YOU CAN COOK! LET US SHOW YOU HOW.

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Wine of the Week: Schweiger Vineyards Merlot 2001 (CA) $30

Wine of the Week: Schweiger Vineyards Merlot 2001 (CA) $30 The 2001 Schweiger Vineyards Merlot is 100% Merlot grape, somewhat unusual in itself, as Merlot is often blended with other varietals to soften and smooth out an overly structured, stiff…

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