Monthly Archives: September 2006

Red wine again linked to slowing Alzheimer’s (Nutraingredients.com) 9/28/2006 -

Red wine again linked to slowing Alzheimer’s (Nutraingredients.com) 9/28/2006 – A Mount Sinai School of Medicine study found giving mice with amyloid plaques in their brains red wine slows their memory loss and brain cell death – adding to a … Continue reading

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From Amazon.com: Putumayo Presents Music from the Wine Lands Speaking

From Amazon.com: Putumayo Presents Music from the Wine Lands Speaking of World Cup, how about some world music? I’ve been giving a lot of playtime recently to a review copy of an intriguing CD that’s wine-related, sort of, and good … Continue reading

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25 years as a no-holds-barred wine seller More Wine Adviser

25 years as a no-holds-barred wine seller More Wine Adviser The wine business casts all sorts of characters up on my personal beach, but few as colorful and outspoken as Bert Mason.Comment

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Wine of the Week: Glazebrook Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough 2005 (NZ)

Wine of the Week: Glazebrook Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough 2005 (NZ) $14 The Glazebrook Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough 2005 is a vibrant, lime-like Sauvignon Blanc that is a perfect wine for the summer to fall flavor transitions. This is a well balanced…

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Culinary Basics – 4 Week Hands On Program Oct 9th-Oct

Culinary Basics – 4 Week Hands On Program Oct 9th-Oct 30th 2006, Los Angeles ARE YOU ARE A BEGINNER? YOU CAN COOK! LET US SHOW YOU HOW.

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The Joy of Sake Thu Sep 28th, 2006, New York

The Joy of Sake Thu Sep 28th, 2006, New York City The Joy of Sake is the largest sake tasting outside of Japan, featuring 299 sakes over 2 floors of the Puck Building.

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Sparkling wine sales soar AS the hard times hit households,

Sparkling wine sales soar AS the hard times hit households, wine sales are sagging but there is one segment of the wine market that is bubbling along, the sparkling wine segment.Comment

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The Joy of Sake Thu Sep 28th, 2006, New York

The Joy of Sake Thu Sep 28th, 2006, New York City The Joy of Sake is the largest sake tasting outside of Japan, featuring 299 sakes over 2 floors of the Puck Building.

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FluteFest Champagne Tasting Extravaganza Thu Oct 26th, 2006, New York

FluteFest Champagne Tasting Extravaganza Thu Oct 26th, 2006, New York City A walk-around tasting of more than 20 French champagnes at one of New York’s top bars – Flute Champagne Lounge.

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Wine Reports: Domaine des Huards 2002 Cour-Cheverny ($13.99) Lemon, slate

Wine Reports: Domaine des Huards 2002 Cour-Cheverny ($13.99) Lemon, slate and crisp, mouth-watering acidity come together in a food-friendly white that’s great with fish.

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