Monthly Archives: February 2007

Wine of the Week: Hugel et Fils’ Pinot Blanc ‘Cuvee

Wine of the Week: Hugel et Fils’ Pinot Blanc ‘Cuvee les Amours’ 2004′ (FR) $15 The 2004 Hugel et Fils’ Pinot Blanc ‘Cuvee les Amours’ ( french for “Lover’s Blend”) is a dry white wine that brings an ethereal blend … Continue reading

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Raising winos on the range And boy they taste good,

Raising winos on the range And boy they taste good, or so the breeder says Alberta rancher Patrick McCarthy shows off his beef burgers made from premium grade Wagyu cattle, which aren’t fed wine like the cows at John McLeod’s … Continue reading

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30 Second Wine Advisor: Super Veneto Now that non-traditional “Super

30 Second Wine Advisor: Super Veneto Now that non-traditional “Super Tuscans” have made their mark, it’s not surprising that other Italian regions are getting into the act.

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County expands March wine-tasting tours (The York Dispatch) A unique

County expands March wine-tasting tours (The York Dispatch) A unique wine-tasting event is expanding this March to give people more time to dip into tanks and barrels that 11 local vineyards have yet to bottle.

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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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Trapp Family Lodge California Blended Whites tasting Thu Mar 15th,

Trapp Family Lodge California Blended Whites tasting Thu Mar 15th, 2007, Stowe Wine Tasting in the Trapp Family Lodge Wine Cellar Thursday, March 15th 4:00 to 6:00 We will be tasting new releases of California Blended Whites, for inclusion on … Continue reading

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In eludinggrasp, Wine clutches a state title (The Fredericksburg Free

In eludinggrasp, Wine clutches a state title (The Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star) Even after winning the first 45 matches of his senior wrestling season and rolling into the Group AAA heavyweight final with three consecutive pins, Josh Wine found himself back … Continue reading

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Sippin’ Sake Sake Questions … When Sake comes up in conversation

Sippin’ Sake Sake Questions … When Sake comes up in conversation the questions that typically follow are: What exactly is Sake? Is Sake a wine, beer or a distilled spirit? Should Sake be served warm…

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Culinary Basics – 4 Week Cooking Course for Beginners-Includes Apron

Culinary Basics – 4 Week Cooking Course for Beginners-Includes Apron Mar 5th-Mar 26th 2007, Los Angeles ARE YOU ARE A BEGINNER? YOU CAN COOK! LET US SHOW YOU HOW.

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Trade dessert for rich sip of Spanish sherry If you’

Trade dessert for rich sip of Spanish sherry If you’ re looking for something different to serve in place of dessert on a cold winter night, we suggest looking into Pedro Ximenez, or P.X., sherries from Spain.Comment

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