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Wine club ideas. I’m forming a wine club in the fine wine shop I work in. What do you think of this?

who finished the sauvignon blanc?

admin — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 21:29:13 +0000

That would have to be me, I love it icy cold. Sorry about that, should have asked! lol

If a male friend orders a Chablis

admin — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 21:28:38 +0000

what should one assume

Forget the assumptions, that’s too much thinking. Just smash your beer mug over his head and apologize to the waitress.

What would you pair a white chardonnay with?

admin — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 21:28:10 +0000

I was thinking maybe pasta or Italian food, but I dont know.

any seafood dish will work. also, most chicken dishes will work just fine.

saute some chicken cutlets dredged in flour and then remove from pan. add a 1/4 cup of your wine and reduce by half. add 1/4 cup heavy cream & season with salt and lemon pepper. reduce by half again. remove from heat and swirl in 2 tbsp butter. mmmmmmmmmm……………. serve with steamed broccoli and simple rice pilaf

Home Brewing Laws

admin — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 08:03:22 +0000

Long after the end of prohibition, Jimmy Carter, in 1979, clarified the law allowing the manufacture of beer at home. It was allowed in the early 30′s when prohibition was repealed, but the law was vague on allowing the manufacture at home. This new law clarified the home brewing situation . This law allows the manufacture of 100 gallons of wine or beer for a single human and 200 for a married couple. The law also allows the sharing of your home brew with friends and family, but you cannot sell what you make.

The US government left it to the states to regulate home brewing. Most states embrace the national law, but some have placed additional limits on home brewing . Here are some of the states that limit the production of home beer .

Alabama – This state does not allow home brewing of beer or wine! Bummer!! . But you can obtain brewing equipment in stores in Alabama which implies the law is not strictly enforced .

Utah – Utah will allow you to brew beer, but you need to get a state permit .

Idaho – This state allows the production of home beer if you use native materials .

Now if you want to brew your own beer or wine, check your local state laws to ensure it is legal. Chances are your state will allow home brewing in conformance with Federal law. It is easy to find out if your state allows brewing just by doing a elementary Google search.

If your state does allow home brewing, good luck with your new hobby. If you get into home brewing, you may want to look into a Keg-O-Rator. After you make your beer, you can put it in a keg, rather than indivigual bottles.

Excellent Wine And Food Items Pair Can Make Your Hubby Appreciate You A Lot More

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Do you need for making an added particular dinner for the hubby?

I’m positive you do. The surefire way to do this is when wine meets food. You serve food and pair it with wine. But if it’s your incredibly very first time to try and do this, listed here are some suggestions to enable you to:

· Create a balance by pairing the wine using the dominant flavor, texture or characteristic with the dish.

· Pair up complex ingredients with easy wines. In the event you serve complex wines, then pair it with one thing that’s straightforward and standard.

· Salty or sour ingredients are very best with light, tart, crispy and dry wines.

· Bitter foods may be enjoyed with complete, dry and tannic wine flavors.

· Rich, fat and oaky wine flavors are a excellent match with rich food items flavors.

· If you dare to go sweet, then pair it with fruity and sweet wine flavors.

· If you find that your food and wine pair is not best by any means, then be prepared to produce adjustments with all the flavor of your meal.

· If you opt to use wine as an ingredient, take advantage of a wine that is of fine good quality.

· Dare to be bold and experiment together with your wine and meals pairings.

However the bottom line is, a specific food items and wine pairing would not be effective if it doesn’t appeal to your taste buds. You might be cooking anything but your wine merchant suggests a wine flavor which isn’t what you thought of. By all indicates, abide by what your heart says!

So, what have you been waiting for? Make a list now, imagine of the great wine and foods pair, head on for the grocery, and buy your elements and wines! You’ve got a dinner to prepare for the hubby and with individuals above-mentioned guidelines you will certainly make him really like you even far more!

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How To Buy Wine From Western Australia

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There are few if any Australian wine regions that can quite match the majestic beauty and splendour of Western Australia’s Margaret River. The pristine white beaches that stretch up and down the coast. Behind the sand dunes lie rolling hills. This is a place that draws people from all over, the mix of natural beauty, attractions and the enviable lifestyle.

But the sailing in Margaret River has not always been so smooth. In the mid 1960’s when the first ideas were floated of grapes being grown here, the area was in a serious slump. The once popular timber industry had almost disappeared. The locals were looking for something to help bring them out of the economic dip they had fallen in to. And along came Dr John Gladstones, whom after a little study reckoned that Margaret River might be a special place to grow grapes. Soon plantings began and the area would be changed forever.

First Tom Cullity at Vasse Felix, then Di and Kevin Cullen at Cullen and finally Bill Pannell at Moss Wood put experimental vineyards in the ground, wines from which quickly proved the areas potential. Now with over 120 producers in the region, Margaret River is without doubt one of our greatest Australian fine wine zones, and the equal of icons such as the Barossa and Yarra Valleys. Local names such as Moss Wood, Cullen and Leeuwin Estate sit comfortably among the greatest Australian producers, with their wines highly sought both here and overseas.

One of the region’s most enduring qualities is the vitality of the locals. The Margaret River has much to offer. The winemakers aspire to not only make wines that match up to the best from Australia but stand up as great wines of the world. You can see it in the eyes of producers. Keith Mugford from Moss Wood, Mike Peterkin of Pierro and Vanya Cullen of Cullen. There is a great self-assuredness that never shows arrogance. And they back it up with brilliance in each and every bottle.

In terms of quality, while the old firm of Leeuwin Estate, Moss Wood, Vasse Felix, Cullen, Cape Mentelle, Howard Park and Pierro still are generally responsible for the region’s greatest wines, underneath there is a growing band of producers knocking on the door. Woodlands and the revitalised Xanadu immediately come to mind as two wineries with great potential but probably the most exciting of such ventures, and one that is quickly rising to be among Margaret River’s best, is Voyager Estate.

The original vines of what is now Voyager Estate were first planted in 1978, under the name of Freycinet Estate. In 1991, these vineyards were bought and significantly expanded on through the addition of three adjoining properties. This was a masterstroke because the area has since become known as ‘Golden triangle of Chardonnay’.
Driving through Margaret River, it is impossible to miss Voyager Estate. South of the township and closely located to Leeuwin Estate, it is marked by the biggest flagpole you are ever likely to see as well as the monumental Cape Dutch style building which is surrounded by some truly magnificent gardens. While the built environment is stylish, it is what’s in the local vineyards and winery that impresses most of all. What is patently clear here is that in all facets of the Voyager Estate operation everything is done with perfection as the ultimate goal. And no one better exemplifies this than winemaker Cliff Royle

I first met Cliff before a tasting of some barrels that would end up in his Cabernet Merlot blend from the highly acclaimed 2007 vintage, and he was a little nervous. Not because he didn’t believe in the wines rather it was more like a father for his child – he wasn’t quite ready to let his wines out into the big, wide world in case they didn’t put their best foot forward, as young wines often do. Well he needn’t have worried because they were absolutely superb and a real treat, although the 2007 vintage won’t be released for at least another couple of years.

Wine from Voyager Estate include three absolute knockouts. The first is their renowned Chardonnay from the icy Margaret River vintage of 2006. While reds have been hard for some in 2006, the whites are superb with intense fruit and acidity. The Voyager Chardonnay 2006 ($35) has powerful white peach and citrus fruit on a taut and youthful palate with a little creamy leesy complexity and brilliant length. It is one of the best 2006 Chardonnays. Perhaps my favourite of the current lineup though, as least for drinking now is the 2005 Shiraz ($35). Generally the Margaret River doesn’t make standout Shiraz, but this is a wonderful example of dense cool climate Shiraz with clove and blackberry fruit lifted by hints of violets and licorice. In the mouth there is such a youthful feel and plenty of vitality that it will only improve with time. The nest known wines from Voyager Estate is the Cabernet Merlot ($60), with the 2004 release one of their best so far. This wine is built for the long term with gravelly cassis and blackberry fruit rounded out nicely with subtle notes of olive and oak. In the mouth there is great generosity of fruit that is currently bound up in its significant structure. In ten to fifteen years it will be a wonderful drop too drink.

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iran protest , tehran , shiraz , mashhad , RIP Neda

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Arissa Jane Pinot Noir from Adrian Fog (Part 2)

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Adrian Fog Proprietors and Winemakers, Stuart and Jane talk about their new project called Arissa Jane with Pedro at The Wine Shop.

Duration : 0:4:6

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Interview Excerpt: How do instructors actually use MERLOT in their teaching?

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Excerpt of Sun Microsystems interview with Gerry Hanley, Executive Director of MERLOT in summer 2005. For more information on MERLOT visit: http://www.merlot.org

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