Under a new European directive, countries would surplus grapes might be forced to pull up low quality vines and turn those extra grapes into fuel or something like it. Sounds drastic, but Europe wants to concentrate on high quality wines and end the glut. Oh well…who can argue with the idea of better wine?
How to pair your guacamole? Yes, aside from the tortilla chips (or crudites for a low-carb version)…well, you may be surprised, check out this original take on guacamole via Spittoon – Dessert wines with… guacamole!?
In case you are wondering how seriously people take all this talk of globalization affecting wine producers, the answer is…very seriously.
Wow- I haven’t heard such buzz since Paris Hilton married Michael Jackson….just kidding! But really, the chatter has been virtually non-stop about the new San Francisco Yoshi’s. Will Yoshi’s Save Lower Fillmore? Is Yoshi’s the Rebirth of Cool in S.F.? Will tourists actually venture into the Western Addition to hear a little jazz,and while we’re…
Wine Blogs around the world united bring you an idea to help out those displaced by Hurricane Katrina. The suggestion is simple: set aside what you would spend on that next bottle and send it to one of the relief funds instead. I guarantee you that your next glass of wine will taste much better…
Take a deep breath and loose yourself into the exotic taste of Macallan 1947. This ‘sherry cask Speyside scotch’ was originally meant for Italy and was bottled in 1962. Finally, this brand went in for repackaging for the Macallan’s range of whiskies. The smooth and refined taste of Macallan 1947 will surely enamor you to…
In an attempt to disperse the myth of the cork and emphasise the perception that a quality wine is still a quality wine even with a screwcap (gasp!)…there is now a manual. Yes. For screwcaps. Take a look at South African WineNews.