Stay Away From Cheap Chardonnay?
Here’s a buyer beware warning about cheap chardonnay. Although I am not one to shy away from a bargain, sometimes you do get what you pay for. via [DailyHerald]
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Just Say “Spa”: Fonteverde Spa Resort, Tuscany
This may be one of the world’s most beautiful spas. Just 90 minutes from Florence and 125 miles from Rome, Fonteverde Spa Resort is the perfect alternative to renting a vacation villa in the Tuscany area of Italy. Situated in the majestic rolling hills just south of Siena, people have been enjoying this venue since…
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Oodles of Noodles: Wagamama Noodle Bar
If you love noisy places with great food, make your way to Wagamama This global chain of restaurants has been called a “pan-Asian, organic slurpathon.” And I can personally vouch for how much fun it is to sit on benches with strangers and sink your teeth into huge bowls of noodles and toppings.
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Put Your Writing Cap On!
How about writing 100 words and winning a trip to Oregon’s wine country? Sounds like a plan? Thanks to Corktease Contributor Tom Wark for this tip. via [Willamettevalleyvineyards.com]
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More on Alcohol Grades
As I posted in an earlier topic, there is a move towards lighter wine, not so much in calories as in alcohol content. Meaning that you can enjoy your tipple and still find your apartment after an evening out. But how much is too much? Let us reflect. via [Vinography]
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Alpine Activities Haven: Bariloche, Argentina
When South Americans aren’t flocking to Rio for sun, they come to Bariloche on the shores of Lake Nahuel Huapi in Patagonia. This alpine resort area is well-known for skiing, fishing, mountain biking, rafting and swimming. And they’re all accompanied with out-of-this-world views.
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CPR For Terminally Ill Wine
A few days ago I posted some information about corked wine. So now we know that I’m not talking about wine that has been carefully stopped with a cork but actually the wine that produced a decidedly offensive aroma when opened. These bottles used to be a total write off but there may still be…
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It Will Be Easier To Buy Wine Directly From The Producers…or Not?
It sounds like good news to me to be able to buy wine from one state and have it shipped to my address in another. After all, we are talking about the same country, no international borders or custom checks, right? Well, it is not that simple. Apparently the court ruling opened some loopholes. via…
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Summer Sizzler: Elizabeth Hurley Beach Fashions
“I certainly don’t like to see women in thongs,” says famed British fashion model and actress Elizabeth Hurley. Obsessed with glamourous summer clothes, she’s launching her Elizabeth Hurley Beach collection –– a mix of bathing suits and apre-beach looks.
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There’s Something About Chile
Chile is often associated with good whites. Delicious whites, in fact. I adore Chilean wines. They compete in price and quality with the best. And anytime I can save some coins and still get top class quality, I say…por que no?
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Drinking Wine Can Be Hard Work!
Actually, I’ ve always suspected that wine tasters don’t have such an easy job after all. You’ve probably seen it, they even have to spit it out after they are done! The outrage! via [TheStar.com]
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Carrot Spice Birthday Cake
The May issue of Cooking Light is a goldmine of cake recipes, including a wonderful carrot cake. As always, I couldn’t resist making my own editorial adjustments, replacing cinnamon with a mix of ginger and all-spice, using slightly more coarsely grated carrots and a splodge of extra butter – and it turned out beautifully. Because…