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England’s winemakers enjoy bumper crop – Independent

England's winemakers enjoy bumper crop
Independent
Much of the white produced is now sparkling wine, which is becoming English wine's niche market. Julia Trustram Eve, of English Wine Producers,

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Is sex like wine? – Creative Loafing Tampa


Creative Loafing Tampa
Is sex like wine?
Creative Loafing Tampa
White Wines such as Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio/Pinot Gris, Rieslings, Sauvignon Blancs can be sweet, dry, or somewhere in between. Sex with a white wine
Amanti Vino and T. Edward Wines throw successful fundraiser and Examiner.com

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The Wine Tasting Party Kit: Everything You Need to Host a Fun & Easy Wine Tasting Party at Home
Whether it’s a casual afternoon in the backyard or a more formal soir e, a wine tasting party is fun and educational for everyone from novices to sophisticated sippers. Within this all-inclusive kit are the elements to be a terrific host, including cloth wine bottle covers, tasting score pads, a cheat sheet, glass markers, and an entertaining book that introduces you to the ins and outs of tasting wine in a comfortable, festive, social setting your own home.

Includes:
– 64-page illustrated book
– Tasting notepads
– Wineglass markers
– Six reusable linen wine bottle covers
– “Cheat sheet” of tasting terms

Customer Review: Very Fun
This kit is perfect for beginners. I didn’t have a clue of how to get started in planning a party and this kit took the guess work out of EVERYTHING. However, it is very interactive and I reccomend keeping your guest list small (4-5 people/4-5 bottles).

Customer Review: Lives up to title
The Wine Tasting Party Kit was a real hit and included six reusable cloth bags to hide the wine bottles, rating sheets, and wine glass stem labels. The enclosed book is very basic but can provide a jumping off point to select a theme for your party. A good investment if you want to have a series of parties with your friends.

03-19-09

Untrodden Grapes

Posted by Wineguy

Grape debate: Who has naming rights to Calistoga? – The Associated Press

Grape debate: Who has naming rights to Calistoga?
The Associated Press
Some area vintners, like Bo Barrett, master winemaker and general operations manager of the Chateau Montelena Winery, say wines sold under the name Calistoga should be made with local grapes. "It's a matter of principle and integrity," Barrett said.


Untrodden Grapes

From Chile to California, South Africa to Alsace, Ralph Steadman has seen the best of the world’s wine-producing regions. On a search for the unique and original, he meets Aurelio Montes, the Chilean winemaker who planted syrah vines on a rocky, south-facing hill in order to “steal the wild complexity of the mountain’s soul.” In Spain, he learns of the white chalky soil called albariza that produces the sherry of the Jerez region. In California, the author describes crossing the Golden Gate Bridge, driving up into Marin County, and meeting enthusiastic winemakers whose vineyards sit precariously on the San Andreas fault. As the journey continues on through Burgundy, Champagne, and Sicily, Steadman brings the landscape and its people to life with pictures and prose.

Customer Review: So Thrilled I Got a Second One!
This was almost too good to be true — a new book and FAR less than what I would have paid in a book store.

Customer Review: A coffee table book you’ll actually read cover-to-cover
Few people today remember that Ralph Steadman grew to fame for his Gonzo art that complemented some rather famous Gonzo journalism. Today, his is arguably best known for his art that complements wine bottles, as well as a number of wine books published over several decades.

In Untrodden Grapes, his latest book, we get to read and see a number of small wineries through his artist’s eyes. Focusing on small but premium producers (hence the title) from around the world, Ralph intersperses his personal editorial on the state of today’s wine world along with descriptions and renderings of what he’s seen.

A great read for wine lovers, and well worthwhile for anyone who enjoys the intersection of memorable art and great writing.

03-3-09

Wine Rack For Sale

Posted by Wineguy

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3 Bottle Wine Holder w/Leaves & Handle
mfr: Danya B. Inc. Metal wine holder for 3 bottles with metal leaf accents and handle. Ideal for indoor or outdoor use.
Package Dimensions in inches (H x D x W): 14.5 x 6 x 9.5

This product will not be shipped through the Postal Service (USPS) & cannot be shipped to the APO/FPO address.