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Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Wine News Update
* Red wine packs benefits - Buffalo News
What’s the best beverage to serve with red meat? The results of a recent study confirm that red wine is an excellent choice. Scientists in Israel recently announced their findings that beneficial compounds in red wine offer protection against ...
* Wine of the Week: Jim Neal Wines, Central Coast, Chariot Sangiovese - Dallas Morning News
Jim Neal morphed from chef at renowned restaurants such as Spago Hollywood and Terra in Napa Valley to winemaker through his successful endeavor to make a commercial verjus: a tart, but wine-friendly vinegar substitute made from unripened grapes ...
* Perfecting the process of wine pairing - Herald Tribune
Pairing wine with food is a mystical process, and I use the word "process" because there are no fixed rules. It's possible to argue that a wide variety of wines would work just fine with most dishes. Moreover, how a dish is prepared dictates the sort ...
* Wine advice: Crisp white wines are perfect for summer sipping - Idaho Statesman
A block party such as this one in the Sonata subdivision in Southwest Boise is an ideal occasion for enjoying summer wines. There's one thing certain about the weather between now and Labor Day: It's going to be hot. But summer weather presents a ...
* Wine of the week: Rodney Strong Vineyards Sonoma County Merlot - Island Packet Online
This was one of the best merlots I have tasted in a long time for the price. The nose was filled with jam-like fruit, all spice and clove. Black raspberry preserves hit the taste buds in a wave of flavor, followed by subtle notes of white pepper and ...
* Wine Pick Of The Week: 2007 Cono Sur Cabernet Sauvignon/Carmenere $11 - Seattle Post Intelligencer
Every year I get more impressed with the wines coming from South America. Chile and Argentina have made great strides, but on many occasions I've also been surprised by the efforts of Uruguay and Brazil. The value offered by these wines becomes more ...
* SheKnows : Food and Cooking : Wine : Dessert wines to drink after ... - Sheknows.com
Wine is rapidly becoming the drink of choice among Americans. Not only is the number of people drinking wine increasing, the number of wines on the market is also on the rise. Experts estimate that, by 2015, Americans may even drink more wine than ...