Archive for the ‘Wine’ Category

Introduction to Sonoma Valley wines for non-wine buffs

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Here we look at some of the Sonoma valley wines, as well as how to go about tasting and assessing them.

Want to collect wine? Read this first!

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There are many factors you need to consider before collecting wine! Make sure you keep these in mind to protect your investment.

Wine scanner used for TSA explosives screening

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It’s a porno-scanner for your wine, and the TSA might start using it at your airport.

Biodynamic Wine – Organic’s older, crazy half-brother

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Made from grapes grown with a method that is part organic farming and part superstitious silliness

 

Wine Vintage Voodoo

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As Tom Petty so aptly put it, “the waiting is the hardest part”.

French plan to expand Champagne appellation

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What’s in a name?  Nothing and everything if you’re planting champagne grapes. 

French steal Swiss town’s Champagne identity

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How would you feel if someone came to you and said you could no longer use your name?  Your identity is no longer yours. 

 

The $7.9 Million Schnoz

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Lloyd’s of London is known for insuring some strange things, this is no exception.  Ilja Gort, the Dutch owner of Chateau de la Garde in Bordeaux, producer of Tulipe Wines got his nose insured. 

The ultimate wine rack

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If you want men to stop staring at your chest, filling it with beer or wine may not be the best idea. 

Researchers find more expensive wines more enjoyable

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A recent study shows that wines with an expensive price tag will be more enjoyable than one with a lower price tag.