Archive for the ‘Holidays & Celebrations’ Category
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This Chardonnay claims that it does not have any wooden notes. It seems truewith its transparent straw color, subtle aroma of fresh Granny Smith apples,which also emanates in its taste with a touch of lime and minerals. It feelsdry and tart to the palate with a mouth-watering acidity. Like mostChardonnays, this goes well with freshwater fish. Costs US$ 16.99 Food Drink – GuideTo.Com...11.03.11
A to Z 2006 Oregon Chardonnay
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As it pours to the glass, the color of purple-black ink is already noticed.This wine from the Apennines of Italy smells fresh, a bit like black cherriesand a hint of spice. It would remind you of the Chianti Classico. The tastecomes like cherries and tart cranberries, with a luscious soft sensation thatlasts down to the finish. It goes well with pasta, cheese, and meat. Costs US$26.00 Food Drink – GuideTo.Com...11.02.11
Mosby 2005 “Ossessione” Marche Rosso
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This French red wine, which has been aged since 1998, is a favorite evenamong the most astute tasters despite its low price. The wine appears very darkgarnet red from the bottle, with bright bouquet of raspberries and strawberrieson the glass. The flavor fills the mouth with juices from a various freshfruits, tastes almost sweet at first but once the citric acidity kicks in, itdevelops into a Food Drink – GuideTo...
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This 1998 vintage wine from France has a high-quality dark garnet color,with ripened black fruits emanating to the nose together with aromas of cedars,roses, black peppers, lavender, and herbs from the mountains of Provence. Ittastes full, a little peppery, and lush on the mouth, with firm acidity andsoft tannins. This wine goes best with grilled rib-eye steaks, served rare.Costs US$ 27.99. Food Drink – GuideTo.C...
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If there is one thing wine connoisseurs go crazy about nowadays, it is froma type of wine that does not seem to be noticed until now. Moscato d’Asti is alightly sparkling sweet wine with most brands packaged in blue bottles. Thewine originated from the mountaintop village of Asti, located about 30 mileseast of Turin in northwest Italy. the DOCG-designated wine is made from MuscatoBianco grape Food Drink – Guide...
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Not everybody knows that wine goes best with meat, whether it is dark meatlike beef or light meat like fish. Because of this, you cannot blame peoplewhen they pair wine with the oddest foods. However, if you are interested towatch a home movie while eating popcorn and drinking a glass of wine, itwouldn’t hurt to know what goes well. Vegetarian dishes – Vegetable dishes arehard to match with w Food Drink – Gui...10.07.11
Unusual Wine and Food Pairings
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The bottle contains a darkly garnet wine that goes deep reddish-violet onthe edge. The bouquet reminds one of a good Claret wine from the Bordeauxregion of France as it combines the scents of dark berries and tart cherrieswith a hint of Cabernet blackcurrant. The aroma also contains some oak, givingthe wine faint hints of chocolate and vanilla. This table wine fills the palatewith cherry frui Food Drink – GuideTo...
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Can’t figure out what to gift a friend who is crazy over wines? How aboutthis Wine Grape Varietal Table by Steve and Deborah De Long? It looks like theperiodic table of elements, which we used to study back in Chemistry class, butthis time it categorizes the different wine grape varieties all over the world.The table is divided into reds and whites, with the grape varieties lined up insuch a Food Drink – GuideT...
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Contrary to popular belief, sushi is not just about raw fish (that would besashimi). It signifies anything that is placed on sushi rice. Although raw fishis commonly seen on sushi, certain regions in Japan specializes in placingother meats on sushi like bacon and even horse meat. Thus, pairing sushi andwine depends on what comes with the rice. For light-bodied, white-fleshed fish– If you have Food Drink – Guide...10.02.11
Sushi and Wine
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This dark purple wine comes with ruby-like glints. As it swirls in theglass, the nose is filled with aromas of plums, cherries, and black fruits thatcan also be felt on the palate with fresh acidity and a distinct edge oftannins. Overall, it is a simple red wine that is designed to make memorabledinners with family and friends. It goes well with hamburgers made from localground beef. However, Food Drink – GuideTo...