Monthly Archives: January 2011
Newer posts →The Oldest Known Winery?
January 13, 2011This will surely piss off the French!!! A research team from UCLA says it has found the world’s oldest winery, in Armenia! "It’s the oldest proven case of documented and dedicated wine production, stretching back the horizons of this important … Continue reading
Posted in News | Leave a comment //A Master of Wine Student’s Guide to Remembering Grape Varieties
January 12, 2011 Posted in Funny | Leave a comment //Kosher Wine – Is There More Than Just Manischewitz?
January 11, 2011I was asked a few days ago if I could recommend any half-decent Kosher wine. It’s not too often that I get caught off guard with wine questions, but this one did throw me through a loop! I was going … Continue reading
Posted in Facts, News | 3 Comments //Domaine de la Reuilly Pinot Gris Rose 2009 with Poached Salmon Salad with Lettuce and Asparagus
January 10, 2011The Mrs.and I have been on a little bit of a healthy-eating kick since the start of the year. We didn’t make a formal resolution, we stopped doing that a while ago. Everyone seems to more-or-less make the same … Continue reading
Posted in Pairings | Leave a comment //Sulfites – The Source Behind the Red Wine Headache?
January 8, 2011Sulfites are the salts of sulfurous acid, which are naturally occurring in grapes which nature uses to prevent microbial growth. They are found in onions, garlic, and many other plants. Sulfites have been known to cause severe allergic reactions … Continue reading
Posted in Facts, News | Tagged Health, Sulfites | 7 Comments //Foley Wine Dinner: Monday, January 17th at ‘Town
January 8, 2011Foley Wine Dinner: Monday, January 17th, featuring the wines of Foley 1st Course Paprika Roasted Shrimp, Spanish olives, baby artichoke, fingerling potato Sauvignon Blanc, Chalk Hill Russian River Valley 2008 2nd Course Pan Roasted … Continue reading
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