Monthly Archives: June 2011

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Creative Uses for Wine Corks

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I received the following email late last week: “Kris, my co-worker/best friend/BBQ Champion, Matt, has like 4,000 corks and needs some unique ideas about how to use them.  Figured you might have some wisdom in this area.  Let me know … Continue reading

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Restaurant Orsay – 4th of July Backyard BBQ

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Restaurant Orsay will be serving up their take on classic southern BBQ this July 4th, with vinegar braised pork shoulder, fresh cornbread with locally raised corn, house made sweet pickles, truffled egg salad sliders, pop corn with assorted embellishments, adult … Continue reading

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Ruth’s Chris June Wine Dinner – Weds June 29th

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Join Ruth’s Chris on June 29th at 7 pm as they partner with Republic National Distributing Company to present a terrific four course wine dinner.  Showcased are some of their featured wines paired with some of their signature dishes.   The … Continue reading

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Gary Vaynerchuk’s Daily Grape Feature – Poliziano Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 2007

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Wine: 2007 Poliziano Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Grape: 100% Sangiovese Score: 91 Points Price: $25 MSRP   Gary’s explanation why: For all you longtime Italian fans out there, you very well know that about 10 years ago, Tuscan wines were … Continue reading

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Spy Valley New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc Paired with Scallops with Grapefruit-Onion Salad

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You won’t find me posting too many reviews of New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc <cough> they all taste <cough> the same <cough>! Wow! I’m sorry. I really need to get to a Doctor with that cough! So anyway, as I was … Continue reading

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D’Arenberg The Hermit Crab, Viognier / Marsanne, Adelaide – Australia 2009

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Grapes 72% Viognier 28% Marsanne Facts You’re excused if you haven’t seen this kind of blend before, Viognier and Marsanne are more commonly found blended together in the Southern Rhone region of France. D’Arenberg is certainly one of the most … Continue reading

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