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August 23, 2011 Posted in Facts | Tagged Organic, Peticides | Leave a comment //The Whistler Tree
August 16, 2011The world’s largest cork tree is The Whistler Tree, (so named because of the songbirds which occupy its huge canopy), and is located in the Alentejo region of Portugal. The tree is 230+ years old, and has been producing corks … Continue reading
Posted in Facts | Tagged Cork, Whistler Tree | Leave a comment //How to Spot a Good Wine List.
August 5, 2011Everyone has their own idea of what they deem a “good wine list” to be; here’s what I look for… Diversity A decent wine list should have representation from the majority of the worlds major wine producing regions. Fair … Continue reading
Posted in Facts, News | Tagged BTG, Jacksonville, Sommelier, wine list | Leave a comment //Torrontes: The Little Grape That Could!
August 4, 2011The Story Torrontes [Tohr-ron-tez] is quite easily the most widely planted white grape variety in Argentina with Chardonnay in a distant 2nd; and with the recent upsurge in sales over the past couple of years, it’s likely to stay that … Continue reading
Posted in Facts, News | Tagged Argentina, Mendoza, Pinot Grigio, Salta, Torrontes | Leave a comment //Alcohol: the Triple Threat!
July 29, 2011Alcohol is the only item in wine that can be tasted (sweet or bitter), felt (heat), and smelled (strong pungent odor).
Posted in Facts | Tagged alcohol | Leave a comment //Top 10 Strange Alcohol Laws
July 11, 20111. Ohio – It is illegal to get a fish drunk. 2. Alaska – In Fairbanks, AK, it is illegal to serve an alcoholic beverages to moose. I’m pretty sure Sarah Palin had nothing to do with this law… 2. … Continue reading
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