Archive for the 'Wines' Category

May 14 2010

Wine Spectator’s 2010 Grand Tour

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On May 6th 2010, more than 200 wineries pour their best for three nights in Las Vegas, New York and Washington, D.C. The event as every year boasted the pouring and tasting of over 200 top-scoring Spectator wines from top domestic and international wineries.
Entry fees were $200 per head. Many known faces attended the grand [...]

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Oct 26 2009

A toast of wine to a healthy living

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If you have read the story of the “French Paradox”, then maybe you are one of those wine drinkers who swirled and rejoiced after knowing the good side of drinking. It was in the mid 90s when this story was released to the media, saying that most French people who have a high cheese diet [...]

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Dec 06 2008

The making of absinthe

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Absinthe recipes abound in bartender’s literature. Whether you are looking to make a palate-pleasing French absinthe or an astringent version of Spanish absinthe, here are some basic rules — as well as variations on the general theme.
Your first step is to procure what’s known as a “neutral spirit.” This can be vodka, grain alcohol, or [...]

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Jun 09 2008

Welcome to talk-food.com

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Talk about wine, recipes, gourmet foods, restaurants and more.
As you can tell from our name (Talk-Food) we are all about trying to offer you all of the information and resources you need to make your dining experience special and something to remember. We don’t just focus on food – but also wine [...]

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