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(10 mar 10) by mike supple
Brief: Riesling is a white wine. And despite the image that Blue Nun worked so hard to create in the 1970s, Riesling is not all low-quality, sickeningly sweet plonk that will strip the chrome off a bumper. Riesling comes in many styles ranging from dry to sweet, light- to full-bodied and low to high alcohol.
Originally hailing from Germany, high quality Riesling is now produced all over the world...
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Think the silk and elegance of Pinot Noir, but unlike any wine you've ever tasted. That's what you get with this delicious, balanced and flavorful red made from 100% Nerello Mascalese, a grape found only in Sicily. Grown on the slopes of Mount Etna, the unique soil composition shows through in the wine by throwing tasty hints of earth and minerals in with the bold, rich fruit. Great acidity makes it a wine to pair with just about any food, but you can't go wrong just kicking back on the couch...full.grade >>
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celebrities.and.wine
Wine is everywhere in TV, movies, video games and more.
When they do something right we applaud, and when they do it wrong we call them out.
Update: How I Met Your Mother: Girls Vs. Suits - Stacy Keibler guest stars and Barney adds 'hot bartender' to his list...
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updated 09 mar 10
Speed drinking in this week's Chef cartoon.
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(03 mar 10) by mike supple
Brief: Although commonly referred to as "wine steward," "wine waiter," or "that guy who does the wine stuff," the snobby-sounding French word many people are familiar with but don't quite remember how to pronounce is sommelier. And it's pronounced "sahm-el-YAY." Aside from opening the bottle, pouring it around the table and expecting a tip for exemplary service...
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