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Chips, salsa and Shiraz.

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Wine for the Super Bowl

(03 feb 10) by mike supple

Brief: Sure, the first beverage that comes to mind when somebody mentions the Super Bowl probably isn't wine - the Coors brewing company has done a pretty good job of cementing their Silver Bullet commercials into everyone's minds. But if you're tempted to reach for your corkscrew this year, rest assured knowing that you are not alone - the number of people drinking wine while watching football is growing every year...
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Wine of the Week

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2008 Toscolo Chianti

This is a fantastic Chianti for the money. As is the Toscolo style, this wine is all about the fruit. Many Chiantis at this price point are often rustic (read dirty, sour and unappealing), which makes this wine stand out even more by comparison. While not the most complex wine you'll come across, this is a fantastic value for some delicious Italian wine that will work with all kinds of foods. A definite go-to bottle for any impromptu dinner with friends... full.grade >>

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Wine on television.

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Wine in the Wild

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: Chuck: Chuck vs Operation Awesome - Ellie brings a boring housewarming wine to Chuck in his "new" apartment..
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Chocolate and Champagne

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Pairing Wine and Chocolate

(27 jan 10) by mike supple

Brief: Chocolate and wine can be enjoyed together any time of the year, but it can be a bit daunting to head into the pairing blind. Use this Valentine's Day as an excuse to expand your horizons and try some delicious - and romantic - new combinations!
There are no cardinal rules to follow when it comes to enjoying wine and chocolate - as with all food and wine pairings, your taste is what matters...full.article >>

Wine Cartoons and Comics

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Heddy Devine

updated 05 feb 10

Big bottles of wine mean good things to come for Valentine's Day in this week's Heddy Devine by Ryan Ward.
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Wine in the Wild: Movie stars, singers, rappers and celebrities caught drinking wine.

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#37: Home Wine Making Pt 3



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 recent.wines.of.the.week

2008 Mackenzie Pinot Noir
90 / A | full.review | 28.jan.2010

2008 Vignabaldo Sangiovese Dell'Umbria
86 / B | full.review | 21.jan.2010

2007 Torre Quarto Bottaccia Uva di Troia
89 / A- | full.review | 14.jan.2010

2006 Garrida
87 / A- | full.review | 07.jan.2010

NV Champagne Deutz Brut Classic
90 / A | full.review | 31.dec.2009

2006 Conn Valley Right Bank
93 / A | full.review | 24.dec.2009

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