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Bottles of Riesling

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Not All Riesling is Sweet

(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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Wine of the Week

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2007 Passopisciaro

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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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: How I Met Your Mother: Girls Vs. Suits - Stacy Keibler guest stars and Barney adds 'hot bartender' to his list...
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Wine Cartoons and Comics

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Chef

updated 09 mar 10

Speed drinking in this week's Chef cartoon.
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Getting to Know Your Sommelier

(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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Wine in the Wild: Movie stars, singers, rappers and celebrities caught drinking wine.
Enjoy your supple wine in your own home with the perfect bar stool collection.

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#38: Home Wine Making Pt 4



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 recent.wines.of.the.week

2007 Educated Guess Cabernet Sauvignon
90 / A- | full.review | 25.feb.2010

2007 Chateau de Pennautier Cabardes
90 / A- | full.review | 18.feb.2010

2007 Vina Gormaz Tempranillo
87 / A- | full.review | 11.feb.2010

2008 Toscolo Chianti
87 / A | full.review | 04.feb.2010

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

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

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