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California’s woes, obesity, Buffett, subway reading – sipped and spit
Wednesday, March 10 2010
SPIT: good times Hard to tell which phrase would strike more fear in the heart of Napa: finances that are “very weak” or “on life support.” Even foreclosure has been the fate of 10 vineyards in the...
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from Spittoon
Olly Smith's Drink Tank
Wednesday, March 10 2010Channelflip Media, a London-based production company specialising in making three minute video shorties has released a "a light-hearted, funny wine show, called Olly Smith's Drink Tank"; the latest episode is entitled "Zinging Whites". I just watched it w...
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from NZ Wine of the Week
Meeting Nina from Catalina
10 Mar 2010: An invitation to lunch at Soul on Auckland's Viaduct Basin was delightfully received. This is one of Auckland's top restaurants in one of the best locations. Sitting on the terrace is the place to be seen. The occasion was to meet Nina Stocke...
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from SpittoonThe Big Portuguese Tasting with Oz Clarke
Tuesday, March 09 2010A mamouth "wine tasting with a difference" s being organised for the 12th April - The Big Portuguese Tasting. You can participate from the comfort of your armchair (as I'm likely to do, perhaps with a gathering of friends) or you can go to Lords Cricket G...
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from Food and Wine Blog
Maki-Madness at RA Sushi!
By Greg B. About a year ago, I lost an eating contest. Sure, I didn’t come in 15th out of 15, and it was a pierogi, kielbasa and beer drinking contest, but it was a ......
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from NZ Wine of the Week
Nautilus Estate's 25th Anniversary
9 Mar 2010: 2010 minus 25 = 1985. If you were born in 1985 you will be turn 25 in 2010 and so you share a birth year with Nautilus Estate. They produced their first Sauvignon Blanc in 1985, although it wasn't from Marlborough. It was from Hawkes Bay fru...
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from Dr. Vino
Maryland wine shipping rides a wave of support–and pessimism
Monday, March 08 2010Friday was a rare moment in the legislative sun for the subject of wine direct shipping in the Maryland, where, as we discussed, is a felony to ship wine. Consumers and wine industry experts gave testimony before a committee. Tom Wark, executive director ...
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from NZ Wine of the Week
Harvest Festival at West Brook
8 Mar 2010: The week before last someone said, "Next week it is autumn". Unbelievable at the time with the February heat and humidity. March 1st arrived and it still seemed like summer. But the tropical-like downpour that evening signalled a change. Now, ...
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from SpittoonLa Cuisine for the Wine Savvy
Sunday, March 07 2010La Cuisine For the Wine Savvy: A Guest Post by Douglas Blyde: With 25 to his name, the world's most Michelin starred chef, Joël Robuchon announced a culinary collaboration with 'true friend' and fellow super savvy businessman, Bernard Magrez, Wednesday...
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from Food and Wine Blog5AM Saint… from BrewDog
Having been outside of the USA for a little over 6 months now, I’m really starting to miss good, flavorful beer. Alright, I’m sure I’m upsetting a lot of readers out there, and I ......
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from NZ Wine of the Week
Gold Medal Summary Updated
6 Mar 2010: On February 20th, the results of the Sydney International Wine Competition 2010 were announced ... Last weekend the Royal Easter Show Wine Awards were judged and the gold medal results were published a few days ago [...]...
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from Dr. Vino
Wine trial vials, Chile, Grape Stories, class action – sipped and spit
Friday, March 05 2010SPIT: volume (how vial!) Two companies have developed oxygen-free, trial-sized bottles, 50ml in size (1/15th of a normal bottle). The goal is to send samples more easily from wineries to consumers. But don’t try to share this bottle over candlelight wit...
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from Dr. Vino
Better know a wine law: Maryland!
Friday, March 05 2010Maryland, the home of the Fightin’ Terps, threatens to turn its wine lovers into perps: The laws governing these five and a half million residents make it a felony to order wine online and have it shipped to their homes. To purchase wines, consumers res...
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from Food and Wine BlogBeer of the Day: St. Peter’s Sorgham Beer
By Greg B. I’ve encountered a few people over the past few years who, due to very unfortunate circumstances, are unable to enjoy beer. No, it’s not their palate, it’s their body; they have a ......
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from Food and Wine Blog
The Best Corn Chowduh
It’s still cold out, so I’m still cranking out thick, warming winter soups. This is one of my absolute favorite chowder recipes and is probably the first soup I really perfected. It’s incredibly easy to ......
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from NZ Wine of the Week
Highlights from Wednesday's Tasting
5 Mar 2010: With some of the Gewurztraminers from Cuisine magazine's aromatic tasting on the agenda for the Wednesday tasting, winelovers came out of the woodwork. It's a variety many of us love, yet the best examples seem few and far between [...]...
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