Month: March 2019

Wine Spectator just scored this wine 94 points saying “This juicy and harmonious white, with an easy-drinking character, offers complex aromas hinting at violet, black currant and peach, while the flavors pick up apple and mineral notes, all capped by a long aftertaste echoing fruit, mineral and floral elements. http://www.wineexpress.com/shopping/prod_detail/main.asp?productID=37798&AFID=YTB
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Need some tips on how to sniff and swirl wine like a pro? Montreal-based musician and wine enthusiast Peter X will walk you through the ins and outs of wine tasting. »»» Subscribe to CBC News to watch more videos: http://bit.ly/1RreYWS Connect with CBC News Online: For breaking news, video, audio and in-depth coverage: http://bit.ly/1Z0m6iX
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Alexandra Marnier-Lapostolle purchased an old-vine vineyard in the Colchagua Valley’s Apalta region in 1994. Within 3 years, she was making some of Chile’s top wines. Listen in as she describes her vineyard jewel to Wine Spectator’s James Molesworth.
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A basket press is a traditional tool used to squeeze juice and or wine out of grapes. Winemaker Fred Scherrer explains how and why he uses a basket press for certain lots but not others in this video. Our Winemaking 101 series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLddUmDhg4G_IPyaCdujShOPm8H_dhO1yl See all of our videos with Fred Scherrer: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL60BA50DBFAAF2E0A Filmed with Fred
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Originally, I was going to write about Wines of Canada–a huge subject matter. I had to trim and focus on a great subject: Wines of Okanagan Valley. Okanagan Valley is a new world wine region that is both new and old. Okanagan Valley history begins in 1859 with French Catholic priest Charles Pandosy planting what
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Poached pears in spiced red wine recipe – aromatic and delicious dessert. Printable Version: https://www.thecookingfoodie.com/recipe/Poached-Pears-in-Red-Wine-Recipe Ingredients: 5-6 firm large pears 1 bottle red wine (750ml) 1 cinnamon stick 1/2 tsp clove 2 star anise 3/4 (150g) cup sugar 1 vanilla bean (optional) Directions: 1. peel pears, leaving stem intact and being careful not to blemish
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Though Riesling is usually made sweet, it isn’t always. Riesling is a great wine for sushi and smoked foods. Learn more about Riesling in this free video from a wine sommelier. Expert: Jane Nickles Bio: Jane Nickles is the author of “Wine Speak 101.” She is also a wine writer for “The Texas Wine and
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Here’s how to stick to an eating strategy without giving up your favorite alcoholic beverage Going on a diet used to mean cutting out all “bad” foods and drinks in order to lose weight, and alcohol was typically the first to go. Not only does it add extra calories, but it also makes it easier
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