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The Cabernet Couch rests on 33 wine jugs! (Luxurylaunches.com)

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 08:06:55 GMT

I am not sure if I'm game to take the risk of sitting on this couch that rests on wine jugs. And its a strict no-no for my 200 lb friend Mimi. That’s the 'Cabernet Couch' made from 33 empty Cabernet jugs and vintage corduroy futon mattress for the winemaker Carlo Rossi. Its the latest addition to Carlo Rossi's Jug Simple collection. He has displayed interesting pieces, made of wine jugs like the Chardonnay...

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Explore : Cabernet, Games, Leisure, Risk, Vintage

Slovenia's Culinary Diversity and My Favorite Rebula (Enotheque)

Enotheque@gmail.com (Enotheque) — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 16:18:45 GMT

What with the Summer Games currently placing China and its regional cuisines in the limelight in terms of reflecting nearly a continent’s worth of complex, multi-ethnic influences, we should also consider other similarly impressive culinary miracles that geographically take up an infinitesimally tiny fraction the size of China—say Slovenia. In my understanding at least, Slovenia has always represented...

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Box wine: responses to your comments on Drink Outside the Box (Dr. Vino's wine blog)

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 18:50:44 GMT

Thanks so much for the reactions to my op-ed, “Drink Outside the Box,” in Monday’s NYT. The interest astonishingly drove it to the #1 most emailed story on nytimes.com! With the interest has also come reactions and I thought a post was in order to respond to some of the many important issues you raised [...]

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The Frill Is Gone :: No Pretzels For United Passengers (Vagablond)

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 18:19:43 GMT

It was just a matter of time. First, most airlines started charging $25 for checking a second bag. Then, some started sticking it to you for checking one bag. Now, no more pretzels or cookies to economy class passengers on United Airlines flights starting September 2nd. Then, on October 1st, another cost-cutting measure: no [...]

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Praise Dr. Vino (Rockss and Fruit)

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 17:09:00 GMT

Does it get better than this?

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Asimov on Napa Cab (Bigger Than Your Head)

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 13:58:24 GMT

Let’s give a shout-out for Eric Asimov, whose column in yesterday’s New York Times (and the post on his blog “The Pour”) are among the most important commentaries he has done. The point is that on a recent trip to the Napa Valley, Asimov discovered or became reacquainted with a number of wineries that still [...]

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Copy Cat (Zoomie Station)

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 12:33:00 GMT

I have a big sister. Now that we're both older and more "mature," that's a good thing - we've become pretty good friends. Growing up, however, things were not all sweetness and light. Being the younger, I always wanted to do what she did, play with her and her friends, borrow her stuff, wear what she wore - in short, I wanted to be her copy cat. Apparently, I still have that trait as, when Cookiecrumb...

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September Session at Tria Fermentation School (McDuff's Food & Wine Trail)

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 14:29:00 GMT

This one goes out to my Philly area readers. Tria Fermentation School has just announced their September schedule of classes . I'll be on hiatus for the month but there are plenty of other goodies on offer: cheese seminars, presentations on Italian, Spanish and Greek wine, and loads of cool beer courses. Looks like there should be something there for just about anyone in search of a fermented good...

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Fear of Broilers (The Amateur Gourmet)

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 13:10:45 GMT

My favorite childhood movie was "The Phantom Tollbooth," which most people know as a book, but I only know (and insist on knowing) as a movie. Milo, the young protagonist, must travel through Dictionopolis and Digitopolis to make his...

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Australia becomes New Zealand's biggest market (Decanter.com)

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 17:25:00 GMT

Australia has overtaken the UK as the biggest export market for New Zealand wines, according to the country's winegrowers' association.

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Explore : Australia, New Zealand, Oceania

Premier Cru (I'm Mad and I Eat)

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 19:26:00 GMT

Look closely. Aw, did you blink? You probably missed 'em. Those were grapes. Two of them, each about the size of the "O" on your keyboard. We planted four grapevines this summer: chardonnay, cabernet, sauvignon blanc and pinot noir. Wine's greatest hits. And this was our harvest. Two itty, bitty pinot noir grapes. By the time they had fully ripened (the photo was taken about three weeks ago), they...

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Explore : Cabernet, Chardonnay

Blog Synchronicity (My Wine Education)

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 18:59:39 GMT

It's odd when you can have two unrelated posts that go together very well in hindsight. The example of this would be the "Game On" and "Restaurant Not Required" posts from yesterday. Looking a little deeper, it looks like the...

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Deisen Barossa Shiraz Cabernet 2004 (Wino sapien)

noreply@blogger.com (Edward) — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 18:43:00 GMT

Barossa, South Australia. Cork. 15% alcohol. Approx $A36. August in Perth is still nominally winter. The reality this year has been beautiful sun drenched days and crisp cool nights. Spring has come early, and soon only the foolhardy will attempt to drink heroic wines such as this. . . This is a big, black wine with a sweet core. Initially spiced and laden with blackcurrant and plums, before becoming...

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The Wine Spectator Award Kerfuffle (Pinotblogger: the Capozzi Winery blog)

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 16:23:36 GMT

Really? This is what we get worked up about, puffing up in self-righteous indignation? Is this the best we can do? So the Wine Spectator got fooled. It’s kinda funny, and it may even be just a little bit telling. What it isn’t is evidence of any kind of graft or misrepresentation on their part. They’ve [...]

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A Proper Welcome For Brett Favre - Episode #524 (Wine Library TV)

tv@winelibrary.com (Winelibrary TV) — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 19:05:39 GMT

Gary Vaynerchuk tries 3 wines that represent the Jets and their new Quaterback Brett Favre! Having trouble viewing this video? Try the Quicktime version. Wines tasted in this episode: 2006 Delisio Quarterback RedAustralian Red Meritage 2005 Green Lion Cabernet SauvignonNapa Cabernet 2006 Green [...]

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Explore : Cabernet, Food, Football, Hockey, NFL Players

Stomani Cellars (Write for Wine)

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 14:23:21 GMT

When we attended Vino Bello’s 2nd anniversary party last month, we enjoyed meeting Alex Manoni of the recently opened Stomani Cellars on Atlantic St. near Safeco Field. Alex makes Italian-style wines from Washington state grapes. Stomani’s first official vintage was conducted in the harvest of 2006. Alex entertained us with stories of his life and his business. [...]

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Explore : Book Publishers, Publishers, Vintage

Stumped Making Wine Tasting Notes? (Good Wine Under $20)

noreply@blogger.com (Dr. Debs) — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 12:30:00 GMT

This should sort you out. With options like "stamina to spare" in the "Finish" category and "height-weight proportionate" in the "Body" category, this is one tasting note sheet that's suitable for wine snobs and those that love them. Besides it has a "Label" category (yes, you can select "unfathomably ugly") and a coaster is included. Click on image to enlarge. From your friends at Knock Knock , for...

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The Rockaway Wine Release Back-Story (Good Grape: A Wine Manifesto)

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 05:18:13 GMT

Many readers of this blog may have noticed that there is an experiment underway in which Rodney Strong’s new allocated wine offering from their “winery within a winery” concept, Rockaway , is being introduced to market with some participation from select wine bloggers. It is a bold move, coming from Robert Larsen, Public Relations Director at Rodney Strong. One thing is certain; Robert is getting a...

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Hilltown Sauvignon Blanc Monterey County 2006 (Wine Spectator) (Wine Spectator)

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 04:43:18 GMT

This is light-bodied, but with citrusy acidity that packs a punch. Clean lemon-lime and green apple flavors are crisp and delicious. Drink now. 2,800 cases made.

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Botalcura Cabernet Sauvignon Rapel Valley La Porfia Grand Reserve 2005 (Wine Spectator) (Wine Spectator)

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 04:43:18 GMT

Focused, with a solid core of raspberry, red currant, shaved vanilla and cedar notes riding along fine-grained tannins. The long, racy finish shows briar and more red fruit notes. Drink now through 2010. 6,000 cases made.

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Explore : Cabernet, Cabernet Sauvignon