http://www.examiner.com/x-313-Wine-Examiner?cid=exrss-Wine-Examiner en-us Wed, 30 Dec 2009 09:56:12 -0700 Thu, 24 Dec 2009 13:07:40 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-313-Wine-Examiner~y2009m12d24-Top-o-the-line-holiday-treats-the-worlds-most-expensive-champagnes?cid=exrss-Wine-Examiner With the holidays upon us and in full swing, there's no better time than to start thinkin' 'chamagne,' that is if you haven't already.  There are millions of 'em out there, from the low-end Andre's of the world to ... Thu, 24 Dec 2009 13:07:40 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-313-Wine-Examiner~y2009m12d24-Top-o-the-line-holiday-treats-the-worlds-most-expensive-champagnes?cid=exrss-Wine-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-313-Wine-Examiner~y2009m12d22-Champagne101-Tiny-BubblesOne-of-the-worlds-greatest-wonders-A-MUST-for-the-holiday-season?cid=exrss-Wine-Examiner This is reprinted with permission from colleague Frank L. Machover, a wine importer/distibutor in St. Thomas, Virgin Islands.  He says it all, and brilliantly. December 20, 2009 There are few things in life that traditionall... Tue, 22 Dec 2009 05:44:10 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-313-Wine-Examiner~y2009m12d22-Champagne101-Tiny-BubblesOne-of-the-worlds-greatest-wonders-A-MUST-for-the-holiday-season?cid=exrss-Wine-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-313-Wine-Examiner~y2009m12d18-Holiday-treats-Champagne-AND-cocktails-either-or-both?cid=exrss-Wine-Examiner As we are all fully immersed in the season, we become surrounded by toasts, celebrations, and lots of fun.  Champagne--alone or mixed as a cocktail--will only add to the festivities.  A few more champagne-based cocktails to consider... Fri, 18 Dec 2009 05:55:48 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-313-Wine-Examiner~y2009m12d18-Holiday-treats-Champagne-AND-cocktails-either-or-both?cid=exrss-Wine-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-313-Wine-Examiner~y2009m12d15-Covering-a-couple-bases-for-the-holidays-Champagne-AND-cocktails-and-recipes-on-how-to-make?cid=exrss-Wine-Examiner Considered one of oldest cocktails ever 'invented,' the Champagne Cocktail is ever-so-easy to make and maybe more palatable to those not so much inclinded towards champagne alone. (the poor souls...) Recipe: 6oz champagne, brut ... Tue, 15 Dec 2009 06:26:29 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-313-Wine-Examiner~y2009m12d15-Covering-a-couple-bases-for-the-holidays-Champagne-AND-cocktails-and-recipes-on-how-to-make?cid=exrss-Wine-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-313-Wine-Examiner~y2009m12d10-Another-favorite-holiday-white--Viognier?cid=exrss-Wine-Examiner Southern France's Rhone Valley and California are the best regions to find Viognier grapes grown to perfection.  Viognier--at present--is trendy and worthy by most standards of all its notoriety.  The irony in this is how little of t... Condrieu Chateau-Grillet Thu, 10 Dec 2009 06:12:07 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-313-Wine-Examiner~y2009m12d10-Another-favorite-holiday-white--Viognier?cid=exrss-Wine-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-313-Wine-Examiner~y2009m12d8-Champagne-for-the-holidays--ALWAYS-a-good-choice?cid=exrss-Wine-Examiner December.  Officially designated as "Champagne Month."  Who thinks this stuff up?  Who are the ethereal "they" who come up with these holidays?  If National Cookie Day,  National Pickle Day or Tequila M... Tue, 08 Dec 2009 06:50:27 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-313-Wine-Examiner~y2009m12d8-Champagne-for-the-holidays--ALWAYS-a-good-choice?cid=exrss-Wine-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-313-Wine-Examiner~y2009m12d4-Top-holiday-wine-choice-SyrahShiraz?cid=exrss-Wine-Examiner The Syrah grape thrives well, not just in France (the Rhone region) or Australia (where the grape is known as Shiraz) but in Italy, Washington State, South Africa, Isreal, Switzerland and Austria, as well as certain areas in California. T... Fri, 04 Dec 2009 07:15:21 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-313-Wine-Examiner~y2009m12d4-Top-holiday-wine-choice-SyrahShiraz?cid=exrss-Wine-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-313-Wine-Examiner~y2009m12d1-Red-wine-to-chill-or-not-to-chill?cid=exrss-Wine-Examiner The dilemma that never seems to go away:  to serve red wine chilled or not.  Certain reds will fare better with chilling, but how much is too much? Many wine drinkers serve red wine either too warm or too cold, along with restaurants... Tue, 01 Dec 2009 06:49:30 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-313-Wine-Examiner~y2009m12d1-Red-wine-to-chill-or-not-to-chill?cid=exrss-Wine-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-313-Wine-Examiner~y2009m11d24-Thanksgiving-wine-best-of-the-best-choice-for-Turkey-Day-Riesling?cid=exrss-Wine-Examiner Thanksgiving Day and the dishes served certainly makes for a tricky decision regarding the 'right wine choice,' one able to stand up to all the varied tastes and flavors you'll likely be experiencing on the big day. Top (general) o... Tue, 24 Nov 2009 06:08:26 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-313-Wine-Examiner~y2009m11d24-Thanksgiving-wine-best-of-the-best-choice-for-Turkey-Day-Riesling?cid=exrss-Wine-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-313-Wine-Examiner~y2009m11d21-Another-topchoice-for-Tday-foodwine-pairing-Louis-Jadot-BeaujolaisVillages?cid=exrss-Wine-Examiner Thanksgiving Day consistently offers up the usual array of taste sensations.  From creamed turnips, to brown sugar encrusted sweet potatoes, to the stuffed bird itself.  Can there possibly be a wine able to stand up to these wide an... Sat, 21 Nov 2009 12:31:54 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-313-Wine-Examiner~y2009m11d21-Another-topchoice-for-Tday-foodwine-pairing-Louis-Jadot-BeaujolaisVillages?cid=exrss-Wine-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-313-Wine-Examiner~y2009m11d17-Cotes-du-Rhone--an-ideal-match-for-a-Tdaywine-pairing-dinner?cid=exrss-Wine-Examiner A Cotes du Rhone is right up there with the ideal choices for pairing with the myriad dishes that can and will be present at the Thanksgiving table.  Cotes du Rhones by nature are medium to light-bodied, elegant and fruity. My top pick fo... Tue, 17 Nov 2009 07:20:29 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-313-Wine-Examiner~y2009m11d17-Cotes-du-Rhone--an-ideal-match-for-a-Tdaywine-pairing-dinner?cid=exrss-Wine-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-313-Wine-Examiner~y2009m11d13-Le-Beaujolais-Nouveau-est-arrive--well-almost?cid=exrss-Wine-Examiner On the third Thursday on November at precisely 12:01 A.M. a million+ cases of Beaujolais Nouveau will start their journey from the little towns and villages of Beaujolais and Lyon, to Paris, to all parts of the globe.  And so begins ... Beaujolais Nouveau Fri, 13 Nov 2009 06:22:00 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-313-Wine-Examiner~y2009m11d13-Le-Beaujolais-Nouveau-est-arrive--well-almost?cid=exrss-Wine-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-313-Wine-Examiner~y2009m11d10-Roses-for-the-Thanksgiving-holiday--not-the-sweet-pink-stuff?cid=exrss-Wine-Examiner   Rose wines--especially those from France--are probably the best and easiest overall choices for the 'right wine' to accompany Thanksgiving dinner.  Rose wines are made from red grapes, not a blend of red and white, cont... rose d'anjou Tue, 10 Nov 2009 06:12:27 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-313-Wine-Examiner~y2009m11d10-Roses-for-the-Thanksgiving-holiday--not-the-sweet-pink-stuff?cid=exrss-Wine-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-313-Wine-Examiner~y2009m11d6-Thanksgiving-wine-choices?cid=exrss-Wine-Examiner As with many things in life, the best tip I can offer when considering wine choices for the Thanskgiving holiday is don't overthink it.  Your choices should--bottom line--be personal, wines that you choose, for your reasons.  An... Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:11:31 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-313-Wine-Examiner~y2009m11d6-Thanksgiving-wine-choices?cid=exrss-Wine-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-313-Wine-Examiner~y2009m11d3-The-grape-harvest--when-why-and-how?cid=exrss-Wine-Examiner The concept of harvest--whether it's grapes or other crops--is generally thought to be in autumn.  But grape growers usually start more often in the later part of autumn when it's time to prune the vines.  This--to the growers--i... Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:29:45 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-313-Wine-Examiner~y2009m11d3-The-grape-harvest--when-why-and-how?cid=exrss-Wine-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-313-Wine-Examiner~y2009m10d30-Final-Halloween-wine-post--Are-you-ready?cid=exrss-Wine-Examiner As it's Friday, all your preparations for the big weekend should already be in place.  Consider this your last chance at spooky, scary Halloween wines that are worth seeking out: Velvet Devil Merlot-  From Washington State, this ... Fri, 30 Oct 2009 09:13:47 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-313-Wine-Examiner~y2009m10d30-Final-Halloween-wine-post--Are-you-ready?cid=exrss-Wine-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-313-Wine-Examiner~y2009m10d28-More-bestofthebest-Halloween-wine-choices?cid=exrss-Wine-Examiner Let's make sure we're on the same page: the holiday is rapidly approaching.  Costumes ready? Decorations thought out? Wine choices in place?  With any luck, your local wine merchant(s) will have a Halloween-based display in front... Wed, 28 Oct 2009 08:25:56 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-313-Wine-Examiner~y2009m10d28-More-bestofthebest-Halloween-wine-choices?cid=exrss-Wine-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-313-Wine-Examiner~y2009m10d26-Halloween-wines-just-right-for-the-occasion?cid=exrss-Wine-Examiner Party plans are set, now for the spooky wines choices:Vampire Wines-  Complete with scary vampire label, Vampire wines ring it at generally around or under $10. a bottle.  You can find Merlot (soft, medium bodied, juicy fruit), Cabernet Sau... Mon, 26 Oct 2009 08:57:56 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-313-Wine-Examiner~y2009m10d26-Halloween-wines-just-right-for-the-occasion?cid=exrss-Wine-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-313-Wine-Examiner~y2009m10d20-Throw-a-winetasting-party-for-Halloween-the-possibilities-are-endless-with-a-little-creativity?cid=exrss-Wine-Examiner For lots of us, we start gearing up for Halloween pretty much the weekend after this current year's event.  But think about changin' it up this year.  If you are throwing a party, or attending one and a friend needs help with ide... Tue, 20 Oct 2009 07:12:13 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-313-Wine-Examiner~y2009m10d20-Throw-a-winetasting-party-for-Halloween-the-possibilities-are-endless-with-a-little-creativity?cid=exrss-Wine-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-313-Wine-Examiner~y2009m10d16-To-Decant-or-not-to-Decant-That-is-the-Question?cid=exrss-Wine-Examiner  It's a question for the ages-  Why bother decanting wine? Does it really serve a purpose?Making the most of that bottle of wine is priority numero uno.  Inexpensive to high-end, any and every bottle uncorked should go through the proc... Fri, 16 Oct 2009 06:51:39 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-313-Wine-Examiner~y2009m10d16-To-Decant-or-not-to-Decant-That-is-the-Question?cid=exrss-Wine-Examiner