Friday, December 25th, 2009
The cold weather calls for something warm and often sweet. Eggnog and other rich drinks are classics. They are also more enjoyable and digestible with...
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Thursday, December 17th, 2009
We have all been wine tasting. And it has gotten to be more cost prohibitive and a bigger hassle than ever before in many places. The traffic is...
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Friday, December 11th, 2009
"So why ruin good wine?" was the question Spencer Christian asked me when I went on View from the Bay earlier this week. My response is that...
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This fantastically named emporium and inventive multi-restaurant concept is near the old Fiat factory turned Le Méridien hotel in Torino that I...
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I just got back from the 2nd annual Green Wine Summit in Sonoma. Green issues, across categories, have been hot for some time now. Many in the wine...
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I have been to the beautiful rolling hills of Piedmont in northwestern Italy several times to taste the area's amazing Barbarescos, Barolos and...
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With the economy still struggling and restaurants and bars still feeling the pinch, no doubt more changes are in store for next year. Local...
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Rum is a great base for drinks all year long and is particularly appealing during the holidays for its depth and structure. Here's a great drink...
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I get asked almost as frequently what to pair with hotdogs as the Thanksgiving turkey. Often my response is similar, and that shouldn't worry you...
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The holiday season is upon us. Let us give thanks and enjoy holiday libations. While wine is wonderful with everything we may snack on or prepare in...
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