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Large Wine Glasses Create Unwilling Alcoholics?
Posted by perle0 on 2006-06-13 17:01:36
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[England] |
 Did you ever order a glass of wine, and receive a small fishbowl containing roughly a third of a bottle? And did you then think, "Hey, it's okay...I only had one glass of wine!" If so, you're not alone--and you could be setting yourself up for problems later on.
A British clinic specializing in treating addictions warns that the trend towards larger wine glasses may lead people to drink more than they realize, making it easier for them to develop into alcoholics. |
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Global Warming Helps British Wines
Posted by perle0 on 2006-06-13 12:03:07
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[England] |
 As with every disaster, global warming does have one good side-effect: the increasingly warmer temperatures make for much better wines from England's little-known wine industry.
While England has in recent years had good results with white wine, whose grapes can thrive in cooler temperatures, the climate didn't have the sun and warmth to make good red wines. That's changing as temperatures rise worldwide, bringing the English countryside longer, warmer summers that are resulting in decent English red wines for the first time. |
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NOWFE 2006 Culinary Winners Announced
Posted by perle0 on 2006-06-09 14:02:38
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[New Orleans] |
 The New Orleans Wine and Food Experience (NOWFE) is proud to announce the Culinary Winners of 2006.
The list is a perfect example of how tough it was to sample everything at the Grand Tasting. I attended on Friday, and of the 8 winners, I only managed to taste 3 of them:
The Best of Show, Sweet winner, Key Lime Pie with Fresh Berries by Chef Tom Wolfe of Wolfe's in the Warehouse. This was, indeed, a tasty little treat.
Soft Shell Crab Bisque with Black Truffle Butter, by Chef Tory McPhail of Commander's Palace. This was probably my favorite of what I tasted; the black truffle butter really made the dish. What a perfect way to prepare us for the (we hope soon) re-opening of Commander's at last.
Duck and Cherry Terrine with Toasted Brioche and Fresh Herb Aoili, by Chef Tom Wolfe of Peristyle. That Chef Wolfe gets around!
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American Wine Blows Away French in Classic Re-Match
Posted by perle0 on 2006-05-25 23:40:57
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[USA] |
It was 1976. For the first time ever, in a blind taste test, American and French wines were compared head-to-head (or is that nose-to-nose) by judges of both nationalities who didn't know what nationality they were tasting.
The American wines won and stunned the wine world, especially the French, who had taken for granted their position as the finest winemakers in the world. The tasting, known as the Judgement of Paris, made clear to the whole world that California wines were the equal of--if not superior to--the best wines France could offer. This event marked the beginning of serious wine competition from outside Europe, first California, then other states, then Australia, Chile, Argentina, South Africa, and the list keeps growing. Thirty years later, how does this rivalry stack up? |
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Red Wine May Combat Deafness
Posted by perle0 on 2006-05-15 01:22:14
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[USA] |
 According to New Scientist, antioxidant compounds found in red wine, green tea, or aspirin may delay the onset of age-related deafness and hearing loss caused by loud noise and some powerful antibiotics. The delicate hairs in the ear can be damaged by oxygen free radicals, so in theory at least, antioxidants should protect against this oxidative damage. Researchers have already found that patients given aspirin with an antibiotic to prevent ear infection caused less damage to hearing than those treated with the antibiotic plus a placebo.
So, if you're heading to a loud concert, be sure to enjoy a glass of wine or two beforehand or during. Your ears may thank you. |
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World's First Wine-Tasting Musical Debuts at NOWFE
Posted by perle0 on 2006-05-11 20:20:27
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[New Orleans] |
 Wine Lovers, The World's First Wine-Tasting Musical, debuts at the New Orleans Wine and Food Experience, Memorial Day Weekend, 2006.
Audience members will see, swirl, smell, sip, and savor five wines during the show!
The 15th annual New Orleans Wine and Food Experience, (Memorial Day Weekend, May 24th-28th, 2006) proudly announces the world premiere of Wine Lovers, the wine-tasting musical. Wine Lovers tells the story of two mismatched students attending a wine class led by an effervescent teacher and their journey of discovery. Audience members enjoy five delightful wines along with the class, and everyone learns a little about wine...and love. Michael Green, nationally recognized wine educator and consultant to Gourmet Magazine, conceived and co-wrote Wine Lovers based on more than 20 years experience leading wine classes. |
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Hoppers Unveils New Website
Posted by perle0 on 2006-04-29 14:33:42
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[New Orleans] |
Ric Hopper of Hopper's Wines and Spirits has a brand-new website, on which he will offer wine recommendations and announcements of wine sales. Be sure to register to get the special offers only available to registered users! You can read Ric's personal message below by clicking Read More.
As an added bonus, Hopper's is sponsoring a contest to win a free champagne tasting, in conjunction with WWNO. Be sure to enter! You don't want to miss a chance to try these fine champagnes. |
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Britain's Private Cellars: A Wine-Lover's Dream
Posted by perle0 on 2006-04-20 23:20:10
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[England] |
 You may be rightfully proud of your wine cellar. But you're only one person, right? You have only your lifetime in which to buy and store wine, and at least some of what you lay down today will be left at the mercy of your heirs, unless you go on quite a bender on the ol' death bed.
This is not a problem for some of the great private cellars of Britain. The government alone has a stash of 40,000 bottles drawn on for state banquets and other forms of hospitality, spending about 100,000 British pounds a year on wine for future generations of monarchs, leaders, and diplomats to enjoy. Other private cellars belong to groups with a long-established tradition, making them eminently suitable to buying wine now for its members to enjoy in 20 or 30 years. |
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Hopper's 2001 Bordeaux Offerings
Posted by perle0 on 2006-03-29 16:40:06
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[New Orleans] |
A message from Ric:
While 2001 Bordeaux is not on par with the great 2000 vintage, there are some gems and sleepers to be enjoyed. They will also come around faster than the 2000s, which is not a bad thing, and there are some wines which are very attractively priced. On the attached list of 80+ wines, there are over 30 which are priced at $40.00 or less. |
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Wine Makes Your Gums Healthy (Drink Up!)
Posted by perle0 on 2006-03-10 12:24:49
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[Canada] |
 Scientists have found yet another health benefit from red wine. It helps to prevent, and reduce the damage caused by, periodontal disease.
Periodontal disease (known more colloquially as gum disease) is an infectious disease affecting the gums and bones surrounding teeth. It's very common, and can lead to tooth loss. On a more scary note, periodontal disease is also associated with heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and premature births. About 15% of adults between 21 and 50 years of age and 65% of adults over 50 are affected by this disease.
Now they've found that the polyphenols in red wine--the same things that provide the heart benefits and anti-oxident properties of red wine--also have benefits for preventing and treating periodontal disease. |
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Porn Star Turns Winemaker
Posted by perle0 on 2006-02-26 15:19:19
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[USA] |
 Savanna Samson is a porn star, and a noted one at that. She is the star of 25 sexually explicit films, a two-time winner of the Adult Video News Award for best actress, and her work with Jenna Jameson in "The New Devil in Miss Jones," a remake of a classic, won last year's award for the best all-girl sex scene.
And, she makes wine. Not just any celebrity-label vanity wine, either; Robert Parker has given her wine, a 2004 vintage of an Italian red wine that she calls Sogno Uno (Dream One), a score of 90-91. |
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Chocolate-Covered Wine for your Valentine
Posted by perle0 on 2006-02-09 18:33:42
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[USA] |
 Not sure what to get your sweetheart for Valentine's Day? Perhaps you want to consider that most inexplicabe combination of the traditional imaginable: a chocolate-covered bottle of Champagne. |
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Boxed Wine Gaining in Cachet
Posted by perle0 on 2006-02-07 01:26:17
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[USA] |
 Once the realm of cheap and nasty blended wines, wine-in-a-box is becoming more popular as it becomes available in higher-quality versions.
It's a good idea--since the boxes have no corks, there's no chance of cork taint. And because the wine has little exposure to oxygen even after you open it, the wine keeps much longer than an open bottle--some say as long as a month. |
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Brennan's Wine Cellar a Victim of Katrina
Posted by perle0 on 2005-12-12 17:50:09
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[New Orleans] |
 It's official--the world-class wine cellar of famous New Orleans restaurant, Brennan's, is ruined. Consisting of over 35,000 bottles of fine wine, the cellar--winner since 1983 of Wine Spectator magazine's Grand Award--was doomed when Katrina struck. |
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Ric Hopper Announces New Wine Arrivals
Posted by perle0 on 2005-12-01 11:57:36
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[New Orleans] |
A message from Ric Hopper of Hopper's Wine and Spirits:
We have sold about 70% of our pre-Katrina wine inventory at a 25% discount, and we are receiving new merchandise everyday. Last week we took delivery of over 130 cases of 2002 Domaine Bouchard red Burgundy including Savigny Les Beaune, Monthelie Les Duresses, Beaune Clos de la Mousse, Beaune Greves LEnfant Jesus and Volnay Caillerets Cuvee Ancien Carnot. |
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Don't Miss the Beaujolais Nouveau
Posted by perle0 on 2005-11-16 17:23:51
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[Beaujolais] |
| Don't miss your chance to celebrate the annual release of this year's Beaujolais Nouveau, scheduled for the third Thursday of November (Nov. 17, 2005). Generally the first wine released after harvest in France, Beaujolais gives people all over the world an excuse (as if we needed one) to drink wine. |
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Nazi Raccoons Attack German Vineyards
Posted by perle0 on 2005-11-14 17:57:27
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[Germany] |
| A spate of marauding raccoons have been laying waste to vineyards in the Brandenburg region of Germany. These raccoons' furry ancestors were released in Germany in 1934 with the encouragement of Hermann Goering, chief forester of the Third Reich, to provide more targets for hunters. |
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Warehouse Fire Consumes $100 Million in Fine Wine
Posted by perle0 on 2005-10-16 01:35:44
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[California] |
Tens of millions of dollars worth of vintage wine were believed to be destroyed by a relentless fire October 12 at a huge Vallejo, CA, warehouse that was considered one of the most secure places for wineries and individuals to store prized collections.
The three-alarm fire at Wines Central sent plumes of smoke more than 700 feet high that could be seen from miles and could not be controlled by firefighters because the Mare Island building -- which once housed Navy torpedoes -- had steel doors and 3-foot-thick concrete walls and a roof that could not be penetrated. |
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