Wine

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O-Chateau Wine Bar and Restaurant

January 7, 2012

I have a new favorite spot in Paris. It’s, not surprisingly, a wine bar and restaurant. The ever charming, Olivier Magny, owner, sommelier and author of Stuff Parisians Like, a hysterical and snarky look at his fellow Parisians, has created a unique and exciting experience at O-Chateau.

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VinItaly U.S. Tour 2011- A Lesson in the Volcanic Wine Regions of Italy

October 21, 2011

Wednesday I had the opportunity to engage in one of my favorite activities-drinking wine. Then, learning about the wine in front of me. The VinItaly US Tour 2011 features in-depth seminars, wine professional training and workshops, B2B events, and of course an opportunity for producers to meet with buyers, distributors and food & beverage managers.

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Breads, Blossoms and More with Kea Artisanal

June 30, 2011

The next couple of classes at Kea Artisanal was filled with Breads, Garlic, Zucchini Blossoms, Olive Oil, Cheeses and Wines. There were also several excursions to sites around the island of Kea.

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Making Yalantzi Dolmas and A Wine Tasting Lunch

June 30, 2011

We began our classes at Kea Artisanal for the week by taking a tour of Aglaia and Costas’ expansive gardens that surround their beautiful home and by learning about the abundant plants that live there.

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Third Annual CT Wine Festival Returns to Goshen Fairgrounds, July 30-31

May 16, 2011

If you happen to be in Connecticut this summer, be sure not to miss the Third Annual Connecticut Wine Festival as it returns to the Goshen Fairgrounds in Goshen, Connecticut this summer, Saturday and Sunday, July 30 and 31. Featuring fine local wines, specialty food vendors, artisanal craft from jewelry to wine racks, and live music, it is the perfect summer activity for both the amateur and sophisticated wine connoisseur.

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Soave, One of Italy’s Favorite White Wines Makes a Splash in the U.S.

April 30, 2011

Long regarded as one of Italy’s favorite white wines, Soave is regaining some popularity with wine drinkers across the U.S.  Wine that once had a bad rap for being mass produced and sadly mismade, is coming back in it’s rightful glory as a respected contender in the world of wine.  It could be due in [...]

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Uncorked, The Novice’s Guide to Wine by Paul Kreider

April 30, 2011

Renee and I have been discussing wine and spirits a lot lately and we’ve been brushing up on our knowledge by reading several books on the subject. One of the books I read was Uncorked, The Novice’s Guide to Wine by Paul Kreider.

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