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Wine & spirits: Sip and save Wine & spirits: Sip and save
Wine & spirits: Sip and save
Most regular wine shoppers are attracted to the bottle with the easiest name to pronounce. we tend to fear the unknown, which in the case of wine means unpronounceable names or unfamiliar regions and grapes. when was the last time you bought a bottle of gazela, terra bõa or grão vasco? yet...
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Wine & spirits: What a steal! Wine & spirits: What a steal!
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Wine & spirits: Superb shiraz Wine & spirits: Superb shiraz
Wine & spirits: Superb shiraz
A rose by any other name may still be a rose, but what happens when you call syrah shiraz? the answer is confusion. although the grapes are one and the same, wine shoppers and restaurant goers occasionally reject a syrah for a shiraz and vice versa. syrah is an ancient variety thought to have...
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Wine & spirits: Divine decanting Wine & spirits: Divine decanting
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Wine & spirits: Jewels in the crown Wine & spirits: Jewels in the crown
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Wine & spirits: The other down under Wine & spirits: The other down under
Wine & spirits: The other down under
The first thing you need to understand about new zealand is that the climate is upside down compared to the northern hemisphere. this little factoid may seem banal at first, but it does shed some light on why the wines of the north are fuller than the wines of the south. just as cool-climate...
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Wine & spirits: The pleasures of sugar-rich wines Wine & spirits: The pleasures of sugar-rich wines
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Wine & spirits: Berry cool cocktails Wine & spirits: Berry cool cocktails
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Wine & spirits: Riesling rapture Wine & spirits: Riesling rapture
Wine & spirits: Riesling rapture
At my table, german riesling rivals lemonade as the perfect summer drink. with its vibrant fruity bouquet, fresh, tart flavours and comfortably low alcohol level, riesling is suited to sipping on sunny days. lower alcohol – german wines average eight to 10 per cent by volume – can prevent...
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Wine & spirits: Rising stars Wine & spirits: Rising stars
Wine & spirits: Rising stars
Long before they sell a single bottle, wine producers can often spend at least five income-free years planning, planting, picking, processing and, let's not forget, praying that someday the name of their winery (and the wine itself) will be on the lips of consumers. here are four of the newest...
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Wine & spirits: For the love of licorice Wine & spirits: For the love of licorice
Wine & spirits: For the love of licorice
Licorice is one of those love-it-or-hate-it flavours. my own love affair with the taste began at about age three, when a bigger kid made me eat an entire fat licorice "cigar." he hated the bizarre black chewing sticks, so he thought he could hurt me by making me eat "tar." little did he know he...
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Wine & spirits: Sizing up the situation Wine & spirits: Sizing up the situation
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Sparkling wines: A list of faves Sparkling wines: A list of faves
Sparkling wines: A list of faves
We all have champagne wishes and caviar dreams, but there's no need to wait for a big lottery win to turn them into reality. genuine champagne is expensive, but there are good bubblies from every wine region of the world that don't need to be mixed with orange juice to make them palatable....
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Wine & spirits: Holiday bar prep Wine & spirits: Holiday bar prep
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Wine & spirits: Hot scotch Wine & spirits: Hot scotch
Wine & spirits: Hot scotch
“honeyed nose with a burst of ripe plums. delicate nuances of citrus, spice, nuts and vanilla. creamy mouth feel with a long, dry, ‘tingly' finish.” sound like a wine-tasting note to you? in fact, these descriptors were gleaned from a well-known scotch whisky distiller's corporate...
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Wine basics: A match made in heaven Wine basics: A match made in heaven
Wine basics: A match made in heaven
Forget the adage that red wine should be served with meat and white wine is for fish. today's savvy hosts know that that rule applies only in a few special cases. for instance, be sure to serve white wine with fish if it's an oilier fish (salmon, sardines, anchovies), since the fat in the fish...
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Wine & spirits: Cognac with a twist Wine & spirits: Cognac with a twist
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Wine & spirits: Blending and bleeding Wine & spirits: Blending and bleeding
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Wine & spirits: Flavoured beer Wine & spirits: Flavoured beer
Wine & spirits: Flavoured beer
Whenever i get tired of ordinary bubbly , i pop the cork on a bottle of pink champagne. its striking colour (accentuated by rowdy bubbles), exotic floral bouquet and remarkable fruity taste bring out my wild side. it's the same thing with beer. mainstream suds tend to clash with my disposition...
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7 steps for a sumptuous winery tour 7 steps for a sumptuous winery tour
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Wine & spirits: Chill chasers Wine & spirits: Chill chasers
Wine & spirits: Chill chasers
Next to a naked cuddle or a roaring fire, the best way to warm up quickly on a chilly evening is with some liquid comfort, such as a mug of hot buttered rum, a tankard of mulled wine or an old-fashioned toddy. hot drinks are attractive, easy to make and especially entertaining for guests,...
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Wine & spirits: Cheers for Beaujolais Wine & spirits: Cheers for Beaujolais
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Wonderful wines and perfect meal matches Wonderful wines and perfect meal matches
Wonderful wines and perfect meal matches
Whether you're playing host or are simply looking for that perfect bottle of wine to give as a gift, it helps to know about wine characteristics and how to match to your food. here are some hints to make your choices easier. check out these suggestions and find the match you like best....
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Wine & spirits: Gifts for the host Wine & spirits: Gifts for the host
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Wine & spirits: Konrad Ejbich's favourite margarita recipe Wine & spirits: Konrad Ejbich's favourite margarita recipe
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