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04/16/08 - California Wineries

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Gifts For Wine Lovers


If you are looking for the perfect gift you can give wine lovers, here are some gift suggestions.



The terra cotta wine cooler is perfect for enjoying a chilled bottle of wine during warm summer nights and other laidback moments you spend with your family and friends. The wine cooler should be soaked in cold water prior to its use to keep you wine cold for hours. In this way, you save yourself trips to the fridge, and your wine will have no messy condensation.



A heavy metal wine rack is the answer in your search of a wine rack that will not easily break nor crack. Choose the wrought iron version that displays fine workmanship in a natural smoky gray or black finish, polished with decorative silver that serves as highlights.



You may also want to check out the table wine storage rack and other large wine pedestal and wall-mounted wine storage racks. You can consider giving your wine lover friend or loved one, a copy of the wine blending and tasting kit to help him or her develop the necessary skills for wine appreciation.



A stainless steel pourer with integrated steel ball allowing for gentle and controlled pouring is also an excellent choice. It o has a special spout that prevents wine from dripping.



Another great gift for wine lovers is a wine opener that can be used for any kind of bottle or cork providing easy de-corking in seconds. You may also choose gift baskets of wine related items, such as gourmet wine and types of cheeses and other goodies.



Another ideal gift are the screw pulls that gently and professionally extract corks from reluctant bottles with four easy strokes. This durable screw allows two thousand of bottles to be opened without changing its screw.





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Himbeer Raspberry Liqeur


We welcome the addition of the Himbeerlikoer to our collection of German fruit liqueurs from Josef Friedrich. The dark, earthy, flavor of ripe raspberries makes this a true delight. Try a drop or two in your Champagne for an unusual Kir Royal! (500ml Bottle) RLQ RLQ


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California Wineries in the news

Another glorious weekend in paradise

Sun, 13 Apr 2008 16:01:28 PDT
Gosh we are so very lucky aren’t we? The weather down here was just magnificent. While I was away doing my girly things the Mr’s were having fun too. Mr 6 had club day for the rugby club. He is in the Under 7s and this season they play ripper rugby. Because I had the camera away with me, hubby didn’t get any pics, but a friend did so hopefully I will get to scrap those all in good time. Well apparently Mr 6 became 100% obsessed with the game and had a total blast. I know from Friday night tha

The Shepherd's Word

Sun, 13 Apr 2008 18:17:33 PDT
This sermon was shared during closing worship for today's gathering of congregations from the Scioto Conference, Southern Ohio Synod, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, held at Faith Lutheran Church in Jackson, Ohio.] Psalm 23 The author Flannery O’Connor once told a story which, the first time I read it, was retold by the late Lutheran theologian, Joseph Sittler. Sittler loved it and after retelling it, reflected on its meaning. It’s the story of an elderly couple who lived in the Appal

Foodlink Roundup: 04.14.08

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 05:29:51 PDT
Foodlink Roundup: 04.14.08 Last week, Cupcake was, as surmised, in Bryant Park, Manhattan. Where in the world is Cupcake this week? Post a guess in the comments. Cookie Monster: Is Me Really Monster? McSweeney's takes a peek inside the mind of an addict. Pacific Coast Salmon Fishing Shut Down This year's low fish stocks mean bad news for salmon lovers. This Is Just To Say So long, and thanks for all the fish. One of my favorite food poems, re-imagined. Ever Had a Nice Bottle of Greenp

Monday Blue Streak

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 12:34:35 PDT
Colorado's Blue Laws In about two hours, Governor Ritter plans to sign a law ending the "Blue law" that prohibits the liquor stores from staying open on Sundays (effective July 1, 2008). This will devistate the artificial market for 3.2% alcohol beer at supermarkets and convenience stores on Sunday when 80% of that abomination is sold, suggesting that a more than 75% drop in 3.2 beer sales is likely. It will also make my weekend far more convenient and will make Colorado the 35th state with Sun


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04/16/08 - Fruit Baskets

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Wine And Food Pairing


The basic golden rule is balance...neither your wine nor your food should be stronger than the other. Choose them to be complimentary to each other. A lightly flavoured dish should have a nice light wine, while food with depth and body can handle some of the heavier, more robust wine varieties. Simply think of your wine as a flavour enhancer, just as you would a spice, and strive not to overpower the tastes of either one. This is the one theme that underlies all the other nuances of food and wine pairings, of which there are many... If you achieve good balance, you have covered all the rest perfectly.

Here is a small list of how to pair wines with Starters and Deserts. My Free Ebook is available to download which will teach you how to pair your wine with all manner of foods and dishes. From Cheeses to Starters and from Meats to Deserts.

Starters etc

Green Vegetables - Chablis or Chardonnay
Caviar - Dry Champagne
Quiche - Pinot Gris, Dry White Burgundy, Pouilly Fume
Soups - Clear broth soups do not pair well with wine. Creamy or rich soups pair well with a Dry White Burgundy. Thick earthy soups pair well with a Pinot Noir or Beaujolais
Fruits other than Citrus
Pair with a Riesling, Gewurztraminer, Port, or Sauternes

Cheeses

Camembert, Brie, and other soft cheese that is not over ripe pair well with just about any red wine such as Red Burgundy, Zinfandel, and Cabernet

Dutch Cheeses such as Gouda pair well with the above mentioned wines as well.

Milder Cheeses fair better with a fruiter red wine such as Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, or Beaujolais

Most Blue Cheeses have such intense flavours that a sweet wine is needed just to balance the flavours. A Late Harvest or Ice Gewurztraminer, Sauternes, or Johannesburg Riesling should do the trick. Milder blue cheese such as Gorgonzola pair well with a fruity red wine.

Goat Cheeses in general pair well with a dry white wine. Stronger goat cheese is paired better with a sweeter white wine, similar to the wines paired with blue cheese.

As a rule, red wines go well with mild to sharp cheese. Pungent and intensely flavoured cheese do well with a sweeter wine. A little history note: In European Countries it is customary to serve the best wine of the meal with cheese or a cheese course.


About the Author:

Written by Emma Brown - Author of WineandBeerMakingSecrets Ebook. My full free Wine and Food Pairing Ebook is available for download at http://www.wineandbeermakingsecrets.com





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Headlines on Fruit Baskets

winetricks 20080314 released

Sat, 15 Mar 2008 02:50:08 PDT
Today Dan Kegel released a new and improved WineTricks version 20080314 that brings in support for Microsoft's Visual C++ libraries. With the help of the Visual C++ libraries most small .net applications should start to run in Wine, this update also has a fix for a multiple selection bug that some people have run into.

Israel eyes Toronto for marketing test site

Mon, 17 Mar 2008 08:55:16 PDT
Residents of Toronto shouldn't be surprised if they soon start hearing and seeing a lot of references to Israeli wine, art and music in the next year or so. The city has been selected by the Foreign Ministry as a North American test city for its rebranding project.

The Lil Jon Wine Collection? Stick to the Crunk Juice!

Tue, 18 Mar 2008 15:00:25 PDT
Time to put down that Crunk Juice and pick up a bottle of Lil Jon's new wine straight from The Little Jonathan Winery. Lil Jon officially launches his new wine collection with a merlot, chardonnay and cabernet that is already out in select California stores.

Choosing a Wine Gift Basket

Tue, 18 Mar 2008 19:32:09 PDT
During the holiday season, most of us are in a frantic search for presents for loved ones and friends. Next time, instead of the usual hassle of selecting a gift which will suit him or her, try sending a wine gift basket instead. Wine gift basketsare a perfect present for both men and women and suit every occasion e.g. Birthdays, Weddings etc.

AskMen.com - Wine Tips From A Sommelier

Sat, 22 Mar 2008 17:50:40 PDT
Tips on selecting and ordering wine at a restaurant.

(yn) for Dinner

Tue, 25 Mar 2008 18:00:42 PDT
Check out this review of Nashville's newest (and coolest) wine shop. I've been there and the review is dead on. Great selection, great staff, great price. Can't beat this store!

The Dish On… Wine Selection

Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:05:53 PDT
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