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January - Wine Sauces

A Featured Wine Sauces Article

Why All Wine Connoisseurs Must Purchase A Wine Storage Cooler


As the years pass, the quality and taste of wine changes. The manner in which wine is stored can either slow or hasten this natural process. Whether you are storing white or red wine, sparkling whine or champagne, it may be necessary to invest in a wine storage cooler in order to protect your assortment of fine beverages.



Wine storage coolers are available in a vast array of stores. Even the lower end consumer retailers have gotten into the party. It is not uncommon to find great deals on these products from stores like Walmart and Target. Of course, for the more luxurious wine aficionados out there, high end retailers have more aesthetically pleasing and electronically sound wine storage cooler for sale.



What does a wine storage cooler do? It sounds simple and many of you are probably wondering why not just use the household refrigerator. The reason for this is that the storage temperature required for food to be kept fresh and the temperature required to keep wine properly cooled is different.



Food generally requires a much lower temperature. Another reason is that the continuous opening of the refrigeration causes temperature readings to change. Wine needs to be kept at a constant temperature in order to preserve its color, taste and quality.



Another problem to consider is that different types of wine require different temperature settings. You are not going to have this flexibility with a standard refrigerator. Many wine storage cooler are manufactured with the ability to delegate different temperature and humidity zones. For instance, if you have a fine bottle of white and a deep red wine, you can set two different settings in your wine storage cooler to ensure the preservation of the liquid.



Besides the obvious usefulness of the wine storage cooler, there is an aesthetic component to having one in your home. When a visitor sees a wine storage cooler, the immediate connection is made with luxury and class.



There are a ton of products on the market for you to choose from. The best way to begin your search is by viewing consumer reports, fine wine magazines and doing some Internet research.



If you go to wine tasting events, you might want to ask some of the other attendees and even the wine manufacturers which devices are the best to keep your wine as fresh as possible.


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The 2004 California Napa Valley Chardonnay is a texturally driven wine showing beautiful balance and wonderful aromatics. The spicy, toasty oak enhances the classic aromas of mineral and fig. The fullness and mid-palate weight of this wine beautifully complement Far Niente's characteristic melon and tropical notes. The richness of this dry white wine makes it extremely approachable now, but will reward those who age it in the bottle for the next ten years. (Subject to Availabilty) FNC04 FNC04


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Shopping by the stars in 2009 (Scoop.co.nz)

Wed, 21 Jan 2009 15:15:51 -0800
You can look to the stars to help find the most energy efficient refrigerators – including a family-sized model that uses less energy than a 50-watt light bulb.

Top Chef New York Episode Nine

Wed, 21 Jan 2009 09:57:00 -0800
It's morning at the Top Chef apartment and some of the eight remaining cheftestants still have their minds on the previous challenge.She probably feels worse for reluctantly admitting she helped do a shitty tie job on the lamb roasts.Speaking of Stefan, out on the balcony...After Stefan makes himself comfortable, he asks Hosea what will be the first thing he does when he gets back home. (Like he gives a rat's ass.)Leah has a boyfriend at home too, whom she is trying to forget. For now, she's in

Soup's always on at Blount Fine Foods (The MetroWest Daily News)

Wed, 21 Jan 2009 08:04:50 -0800
Pallets of butter were wheeled into place, then giant tubs laden with 220 pounds each of light cream. The ingredients were mixed with clams, lobster, potatoes and spices to make mammoth kettles of clam chowder and lobster bisque at the Blount Fine Foods plant in Fall River’s Industrial Park. There, every season is soup season, and every day simmers with activity.

refrigerators!

Tue, 20 Jan 2009 21:00:00 -0800
The lovely Lala did this and it looked kind of fun. You're supposed to post photos of your fridge without changing anything or straightening it out first. My fridge front has a moose head magnet, some wine-ism magnets and a few kitchen prayer magnets. Looks fairly uncluttered, right? So far, so good.Now we turn our attention to the side of the fridge. Not so uncluttered! hahaha! Lots of photos, phone numbers, appointment cards and drawings by my 9 year old nephew, the budding artist. I'm really

Emerson Radio Corp. 8 Bottle Wine Cooler with Thermal Glass Door

Tue, 20 Jan 2009 07:38:09 -0800
Keep your wine at just the right temperature with this compact wine cooler. With its stylish design, it’ll look great in the kitchen or dining room, or even as a gift for someone who likes wine. This will also be great for entertaining guests during festive occasions. Features: -8 bottles (13″ max) -LED display -Thermoelectric cooling system -Tempered glass door -Adjustable temperature control -Interior light -90-day manufacturer’s limited warranty -Dimensions: 16.1″ H x 20.7″ W x 10.8″ D

Snap o’ the day: Walk on water (The Hook)

Mon, 19 Jan 2009 06:51:01 -0800
PHOTO BY LISA PROVENCE A frozen Mint Springs lured visitors to venture out on the ice January 18, though they stayed close to shore. Earlier parkgoers had thrown bottles and rocks that failed to dent the ice and littered the surface of the Crozet pond.

A Few Odd Moments in the IT Industry

Mon, 19 Jan 2009 02:35:00 -0800
Some good friends, all met through blogging, are filling in for me while I take a two-week sabbatical from Time Goes By. Today, it is Peter Tibbles, from Australia, who sent along this bio: I was born in a small country town in western Victoria (Nhill, in case you're interested and it's pronounced nil) and lived there for my first thirteen years, writes Peter Mum was very happy there (that's where she was born) but dad thought he'd like to give his kiddies the best education possible. He sa


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September - Cabernet Franc

A Featured Cabernet Franc Article

Learn about Chardonnay Wine


The Chardonnay grape variety is a classic white wine grape grown all around the world. It is at the top, as probably the world's favorite white grape variety.

The Chardonnay grape variety is a classic white wine grape grown all around the world. It is at the top, as probably the world's favorite white grape variety.

Where It Grows
The Chardonnay grape grows everywhere. The exact origin of Chardonnay is hard to trace, but its reputation was established in the Burgundy region of France. Winemakers love Chardonnay because the vines are easy to grow, and have a high yield. Chardonnay is one of the few grapes in the world that does not require blending. However, it is also blended with Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier to produce Champagne.

Wine Characteristics
It is widely known for producing excellent full-bodied wines. The cooler zoned climate Chardonnay grapes produce an abundance of fruit flavors. You can pick up apple, pineapple, or the hint of peach. The warmer climate Chardonnays may have less of the fruits but develop wonderful honey, vanilla, and roasted flavors that really fill the mouth.

Descriptive Flavors


  • Apple

  • Pineapple

  • Coconut

  • Pear

  • Peach

  • Honey

  • Yeast

  • Vanilla

  • Butter

  • Toast

  • Roasted almond or hazelnut

Keep It or Drink It
Chardonnay is ready to serve when it is sold. Many of the top Chardonnays from California, France, and Australia will continue to improve for up to five years from the time it is bottled. Check the label or the producer's web site for specific recommendations.

Food Combinations
The beauty of Chardonnay is that its high acids and full-bodied nature provide it great food matching versatility. It will go very well with most anything you serve. It is wonderful with fish, especially salmon.

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Tue, 16 Sep 2008 08:37:34 PDT
Just a quick update about the first LENNDEVOURS Wine Bar event at Roanoke Vineyards on Sunday, October 19 at 2 p.m. We've sold a surprising number of tickets already, and we hadn't even announced the charity involved...until now. I'm thrilled to tell you that we'll be donating all of the net proceeds from ticket sales and the money we raise raffling off wine to Peconic Land Trust, an important local organization that strives to protect Long Island's working farms, natural lands and heri

Sicilia, Coveted Jewel Of The Mediterranean And Wine Clubs Alike

Tue, 16 Sep 2008 04:34:51 PDT
One of Italy’s finest wineries, Donnafugata is located on the island of Sicilia in Marsala with vineyards in the hills near Contessa Entellina and also on the island of Pantelleria off the coast of Tunisia. Owners Giacomo Rallo and his wife Gabriella Anca Rallo are both from ancient wine-making families and, together with daughter Jose` and son Antonio, work together in the business. The estate at Marsalla has been in the Rallo family for 150 years. The winery itself has periodically been updat

Caseless pork and fennel sausage

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 18:32:52 PDT
Caseless pork and fennel sausage September 15th, 2008 at 9:25 pm by Patrick From the New York Times to the Matador test kitchens, two recipes by David Tanis. The emphasis is on simplicity. The caseless pork and fennel sausage reminded me of McDonaldland Breakfasts from my childhood - sausage patties. I got nice fatty coarse-ground pork sausage from Ottomanelli and mixed it with crushed fennel seeds, red pepper flakes, salt and minced garlic by hand, being careful to keep it as cold as possi

Wine dinner at Wild Greens, featuring Pollak wines

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 13:03:30 PDT
This Wednesday, September 17 at 6:30pm Wild Greens is having a wine dinner feature wines from Pollak Vineyard, which just opened recently on a 98-acre piece of land in Greenwood. The winery corked its first bottles in 2005, a Bordeaux-style Meritage blend that recently won a slew of medals in the Monticello Wine Competition. Owners Margo and David Pollak, who was a partner in a Napa Valley winery, has said it’s been their “dream” to open a vineyard, and that their goal is “to make French-style


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