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Sip of Fall
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CALLS
Biodynamic
Wines
by
Sylvie Greil
A trend that was once ridiculed for its sometimes eccentric methods,
biodynamic farming has begun to gain popularity and respect in
the United States. Several wineries in California say that biodynamic
farming is not only ecologically friendly, but also improves wine
terroir.
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PETITE SIRAH BLIND TASTING
France's
Outlawed Grape
Although Petite Sirah has its roots in France, it has since been
banished there, with the exception of a few older vineyards. Thousands
of miles away, California vintners have embraced this special
grape, now considered an "American Heritage Varietal."
To find out the buzz behind this increasingly popular wine, we
blind tasted ten California Petite Sirahs to see how they measured
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10 WINE BARS
Barhopping
at its Best
These increasingly popular bars and tasting rooms offer wine lovers
a classy way to spend Happy Hour. Find out the best wine bars
near you.
TOP
10 WINE LISTS
The
Nation's Finest Selections
A good wine cellar is often the indication of a high-quality restaurant.
Find out where the nation's best and most comprehensive wine lists
can be found.
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WHAT'S
NEXT AT HENNESSY
The
Leading Cognac Distiller Prepares for the Future
by Jack Bourbon
The House of Hennessy has been through seven generations of Cognac
producing, which encompasses some of the world's best: the Paradis,
the Richard and the newly released Ellipse. The only question
that remains is, what's next for this famous brand?
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WINEMAKER
DINNERS & TASTINGS
Looking for something to fill your fall nights and weekends?
Here are the top winemaker
dinners and wine tastings in the country. Find local
events in your area, from wine classes for the newbie wine drinker
to expert tastings for the seasoned oenophile. There's something
for everyone when it comes to wine!
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ALL
EVENTS AT A GLANCE...
It's harvesting season! Celebrate autumn at any number of national
food and
wine festivals. Sample wines at the Paso Robles Harvest
Wine Tour, judge avocados at the annual Hass Harvest, satisfy
your sweet tooth at Manhattan's Chocolate Show, or simply enjoy
it all at San Antonio's New World Wine and Food Festival.
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OF THE WEEK
An easy way to get acquainted with rare and fabulous vintages every
week.
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WINES
Our favorite whites, reds and sparkling wines.
 EDUCATION
& PAIRING
Expand your knowledge of wine terms, food pairings, varietals,
how wine is made, etc.
LINKS
Not your usual links page, this one is highly selective and
full of good resources.
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