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SWIRL,
SNIFF AND SIP?
Top
10 Sipping Beers
by
Marnie Old
There
is more to beer than the common, everyday brands found at the
local supermarket---in fact, premium beer can be swirled, sniffed
and sipped much like good wine. These are our selections of
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OUT
TO BRUNCH
Top
10 Brunch Wines
Make
the most of your day off by enjoying a glass of wine with your
weekend brunch. Here we've compiled a list of the ten best wines
and Champagnes to complement any brunch occasion! |
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VIETNAM:
BETTER RED
Dalat
Has Just the Vino for the Vietnamese
by
Kim Fay
When
we say that Vietnam is swarming with reds these days, we aren't
making a political statement. We're talking about wine. Meet
Vang Dalat, a local winery whose mission is to gradually introduce
local palates to European-style winemaking techniques.
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IN
VINO VERITAS
72
Hours in Santa Barbara Wine Country
by Leslie A. Westbrook
Even
before the movie "Sideways" sent would-be oenophiles
swarming to the lovely Santa Ynez Valley, the heart of the Santa
Barbara Wine Country was on the upswing as a burgeoningwine-growing
area. |
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THE
SWEETER SIDE TO WINE
Discovering
Port
Want
to find a quality bottle of port but don't know where to start?
Or how about finding a good dessert to pair your vintage bottle
with? Discover the sweeter side to wine in our port reviews,
ratings and pairing recommendations!
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FROM
RICE TO WINE
Sake
Basics
Sake remains a mystery to many Americans, even though it's appearing
more and more on restaurants' top wine lists. Learn the basics
of Japan's national drink, what to pair it with and the best
places to get a cup of "rice wine." |
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WINEMAKER
DINNERS & TASTINGS
New
releases come out in droves this season, so be on the lookout
for plenty of wine
dinners and tastings to celebrate. There are
events for everyone, from lavish six-course winemaker dinners
to wine-and-cheese pairings to winery open houses.
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EVENTS AT A GLANCE
The
sun is shining, temperatures are rising and the remains of winter
are quickly melting away. Nothing says goodbye to the cold season
like a food
and wine festival, so check out the calendar of
events to find the perfect spring celebration! |
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