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GOT
MALT?
Top
10 Summer Beers
by
Marnie Old
This
is baseball, barbecue and beer season. Delicious, nutritious
and refreshing, beer is a 100 percent natural way to unwind
after a long, hot day. From wheat beers and fruit beers to
summer ales and brisk lagers, the flavor possibilities are
endless, so why not break out of the mass-market mold this
season?
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BOTTLED
BOMBSHELLS
Wine-ing
Celebrities
by
Jeff Hoyt
Rather than
being content with megastardom, celebs just won't give us a
break. They've stomped their way into the wine world, buying
up vineyards and naming bottles after themselves. Some A-listers
don't have a choice whether to participate, because instead
of picking grapes, they're pushing daisies.
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THE
NEXT PLAYGROUND
Paso
Robles Wine Country
by
Leslie A. Westbrook
One
of the lesser-known grape-growing and winemaking regions in
California, Paso Robles teeters on the verge of becoming the
next "in" place for those who love to follow the grape.
Find out where to stay, splurge and sip.
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MARGARITAVILLE
How
to Make the Perfect Margarita
by Jeff Hoyt
Cointreau or no, that is the question. The "King of Cocktails"
Dale DeGroff once and for all clears up the hotly debated issue
of what makes a perfect margarita.
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SPIRIT
ROCKS
Top
10 Vodkas
by
Chris Rubin
The
word "Vodka" comes from "voda," the Russian
word for "water." But as our top ten vodka list
shows, the spirit is now made and enjoyed around the world.
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BLUE
CRUSH
Tequila
Tezon
by Jeff Hoyt
Tequila Tezon recalls an era long gone, when hand-craftsmanship
was paramount. The brand is being launched in the U.S. this
month, including the star of the line, the $70 Anejo, which
has an orange peel nose and a silky mouth feel.
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VINTAGE
ARMORY
The
Glenrothes 1991
by Alain Gayot
Good news for aficionados of The Glenrothes Scotch whisky:
the rare, new 1991 vintage from selected casks is finally
out. Think berry fruit, vanilla and butterscotch; and we're
not talking ice cream.
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WINE
GIFTS
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START
HORSING AROUND
Pegasus
Double Lever Corkscrew
The Pegasus is a happy medium between two traditional
tools: the Waiter's Friend and the Double Lever. Ours
came in a sleek stainless steel design, while a classy
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WINE
EDUCATION
WINE
101
Wine Fundamentals DVD
Do your friends and family not understand why you're
fascinated by wine instead of Schlitz? Does their understanding
of oenology extend only to "this one appears to be
red; that one white?" Then they need this easy DVD
primer. |
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France
on the vine:
Enjoy grape times in the French wine country! Customize
your own itinerary, find package deals, check out the
events calendar and start booking. A sweet summer vacation
in the vineyards of France is just a click away.
www.franceguide.com |
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WINEMAKER
DINNERS & TASTINGS
Celebrate the arrival of summer at one of these winemaker
dinners and wine tastings. Whether you're a
wine novice or a connoisseur, there is something for everyone.
Try a simple wine class, a wine and cheese pairing or even
a fancy prix-fixe meal. Cheers!
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EVENTS AT A GLANCE
Spend some time outdoors with other wine lovers at one of the
many food
and wine festivals happening this summer. From
vino in Vermont to beer in the Beaver State, check our calendar
to find a festival in your neck of the woods.
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|  NEWS
Get the latest scoop on the wine scene.
 WINE
OF THE WEEK
An easy way to get acquainted with rare and fabulous vintages
every week.
 TOP
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
A magnum-full of good resources.
 NEW
RELEASES
Find new wines from around the world.
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