Monthly Archives: January 2010
Boston Wine Expo 2010
This year’s Expo was a very nice experience; however there were only a few real highlights. This may be due to the hit that the wineries have taken due to the economic slow-down, but I was hoping to see a … Continue reading
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Ben Wallace: In search of his red violin in a sea of fraud
Recently interviewed Benjamin Wallace, the author of The Billionaire’s Vinegar. He was incredibly gracious about sharing his experiences both during and after the writing of this wonderful informing and enlightening text. To read the full Nashua Telegraph article on this topic please … Continue reading
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Terrific food and wine pairing: Striped Bass w/ Risotto
This morning I was perusing Wine Spectator online and came across a video of Gavin Kaysen, executive chef at Cafe Boulud, preparing a terrific fish dish, Stripped Bass with Risotto. The tips that he offers are invaluable for all of you … Continue reading
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Enough crappy wines already!
I thought that I was going to have another delightful day, however that was until I read this blurb on Wine Spectator’s website: This past August, the Cycles Gladiator Cabernet Sauvignon from Hahn Family Wines was banished from Alabama stores because … Continue reading
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Wine and Loathing In Texas – Cork’d
Written exclusively for Cork’d. Click here to enjoy!
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Reason # 2,389,978 why wine is awesome!
Now here is a medical study that the tax-payers could easily support. According to an article from the August issue of Wine Spectator (click here for article), researchers in Tuscany have found yet another positive health benefit associated with wine, increased … Continue reading
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