Tag: wine
member name: David C.
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September 15, 2007 08:36 AM EDT --
Yes, great wine can be had for $11 per bottle. Finding good wines on a modest budget is a challenge I enjoy. So when on my most recent visit to the local wine ship I left armed with among . . .
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September 25, 2007 09:19 PM EDT --
Despite the news that a case of wine recently sold for over $20,000 per bottle, good wine can be had without breaking the bank! The previous edition of Wine Chat focused on how to approach shopping . . .
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July 02, 2007 03:12 PM EDT --
Enjoying a grilled feast with friends and family is right up there with fireworks as a Fourth of July tradition. Sure, some people will choose lemonade or beer to accompany their Fourth cookout. . . .
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November 26, 2007 08:51 PM EST --
I first tasted the 2005 Number One Berberana Tempranillo during our Spanish wine & tapas party earlier this fall, and it got a bit lost in the shuffle. But when I realized upon having . . .
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June 17, 2007 01:13 PM EDT --
If you like to try new cheeses, I definitely would encourage you to try Manchego with Rosemary. This Spanish cheese, which I picked up at Whole Foods, has a rich creamy texture. Encrusted with . . .
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January 10, 2008 08:42 PM EST --
Now, I was pretty methodical in coming up with my Wine Chat Best Wines of 2007 List . I picked my favorite 11 wines of 2007, not factoring in price. But as I was going through my articles . . .
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March 17, 2007 01:21 PM EDT --
Unfortunately the tasting notes are only in my head, as the other night I was busy getting the grill going for the first time this season. But I'd be remiss if I didn't do a post on the 2003 Bell . . .
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June 10, 2008 07:09 AM EDT --
Up until recently I thought almost exclusively of red wine coming from the Rhone. But two tastings at Boston's Au'jourdhui restaurant turned me on to the wonderful whites that . . .
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January 15, 2009 07:26 PM EST --
Despite seven years of French in school, I could barely make my way around France when I finally had a chance to put the coursework to the test after college. So I've resigned myself to being . . .
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July 19, 2007 08:46 PM EDT --
Last night, for Jodi's special birthday treat, we headed to No. 9 Park. This restaurant, overlooking Boston's Beacon Hill, is one of the top restaurants in the area. The seven course . . .
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July 18, 2008 07:32 AM EDT --
A $7 bottle of wine that is enjoyable to drink deserves an article of its own so you don't miss it! When I pick up a wine in this price range I'm skeptical it's going to be drinkable. . . .
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October 30, 2007 09:55 PM EDT --
OK, so Halloween themes are the thing here in late October. But I couldn't bring myself to do a "Halloween Candy Wine Pairing" article, so this article doesn't have much to do . . .
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April 19, 2008 02:11 PM EDT --
I'd heard enough about the value of decanting certain wines to put a decanter on my wish list, though I was skeptical about how much of a difference it would make. Then a friend sent me a . . .
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February 02, 2008 05:43 PM EST --
I made a triple batch of pesto around Christmas. 2 batches were given as a gift, but I had to keep some for myself. After using some for a basic pasta dish, I still had a few tablespoons . . .
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November 12, 2007 08:15 PM EST --
Thanksgiving can daunting food holiday in many ways. It's not for the faint of heart--cooking turkey right so it's not dried out, marshalling the energy to prepare all those obligatory . . .
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January 14, 2008 08:46 PM EST --
Saturday I decided to put the popular " wisdom of the crowds " concept to the test, and asked Gather readers to provide some of their favorite tips for making chili. Unfortunately I . . .
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October 21, 2007 08:52 AM EDT --
I had dabbled in Spanish wine enough to know the country was a good source of wine values. But I hadn't gone too much beyond Rioja and an occasional Garnacha, and wanted to learn more. . . .
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November 19, 2007 08:56 PM EST --
I posted my Thanksgiving Wine Chat article early enough to give you time to find the right bottle (or two!) for your feast. But in case you're just beginning to think about Thanksgiving--maybe . . .
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March 22, 2008 07:14 AM EDT --
Seems like I just finished my St. Pat's Day beer in a green bottle and Easter is just about here. I'm afraid I haven't had the time to do the thorough wine research I did to recommend . . .
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February 10, 2008 06:25 PM EST --
The Parmigiano Crusted Rigatoni with Cauliflower and Prosciutto I made last night from the February Food & Wine called for a cherry-rich red blend. I didn't have their suggested bottle on . . .
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