Tag: wines
member name: David C.
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January 01, 2008 03:28 PM EST --
OK, it wasn't the toughest resolution, but looking at my list below you'd think I struggled with it. Last year I resolved to branch out beyond the California wines I was most familiar . . .
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December 02, 2006 02:08 PM EST --
I love Indian food, especially when paired with a good glass of wine. So when I came across an article on Quick Indian cooking about matching wines and other beverages with Indian food, I had to add my . . .
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June 10, 2006 10:19 AM EDT --
Rumor has it that the temperatures are warming up in other parts of the country (not here in rainy New England!), so we are tasting crisp, cool Sauvignon Blancs for our first Gather Virtual Wine Tasting . . .
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June 13, 2006 09:32 PM EDT --
Force me to choose a perfect wine and food combination, and I very well might go with pesto and sauvignon blanc (though a good case can be made for cabernet sauvignon and steak!). The bite of a good . . .
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October 29, 2006 07:54 PM EST --
Last night we enjoyed a bottle of 2004 McManis Family Vineyard Cabernet. This modestly priced Cab ($11/bottle) had deep, lush fruit flavors. It was especially tasty after letting it breathe a bit to soften . . .
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December 05, 2006 08:02 PM EST --
My birthday fell in the midst of a very hectic stretch for Jodi and me, so we decided enjoying a home cooked meal would be the way to go. We decided to invest some of the money we would have paid . . .
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March 26, 2006 03:38 PM EST --
What distinguishes a great wine from a good one? Of course, there are so many variables, volumes can and probably have been written on the subject. I felt I know some of the elements, but thought . . .
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April 16, 2006 02:18 PM EDT --
Holidays can pose some interesting wine pairing challenges, especially if your family like ours will be enjoying an eclectic pot-luck buffet. Our table is likely to include ham, chicken, Delmonico . . .
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May 29, 2006 09:48 AM EDT --
"Virtual Wine Tasting" is one of the promised features of the new Wine Chat. Now I need your help in shaping this concept! Below are some of the elements I've thought of at this . . .
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June 01, 2006 08:26 PM EDT --
The temparatures are rising, and so by popular demand we'll go with a nice cool white wine as the first official Gather Wine of the Month. The selection is Sauvignon Blanc.
As Kathleen pointed . . .
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July 09, 2006 09:19 PM EDT --
The next Gather Virtual Wine Tasting (VWT) will revolve around the theme of "Summer Reds". The challenge of finding reds suitable for accompanying hearty grilled fare generated a wide array . . .
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July 16, 2006 09:46 AM EDT --
I'm a big fan of Pinot Noir. I tend to associate an easy drinking, lively fruit flavor with this grape. Then from time to time I run across a pinot that takes it to another level. . . .
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August 12, 2006 01:12 PM EDT --
I just put some lamb steaks in to marinade with a mint pesto, and am looking forward to grilling them tonight. We have finally gotten into a stretch of nice clear summer weather in New England, so . . .
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November 05, 2006 12:20 PM EST --
Trying to find good pinot noir on a budget isn't easy. Getting out of Burgundy, California and Oregon is often necessary to find a pinot worth drinking for under $20. And for this challenging . . .
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September 29, 2009 06:51 AM EDT --
Lori and Ray Schaefer of Phoenix Wine & Food continue to put out a great sampling of food and wine pairings on a regular basis at Wine Country in Winchester, MA. This past Saturday, they . . .
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May 14, 2006 09:58 AM EDT --
What distinguishes a great wine from a good one? Of course, there are so many variables, volumes can and probably have been written on the subject. I felt I know some of the elements, but thought . . .
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May 28, 2006 07:17 PM EDT --
Come chat about wine with your fellow Gatherers by joining one of the newest Gather groups--"Wine Chat "!
This forum for simple exchange about wine is intended for all who enjoy the fermented . . .
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October 28, 2006 01:18 PM EDT --
The calendar claims there are a few days remaining in October, but it sure feels a lot like November here today. Blustery winds are driving steady rain along with the few remaining leaves outside . . .
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December 27, 2008 02:12 PM EST --
I've had the chance to try many good wines in 2008, so choosing the top 10 isn't easy. This year I once again chose 5 from California, then added 2 each from Italy and France, . . .
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July 01, 2006 01:23 PM EDT --
June featured clean, crisp, Sauvignon Blancs as the Wine of the Month. Now in July we'll turn to a theme of "Summer Reds". Think in terms of reds you might serve to accompany . . .
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