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12 Reds for the Thanksgiving Table Try these American Pinot Noirs for your holiday meal, plus a roast turkey recipe

With Thanksgiving a little more than a week away, it's time to get the wine and food in order. We'll help you get started with our list of recommended reds, a roast turkey recipe to make a great match with your wine. Thanksgiving dinner means a cacophony of sweet, herbal and savory flavors on the table with a roast turkey in the center, which calls for younger, fruit-forward wines with enough body to stand up to many if not all of your holiday favorites. This being an American holiday, we've pro… Continue

Added by Kieth on November 17, 2009 at 1:30pm — No Comments

Lots of options for wine storage

There are a couple of basics when it comes to storing wine bottles. Wine has some natural enemies when it comes to storage. They are light, temperature and humidity. Too much light damages wine, high temperatures will destroy a wine and not enough humidity will dry out the cork and cause oxygenation of the wine resulting in a corked wine or even worse, vinegar. This is why dark, cool and relatively moist areas are the best environments for wine storage. Last but not least, wines need to lie on… Continue

Added by Kieth on November 11, 2009 at 4:28pm — No Comments

vintage charts: California/Cabernet Sauvignon

Vintage| Napa Rating|Sonoma Rating| Drink Rec |Description| 2008 90-92 84-86 NYR Small crop, with uneven ripening; but could be unique for its depth and concentration 2007 94-97 87-88 NYR Early signs point to a great year of ripe and supple yet rich and concentrated wines. Growing conditions were mild and even, with a good crop size 2006 95 86 Drink or hold A late, cool harvest produced dense, concentrated, structured and ageworthy wines 2005 92 85 Drink or hold Record-size crop surpas… Continue

Added by Kieth on November 5, 2009 at 10:24am — No Comments

White wine could damage teeth more than red: study

White wine could damage teeth more than red: study A new study suggests that if you want to protect those pearly whites, red wine may be a better choice then white. German researchers say years of exposure to white wine could take its toll on the enamel on your teeth. They say whites pack an acidic punch -- eroding enamel far more than reds. In the lab, adult teeth soaked in white wine for a day had a loss of both calcium and another mineral called phosphorus to depths of up to 60… Continue

Added by Ranabhat Vijay on October 22, 2009 at 10:27am — No Comments

What is Halloween? Is it worshipping demons? Is it spirits walking the earth?

What is Halloween? Is it worshipping demons? Is it spirits walking the earth?

The word "Halloween" is derived from a few things; All Saints Day (1st November), Eve of All Hallows (All Hallows Eve) or Hallow Even. The celebration of Halloween was originally the New… Continue

Added by Kieth on October 20, 2009 at 1:12pm — No Comments

Sometimes a wine may smell funny even though your glasses are spotless

Give it time to breathe Sometimes a wine may smell funny even though your glasses are spotless. There are several reasons for this beyond the obvious, that the wine is not to your liking. Often older wines can have a bit of “bottle stink” apon opening. This is easily remedied by allowing the wine to breath either in your glass or in a decanter. I have found that almost all wines, young and old, inexpensive, and not so inexpensive tend to improve with some exposure to oxygen. This… Continue

Added by Kieth on October 6, 2009 at 12:29pm — No Comments

Toasted Pumpkin

Toasted Pumpkin •1 part Hiram Walker Pumpkin Spice •1/2 part Kahlua Hazelnut Liqueur •Fill with hot coffee - Preheat mug. Pour ingregients into mug as listed. Garnish with aerosol whip cream and sprinkle with pie spice and serve. Continue

Added by Kieth on October 5, 2009 at 12:40pm — No Comments

Serve the wine at the right temperature

Serve the wine at the right temperature One frequently reads that red wines should be served at room temperature. That maxim remains as true as the day it was first written, what has changed however, is room temperature! We tend to think of room temperature as being in the mid 70’s, for wine’s sake it’s better to think of it as the mid 60’s. The cooler temperature keeps the alcohol in check and allows for the slow,… Continue

Added by Kieth on October 2, 2009 at 11:38am — No Comments

Champagne flavour in the bubbles

Champagne flavour in the bubbles It is champagne's bubbles which give the drink flavour and fizz, and glasses that promote bubbles will improve the drinking experience, scientists say. Research shows there are up to 30 times more flavour-enhancing chemicals in the bubbles than in the rest of the drink. Wine experts say the finding changes completely our understanding of the role of bubbles in sparkling drinks. The study is reported in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of… Continue

Added by Kieth on September 29, 2009 at 10:42am — No Comments

Sterling Sonoma Cabernet ( 26.99) Now $13.33 Save 13.66/btl

Sterling Sonoma Cabernet ( 26.99) Now $13.33 Sonoma Cabernet Sauvignon comes from Sonoma County in Northern California where there is one hundred and fifty years of wine making history. Sonoma County is known for its excellence in creating some of the best Cabernet Sauvignon Wines in the world. A lesser known statistic is that Sonoma red wines win more awards than Napa reds. Sonoma Cabernet Sauvignon wines are certainly no exception. The 2005 Sterling Albert Winery Sonoma Cabernet Sauvi… Continue

Added by Kieth on September 21, 2009 at 4:22pm — No Comments

100 Years Old Wine Pioneers: Mario Perelli-Minetti

Who is Mario Perelli? A couple of months ago we cracked a bottle of La grande Dame to celebrate Mario Perelli’s centenery in private in our offices Who is Mario Perelli/ Here are some of comments by many a people Mario Perelli-Minetti is a winemaker. He is the son of a winemaker. The grandson of a winemaker. To his everlasting regret and infinite pleasure, he has inherited the genetic affliction that, among his generation of grape growers, has produced a harvest of triumph, madness, a… Continue

Added by Ranabhat Vijay on September 16, 2009 at 3:30pm — No Comments

Health Q&A: Which wines contain the highest protein levels?

Health Q&A: Which wines contain the highest protein levels? Dr. Elizabeth Waters, of the Australian Wine Research Institute, is doing research on proteins and wine. She answers: "The vast majority of commercial wines would have no protein, or very low levels. My guess would be less than 10 mg/L. Most of the proteins in wines are from grapes, with very small amounts from yeast and bacteria used during the winemaking process. These proteins either become insoluble during fermen… Continue

Added by Ranabhat Vijay on September 15, 2009 at 2:41pm — No Comments

Dental Care and Red Wine

Dental Care and Red Wine Q. When I drink red wine, I often get the dreaded "red wine teeth," which is an embarrassing condition to have at a party when I intend on talking, smiling, or otherwise showing my newly wine-stained chompers. And is there any way to reduce this affliction without hampering my enjoyment of reds? A: First, you should talk to a dentist about what would be best for your long-term tooth care. If you are particularly prone to the purple-toothed grin, co… Continue

Added by Ranabhat Vijay on September 4, 2009 at 9:45am — No Comments

Top 10 Most Expensive Wine in the World - #5 Romanée-Conti Wine = $224K

Top 10 Most Expensive Wine in the World - #5 Romanée-Conti Wine = $224K The #5 Most Expensive Wine is a full-bodied vintage with an elaborate cross complexity of flavor that is sure to appeal to your fine taste for classic Burgundy liquor. Its base essence consists of the extracts of clove, pinot fruit, anise, soy, hoisin with a faint hint of earthy aroma topping all. All these contribute towards making the Romanee-Conti DRC wine one of the freshest, penetrating and very much refi… Continue

Added by Ranabhat Vijay on August 24, 2009 at 5:37pm — No Comments

The History Of Labor Day

The History Of Labor Day According to the US Department of Labor (DOL), the concept of a day to honor US laborers was first proposed by Peter J. McGuire, general secretary of the Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners and a co-founder of the American Federation of Labor. Many others believe that a machinist named Matthew Maguire founded the holiday. Matthew Maguire, who would later become the secretary of Local 344 of the International Association of Machinists in Paterson, N.J.,… Continue

Added by Ranabhat Vijay on August 19, 2009 at 10:46am — No Comments

Hpnotiq Liqueur

Hpnotiq Liqueur: The Pale Blue Liqueur Hpnotiq (pronounce like hypnotic) is a beautiful, pale blue liqueur produced in France. It is made of a proprietary (and secret) blend of tropical fruit juices, vodka and Cognac.… Continue

Added by Ranabhat Vijay on August 18, 2009 at 12:00pm — No Comments

Health Q&A: Wine and Headaches

Health Q&A: Wine and Headaches Q: I have enjoyed wine for many years but, lately, when I drink certain wines, I get a terrible headache that can last for days. I have been told it could be histamines, or the way the wine is aged in oak. Is there something to look for that I can avoid? A: Fred Freitag, associate director of the Diamond Headache Clinic, says there are distinct types of headaches that some people experience when they drink wine: "There is a unique headache assoc… Continue

Added by Ranabhat Vijay on August 12, 2009 at 3:34pm — No Comments

Health Q & A: Are Sweet Red Wines Healthy?

Health Q & A: Are Sweet Red Wines Healthy? A: Professor Andrew Waterhouse, chair of the department of viticulture and enology at UC Davis, answers: Sweet red wines are made by extracting the polyphenols, the antioxidants, from the skins and seeds during the fermentation, as in all red winemaking. The only difference is that the fermentation is stopped before all the sugar has been consumed by the yeast, making the wine sweet. These wines contain approximately 50 to 100 grams… Continue

Added by Ranabhat Vijay on August 10, 2009 at 1:07pm — No Comments

Personalize Your Gift Basket to Make a Lasting Impression

Personalize Your Gift Basket to Make a Lasting Impression Everyone loves to gift to receive a gift that has been personalized just for them. Sending personalized gift baskets to friends, family members, and clients shows that you have put the extra time and thought into their gift in an effort to make it extra special. How do you personalize a gift basket, ex… Continue

Added by John on August 10, 2009 at 1:04pm — No Comments

Fans of Tequila, Mezcal and Artisanal Cheese

Hi, everyone! I'd like to invite passionate spirit fans to Tequila, Mezcal and Cheese an event at the Artisanal Premium Cheese Center for next Friday, August 14th at 7:00 pm. We are proud to host Spirit Sommelier Ethan Kelley of the famed Brandy Library. He will pair artisanal cheeses to Don Eduardo Blanco, Casa de 1921 Single Barrel, Siembra Azul Anejo, Partida Reposado, Los Danzantes Mezcal, El Tesoro Anejo, Los Amantes Joven Mezcal and finally, Del Maquay, San Luis del Rio Mezca… Continue

Added by Verna Valencia on August 7, 2009 at 11:08am — 2 Comments

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