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Elvis Costello & The Blue Beguilers To Perform At The Food & Wine Classic In Aspen, June 16th

Published April 27, 2012 | By Vinny

ASPEN, Colo. & NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–

FOOD & WINE will toast the 30th anniversary of its sold-out FOOD & WINE Classic in Aspen with a benefit concert and party at the Benedict Music Tent in Aspen, Colorado. Elvis Costello & The Blue Beguilers will headline the evening at the FOOD & WINE Classic in Aspen 30th Anniversary Party & Concert. Food will be served by acclaimed chefs Jos Andrs, Mario Batali and Michel Nischan.

The event, which will be sponsored by Belvedere Vodka, Gallo Signature Series, Lexus, FIJI Water, and Stella Artois, will support FOOD & WINEs Chefs Make… Continue reading →

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'troublemaker' Crashes Wine-tasting Extravaganza

Published April 26, 2012 | By Vinny

Jim Campanini

On a gorgeous Saturday evening, my wife Mary Lee and I hosted four other couples in a wine and food pairing extravaganza. Three reds and three whites were served with different foods throughout the evening.

The reds were:

* 2009 Giacomo Fenocchio Langhe Dolcetto, Italy

* 2008 Fess Parker Syrah, Santa Barbara (CA)

* 2011 Austin Hope’s Troublemaker, a red blend from Paso Robles (CA)

The whites were:

* 2010 Zocker Gruner Veltliner, Edna Valley (CA)

* 2011 Airfield Chardonnay (unaoked), Yakima Valley (WA)

* 2009 Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars Kiara Chardonnay, Napa Valley

The ground rules were… Continue reading →

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About Champagne Racks

Published April 25, 2012 | By Vinny

In the process of manufacturing Champagne, riddling racks are a must have. Once the sparkling wine has began to age on the less, it will be time for the concluding stages. Riddling is essential to the life of Champagne as it collects the sediment in bottles and deposits it near the bottle’s mouth. This sediment is what helps to bring the bubbles bursting out when you pop the cork.

Champagne bottles are put on riddling racks at a 45 degree angle, comprising the two rectangular boards that have been hinged at the top of the rack. On each side of… Continue reading →

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Guide to the Basics of Winemaking

Published April 25, 2012 | By Vinny

Before you begin your first batch of wine, it is a good idea to understand something of the background of wine and the basics of winemaking. Today there are certainly many kits which can be purchased which will walk you step by step through the process of winemaking. Even so, you may find that you enjoy and appreciate the results all the more for understanding the background of each step.

Wine is produced by fermenting grapes that have been freshly harvested. While many people today have taken up an interest in winemaking, the actual process of making wine has remained… Continue reading →

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Tenth Annual Wine Enthusiast Toast Of The Town Series Kicks Off Next Week

Published April 25, 2012 | By Vinny

NEW YORK, April 25, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Wine Enthusiast announced its annual Toast of the Town wine and food tasting series will kick off next week in New York City at the historic Oscar Hammerstein Ballroom, with a record 37 restaurants participating and nearly 500 wines, spirits and beers being poured. With this year marking the tenth of the series, it will be the largest wine and restaurant event of its kind.

Over the past decade, Wine Enthusiast’s Toast of the Town has connected acclaimed wineries and restaurants in major cities throughout the U.S. with wine-loving guests and readers.… Continue reading →

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Region: Riverside County To Sell $2 Million In Bonds For Sewer Project

Published April 25, 2012 | By Vinny

Riverside County supervisors Tuesday approved a $2 million plan to jump-start a $16 million Wine Country sewer system, laying the groundwork for a major winery expansion.

The Board of Supervisors rejected Supervisor Jeff Stone’s proposal[1] to borrow $2 million from a waste management fund. Supervisors said that would have set a bad precedent and would have tapped what is in essence a reserve.

Instead, the board voted 4-0 to sell bonds backed by Wine Country hotel taxes. Hotels generate $215,000 a year in taxes now and that is expected to more than double by 2015.

Supervisor John Tavaglione attended the… Continue reading →

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Great Fine Wine

Elvis Costello & The Blue Beguilers To Perform At The Food & Wine Classic In Aspen, June 16th

'troublemaker' Crashes Wine-tasting Extravaganza

About Champagne Racks

Guide to the Basics of Winemaking

Tenth Annual Wine Enthusiast Toast Of The Town Series Kicks Off Next Week

Region: Riverside County To Sell $2 Million In Bonds For Sewer Project

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