Drink Great Wine: Save Earth One Drink At A Time With The Top Organic, Sustainable And Biodynamic Wines
I’m a firm believer in “going green” all year — not just on Earth Day — and that includes keeping my wine collection stocked with plenty of eco-friendly wines.
To borrow a quote from Andrew Jay, my friend who runs the wine program at Encantado Resort and Spa, “A farmer working in harmony with the forces, rhythms and cycles of nature improves the quality of grapes he [or] she harvests.” Wines on Jay’s list adhere to three levels of Earth-conscious winemaking, including sustainability, organic production and biodynamic agriculture.
Sustainability, our first level, can be difficult to define. While there’s no… Continue reading
Dear Flofab: From The School Of Fish Past Its Prime
Florence Fabricant gives advice on the fine points of entertaining at home and eating in restaurants. Have a dining dilemma? Ask FloFab.[1]
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I was a guest at a dinner for eight. The host served fish. Horror of horrors, I took a bite and noticed that it had was definitely past its prime, and I believed it had definitely gone off. The sauce was pungent and spicy, though, and sufficiently masked the off-flavor for the rest of the guests, who tucked in with gusto. I pushed the thing around on my plate, hoping no one noticed. I was wracked with… Continue reading
Why Is French Wine The Most Popular Wine In The World?
Anyone who likes to buy wine is always looking for the best wine there is. When you buy anything, why settle for less than the best quality you can obtain? For this reason, many people are curious about which wines in the world are absolutely the finest. French wine is certainly one of the best wines in the world. France has led the wine industry in production for many years now too. Continue reading
What is the best wine for a romantic evening?
Bear Walling asked:
What is the best wine for a romantic evening with my Fiancee? I am no wine expert, but I believe she enjoys Ziphandel. I am planning on spending a nice, romantic evening with her once I return from Iraq. So after a great dinner and maybe a little time in the hot tub, I want to just sit in front of the fireplace, drink a little wine, and hopefully get busy.
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What is the best wine for a romantic evening with my Fiancee? I am no wine expert, but I believe she enjoys Ziphandel. I am planning on spending a nice, romantic evening with her once I return from Iraq. So after a great dinner and maybe a little time in the hot tub, I want to just sit in front of the fireplace, drink a little wine, and hopefully get busy.
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Can I substitute red wine vinegar for rice wine vinegar?
MELISSA G asked:
I found a recipe online for teriyaki chicken wings and it calls for 1/4 c of rice wine vinegar, I have red wine vinegar. Can I use this instead? Thanks in advance.
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I found a recipe online for teriyaki chicken wings and it calls for 1/4 c of rice wine vinegar, I have red wine vinegar. Can I use this instead? Thanks in advance.
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