Monday, February 28, 2011
Have I ever let a holiday go without looking at cocktails to go with the season? No, of course not. That would be slacking.
Monday, February 28, 2011
Sommelier Natalie MacLean of the Globe and Mail writes a well-supported wine blog, and one of her topics has been pairing books with wine. This is a really fun topic that elicited numerous positive replies from readers.
Monday, February 28, 2011
From 6-8 pm March 2nd The St. Regis Hotel, Monarch Beach, is hosting ‘Art and Wine’. Cost is $40 unless you have a dinner reservation that night, in which case diners enjoy a discount.
Monday, February 28, 2011
For a light, refreshing wine many consumers turn to White Zinfadel. It isn’t challenging when compared to a spicy Sauvignon Blanc or a peppery Shiraz. It can be imbibed with a meal or on its own. I chose my recent bottle because I saw it right away in the cooler and it didn’t look like one I’d tried [...]
Sunday, February 27, 2011
A visit to Ireland is a wonderful prospect in itself, even without the draft Guinness. Mind you, a drop of that black gold is certainly a heartwarming sight.
Sunday, February 27, 2011
A new month dawns on Tuesday, and not just any new month. March marks the beginning of long-awaited spring. With a blanket of snow and flurries still flying, we in the north can only hope. The people of Napa Valley, however, can look forward to a more temperate start to the season.
Friday, February 25, 2011
Combine a curiosity about history with interest in eating local and stop by Coggeshall Farm Museum in Bristol, Rhode Island.
Friday, February 25, 2011
Beautiful wine glasses can be as lovely to display as they are handy to pour beverages into. If yours have been hand-blown by artisans, are imported from Europe, or perhaps sentimental reminders of weddings you attended, consider showing them off even when not in use.
Friday, February 25, 2011
Soon, many couples will be tying their respective knots. Their time of year approaches. Yes, of course people get married all the time: winter, spring, autumn. Late spring and summer are the most popular times, however, and the planning starts well in advance, even in February.
Friday, February 25, 2011
Have you ever wondered about how to transport wine? If you had to move, for example, even overseas, how would you carry your wine rack: with its contents still inside?
