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[LONG] Barcelona, part 2 - wines
On the Air France flight: NV Heidsieck Monopole Brut nose: lightly toasty palate: slightly creamy, modest acidity, lemony '07 La Vieille Ferme Blanc Côtes de Ventoux nose: slightly floral, minerals...
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[LONG] Barcelona, part 1 - Intro & touristic details
To celebrate our 20th anniversary and my 50th birthday, Jean first proposed to me that we spend a week in Paris in June. After some thought, I countered with the suggestion that it be spent instead in...
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alt.food.wine mini-FAQ
This is a weekly reminder that the FAQ for this group resides at the website Additionally, it is posted monthly to the newsgroup Questions or comments about the FAQ are best posted to the newsgroup...
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TN: 1996 Savennieres (fresh and alive)
A lot of recent reports about premOxed '96 & '97 Loires, including the Baumard Clos du Papillon. If the butterfly is dying, what chance does the regular 1996 Baumard Savennieres have? So I brought up...
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TN: Barolo and Brezeme
Last night I popped a 1999 Texier Cotes du Rhone Brezeme when a friend came over for a bottle trade. Cork was sawdust, but was able to get with an Ah-So. High acids, but not the teeth enamel remover I...
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Kamen Wines
I had lunch yesterday with Robert Kamen of Kamen Wines. I've know Robert for a number of years and he and his team are making so pretty good stuff these days. Robert is also a pretty good screenwriter...
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Niagara Ice Wines
And suggestions on places to visit..will be there next Tuesday/Wed. Heard Reif and Chateau Des Charmes are worthy to visit. Any others?
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[TN] '95 Pichon-Baron
Tonight, I came home to find Jean preparing a dinner of ribeyes, corn on the cob and Tater Tots (catering to Andrew's food preferences) -- actually the steaks were waiting for me to grill, which I...
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Justin Reserve Cabernet 2002
Opened one hour prior to with dinner open faced smoked roast beef with roast potatoes and broccoli and artichoke souffle. Opens with spice and redwood aromas some cocoa as well. Good dark fruit in...
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TN: first wines by river of the year
Tuesday I didn't have wine with dinner (because I had Chinese food at office before a board meeting), but when I got home had a glass of the wine I had left for Betsy's dinner, the 2007 Gysler...
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AT&T Cancelling Usenet
I just got a notice that my ISP, AT&T, will no longer provide usenet access after July 15. Any further info on this?? Thanks!
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TN: '04 Rijckaert Chardonnay
Last night, we dined on leftover salmon from the weekend and stir-fried Spring vegetables. With dinner, I opened: 2004 Jean Rijckaert Côtes de Jura Chardonnay "Les Sarres" color: dark golden yellow...
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Roulot, Clapton & Winwood
We went to see Eric Clapton and Steve Winwood last night here in Columbus and stopped at our favorite restaurant on the way for some wine and apps. I ordered a bottle of 2004 Guy Roulot "Les Tessons"...
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WTN: Great night of white and red Burgundy
So last night eight good geeks (ok, six good geeks, a couple of great spouses) gathered at Crabtrees Kittle House for dinner and a little tour around Burgundy. After a thunderstormy day, it was a...
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Why Do Sulphites Get Added To Wine
Why Do Sulphites Get Added To Wine
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