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WSJ - Article re: Barolo & 11 most-asked questions re qine
Interesting article also re 11 most-asked questions and the answers: The 2004 vintage of the Italian red disappoints, lacking soul and intensity. From nearly 11 years of Tastings, here are readers' 11...
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[LONG] Live from Toledo!
Once again, winegeeks from across the Eastern US (and beyond) have gathered in lovely Rossford, OH at the behest of Larry Meehan (of the Gang of Pour)for the Midwest Wine and Food Symposium. When I...
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TN ABC 1993 Reserve Chardonnay & 1975 Graacher Himmelreich Auslese
The 1993 Au Bon Climat, Estate Bottled, Santa Barbara County, Le Bouge D'a cote, Bien Nacido Vineyard, Chardonnay was bought shortly after release, stored properly, and there were no issues with fill...
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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...
 
TN: SOBER does a couple '59 Bdx, 62 Burgs, etc
Last night Andy hosted SOBER. Various events with this group have been astounding, but last night the bar was raised (actually, the bar disappeared into the sky). Mark and I splurged to share a car...
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TN: Chablis and Chianti
With a load of leftovers, the 2007 Vincent Mothe Chablis. This was a full bottle, half of which was free! I had picked up an order from Zachys, when I got home realized they had given me a 750 instead...
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Wine Artist for collectors
I have been in contact with various wine groups over the past few years and have placed several wine themed paintings with these groups. I would love the chance to make some connections here and see...
 
Sensitivity to pyrazines
Hello, While reading up on Cabernet, I stumbled on the human olfactorial sensitivity to pyrazines. Apaprently this is measured in ng/L (in wine, c. 15 ng/L, in a neutral solution, 6ng/L). This...
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HdV wines of Napa
On my last day in Napa stopped at a place,(needed reservation) HdV. One of the servers at French Laundry said it was a must visit place. It was. They grow on a area high above valley, but in Caneros....
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NZ takes on Bdx
That will please his lordship second showing of "wine" last night on BBC 4, a year in the life of Margaux....fascinating John T http://www.decanter.com:80/news/277518.html
 
A color blind 'tasting'
Hello everyone, I'm new to this n/g and I hope you'll favor me with your opinions. Here is a question, which some of you may have seen asked here before: what wines would you recommend for a 'color...
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Wine tasting event by bottlenotes
Had been to the wine tasting event Bottlenotes hosted on Thursday!! Lovely wines.. Planning to get some shipped ... My favorite - Canonball Cab ! Had a great time .. Will enter my tasting notes onto
 
Zwack's cordial+H
I saw a Michael Palin episode "European Travels" or some other like name, when he went to Hungary and sipped this drink. He probably drank the stronger version, and as I understand, it is the Unicum...
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Maury and white barrel tasting
Got back an hour ago from a week-long visit to Barça and on the way back I drove way up the french catalan hills near Perpignan, ended up going past Maury to the legendary Preceptorie de Centernach,...
 
TN: '07 Rheingau, '06 Burgundy
Saturday Betsy stopped at the Asian market, where she got shrimp, tofu, Thai peppers, fresh rice noodles, and Chinese broccoli, all of which were components of a stir fry. Served with some dumplings...
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