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Re: Wine pairing w/ chicken liver paté?
Salut/Hi Mark Lipton, le/on Fri, 03 Oct 2003 12:24:18 -0500, tu disais/you said:- pairing (in fact, Ian just tells us Yup, I remember it well. The pate made the otherwise sublime Bernkasteler Doktor...
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Ontario Wines
I emailed Chuck privately thinking he was the only member of the ng from Ontario and asked him if he knew of any Ontario reds that might have the "big" flavour some fo the Aussie and California Cabs...
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Stratagy regarding '02 Bordeaux Futures
For personal and sentimental reasons I am in the market for '02 Mouton, Cos d'Estournel, Ducru Beauciallou, and Durfort Vivens. I am a little worried about all of the hype surrounding Mouton and Cos...
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Cote de Rhone label info
Just bought a Cote de(du?) Rhone by E. Guigal. Someone suggested that almost anything by Guigal would be a good one to try. I think many would think it good(vague I know), but since I like Aussie and...
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Any good websites on food and cuisine?
Hi everyone Can anyone recommend some good websites on food and cuisine? I'm especially interested in Asian and French food/wine. Thanks in advance. Best Regards, Gary Hendricks
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Wine in Venice
Oh, I am abrasive when I am attacked. However, I wish for you to explain to me why rudeness to me was called for based on my first response, which was not rude or abrasive in the slightest. I did not...
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Looking for first wine class... (Boston, MA, USA)
Despite the fact that I shop for wine every week and I drink it daily, I know very little about wines. For years I've resisted the impulse to learn more; my stubborn attitude has been something like...
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TN: Birthday Wines
Wednesday was the 43rd anniversary of the first big event in my life, Betsy had asked whether I would rather go out or have friends in. I opted for dinner at home with friends, and she invited 9...
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Where can I purchase Argentinian wine from Familia Zuccardi in Germany?
Hello folks, a couple of days before I had a excellent 1999 Cabernet Sauvignon Q from Familia Zuccardi during my vacation in Switzerland. Unfortunately while searching the www for dealers in Germany...
 
Crianza?....Marques de Caceres.
What does Crianza mean when talking about Spanish wines (specifically in Marques de Caceres)? Is it an area, a style of wine etc? Should Marques de Caceres' "straight" Rioja be refered to as M de C...
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Where, besides Australia, is Syrah known as Shiraz?
To my knowledge, Shiraz is a term coined in Australia and only bottles from there will say "Shiraz". Are there, in fact, other countries using the term "Shiraz" on their bottles? By the way, I had a...
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What to drink with crema catalan?
Hello; The subject is the message. I was recommended a cava - by a Freixenet-sponsored web site. What´s you take? Cheers Nils Gustaf -- Respond to nils dot lindgren at drchips dot se
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TNs
A few tns Martin Clover Hill 1999. $33. 18/20 Pipers River, Tasmania. Chardonnay 51%, pinot noir 37%, pinot meunier 12%. Light gold, persistent bead. Fruity nose: spring blossoms, biscuity. Dry full...
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DROP
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TN: 2 QPR winners, one loser
With Betsy's chicken with figs, the 2002 Cuevas de Castillo "Cuvee RS" Rueda. Medium-bodied aromatic white wine, with lemon and mango fruit. A little hint of grassiness and even anise. Good acidity,...
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