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David Anderson...OregonWines.com: A to Z: "Aristocratic Wines at Democratic Prices"
Great wine, affordable price. You can't help but love a marketing message like that.
I'm talking, of course, about A to Z Wineworks, and the tagline that appears on their wine bottles and web site.
This past weekend, with temperatures topping 90F in Beaverton, we had the chance to enjoy a wonderful bottle of A to Z''s 2006 Pinot Gris, while taking in the hot sun. Cold, delicately fruity, just a hint of something sweet -- all perfect for battling that fierce fireball in the sky.
Purchased...OregonWines.com: Pinot and Poultry - a Perfect Pairing
Thanksgiving is rapidly approaching, and with it the time of year when Holiday meals abound. As the weather cools down, nothing can warm you up better than a fresh roasted turkey or chicken, right out of the oven. And, wouldn't you know, Oregon's wineries have just the thing to pair up against that bird: Pinot Noir.
With its lush, fruity aromas and complex structure, Pinot Noir complements most any holiday dish. And yet, paired up against turkey, chicken, or duck, it's like nothing else.
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Wine Coolers: What's so great about flavored malt liquor anyway?
Itching to try the latest flavor rage in wine coolers? It came to my attention recently that many people don't know that wine coolers are simply flavored malt liquor. It surprises me even more that that info itself doesn't seem to mean much to many people. What's wrong with pina colada flavored
malt liquor wine coolers? Well, nothing, unless you want to drink more than one or two. If you�re anything like me, more than one or two wine coolers will leave you with hangover symptoms later on that day or the next.
If you really want a strawberry daiquiri or pina colada, why not just buy the fixings to make those mixed drinks? Of course if you�re on a budget it�s probably better to just buy the wine coolers. But if you�re planning a big party or otherwise have a bigger drink budget, I strongly suggest making your own mixed drinks rather than buy a huge lot of wine coolers. Malt liquor is notorious for producing headaches and all the other hangover symptoms.
Mixed drinks don�t have to be all that expensive to make either. If you plan ahead a little you can decide on a few different mixed drinks to have on hand at your next party and save some money by using the same base liquor. For example, rum is a great liquor for fruity drinks. Pina coladas, daiquiris and many other drinks call for rum, so that�s a great standby as far as liquors for mixing go. And of course vodka is a good all round liquor that can make many types of less fruity drinks. So, a trip to the liquor store to purchase a bottle of vodka and a bottle of rum will yield all kinds of mixed drink options.
There are some excellent bartender and drink mixing websites out there that can help you make the most of your next mixed drinks occasion. There are even websites where you can input all the ingredients you have on hand and it will spit out a list of drinks that you can make. Webtender.com is just such a site. Go to http://www.webtender.com/cgi-bin/imbselect to input your available ingredients. Chances are you�ll be surprised to discover all the possible drink combinations using only the ingredients you have on hand.
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Historic Hudson Valley, New York, United States - A Luxurious Weekend
New York State's Hudson Valley (http://www.hudsonvalley.org/) is historically and culturally rich offering visitors delightful surprises along the way that include diverse museums, attractions, and Glenmere Mansion (http://www.glenmeremansion.com/), a luxury hotel that recalls the opulence of the gilded age. With its close proximity to New York City, the Hudson Valley is perfect for a luxurious weekend getaway.
Glenmere Mansion, Chester, New York, United States
Glenmere
Mansion (http://www.glenmeremansion.com/), located in Chester, New York is a
luxurious 18-room and suite Relais
Chateaux Country House Hotel. Once a gilded age mansion, Owners
and Maîtres de Maison Alan Stenberg and Daniel DeSimone have lovingly transformed the Tuscan Villa nestled on
150-acres overlooking Glenmere Lake into a delightful oasis in the Hudson
Valley perfect for romantic getaways.
Mongrain Glass Fancy Wine Glasses
Mongrain Glass makes beautiful and fancy wine glasses. James Mongrain is the artist behind this beauty. The thing that impresses me most about James Mongrain is that he has worked with Dale Read more...
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Great Wine Bars In San Francisco
A16 tops the list of the best wine bars in San Francisco. The owner-sommelier Shelley Lindgrens wine list is focused on Southern Italian varietals. This wine list is an integral part of the Read more...
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