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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Australian wines
- Australia's wine industry has boomed in the past ten years. Employers have had to triple their staff numbers to cope with the demand for Aussie wine. Considering the lower average national population of Australia, compared to say the United States or even South Africa, 30,000 (2001) workers is pretty high.One of the main reasons for the demand on this skillful industry is that it has won an...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Australia is more than jacobs creek
- The Jacobs Creek Brand of wines have taken the world by storm. And so they should. They are excellent Australian wines which are consistently good. They have clearly won the battle for everyday wines at their particular price range.But they are a made from classical French grape varieties, Chardonnay, Riesling, Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon. As such they represent the successes of Australia...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - The harmony between wine and food
- Wine is a social drink which should be enjoyed in the company of friends and .. food.The right combination between food and wine is a source of ultimate bliss for every connoisseur. Both wine and food can benefit from the right pairing. The right wine can accentuate unexpected gastronomical aspects of food and vice versa, wine can shine in a new light when accompanied by the right dish. In ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Tempranillo?s role as a new varietal wine in australia
- Tempranillo is the premium red wine grape variety from the Rioja region in Spain. It is now challenging Sangiovese as the up and coming star of the red varietal wine scene in Australia.New plantings throughout Australian wine regions over the past five years are just coming into bearing. In fact on a percentage basis Tempranillo is growing in popularity more rapidly than any other variety....
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - The cocktail party
- A cocktail party can be more daunting than a dinner party if you don't remember the rules. However, it is a great way to kick back and relax with your friends. There is no need to have a theme or a special occasion.The Key Factors: Expect 60% of the number of people you invited. Do not serve from the kitchen. Set up a bar. Have someone (not you) tend bar. As...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Rare varietals cure wine boredom
- The future of the Australian wine industry will be shaped by a group of innovative grapegrowers and winemakers who are busily experimenting with new varieties in new regions.The phenomenal success of the industry in producing quality wine at competitive prices does not need recounting here. But this success has led some critics to brand Australian wine as boring. Nothing could be further fr...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - An introduction to wine
- What is wine?Wine has been made for centuries from just a two simple ingredients: yeast and grape juice. Actually, just about any fruit juice can be used, but by far the majority of all wine is made from the juice of the grape.How is wine made?Yeast is the magical ingredient that turns grape juice into wine. Interestingly enough, there is actually wild yeast spores in the air ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Wine, wine, wine
- What in the world is up!Was there a full moon or something? As I went through this past week I was struck by what seemed to be the theme for the week. I came to the conclusion that there are some career whiners out there. I mean people whine about any and everything. Let me just float this out there... Whining is not going to fix a problem!Now God only knows I surely have my challeng...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Ideal wine temperature
- The ideal temperature to store wines is between 55ºF and 58ºF (13ºC?15ºC). However, any temperature between 40º?65ºF (5º?18ºC) will suffice as long as it remains constant. The degree and the speed of the temperature change are critical. A gradual change of a few degrees between summer and winter won't matter. The same change each day ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Start your wine cellar the right way
- One of the great joys of wine is to be able to select a bottle from your own cellar, perhaps one that you've been storing for some years, draw the cork and enjoy it with friends. You can marvel at the changes brought on by maturity and, as a bonus, you can brag about the price you paid and congratulate yourself on picking up such a bargain! However, wine is an ever-changing thing and how it is sto...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - The mystery of decanting
- Decanting is a strange word to many people. Some do not even know what it means exactly. Taking the sophistication out of it, decanting literally means pouring the wine from the bottle to a special glass container. This is done in order to expose the wine to oxygen and enrich it.What is the meaning of this process? Do all wines benefit from decanting or not?The wine experts are not i...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Beer, wine and your bones
- If you like the taste of a good brew, then here is some good news! In a recent research study of over 2,900 women and men, researchers found that beer, which contains silicon, may promote bone health. Silicon is a mineral that is thought to stimulate collagen production, which is a building block in bone formation. Wine is rich is phytochemicals, which may also benefit bones. Research does not sho...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Hosting a wine tasting party
- As your love and knowledge of wine grows, it is inevitable that you will want to share your revelations with friends and family. Hosting a wine tasting party is a great way to do this.When planning a wine tasting party, some obvious questions about parameters arise. How many people should you invite? What types and how many wines should you pour?It is my opinion that an informal gath...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - The curious history of wine consumption in america
- The history of wine consumption in America has been frought with starts, stops, and inconsistencies. The American population has always had a love-hate relationship with alcohol. Historic prohibitionist attitudes amongst much of the American population have blurred the line between moderate wine consumption and detrimental alcoholism. As a result, regular, moderate consumption of wine by the Ameri...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Wine etiquette with ease
- Correct wine etiquette makes the tasting experience much more enjoyable. Like most interests, there is a set of protocol that most wine lovers adhere to. Good taste dictates that tasting at wineries, ordering wine at restaurants, and hosting a dinner party all require certain formalities.Tasting Room EtiquetteIn a winery's tasting room, white wines are generally tasted first, ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Guide to tasting wine
- The basics of tasting wine are relatively simple to learn. Once the fundamentals are mastered, the nuances and details can be enhanced over a lifetime. Like any other skill, tasting wine requires practice, and consistency is probably the most important factor.One helpful strategy an aspiring wine taster can pursue is tasting with a friend that has superior knowledge. Questions can be addres...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Using cooking wine
- Cooking wine is sort of a holdover from prohibition. People who grew up thinking Alcohol is Evil didn't want to have any in their homes. But they wanted those delicious flavors in cooking. Cooking wine seemed to be a reasonable compromise.In essence, cooking wine is really bad wine that then has lots of salt added to it. This makes it pretty much undrinkable by anyone looking to 'get drunk'...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - The harmony between food and wine
- Wine is a social drink which should be enjoyed in the company of friends and .. food.The right combination between food and wine is a source of ultimate bliss for every connoisseur. Both wine and food can benefit from the right pairing. The right wine can accentuate unexpected gastronomical aspects of food and vice versa, wine can shine in a new light when accompanied by the right dish. In ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - A private owners guide to bottling fine whisky
- The majority of private owners of whisky casks are looking for an assessment of their options. The purpose of this article is to help answer questions that private owners may have about bottling their whisky casks.Its always recommended that private owners bottle at cask strength as this minimises the number of bottles that you get making it cheaper for bottling and requiring less storage s...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Counting carbs with wine
- The recent health claims that wines have antioxidants in them that may block free radicals, prevent heart disease, cancer, and other conditions associated with aging seems to have some validity. Polyphenol, catechin, and cholesterol-reducing resveratrol are found predominately in red wines in various degrees. One suggestion as to why some of these antioxidants are present in red wines is ...
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- 2007-04-07 17:40:00 - Wine: a worthy teammate for football
- (ARA) - Football and beer go together like baseball and hotdogs, but what about football and wine? Traditionally, wine has been benched on Sundays. But if you prefer to serve your guests something a step up from a can of suds, a nice glass of Cabernet Sauvignon on a chilly, fall afternoon can score a touchdown with your friends.
Kim Caffrey, football fanatic and senior wine educator...
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- 2007-04-07 17:40:00 - What wine really is (just in case you thought you knew)
- Although millions of people across the globe enjoy wine, very few of them know exactly what it is about a particular wine that they enjoy. By understanding each of the different components of wine, you can quickly establish the parts you prefer, and therefore choose your next bottle with more confidence.
Sugar
Sweeter wines have more sugar than dry wines. During the f...
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- 2007-04-07 17:40:00 - What should you serve if some of your dinner party guests are diet-conscious?
- You are planning an elegant dinner party, with delicious food and drinks. But you know that two or three of the guests you really want around your table are trying to shed a few pounds.
Can you invite them with a clear conscience ? without feeling you are ?sabotaging? their dieting efforts? At the same time, can you mix them with guests who are not concerned about their weight?...
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- 2007-04-07 17:40:00 - What puts the sparkle in sparkling wine?
- We all associate sparkling wine and champagne with joyous celebrations. However, recently, many people have recognized that sparkling wine can provide a bargain accompaniment even for an everyday meal.
Making Sparkling Wine and Champagne
If you see the words 'traditional method' or 'methode traditionelle' on a bottle of champagne or sparkling wine, then it has been ma...
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- 2007-04-07 17:40:00 - Weird foods of the world - chinese
- I have eaten some weird and wonderful dishes around the world but some of the more interesting concoctions have been served up to me in China.
A particularly interesting delicacy I ate some years ago consisted of Cow's bronchial tubes - the airways between the cow's lungs and windpipe (gruesome!) in a light white wine sauce.
The appearance of a plate full of macaroni, the taste of no...
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- 2007-04-07 17:40:00 - Unique gifts ? send food gifts for something delicious and different
- Whether it's the Christmas holiday season or the middle of summer, the necessity of having to shop for a birthday or anniversary present is inevitable. While it's always a thrill to find just the right gift for a friend or associate, sometimes issues such as lack of time or the difficulty of trying to find a unique gift: how many ties can you buy your brother in law, make the buying experience str...
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- 2007-04-07 17:40:00 - Tools for your gourmet kitchen
- Chop, chop, chop! No kitchen is complete without a set of cutlery. When it comes to cutlery for your kitchen, you have lots of choices. But the most important thing to have is a Chef's knife. A high quality chef's knife will cost you at least $50, but plan on spending $75.
All that chopping is bound to cause some damage. Next you will want a cutting board. Like cutlery, there are ma...
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- 2007-04-07 17:40:00 - Tips to buying food online
- Did you know that you could buy food online? I was amazed when I discovered this fact. There are hundreds of different food websites on the internet, all of which offer great deals and promotions. So no matter what you are in the mood for, you can find it online. You can choose from steaks, lobsters, fruit, wine, chocolates, cakes, coffee, and much more.
What is available? You may b...
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- 2007-04-07 17:40:00 - Tips for hosting a dinner party
- There is nothing like an evening of good friends and good conversation. If you love to entertain friends and co-workers, but lack the funds for a traditional dinner party, you are in luck. If you shop smart, it doesn't take a lot of money to throw an event that will make you the envy of your social circle. When all else fails, consider a potluck. Have each one of your guests bring their favorite d...
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- 2007-04-07 17:40:00 - Three rules for choosing the right dinner wine
- RULE NO 1: Drink the wine that you like.
Sounds obvious, doesn't it? Sometimes, however, we get so caught up in what is the right wine and what is the wrong wine that we forget the most important thing: we have taste! We have our own individual taste and love drinking the wine we love to drink. Sure, certain wines traditionally match certain foods and flavours, but ultimately you ar...
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