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Food and wine pairing for the uninitiated.
By Taylor Eason |
June 1, 2010
Of the true enigmas in the world — Stonehenge, The Pyramids, Macchu Picchu — may I add food and wine pairings? Sure, it's not as grandiose as aged, weathered ruins, but it's as elusive as the Holy Grail, at least to many of the foodies among us.
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How the scrappy family wineries keep from getting stomped.
By Taylor Eason |
May 1, 2010
Americans cannot escape large corporations. It seems a gloomy certainty that all we love will end up consolidated, monopolized, and homogenized to appeal to the widest range of taste.
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From single malts to blends, the fiery pleasure of Scotch awaits.
By Taylor Eason |
April 1, 2010
The smell churns up nausea, and the liquid burns my throat like chili peppers. It conjures up memories of raiding my parents' liquor cabinet and the evil after-effects of juvenile idiocy.
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Organic wine isn't just for tofu-geeks.
By Taylor Eason |
March 1, 2010
The phrase "organic wine" freaks out most Americans, summoning up images of hippies living in communal sin. But organic vegetable farming, or "green farming," is quickly moving toward mainstream.
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A wine drinker's beer primer.
By Taylor Eason |
February 1, 2010
My first beer encounter began naively with an icy cup of Milwaukee's Best in a dank fraternity taproom. It burned as the liquid made its way down my throat, but what did I know at the time?
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Chillers and charms, stoppers and wants -- gifts for wine lovers that fit any budget.
By Taylor Eason |
December 1, 2009
Although a plain, brown bag might suffice for some winos, others want their Holiday/Christmas/Hanukkah/Kwanzaa/Whatever-Else gift in a plush velvet bag. I'm pretty sure I own every kitschy, wine-related knickknack that has emerged from China's belching factories, and the velvet bags are often the best part.
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Tempt your inner desires with this lush wine
By Taylor Eason |
November 2, 2009
Every day, true zinfandel lovers unwittingly commit the seven deadly sins. They gulp gluttonously, envy other zealots' collections, lust for the next smooth and fruity selection, and covet their latest zin bargain.
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Chocolate and wine: double vice, double nice.
By Taylor Eason |
October 1, 2009
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