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Chelsea Wine Bar Gets Twisted (Oak)!
We like it because it’s one of those fabulous Rhône-style blends that hasn’t been completely Parkerized. Yes, there’s fruit and plenty of it — but it’s less of a Sweet Cloying Diva and more of a Subtle Spicy Minx with a leather whip. And what could be better with a wine that rhymes and pairs with Duck. Works well with barbecue pork and spicy Asian foods as well. And I like to pair it just with my glass as well!
Continue readingAnother Wine Byte 12: Wrap It Up, I’ll Take It
When it comes to wine, it’s not just the “thought” that counts. In fact, if you don’t know that much about wine, perhaps a wine-related gift, rather than a bottle of wine, would be a much better choice. But there are other considerations when giving wine. Should you take a bottle of wine when invited to dinner? Should a host or hostess be expected to open the wine? And what about “re-gifting” wine?
Continue readingPirates, Rubber Chickens and Spaniards, Oh My!
If ever there was a winery that knows the benefits of social media, and word-of-mouth marketing, it’s Twisted Oak. Owner Jeff “El Jefe” Stai has developed a following on twitter and facebook, and in addition to good wine, is building a brand image full of pirates, fun, frivolity and well, rubber chickens.
Continue reading10 of the Most Architecturally Progressive Wineries in the World
Be a Home Superstar Chef (Part 7 – Pork Chops)
Unconventional Wine Regions
“Bloggerships” Available for Needy Winos!
Winos and twitterati Winebratsf, Sonadora, Catie, Brixchick_liza, DrXeno and WBC King Pin Joel Vincent have set up a WBC Scholarship website and have encouraged anyone who needs a little extra help getting to the WBC09 this July 24-26 to apply.
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