April 2007 - Posts

• 30 Second Wine Advisor: Rubber tire

  That earthy, dark scent of black rubber is an intriguing aroma, but it's not something I would really care to find in my wine. Read More... Posted Apr 30 2007, 12:59 PM by WineLoversPage.com

• Winemakers back Sarkozy

  In the run-up to the French presidential elections, right-wing candidate Nicolas Sarkozy appears to be winning the battle for winemakers' votes against socialist counterpart Segolene Royal. Read More... Posted Apr 30 2007, 09:47 AM by Decanter News

• Bordeaux 2006: London gloomy, Bordeaux upbeat

  As the wine trade prepares itself for Robert Parker's assessment of 2006 Bordeaux, there are differing views on either side of the Channel as to probable prices. Read More... Posted Apr 30 2007, 09:36 AM by Decanter News

• WebWineMan: You Say Gris, We Say Great!

  They call it Pinot Gris in Oregon and France; the Italians call it Pinot Grigio. Richard Fadeley and the Columbia (S.C.) Free Times tasting team scrutinize this easy-drinking, thirst-quenching wine. Read More... Posted Apr 30 2007, 09:32 AM by WineLoversPage.com

• Dibbern on Wine: A Shock to the System

  Wine lovers, advocates, enthusiasts, spectators and aficionados, let's get right to the controversy: Travel shock, believe it or not? Columnist Donald A. Dibbern Jr. takes an in-depth look at this controversial topic. Read More... Posted Apr 30 2007, 09:31 AM by WineLoversPage.com

• Wine Reports: Jean Garaudet 2005 Monthelie ($26.99)

  Subtle fruit and earth blend in an attractive Burgundy that offers fresh cherries over a pleasant "dusty" note. Read More... Posted Apr 27 2007, 12:20 PM by WineLoversPage.com

• 30 Second Wine Advisor: Exploring Burgundy - Where's Monthelie?

  You've heard of Volnay. You've heard of Meursault. This less-familiar Côte de Beaune village lies directly between them. Need we say more? Read More... Posted Apr 27 2007, 12:20 PM by WineLoversPage.com

• Good Eating | South Bronx: Past the Bleachers

  Stadium fare is hardly the only option when the Yankees are in town. The South Bronx’s eateries offer a competitive combination of great food and reasonable prices. Read More... Posted Apr 27 2007, 11:46 AM by NYT > Dining and Wine

• Food: The Way We Eat: Stalk of the Town

  Tart and intense on its own, rhubarb plays well with others. Read More... Posted Apr 27 2007, 11:38 AM by NYT > Dining and Wine

• Journeys | France: Searching the Alps for Haute Comfort Food

  A three-day tour of small villages in France’s Haute-Savoie in search of a perfect tartiflette, the region’s most comforting dish. Read More... Posted Apr 27 2007, 11:37 AM by NYT > Dining and Wine

• Day Trip: Where No-Frills Fast Food (the Real Thing) Was Born

  For those obsessed with the history and design of diners, Providence, R.I., and its neighbors are dream destinations. Read More... Posted Apr 27 2007, 11:34 AM by NYT > Dining and Wine

• Choice Tables | Paris: Steak Frites: Seeking the Best of a Classic

  In search of the best steak frites in Paris, the cookbook author comes away with five restaurants that make the list. Read More... Posted Apr 27 2007, 10:54 AM by NYT > Dining and Wine

• Surfacing | Minneapolis: A Foodie Scene in the Twin Cities

  In another sign of a cultural awakening, dining out in this city of sensible industry is no longer confined to steakhouses. Read More... Posted Apr 27 2007, 10:30 AM by NYT > Dining and Wine

• London's White Horse Pub manager opens own venue

  Mark Dorber, the well-respected manager of London's White Horse Pub in Parson's Green, has opened the Anchor at Walberswick, on the Suffolk coast. Read More... Posted Apr 27 2007, 10:07 AM by Decanter News

• Ribera motorway plans branded ‘vengeful' by winemakers

  Plans are afoot to build a motorway through the heart of some of Spain's most iconic vineyards. Read More... Posted Apr 27 2007, 04:28 AM by Decanter News