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An Introduction To Wine Gifts


Wine is a perfect gift for all kinds of holidays and special occasions. It has long been known as a symbol of joy, festivity and abundance.



In ancient Egypt, wine was used in ceremonies and religious rituals. Wine was often offered to the pharaohs when they died as one of their provisions for the afterlife. In the Christian bible, wine symbolized joy or God-caused intoxication in many stories.



Vintage wines are among the best wines you can give as gifts to wine lovers. This type of wine is made from grapes harvested on the year indicated on the label. Vintage wines are generally better than other wines that are a blend of wines made from several years. As they get older, their taste gets finer ? and that?s why they are more expensive than other wines.



Red wines are also excellent gifts. They are proven to be good for the health. Researches show that red wines have antioxidants that help prevent diseases, especially cancers and heart ailments.



To make your gift more unique, you can personalize the label of the wine. There are wine stores that offer these services for a fee. You can also buy gift sets that include a bottle of wine and wine glasses to go with it ? making it very special.



For a wine enthusiast, anything about wine can be very interesting and can definitely be a source of sheer joy. If extraordinary wines are too expensive for you, give wine-related gifts such as books about wines. Whatever your choice, remember that it?s the thought that counts the most. Whether your gift is an expensive vintage wine or a simple wine accessory, it will surely be appreciated.





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A bottle of Dom. Romane Conti 1997 can set you back about $1,540 and is considered the world’s most expensive wine. The Dom. Romane Conti is a French red Burgundy and smells of berries, spices and leather. It is dark in color, and teases drinkers with the taste of soy sauce, flowers and licorice.


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01/13/09 - Morrell Wine

Today's Morrell Wine Article

Pairing Cheese and Wine



After taking my degree from the wine classes I have been following for a whole semester I do not consider myself to be an expert in wine consumption, but an amateur who likes to taste the unexpected. Our professor, a 35-years wine producer, was an extremely knowledgeable individual who managed to introduce a class of fourteen people to the proper wine drinking and the differences one should be aware of when tasting a new bottle of wine and tasting cheese. From the very first lesson, he served as wine and cheeses so as to familiarize us with the pairing of two ingredients that go so well together. In fact, as he supported, any season is appropriate for a cheese and wine party, particularly at this time of year where the need for a fast yet festive food and wine pairing is in order. But I was wondering which type of cheese should I serve with which wine?


If you have had the painful experience of attending the pairings of the uninformed and well intended, you know that boxed wine does not lend itself to a satisfying experience, even with those American cheese slices. In the chemical additive competition, it would be hard to determine, in fact, which one of these produced that post-party headache. But wine and cheese go together for more reasons than meet the eye. First of all, both are products of fermentation-wine is fermented grape juice and cheese is made from fermented milk. Second, both can express "terroir," or the taste of the place from which they come-wine expresses the roots of grapevines, while cheese the milk of animals. If one adds their shared ease of preparation, wine and cheese indeed go hand in hand -one hand holding the wine glass and the other the piece of cheese to accompany it.


But not all wines go with all cheeses. Due to their unique strong taste, cheeses different considerably and cannot be combined with any type of wine. The best way to get the feel is to explore the sensation of combining the two foods yourself. In fact, as our professor supported, "it's a veritable and delightful education for your mouth's palate." While he told us that Sauvignon Blanc is usually selected to accompany cheese, he firmly supported that the best wines for this kind of combination are those that are light and fruity. Finally, I advice you to select crisper and fruiter wines for white fresh cheese. Fatty cheese go best with rich wines or with light and zesty ones, salty cheese taste can be combined with sweet wines or high-acid ones, fruity red wines suit soft cheeses and dry sparkling wines are brilliant with a bloomy white rind. Finally the classic combination of Champagne and brie can always appear on your table.


Remember that the key to successful events is variety. Offering a wide range of both wines and cheeses will make your guest feel special and your party successful, interesting and enjoyable.

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The Wine Spectator Award Scandal

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It has been a couple of weeks now since we learned that Wine Spectator’s “Award of Excellence” for restaurants is really a pay-to-play product placement. Robin Goldstein (a.k.a. fearlesscritic.com) blew the whistle on Wine Spectator in a session that I happened to chair at the American Association of Wine Economists meetings in Portland. The wine media quickly picked up the story and now it is everywhere. Note: Be sure to read a comment below by Thomas Matthews, Executive Editor of Wine

This Week’s Rundown

Sun, 13 Jul 2008 14:38:45 -0700
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Governor Schwarzenegger Proclaims September 2008 California Wine Month

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