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There are Supertasters Among Us
Some talk on the net today about the phenomenon of "supertasters". Called such for their super tongues which are endowed with more taste buds at the front. I read about it first at vinography but it trails back to an article in the NY Sun. It seams that 20 to 25% of the population...
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Study Examines Wine Trends Among Influential Millennials
According to a study conducted by Vinexpo, an international wine and spirits exhibition, consumers aged 20 to 25 have a perception of wine as a healthy, high quality alcohol product that is becoming a popular trend among their age group, yet the perceived expensive cost of wine and confusion about different wine styles can be barriers to consumption...
CHATEAU CANTEMERLE - 2003
A 5th Growth Bordeaux from Haut Medoc with 12.5% alcohol. TASTING NOTES: Garnet color with aromas and flavors of barnyard and bittersweet chocolate upfront followed by toast, black currant, grape jelly, blueberry and blackberry. Strong plum notes pop on the finish. SCORE & RECOMMENDATION: 91 PTS This is an excellent Bordeaux for around $20 - $25. Tons of complexity, ever...
CORE ELEVATION SENSATION - 2005
... a good $20 - $25 California Syrah. On the bubble for a recommendation. There's no doubting...
SONOMA-CUTRER SONOMA COAST CHARDONNAY - 2005
... but this wine simply isn't good enough and lacks complexity for its $20 - $25 ask price. California...
CAYMUS CONUNDRUM - 2002
... out on their own. Delightful and refreshing. Retails for around $20 - $25...
Krug Grande Cuvée
Name: Krug Grande Cuvée
Winery: Krug
Provenance: France (Champagne, Reims )
Grapes: A blend of Chardonnay , Pinot Noir , and Pinot Meunier . There is no definitive recipe. Every year during a week in February, the Krug family recreates the Grande Cuvée “from as many as 50 wines from three grape varieties, 20 to 25 growths, and six to ten different years.”
Purchase Price: Gift...
Washington State Wines
... listed aboove. These 2 wines list for about $20-$25, but if you are near a Safeway store, or one...
Sparkling Wine Note: Charles Lafitte Brut Cuvée Spéciale NV Champagne
... with a bit of sweetness. It is a nice deal in champagne at around $20-$25 a bottle and I am carrying...
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champagne · Charles Lafitte Brut Cuvée Spéciale · CharlesLafitteBrutCuvéeSpéciale · france Posted on: Slashfood 105 weeks ago
Re: BYO wine policies around the country w/ corkage fees
Posted by Brad Harrington:
[quote=Bruce L.][quote=Brad Harrington]Totally open, you can bring wine to almost every restaurant.
They have to have a wine and beer license at the least.
Typical charge is around $10 but many of the higher end spots will ding you for $20 to $25 [/quote]
I would differ with the "totally open" characterization. While it may be legal to BYOB at licensed...
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