Wines produced in different regions of the world, exhibit their own unique flavors and tastes. Wine experts and even those who have just started understanding wines can distinguish wines that are produced in different regions. Of course, you can always develop your skills further with a more thorough knowledge by judging wine purchased from [...]
Traditionally, Champagne has always been a way to celebrate milestones – to toast the bride and groom on their marriage, to ring in the New Year or to launch a ship. Considered almost a “soft drink,” champagne can be served with a meal or dessert. But for many years, this truly refreshing and exotic drink [...]
Thanksgiving. Christmas. Hanukkah. Kwanzaa. New Years. Just reading the names of these holidays can stir up feelings of excitement, wonder and celebration. We get together with people we love and celebrate life. We eat and drink and talk about the year that was, the year that will be and our hopes for the future. And [...]
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Perfect Pairings
-As published, January 20, 2008, in the Beacon News and Naperville Sun
By Bill Garlough
Pairing wines with food is fun, entertaining and fairly tasty. Many of my 2007 milestones, memories and seasonal celebrations included good food and wine. Here are some of my favorite pics and matches last year.
Winter
January is [...]
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Do you like to think of yourself as a twenty four hour party person? Perhaps you’re more of a weekend socializer who likes a few friends around to share good food, good wine and good times. Well, it’s not a hot party, if you don’t have a few “A” listers. [...]
