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The (supposed) benefits of wine on our health: The Wall Street Journal explores
The Italians and French attribute drinking red wine to their robust good health. Studies abound on the value of drinking a glass or two a day. But does a moderate consumption of alcohol (and in my case, wine specifically) really … Continue reading
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Wine Gal guest post: 4 Whites, 6 Reds
Wine Gal guest-blogging this week, as Mrs. Cups was regrettably unable to attend our bi-annual, favorite liquid lunch at Smith & Wollensky’s National Wine Week, held at Boston’s Atlantic Wharf location, Sept. 17-21. S&W holds this bacchanalia twice a year … Continue reading
Bring on the Burgundies – Jean-Marc Burgaud Morgon Cote du Py
Mr. Cups and I caught up with Pinot Egregious and Zinfinite last night over “French dinner” – Julia Child’s beef bourgignon and chocolate mousse. So it was only fitting that we enjoyed a couple of lovely Burgundies alongside. Here’s one … Continue reading
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A beauty becomes a goddess when paired with food: 2010 Il Poggione Rosso Di Montalcino
Every once in awhile, I’m truly struck by what a difference a food pairing makes to a particular wine. This was especially true of a red I recently picked up at Costco: a 2010 Il Poggione Rosso di Montalcino. The … Continue reading
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National Cabernet Day – Thursday, August 30
Thanks to the good folks at Silver Oak Cellars (@SilverOak), I just learned that Thursday, August 30 is National Cabernet Day. I think that’s as good a reason as any to pop open a lovely bottle to enjoy as the … Continue reading
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A jug of (Wine Garage) wine, a loaf of bread…and wow!
I hope the poetry gods will pardon my liberties with this verse. But I’m very excited about my latest find: the half-gallon jug of wine from Wine Garage. A few months back, I jumped at a Wine Garage email promotion … Continue reading
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Delicious summer white: Layers 2010 Adelaide
I love finding a new patio-friendly white, so I’m delighted to share this one: the Layers 2010 Adelaide from Peter Lehmann Wines. Our friends from down-under sure do know how do to a lovely summer white. This wine is a … Continue reading
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Here Comes 2012 Summer Boston Restaurant Week – August 19-24 and 26-31
I’ve got a few favorite food/wine events that take place bi-annually in Boston. One is the awesome Smith & Wollensky National Wine Week, which takes place in the spring and fall. The 2012 fall event is scheduled for September 17-21. … Continue reading
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Island Creek Oyster Bar updates wine list
Boston’s Island Creek Oyster Bar consistently has (IMHO) one of the city’s best, interesting and most affordable wine lists. Not to mention an extremely knowlegeable staff who can make the right recommendations to pair with whatever you’re eating. But the restaraunt … Continue reading
Sangria from Gourmet: Time to Party Like its 1964!
Guess I’m feeling a bit “Mad Men” this afternoon, since I couldn’t wait to post this delicious-sounding recipe for sangria, courtesy of Gourmet Magazine 1964. I love the specificity of the recipe (20 ice cubes? Would 21 ruin it?) and … Continue reading
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