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Best wine list in town?
Houston Chronicle, United States Last year’s Grand Champion, Stag’s Leap Napa Cabernet Sauvignon, went for a record $201000, and the auction raised more than $1 million. The festivities take place in the big bubble where the Houston Texans practice. • Who: Tony Elsinga, head sommelier … |
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Best wine list in town? – Houston Chronicle
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Five O'Clock Meeting: Victuals at Vinoteca – DCist.com
DCist.comFive O'Clock Meeting: Victuals at Vinoteca
DCist.com, DC
For reds, crowd-pleasers were many: The Mendoza Malbec (2003) from Argentina was solidly enjoyable, and the Girone dei Folli Montepulciano (2006) and the Four Vines zinfandel (2005) were also highlights. The dark horse of the night, however, … -
Cellar Dweller: The Zin complex – Vancouver Voice
Vancouver VoiceCellar Dweller: The Zin complex
Vancouver Voice, WA
Knowing full well that we had no such White Zinfandel anywhere in the cellar, I went into the kitchen and mirthfully poured her a glass of Reisling with just a splash of Pinot Noir for color. Two of my colleagues looked on, giggling. … -
Berlin is Europe's best bargain – Vancouver Sun
Berlin is Europe's best bargain
Vancouver Sun, Canada
We take a lesson, and relax over a Riesling in sidewalk cafes by the river Spree. We seek peaceful places for lunch or coffee. George tips us to easily missed pedestrian passages between buildings that lead to Berlin's best kept secret — hidden … -
Don't stop believin' in tasty under $20s – Globe and Mail
Don't stop believin' in tasty under $20s
Globe and Mail, Canada
An excellent buy. And widely available across the country is an excellent white wine buy, Wild Horse Canyon Chardonnay 2007 ($12.95 in BC, No. 916502; $12.95 in Ontario, No. 54437; $12.99 in Manitoba, No. 4839). Yes, it's from a big producer and, yes, …