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Drink recipe: Blackberry-bourbon julep Drink recipe: Blackberry-bourbon julep
Drink recipe: Blackberry-bourbon julep
Each year on the first saturday of may, you will find me at churchill downs, drink in hand, cheering the horses to victory at the kentucky derby. the derby is the first jewel in the triple crown of thoroughbred horseracing and is a magical event steeped in tradition. one of those traditions and...
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Choose the best wine glasses Choose the best wine glasses
Choose the best wine glasses
Once you've picked your wine glasses, follow these few tips to properly care for your wine glasses. these delicate wineglasses require gentle care. with their glasscare function, miele dishwashers are ideal for gently cleaning your stemware. adjustable baskets mean glasses fit securely in both...
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Wine & spirits: All-Canadian drink list Wine & spirits: All-Canadian drink list
Wine & spirits: All-Canadian drink list
For farm-fresh harvest fare, wine and spirits expert konrad ejbich recommends an all-canadian drink list, complete with artisanal wines and liqueur made from whisky and maple syrup . after all, thanksgiving is the perfect time to raise a glass to good food and good fortune. pairing nova 7...
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6 classic bocktail recipes 6 classic bocktail recipes
6 classic bocktail recipes
This coined word combines bock , a type of beer, and cocktail , any mixed beverage. the idea of creating unique cocktails with beer is older than you might think. in fact, in 1862, a beer cocktail was listed in one of the first bartender’s guides, how to mix drinks (later published as...
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Drink recipe: Pink summer sangria Drink recipe: Pink summer sangria
Drink recipe: Pink summer sangria
Ingredients 1 bottle rose wine (750ml) 3 peaches, chopped 2 cups watermelon, chopped 1/2 cup sliced strawberries 2 tbsp limoncello 2 cups sparkling lemonade 2 cups crushed ice directions pour the wine into a large glass pitcher and add the fruit pieces and limoncello. let sit for 30...
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Wine & spirits: Tequila time! Wine & spirits: Tequila time!
Wine & spirits: Tequila time!
If you think of tequila as a cheap, frat-boy, down-and-dirty shooter, you're absolutely right. if you also think of it as the key ingredient in one of the world's most popular cocktails, the margarita, you're right, too. and if you think of tequila as the high-priced, high-style, super- sipper...
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Classic cocktail glass ideas Classic cocktail glass ideas
Classic cocktail glass ideas
Spice up your spirits by serving tasty beverages in these classic and quirky cocktail glasses. these six sipping must-haves will complete your at-home bar as well as take the guesswork out of matching cocktail and glass. 1 marvellous martini glasses shake up your latest creation and serve...
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Wine glasses: The essentials Wine glasses: The essentials
Wine glasses: The essentials
In order to truly experience all that a fine wine has to offer, the proper glass is a necessity. professional wine consultant and owner of fine vintage james cluer, one of three in canada to have earned a prestigious normal.dotm 0 0 1 1 10...
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Sensational summer wine and cocktails Sensational summer wine and cocktails
Sensational summer wine and cocktails
Whatever your beverage of choice, we've got all you need to know for sensational summer sipping! summer wine selections summer sipping light, crisp, juicy wines, perfect for sipping on a hot summer day. what better way to celebrate our all-too-short alfresco season than with a little...
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A 48-bottle beginner cellar A 48-bottle beginner cellar
A 48-bottle beginner cellar
Keep it simple to start. don’t buy too many different types of wine until you have explored your palate preferences. forty-eight bottles represent four cases that can fit in the bottom of a closet. for diversity, i would purchase three bottles of each of the following...
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How to: Choose your cellar site How to: Choose your cellar site
How to: Choose your cellar site
Choosing your site is the most important decision you will make. in selecting the best site for your home cellar you have to eliminate the negative before you accentuate the positive, to coin a phrase. when considering a space, keep the following admonitions in mind before you begin to...
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Wine storage Wine storage
Wine storage
1 lay bottles down so that the corks are always wet. 2 maintain a constant temperature (10-13° celsius). don’t place near heating ducts or pipes. 3 choose a north wall to avoid summer heat. 4 ensure some humidity and air circulation. 5 avoid the kitchen (especially above a...
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Wine & spirits: Spice-friendly wines Wine & spirits: Spice-friendly wines
Wine & spirits: Spice-friendly wines
Sommelier astrid young’s strong attraction to exotic, spicy foods has sparked an endless search for spice-friendly wines. here are our thoughts on dousing the heat of three different cuisines. asian food "ingredients like ginger, chili peppers, raw scallions, cashews, lychee, soy sauce,...
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Women in wine Women in wine
Women in wine
There was a time when women weren't permitted to enter a wine cellar while they had their period. period. men believed it would spoil the wine. today, most of the ridiculous superstitions like that one are long gone from the enlightened world. in fact, in all areas of wine production,...
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Wine & spirits: Matching wine and cheese Wine & spirits: Matching wine and cheese
Wine & spirits: Matching wine and cheese
One of the easiest ways to increase the pleasure of a wine is by enjoying it with a complementary cheese. the synergy of these two fermented and aged foods is impossibly complex to describe yet ridiculously easy to savour and appreciate. which cheese goes with which wine? the choice of which...
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The mighty malbec The mighty malbec
The mighty malbec
Malbec is like a gawky, unreliable teenager who turns into a graceful, responsible adult after leaving home. the tart, tannic grape was always relegated to minor blending status in the great french vineyards of bordeaux, but it has found a happy new home in argentina, where it yields...
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Wine for women Wine for women
Wine for women
There was a time when men shopped for wine and booze. today, according to industry statistics, women purchase more alcohol than men do, though men still spend significantly more on a bottle. "men tend to purchase higher-price wines, spend more time researching the purchase, and are more technical...
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Wine & spirits: Taste like a pro Wine & spirits: Taste like a pro
Wine & spirits: Taste like a pro
Everyone who drinks wine tastes something. when pros taste wine, we taste everything. it's shocking just how little we think about what we put into our mouths. tasting isn't a talent but a discipline. with a quick, focused lesson and lots of practice , anyone can learn to taste confidently and...
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Great Greek wines Great Greek wines
Great Greek wines
There was a time when greece was at the cutting edge of the arts, mathematics, philosophy and, yes, winemaking. keep in mind: this is the country that gave birth to dionysus, the mythological god of wine and merriment. today, greeks all over the world still revel in and revere their homegrown...
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How-to video: Opening a bottle of wine How-to video: Opening a bottle of wine
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Chardonnay: The basic black of white wine Chardonnay: The basic black of white wine
Chardonnay: The basic black of white wine
Buying if you're like me, black is a wardrobe staple. your closet overflows with black purses in various shapes and sizes, pants and jackets from casual to upscale, and most important, that little black dress. let's not forget shoes: black flats, heels, and boots in every imaginable style. and...
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Drink recipe: Blue Thai mojito Drink recipe: Blue Thai mojito
Drink recipe: Blue Thai mojito
Blue thai mojito makes 1 drink 1/4 ounce blue curaçao 1 1/2 ounces bacardi limon rum or bacardi white rum 1 1/2 ounces coco-mint syrup (recipe follows) 1 ounce fresh lime juice 2 ounces chilled soda water for garnishing fresh mint and/or cilantro sprigs shaved coconut (optional) fill...
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Wine & spirits: Revival of rose Wine & spirits: Revival of rose
Wine & spirits: Revival of rose
Who said pink wines must be reserved for summer? whoever you are, know this: we’ve stopped listening. wine aficionados all over the world are rejecting a number of old notions about rosés. the result? growing sales, and wines showing up in restaurants and wine shops. in france, roses have...
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Wine & spirits: Barolo Wine & spirits: Barolo
Wine & spirits: Barolo
There was a time -- not much more than a generation ago -- when barolo was considered a drink for men. alcoholic, rich, complex, tannic and tough, and arguably italy's most profound wine, barolo was typically described in older wine books as "masculine," especially when compared with its...
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Wine & spirits: Canadian sparkling wine Wine & spirits: Canadian sparkling wine
Wine & spirits: Canadian sparkling wine
The world is full of snobs who think only the french can make a decent sparkling wine. there's no question that champagne is remarkable, but so is its price. for those of us who adore a glass of fizz before serious dining and drinking but are financially challenged in these...
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