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Posted by Stilts Tuesday, June 28, 2011 at 3:40 PM
Selecting a white wine depends on the situation and how the wine is going to be used, like using a Sauvignon Blanc for small social settings. Discover other situations to choose a white wine, like when eating a meal, with ideas from a wine connoisseur in this free video on wines. Expert: Gabriel Chisese Bio: Gabriel Chisese and his brother Victor Chisese run Estate Wines in an upmarket area of North London. Filmmaker: Kathy Stannard
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Posted by Stilts Thursday, June 23, 2011 at 10:02 AM
Get to know the different grapes used in making champagne;learn more about champagne in this free instructional video. Expert: Chuck Byers Bio: Chuck Byers devotes his life to informing and educating others about wines and champagnes of the world. Filmmaker: Rob Mitchell
Posted by Stilts Saturday, June 18, 2011 at 5:16 AM
Rob Cope-Williams made the trip to Tresillian Wines in Akaroa to discuss wine with Rob Lindsay. Lindsay discusses their alternative methods of pruning, moving from cane pruning to spur pruning. Spur pruning removes less wood and is thought to encourage stronger and more vertical growth and is also a quicker process. He also talks to Rob about the different types of wine, how to choose a sweet or dry one and introduces Tresillian's specialties.Robs Country Friday 7:30pm & Sunday 8:00pm CTV, Your Home Channel UHF 44 Christchurch TelstraClear Channel: 86 www.ctv.co.nz Please comment or rate this video. You can also subscribe to our channel CTVinNZ
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Posted by Stilts Sunday, June 12, 2011 at 9:24 AM
As the holiday season quickly approaches you may be wondering what would make a perfect gift for your friends? Well if they appreciate a good glass of wine you may want to consider that in your list of ideals. Not only a simple bottle but a membership into the wine of the month club. These clubs are great because they allow your friends or family members to actually start a collection of great bottles in their very own home, learn about different types of wine so they know what to look for when they go shopping, and it can be a gift that literally keeps on giving for years and years. People always think that wine gifts simply mean that you buy a bottle at a store and wrap a bow around it, well that simply isn't enough. That's what you do when you are a dinner guest, not for a present for the holidays or even someone's birthday. If you are over the age of 21 and you are looking for a great gift to give you parents this would be a great idea because it something they can take an interest in for years and years.
Collecting wine is something that many people around the world love to do but they cannot afford to travel the world to sample different flavors. Well the good news is that now they don't have to if you sign them up to a wine of the month club. The reason this makes such an amazing gift for someone who appreciates wine is that they are able to sample bottles that are hand picked from all over the world, not just one specific place. So they literally will be able to sample a bottle from France one month, and then from a completely different country the next without having to leave their home. This really does make a great gift idea for anyone and the best part is it is also very affordable. You would think that something like this would cost thousands of dollars a year but actually they do not cost a lot. Many packages are available for under $30 a month. So if wine gifts can make the perfect gift, they are easy to order without having to go to a mall or store and wait in line, and they are very affordable then why waste your time trying to find something else? This is obviously the best gift available and you can save yourself so much time and money by ordering now.
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Posted by Stilts Tuesday, June 7, 2011 at 7:23 AM
It is always best to start with an overview of your drinks and beverage plans for any party especially your wedding.
Before the actual ceremony it is always best to start off with non alcoholic beverages - cups of hot chocolate in the winter , a spitzer with passion fruit , mint , bitters and club soda in the summertime. Don't be shy with the garnish - it will make the drink taste twice as delicious.
The cocktail itself has made a big comeback. After the ceremony, feature a good mixed drink such as a lychee martini or something tropical in addition to the regular champagne and bar service.
Always involve the professionals who are involved with actually purveying your wine. They know best and have the best knowledge of what is best - and what are best value as well as your other choices as well as the specific time to best serve the specific treats. Remember you wedding are your day in the sun. Hopefully it only happens once. These people are professionals who do this all the time - day in and day out. They are proficient in their wedding presentation skills. Why not use them to your best advantage?
Champagne is definitely the beverage most associated with weddings. Currently, the most popular type of champagnes chosen for weddings is the Rose Champagnes. There are also many high quality sparkling wines available from California's Napa Valley, Australia, Italy and South Africa. True authentic Champagne is the name for a sparkling type wine that can only come from the specific Champagne region of France and nowhere else. If the wine does not come specifically from the Champagne region of France then it cannot be legally or accurately called Champagne. It is not Champagne only a variety and type of sparkling wine.
The larger the bottle of Champagne indeed the more impressive the moment of moments. For added emphasis you can get extra points by opening the Champagne wine bottle with a sabre and pouring it into coup glasses fashioned in a classic Champagne pyramid.
Brut Champagne is dry and goes well with hors d'oeuvres and savory as well as spicy foods. Champagne labelled extra dry is actually sweeter than brut and works nicely as an aperitif and with some chosen deserts. Champagne labelled demi-sec is slightly sweeter and is the best desert companion.
You can count on each 750 milliliter bottle of champagne to yield five to seven servings. The mark of a well made Champagne or sparking is a steady stream of air bubbles ascending from the bottom of the glass to the top; the smaller the bubbles then it can be ascertained then the better the quality of the Champagne.
All in beverages are a major component of the planning of any party or festivity - especially your wedding. The beverages served are highly visible both in quality, presentation, serving and brand name of course in addition to taste and bouquet. Especially in terms of wine almost every person considers they a wine expert. It can be the said that the few people you know who do not consider themselves wine connoisseurs are probably not on your wedding invitation list.
Remember it is "Your Day in the Sun". Plan ahead. Plan well. Do not leave your beverage plans for your wedding either not emphasized in your planning or planning details near the bottom of your wedding and wedding meal catering list.
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Posted by Stilts Wednesday, June 1, 2011 at 2:12 PM
A wine tasting tour is a wonderful way to sample many different kinds of wine. Typically, these trips are done in wine country, a region where grapes are grown and processed into wine. A wine tasting trip can be a gorgeous vacation since many of the wine producing areas of the world are very pretty. According to Shuswap Cabin Rentals, people who are on a wine tasting trip are able to taste hundreds of wines from various wineries. They can compare the flavors to each other and become educated about the region from where the wine was made.
Most wine tasting tours visit wineries. This enables the tasters to see the winery and often meet the winemaker as well. Sometimes, the tour visits designated tasting rooms which may sample wines from multiple wineries or a single winery. Those organizing a wine tasting tour have quite a complex task ensuring the people visiting are able to taste as many wines as possible while answering questions and balancing the desire of some to linger in some spots longer than the rest of the group. The tour may take the form of a day trip or perhaps a more extended adventure. Many tours incorporate lunch, supper and accommodations also.
There are two specific types of wine tasting tours that people can choose from. In one instance, a small group of people travel by car and visit any wineries they choose. This is often a fun thing to do for an afternoon with family or friends. In the other instance, a large group of people travel by limousine or bus and go on a more formal tour. The wine tasting tour is generally arranged by a private company who sells seats on the bus and dictates the order in which wineries are visited. In either case, the driver is expected to remain sober.
Due to the fact the tasters will be sampling a wide range of wines; they are not poured full glasses. Instead, a small sample of wine is poured to allow people to take a few sips. Some tasters prefer to spit the wine after rolling it in their mouths. This practice prevents them from becoming intoxicated by the end of the day. Other tasters prefer to take a small taste and then pour the rest of the wine out, which is also considered acceptable. In some wineries, a small tasting fee may be charged, especially if the winery has a large selection of wines to taste. This fee will be waived if the tasters purchase wine.
Most often, a winery or tasting room is open to the public during set hours, although in some cases, an appointment must be made. Usually, appointment only wineries tend to be small and concerned about overwhelming their facilities with tasters. By asking guests to make appointments, the winery ensures that the visitors receive personalized service and have an intimate winery experience. Some wineries offer tours of the production rooms and of the lab which can be fascinating to those who wish to learn more about the process behind making wine.
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