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Elegant White Wines of California


California produces more wine than any other state in the US. California vineyards are collectively trending towards growing more red grapes, and thus producing more red wine varieties. This means that white wines from California will be slightly harder to find as time goes on. However, the demand for elegant white wines of California will probably never diminish, so they are likely to stay on your store shelves for many years to come.

Wines of California come from varietals of white grapes. The most widely planted varietal that produces elegant white wines of California is chardonnay. This varietal grows well in coastal regions and is appealing because of its fruity flavors. The trend of chardonnay growers has been to produce a more delicate chardonnay to improve sales of the wine. French Colombard varietal is most common in inexpensive wines. Sauvignon blanc is another type of varietal that is known for its tartness. Some connoisseurs say that this varietal has a "grassy" or "herbaceous" taste.

California white wines can also be table wines. A cheap table wine known as chenin blanc is grown mostly in the flat, expansive Central Valley. Chenin blanc is also produced on the coast to vintners who want to expand their selection of varietals. This wine has a delicate taste that some would describe as refreshing. One of the most elegant white wines of California is pinot gris, also known as pinot grigio.

This wine has a fruitier taste and is considered very flavorful. Sparkling wines produced in California use similar techniques to those used in the Champagne region of France. Perfect growing conditions for these wines exist in the cooler areas of California. These wines use pinot noir and chardonnay grape varietals in their manufacture.

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Wines | Vineyard Tours - Germany

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 13:49:20 -0700
Whether large or small, all of Germany's wine making regions are filled with vintners who take great pride in creating wines that make the German wine festivals popular with visitors the world over...

Wine Bras and Strap-On Beer Bellies

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 14:18:45 -0700
I kid you not. A German company has gone above and beyond. Not only will it increase women's cup sizes from an A to a D, you'll also be able to drink your favorite beverage from your boobs at the same time. A little unsettling but totally awesome! Interested in buying one?

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Tue, 17 Jun 2008 14:57:36 -0700
PortableApps.com just released Mozilla Firefox, Portable Edition in English, French, German, Italian, Japanese and Simplified Chinese. It lets you take your browser, bookmarks, settings, extensions, themes and other goodies with you and use them on any Windows PC or Linux PC with Wine. And it works with the other apps on the Platform.


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12/29/08 - Wine Facts

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Wines Of Montefalco - Sagrantino Passito - Italy


The most popular wine created in Montefalco is Sagrantino. Wines from the region of Sangiovese date back to pre-Roman times however, it was Franciscan friars that actually introduced Sagrantino wine grapes to the region from Minor Asia. Today, Sagrantino can boast about the certificates of quality DOC and DOCG, which it received in 1979 and 1992.

The uniqueness of Sagrantino is that one special variety is created by using partially dried grapes; however, other cultivated grapes are used as well.

Sagrantino of Montefalco?s dry version is a garnet red color with just a soft whiff of violet petals with an aroma of blackberries. The alcohol strength is between 13% and 15% and should be served at room temperature to delight your tastebuds.

The variety of Sagrantino created with partially dried grapes is a full-bodied wine, which is smooth, spicy, and warm. The alcohol strength is always 14% or more. The color of this variety of wine is also a garnet red.

Sagrantino Passito wine is another favorite of the Montefalco region and is the most traditional and ancient wine of the area. This dessert wine is created by using Sagrantino grapes with traditions that have been passed down through the ages. The grapes are fully ripe when they are chosen for Passito wine. They are placed on racks in rooms that are very well ventilated so the grapes can dry out evenly and slowly. They will go through the drying process for two months before they are pressed and made into delightful dessert wine.

Montefalco wines were at one time created by monks and their wonderful way of creating such exquisite wines still exist today with the help of Sagrantino grapes that are harvested at the perfect time, aged for the exact amount of time, and then pressed and turned into wine.

Other wines produced here are Montefalco Rosso DOC and Montefalco Riserva DOC. They are produced mixing up Sagrantino and Sangiovese grapes. These are very good red wines.

Wines produced in Montefalco are exported all over the world, making this city very famous and known.


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Smith Madrone Napa Chardonnay


The cool temperatures on the top of Spring Mountain where the Smith brothers grow 13 acres of Chardonnay bring out an intense fruit character in the wine which is both delicious and relatively hard to find. This winery "crafts" wines and we are very lucky to benefit from their superb operation. This Chardonnay has a mouth-filling fruit concentration of butterscotch and pineapple and a long, slow finish. In a year you'll see an even greater difficulty finding Chardonnay of this quality level. Enjoy! SMNC03 SMNC03


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A Year of Wine: Perfect Pairings, Great Buys, and What to Sip for Each Season by Tyler Colman

Mon, 22 Dec 2008 11:26:15 -0800
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Holiday feasting and healthy eating

Mon, 22 Dec 2008 10:18:05 -0800
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Let the bells ring out for Christmas

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Giveaway #5: Enjoy A Girls’ Night In

Sun, 21 Dec 2008 21:12:39 -0800
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