Vin de Cru or "Vintage Wine" is a weekly exposé focusing on VinVillageRadio guest interviews which feature many high-profile, in-depth discussions with the "who's who" in wine and food. Please read, listen and enjoy!
WineFairy chats with Tom Mueller on Olive Oil; with author Kari Underly on Meat; with Christine Vernay and Paul Amsellem on Domaine Georges Vernay; and Diane Karle on Wine by Design
Posted December 25th, 2011 by WineFairy
Segment-1: Gourmet Foods - Extra Virginity: The Sublime and Scandalous World of Olive Oil Seeks Truth in Labeling - Tom Mueller
01: Tom Mueller writes for The New Yorker from his medieval stone farmhouse surrounded by olive groves in the Ligurian countryside outside of Genoa, Italy. His current passion is truth in olive oil. In Extra Virginity: The Sublime and Scandalous World of Olive Oil, Mueller unveils the sacred history of olive oil as well as those oils that are masquerading as pure and extra virgin in the hands of globalized fraudsters and multinationals who 'control the flow of fake products.' Learn how to support 'hardworking artisan producers who struggle to conserve ancient, local traditions.' Buy real extra virgin olive oil.
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Segment-2: Gourmet Foods - Meat is in vogue. Butchery is Back. 3rd Generation Meat Cutter Shares Trade Secrets With Food Enthusiasts - Kari Underly
02: In a time when Americans yearn to know the origins of their food, meat education has become a hot topic. A third-generation butcher, author and meat cutting educator, Kari Underly is the go-to expert for all things meat. And in The Art of Beef Cutting: A Meat Professional’s Guide to Butchering and Merchandising, she reaches out to a new generation of serious home chefs. Inside, she covers all the fundamentals of butchery, including 450 full-color photos of every cut, step-by-step instructions on cutting techniques, the best beef-cutting tools as well as cooking methods. Following in her grandmother’s and father’s footsteps, KARI UNDERLY has been exposed to butchery her whole life. She is the founder of Range, Inc., a consultancy dedicated to helping companies in the meat industry develop merchandising tools and new market strategies.
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Segment-3: Wine Regions - Awarded by Bettane and Dusseauve Best Estate in the World Domaine Georges Vernay of Condrieu - Christine Vernay and Paul Amsellem
03: Christine Vernay is a woman of the vineyards. Today at the head of a emblematic winegrowing estate, the daughter of Georges Vernay has received the lessons of country life, vine by vine, to make her plants express their artistry. With Paul Amsellem, her musician husband who is marketing and sales director of the estate, Christine Vernay is continuing the work of the father who gave so much to the generous land of the Rhone Valley. It is thanks to Georges Vernay that Condrieu has become AOC. (quoted from Françoise Petit) Domaine Georges Vernay white wines come exclusively from the Viognier vine, characterised by its apricot and white peach flavours and its fragrance of violet. The Condrieu soil is very evident in the locally grown Viognier wines. Product of old vines and matured in barrels, the vintages "Les Chaillées de l'Enfer" and in particular the "Coteau de Vernon", rich and complex, can be tasted over the next three to ten years.
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Segment-4: Wine Marketing - Wine By Design Lifestyle Marketing Agency Works With NFL and New York Jets to Create Jets Uncorked - Diane Karle
04: Wine by Design (WBD) is the first lifestyle marketing agency to create business opportunities and brand loyalty through the world of wine. WBD applies the same successful marketing principles and practices used for years in sports, entertainment, music and other lifestyle categories.WBD provides new marketing vehicles to companies and sports/entertainment properties, helps the $30 billion wine industry increase its market value, and educates confused consumers. The New York Jets enlisted WBD to develop an integrated wine strategy for the team. A three-tiered program was crafted to release the first Jets Signature Wine, develop wine events, and create a Wine Bar for the New Meadowlands Stadium. This strategy will introduce fans and corporate partners to international wines and elevate the wine experience throughout the Stadium. Diane Karle is the founder of and genius behind Wine by Design.
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WineFairy chats with Jonathan Chiri of Travel + Leisure; Dave Kasper of Select Wine Journeys; Stone Brewing's Greg Koch; and James Gabler on 'Be Your Own Wine Expert'
Posted December 15th, 2011 by WineFairy
Segment-1: Gourmet Wine & Food - Gourmet Cycling Travel Provence Luxury Tour Rated a Best Life-Changing Trip by Travel + Leisure Magazine - Jonathan Chiri
01: Gourmet Cycling Travel was started by two good friends with passion for active travel, gourmet food and wine. Jonathan Chiri, of the U.S., and Simon Kessler, of South Africa, take pride in being your tour leaders on each trip, ensuring that you receive exceptional service. Join them on travels through stunning regions of France, Spain, California and South Africa. They also build personalized custom tours, corporate getaways and self guided tours. American-based-in-Southern France Chef and cyclist Jonathan Chiri is co-founder of Gourmet Cycling Travel.
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Segment-2: Wine Travel - Select Wine Journeys 2012 Program of Wine Tours in Historic Touraine Region of France’s Loire Valley - Dave Kasper
02: Select Wine Journeys offers journeys of wine-tasting and more in Vouvray, Bourgueil, St. Nicolas de Bourgueil, Chinon and Montlouis-sur-Loire. A variety of week-long tours will be offered April through October 2012 focusing on four themes: Walking & Wine, History & Wine, Discover New Wine, and Regional Cuisine & Wine. Each seven-day/six-night tour week includes accommodation at a luxurious manoir and dining in exceptional local restaurants in the towns and villages of Touraine. Guests visit local AOC wineries, explore local markets and enjoy gourmet picnic lunches or dine in the vineyards themselves or at a local establishment. Select Wine Journeys’ principal Dave Kasper is a bilingual Canadian with extensive personal and business wine relationships in the Loire Valley. Take advantage of the Early Bird Booking Special of $500 per person through December 31, 2011.
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Segment-3: Craft Brews - The Craft of Stone Brewing Co. - Liquid Lore, Epic Recipes, and Unabashed Arrogance - Greg Koch
03: Welcome to the beer renaissance and San Diego's own Stone Brewing Co. stands at the forefront of this revolution. The Craft of Stone Brewing Co. reveals the story at the fastest growing brewery in the U.S. Stone's reputation for outstanding, unique beers and unwavering commitment to sustainability, business ethics, and the art of brewing keep it on the cutting edge of innovation. This insider's guide shares homebrew recipes for many of its celebrated beers and features recipes from the Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens. Greg Koch is CEO and co-founder of Stone Brewing Co.
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Segment-4: Wine Education - Be Your Own Wine Expert (Kindle Edition) Makes Learning Interactive In Real Time - James Gabler
04: Be Your Own Wine Expert makes learning about wine fun. In less than 3 minutes you can learn about any one of more than 100 of the world's best wine varietals. No more intimidating wine lists, no more mispronouncing wine names, no more feeling left out when the conversation turns to wine. The more than 2000 Value For Money Wine recommendations that cost less than $10, $15 and $20 a bottle prove that wine doesn't have to be expensive to be good. The best way to enjoy the book is with a glass of wine. The next time you have a glass of wine, open Be Your Own Wine Expert to the wine you are drinking. James Gabler, retired attorney and prolific wine writer is the author of e-book Be Your Own Wine Expert, Kindle edition.
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WineFairy chats with Keith Hock of Schramsberg Vineyards; with Tyler Colman on Wine Scores; with Julien Camus of French Wine Society; and with Diane Karle of Wines by Design
Posted December 8th, 2011 by WineFairy
Segment-1: Sparkling Wines - J. Schram Brut Wines From Schramsberg Vineyards Express American Individuality and Innovation - Keith Hock
01: Schramsberg Vineyards 2004 Chardonnay focused J. Schram and J. Schram Rosé world class sparkling wines are hand crafted by Winemakers Keith Hock and Hugh Davies. "German immigrant Jacob Schram bought a piece of land in Napa in 1862 where he established what would be come California's first all-sparkling winery" we know today as Schramsberg Vineyards. "... Over the past several years, Schramsberg has staged blind tastings of its wines along with fine champagnes, for wine professionals. Invariably the new top Schramsberg sparkling wines... are.... judged to be higher quality than champagnes at similar or even higher price levels." From Champagne A Global History. This holiday season... choose grande marque American bubbly!
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Segment-2: Wine Scores - Dr Vino Recommends...Say No to Clutch Third Party Wine Scores - Tyler Colman, Ph.D.
02: According to Tyler Colman, Ph.D. of wine blog DrVino.com, the new national trend in independent wine retailers is to eschew third party wine scores. The more independent-minded independent wine retailers actually taste what they sell, sorting through the web of global choices. So many choices indeed! The big chains use third party scores because, well, it takes time and money to train staff on all that information required to hand-sell each unique customer that walks in the door. America is finally waking up to independent thinking where a better wine recommendation will likely come from a friend.
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Segment-3: Wines of France - The French Wine Society Hosting Live Online Wine Trivia With Prizes December 13, 12-Noon ET - Julien Camus
03: Finally! Julien Camus works up the courage to join us for a chat about The French Wine Society which he founded in 2005. Julien joins us from his home in Alsace where he is originally from. He's been worried that his English is not strong enough but I beg to differ. The FWS's base of operations continued to be in the Washington D.C. area. There is so much going on but I want to hone in on one upcoming event to be held at noon EST on Tuesday, December 13th: the first wine education organization to offer a LIVE online wine trivia competition with prizes. To play you must join FWS.
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Segment-4: Wine Marketing - Wine By Design Lifestyle Marketing Agency Works With NFL and New York Jets to Create Jets Uncorked - Diane Karle
04: Wine by Design (WBD) is the first lifestyle marketing agency to create business opportunities and brand loyalty through the world of wine. WBD applies the same successful marketing principles and practices used for years in sports, entertainment, music and other lifestyle categories.WBD provides new marketing vehicles to companies and sports/entertainment properties, helps the $30 billion wine industry increase its market value, and educates confused consumers. The New York Jets enlisted WBD to develop an integrated wine strategy for the team. A three-tiered program was crafted to release the first Jets Signature Wine, develop wine events, and create a Wine Bar for the New Meadowlands Stadium. This strategy will introduce fans and corporate partners to international wines and elevate the wine experience throughout the Stadium. Diane Karle is the founder of and genius behind Wine by Design.
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WineFairy chats with Master of Wine Konstantine Lazarakis; Apostolos Alexakis on their winery; Yiannis Paraskevopoulos on Gaia Winery; and with Sofia Perpera and George Athanas on the new wines of Greece
Posted December 1st, 2011 by WineFairy
Segment-1: Wines of Greece - Indigenous Greek Wines are Lifestyle Choices That Are Delicious and Different - Konstantine Lazarakis M.W.
01: Konstantine Lazarakis, Master of Wine, Journalist joins us from Athens. After studying jazz guitar and mechanical engineering on the National & Technical University of Athens, he became Sommelier of Jajazzo Restaurant in Athens - the first restaurant in Greece to hire a full time sommelier and the first to be awarded a Michelin star. Now he works as an Imports Manager and Wine Buyer in AIOLOS ltd and the Managing Director of Wine and Spirits Professional Consultants that run WSET courses in Greece. In the last two years he has been involved in wine writing and wine journalism. He now write for four Greek publications as well as having 'Wines of Greece' published as a part of the Mitchell Beazley Classic Wine Library in Sept. 2005. Lazarakis consults for wine producers, hotels and restaurants.
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Segment-2: Wines of Greece - Alexakis Family is One of the Most Important Representatives of Cretan Wine - Apostolos Alexakis
02: Apostolos Alexakis joins us from Alexakis Winery in Crete. The whole family works at the winery. The company is headed by its founder, Stelios Alexakis, an oenologist-chemical engineer, assisted by his wife Sophia, who is responsible for quality control. Their children, Apostolos and Lazaros, who literally grew up in the winery, are now oenologists. Apostolos earned a degree from Fresno University, California. The Alexakis family is one of the most important representatives of Cretan wine. They own the largest private winery in Crete, with ultra modern equipment, while, over its long course, it has worked with almost all the growers on the island.
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Segment-3: Wines of Greece - Gaia Wines Highlight Quality Native Greek Varieties For Recognition in International Markets - Dr. Yiannis Paraskevopoulos
03: Dr. Yiannis Paraskevopoulos is Oenologist and Co-Owner of Gaia Wines in Greece. Gaia has a winery in Santorini and Nemea. He earned a PhD in Oenology from Bordeaux. Gaia Wines (Nemea) began production in 1994 with 9,800 bottles of Thalassitis white wine, which quickly became established in Greece and abroad as an example of unique Santorini wines. Today, Gaia operates two wineries: one in Koutsi, Nemea, which is the heart of the company, and one in Exo Gonia, Santorini. The oak fermented Thalassitis and the Gaia Assyrtiko (Wild Ferment) white wines are made from Assyrtiko grapes, along with five-year-old aged vinegar. The multiple award-winning and internationally recognised Gaia Estate wine is made from the Agiorgitiko variety at the private, 7-hectare vineyard in Koutsi, Nemea. This winery also produces Notios white and red wines, Agiorgitiko14-18h rosé, Gaia Agiorgitiko red, Gaia S red, Ritinitis Nobilis retsina and Anatolikos sweet wine.
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Segment-4: Wines of Greece - The New Old Wines of Greece... Yours To Discover - Sofia Perpera and George Athanas
04: There were many successes last year for the Greek wine industry in the U.S. with the value of Greek wine imports up 12%. Greece's entry into Wine and Spirits Magazine's 22nd annual restaurant poll reconfirms that the mainstream market in the US has begun to embrace our native varieties. Sofia Perpera is Director of All About Greek Wine and George Athanas is the President, but Sofia was the driving force. Sofia is a Bordeaux trained winemaker and managed the Greek Wine Federation in Athens before 2003. During that time she came to know the sector very well and developed good working relationships with all of the winemakers in Greece. Among many other things during her time at the Federation, she also worked to help modify and expand Greek wine legislation. George comes from 3 generations in the food and hospitality industry in the U.S.
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WineFairy chats with Master of Wine Liz Thach; Ian Cauble on his Top-Somm win; and with Daryl Groom on Colby Red to promote heart health
Posted November 24th, 2011 by WineFairy
Segment-1: Wine Education - Sonoma State U. Wine Business Institute Professor Earns Title of Master of Wine - Dr. Liz Thach
01: Dr. Liz Thach is an internationally recognized academic author and professor in wine business. In 2011 she earned the title of Master of Wine after years of rigorous study and preparation. She was also awarded The F. Korbel & Brothers Professorship in Wine Business at Sonoma State University's Wine Business Institute to recognize and extend the important relevant research of the Institute in wine marketing, wine strategy, and wine economics. The three-year Professorship, awarded to Liz Thach Ph.D., will fund studies that create a significant impact on the industry and the region, and deepen understanding of the global business of the wine industry.
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Segment-2: Wine Sommelier - Sonoma State Grad, Ian Cauble, Wins Title of Top Young Sommelier in the World - Ian Cauble
02: Relaxing on his hotel balcony in Santorini, Greece, Ian Cauble alerted his friends and relatives to the good news via Facebook, “I won the World Championship.” After an intense 8 hour competition in Greece, Ian was named Top Young Sommelier of the World by the Confrérie de la Chaîne des Rôtisseurs, the world’s oldest gastronomic society based in Paris, France. "I am honored to bring the world title home to the United States,” said Ian. In addition, Cauble was recently named Best Young Sommelier in America (competition for under 34 year old sommeliers) and Best Young Sommelier in the World (under 34 years of age). “Ian Cauble is an incredibly talented sommelier,” said Steven Holt, Director of Public Relations for The Ritz-Carlton at HalfMoon Bay where Ian currently works as head sommelier. A review of Ian’s accomplishment in only 10 years after graduating from Sonoma State University are quite astounding.
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Segment-3: Wine & Charities - Colby Red California Cuvee Supports Charities That Promote Heart Health - Daryl Groom
03: Colby Groom is now 13 years of age. Just prior to his 10th birthday he underwent back to back open heart surgeries. He is now a seasoned volunteer with the American Heart Association and was inspired to raise money for heart research through creating a wine his his Dad, notable winemaker Daryl Groom and Colby Red was born. Colby Red is a blend of California Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel, Shiraz, Merlot, and Petite Sirah.
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Segment-4: Wine - Groom South Australia Premium Wines Where the Fruit Does All The Talking - Daryl Groom
04: Marschall Groom Cellars is a very small family winery situated in the famous Barossa Valley region of South Australia. The winery produces three varietals, Sauvignon Blanc, Shiraz & Zinfandel - under the label GROOM. The dream started to become reality with the purchase of 87 acres of bare land in the Kalimna appellation of the Barossa Valley, directly adjacent to the renowned Penfolds Kalimna vineyard - the home of Grange. In 2000, 8 acres of experimental Zinfandel vines were planted on the Kalimna Bush Block. 2008 Groom Sauvignon Blanc receives highest score awarded a Sauvignon Blanc in the recently released, bestselling James Halliday Australian Wine Companion 2010 Edition.
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WineFairy chats with Jesscia Bell about WineCAST LIVE; Robert L. Lynch of KRIS Wines on Americans for the Arts; and Alder Yarrow on JancisRobinson.com
Posted November 17th, 2011 by WineFairy
Segment-1: Wine Tastings - My Wine School's new WineCASTs FREE Live Online Wine Tastings, Wednesday's at 6:30 PM CST - Jessica Bell
01: Wine Educator Jessica Bell, founder of MyWineSchool based out of Milwaukee and Chicago, has just launched a live, interactive online wine classes on Wedesdays starting at 6:30 PM CST. My Wine School's LIVE WineCASTs are as easy as 0,1,2,3! There is no cost to watch the 20-30 minute WineCASTs episodes. Wednesdays at 6:30 PM CST she is LIVE but you can watch the recorded WineCASTs any time. There are three levels available. "Wine Newbie" courses provide an introduction to the basics of wine and wine tasting. "Wine Explorer" courses are for those who want to explore the world of wine past the basics and build confidence at restaurants and retail stores."Wine Guru" tastings are perfect for those who enjoy the nuances and intricacies of wine. Participants will explore advanced and current topics in wine with Bell as your interactive guide.
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(Play the video above to learn how to participate in a WineCAST!)
Segment-2: Wine & Charities - KRIS Wines Partners-Up With "Americans For The Arts' to Support Art Education in K-12 Schools - Robert L. Lynch
02: Champagne: A Global History reveals the origins of the world’s great sparkling wines, telling the stories of the people who made champagne famous, from Dom Pérignon to Veuve Clicquot, and describing the evolution of the sparkling wines of other regions that are now so popular. Starting with the story of the first modern French sparkling wines to be traded, produced by monks in Limoux, Languedoc in 1531, Becky Sue Epstein takes us on a tour of vineyards around the world, from the Champagne region itself through Germany, Spain and the New World, and tells the story of the fiercely guarded right to use the ‘champagne’ name. Champagne: A Global History is written by Becky Sue Epstein, Senior Editor, Wine and Spirits, Intermezzo Magazine.
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Segment-3: Wine Blogs - Wine Authority and Publisher Jancis Robinson Taps Wine Blogger Alder Yarrow for Content Expansion - Alder Yarrow
03: The Silver Spoon, the most influential and successful Italian cookbook of the last 50 years, is now available in a brand new revised edition. A comprehensive and lively book, its uniquely stylish and user-friendly format makes it accessible and a pleasure to read. The new edition features new introductory material covering such topics as how to compose a traditional Italian meal, typical food traditions of the different regions, and how to set an Italian table. Its over 2,000 recipes are illustrated with newly commissioned photographs and contains a new section of menus by celebrated chefs cooking traditional Italian food. Emilia Terragni is the Editor of The Silver Spoon as well as Phaidon's Editorial Director.
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Segment-4: Wine Blogs - Vinography: A Wine Blog Features Food and Wine Adventures in San Francisco and Around the World - Alder Yarrow
04: You know Champagne only comes from Champagne, France but do you wonder about the difference between Champagnes from the Côte des Blancs and Montagne de Reims? The Center for Wine Origins invites you to join a panel of wine experts and Master Sommeliers for a guided tasting tour of wines from various locations across Champagne, France. Location Matters. Sommelier Bonnie Graves will be one of the presenters on Thursday, November 17, from 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m at the San Diego Wine & Culinary Center. Go to VinVillage.com for special ticket discounts.
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WineFairy chats with Party Culinista Josetth Gordon; with Becky Sue Epstein on Champagne; with Emilia Terragni about The Silver Spoon; and with Sommelier Bonnie Graves on the SD Bay Festival
Posted November 10th, 2011 by WineFairy
Segment-1: Wine & Food - Party Like a Culinista Celebrates Whole Foods, Bold Flavors, Wine and Friends - Josetth Gordon
01: The Culinista way to party is all about celebrating with the best ingredients—minimally processed whole foods, lots of greens and grains, seasonal and local when you can—to create incredible health-minded dishes that will wow your guests without weighing them down. Authors Jill Donenfeld and Josetth Gordon have written detailed menus that make dinner parties stress-free with lots of tips for pre-party planning and easy multi-task cooking. From sunny brunches to BBQ blowouts, last-minute get-togethers to intimate parties for two, Party Like a Culinista has inspired menus for any and every occasion. With everything from picnic-friendly salads to cocktails, wine pairings, and sweet-tooth takeaways, you’ll always have a delicious reason to party.
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Segment-2: Wine History - Champagne: A Global History Reveals Origins of World’s Sparkling Wines - Becky Sue Epstein
02: Champagne: A Global History reveals the origins of the world’s great sparkling wines, telling the stories of the people who made champagne famous, from Dom Pérignon to Veuve Clicquot, and describing the evolution of the sparkling wines of other regions that are now so popular. Starting with the story of the first modern French sparkling wines to be traded, produced by monks in Limoux, Languedoc in 1531, Becky Sue Epstein takes us on a tour of vineyards around the world, from the Champagne region itself through Germany, Spain and the New World, and tells the story of the fiercely guarded right to use the ‘champagne’ name. Champagne: A Global History is written by Becky Sue Epstein, Senior Editor, Wine and Spirits, Intermezzo Magazine.
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Segment-3: Wine & Food - The Silver Spoon: New Edition... The Bible For Italian Home Cooks... An Encyclopedia of Italian Cuisine - Emilia Terragni
03: The Silver Spoon, the most influential and successful Italian cookbook of the last 50 years, is now available in a brand new revised edition. A comprehensive and lively book, its uniquely stylish and user-friendly format makes it accessible and a pleasure to read. The new edition features new introductory material covering such topics as how to compose a traditional Italian meal, typical food traditions of the different regions, and how to set an Italian table. Its over 2,000 recipes are illustrated with newly commissioned photographs and contains a new section of menus by celebrated chefs cooking traditional Italian food. Emilia Terragni is the Editor of The Silver Spoon as well as Phaidon's Editorial Director.
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Get the 'Silver Spoon New Edition' book HERE!
Segment-4: Wine Events - Join Talking Terroir: France's Champagne Region at 8th Annual San Diego Bay Wine & Food Festival - Bonnie Graves
04: You know Champagne only comes from Champagne, France but do you wonder about the difference between Champagnes from the Côte des Blancs and Montagne de Reims? The Center for Wine Origins invites you to join a panel of wine experts and Master Sommeliers for a guided tasting tour of wines from various locations across Champagne, France. Location Matters. Sommelier Bonnie Graves will be one of the presenters on Thursday, November 17, from 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m at the San Diego Wine & Culinary Center. Go to VinVillage.com for special ticket discounts.
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WineFairy chats with Paul Leary of Blackbird Vineyards and Ma(i)sonry Napa Valley; with Rupert Symington of Symington Family Estates; and with Becky Sue Epstein on Port Wine
Posted November 3rd, 2011 by WineFairy
Segment-1: Wine Travel - Blackbird Vineyards Evolving Merlot Cabernet Franc Napa California Blend - Paul Leary
01: Paul Leary joined Blackbird Vineyards as President in 2006. In the fall of 2008, Leary was instrumental in the launch of Ma(i)sonry Napa Valley, an art, wine and design collective in Yountville, that offers tempranillo, sauvignon blanc and marsanne, in addition to a Napa Valley proprietary red. During his seven year tenure at St. Helena- based Duckhorn Wine Company, Leary oversaw the marketing and consumer sales for three distinct wine brands including; Duckhorn, Paraduxx and Goldeneye. He began his career in the food and beverage industry as general manager for Napa Valley’s noted restaurant, Tra Vigne before segueing into the wine industry.
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Segment-2: Wine Lifstyles - Recuerdo Wines of Argentina Are Lifestyle Mementos For Your Dinner Table - Paul Leary
02: In 2011, Paul Leary, of Blackbird Vineyards and Ma(i)sonry Napa Valley, traveled to Mendoza, Argentina and established a partnership with The Vines of Mendoza to launch a new Argentinean brand, Recuerdo Wines, in the United States. With two of the world’s leading wine lifestyle companies together, Recuerdo Wines offer wine lovers one-of- a-kind, exclusive wine experiencesboth north and south of the equator. Recuerdos winemaking team is led by Santiago Achával and Pablo Martorell. There are two well-priced premium wines, a torrontes and a malbec, available to order in the U.S.
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Segment-3: Wine Travel - Port Wine Region Where Tourism and Gastronomy Lead From One Discovery to Another - Becky Sue Epstein
03: The Douro region of Portugal offers many opportunities for travelers to learn about the people of the region, the wine growers and the estates ( or “quintas”), such as the Port Wine Route. A web of national heritage, and of scenic, gastronomic, cultural and historic interest, it is comprised of 54 sites of renowned tourist value. The Port Wine Lodges are located in Vila Nova de Gaia, a city facing Oporto and a UNESCO world heritage site. It is in these lodges where most of the region’s unique treasure – Port – is gracefully aged. Becky Sue Epstein travels the world sharing her wine, spirit, and gastronomy tourism advice.
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Segment-4: Wine & Food - How To Cook Like The French.... No Matter Where You Live - Wini Moranville
04: Now that the typical bonne femme (good wife) works outside of the home just like her American counterpart (and now that French men, like American men, are often in charge of getting dinner on the table), Wini Moranville's emphasis is on easy techniques and speedy preparations in The Bonne Femme Cookbook: Simple, Splendid Food That French Women Cook Every Day. She shows readers that it is possible to cook and dine like the French, no matter where you live, without breaking the bank, or spending all day in the kitchen, to do so!
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WineFairy chats with Adam Chase on WSET; Mike McArthur of Burning Kiln Winery; and with Wini Moranville on the Bonne Femme Cookbook
Posted October 26th, 2011 by WineFairy
Segment-1: Wine Education - Grape Experience Offers Updated Wine and Spirits Education Trust Courses to the Bay Area - Adam Chase
01: Wine and Spirit Education Trust (WSET) is a premier provider of wine education at every level. Operating both nationally and internationally, it is best known for educating and certifying wine professionals, but its range of classes are also valuable for savvy collectors and hobbyists. In the San Francisco Bay Area, Grape Experience offers a range of acclaimed WSET courses appropriate for consumers and collectors as well as those considering a profession in the wine industry. The fall 2011 Intermediate Course begins November 1st and consists of six three-hour classes priced at $725 for the series. The Advanced Course begins November 2nd with 15 classes for $1400. Grape Experience Founder Adam Chase earned an MBA from Harvard University and worked in marketing and advertising before pursuing his passion for wine. He was formerly the Dean of Wine Studies at COPIA in Napa, CA.
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Segment-2: Wine Regions - Burning Kiln Winery in Soon-To-Be Ontario South Coast Designated Viticulture Area - Mike McArthur
02: Mike McArthur is a partners in Burning Kiln Winery of Saint Williams, located in southern Ontario, Canada. Burning Kiln is one of the wineries leading the way in what will become the new Ontario South Coast Designated Viticulture Area (DVA) within the next two years. He is a founding member and the current President of Ontario's South Coast Wineries and Growers' Association. The DVA location is between Niagara to the east and Lake Erie North Shore to the west, formerly, a traditional tobacco growing region. Burning Kiln produces only vinifera varietals having adapted the Italian dry down method by refitting and re-using former tobacco kilns. The results are highly aromatic wines from the sand soils and flavour intensity from the drying down.
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Segment-3: Wine & Food - The Bonne Femme Cookbook: Simple, Splendid Food That French Women Cook Every Day - Wini Moranville
03: Wini Moranville writes a monthly wine column for Relish, is a restaurant reviewer for The Des Moines Register, and has contributed to many food magazines, including Better Homes and Gardens, Creative Home, and MasterChef magazine. In The Bonne Femme Cookbook: Simple, Splendid Food That French Women Cook Every Day, she brings authentic French food to American home cooks, with 250 recipes that reflect the way real French families eat today. With a focus on fresh, tasty ingredients and a generosity of spirit, it's French cooking without fuss or fear.
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Segment-4: Wine & Food - How To Cook Like The French.... No Matter Where You Live - Wini Moranville
04: Now that the typical bonne femme (good wife) works outside of the home just like her American counterpart (and now that French men, like American men, are often in charge of getting dinner on the table), Wini Moranville's emphasis is on easy techniques and speedy preparations in The Bonne Femme Cookbook: Simple, Splendid Food That French Women Cook Every Day. She shows readers that it is possible to cook and dine like the French, no matter where you live, without breaking the bank, or spending all day in the kitchen, to do so!
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lynn krielow chamberlain is an independent wine and food journalist and host of the "Wine and Dine" radio show heard on VinVillageRadio broadcast on wsRadio, the world-wide leader in internet talk-radio with over 4-million listeners a month!
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WineFairy chats with Beth Costa and Crista Luedtke on A Wine & Food Affair event; with Bruce McGechan on his book, How to Sell Wine Online
Posted October 20th, 2011 by WineFairy
Segment-1: Wine Events - 13th annual Sonoma County Weekend of Tasting Along the Wine Road November 5 & 6 - Beth Costa
01: The 13th annual “A Wine & Food Affair” in Sonoma County calls for a weekend of Tasting Along the Wine Road, Nov. 5 & 6. Throughout the weekend, guests will have the opportunity to visit some of the 110 wineries stretching across Sonoma County’s Dry Creek, Russian River, and Alexander valleys, sampling wine and food pairings along the way. Attendees have the option to choose a course covering one or both days of the event, enjoying Sonoma’s finest at their own pace. Beth Costa is Executive Dir. of Wine Road Northern Sonoma County...a year-round wine country destination.
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Segment-2: Wine Events - A Wine & Food Affair Tasting Along the Wine Road Cookbook Celebrates Sonoma - Crista Luedtke
02: Over 100 winery members participating from the Wine Road Northern Sonoma County in Dry Creek, Russian River, and Alexander valleys in Sonoma, California, November 5 and 6, from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Participating wineries will each prepare their favorite recipe from the Tasting Along the Wine Road cookbook for guests to sample throughout the event. Each guest will receive a commemorating tasting glass and copy of the cookbook, containing all of the recipes served by the wineries during the event, allowing them to recreate their favorite dishes and wine pairings from the weekend at home. Crista Luedtke, proprietor of Boon Eat + Drink, Boon Hotel + Spa, and Big Bottom Market all of Guerneville, contributed the Foreword to the 2011 Tasting Along the Wine Road cookbook.
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Segment-3: Wine SEO - How to Sell Wine Online... the Book - Bruce McGechan
03: Bruce McGechan is a wine internet marketing consultant and researcher. He develops and promotes wine retail eCommerce websites, and has a 20 year marketing career running many a marketing campaign for multinationals and small retailers. He is the author of How to Sell Wine Online where he explains how a small wine retailer can turn a quiet Main Street wine store into a flourishing internet success.
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Segment-4: Wine SEO - Increase Website Traffic, Turn Them Into Customers, and Create Loyal Advocates - Bruce McGechan
04: Bruce McGechan is a wine marketing and technology entrepreneur who has pulled together all his experience of internet marketing and selling wine online into a new book called How to Sell Wine Online. Bruce launched a long tail wine eCommerce venture in 2008 which looked to help niche wine retailers all over the world sell their wine to American wine enthusiasts. Early realization of the restrictions of shipping compliance law resulted in a this being turned into a Wine Retailer Internet Marketing Agency. Bruce has worked for the Fortune 500 companies Heineken and Vodafone as well as consulted to US wine retailers. He is based in New Zealand but regularly travels to the US.
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lynn krielow chamberlain is an independent wine and food journalist and host of the "Wine and Dine" radio show heard on VinVillageRadio broadcast on wsRadio, the world-wide leader in internet talk-radio with over 4-million listeners a month!
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