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July Wine Selections by David C. views: 51 | rating: 10 | comments: 11

July 09, 2006 09:19 PM EDT -- The next Gather Virtual Wine Tasting (VWT) will revolve around the theme of "Summer Reds".  The challenge of finding reds suitable for accompanying hearty grilled fare generated a wide array . . . more

Intro to Tuscany, Part 1 by Kurt Michael Friese views: 7 | rating: 10 | comments: 10

March 13, 2006 02:09 PM EST -- Table Wine By Chef Kurt Michael Friese Tuscany, The Heart of Italy   Editor's Note: This is the first of a three part series on the wines and history of wine in Tuscany   If there is . . . more

Wine for Thanksgiving? by David C. views: 21 | rating: 10 | comments: 7

October 28, 2006 01:18 PM EDT -- The calendar claims there are a few days remaining in October, but it sure feels a lot like November here today.  Blustery winds are driving steady rain along with the few remaining leaves outside . . . more

North Carolina wines improving? by A D. views: 12 | rating: 10 | comments: 2

August 05, 2007 10:06 AM EDT -- It appears that North Carolina wines may be improving. I haven't been much of a fan of any wine from North Carolina. I enjoy some of the Chateau Morrisette wines (who doesn't love a dog on the . . . more

Winter Wines? by David C. rating: 10 | comments: 5

February 23, 2006 08:47 PM EST -- Seems like we have a good deal of interest in wine related topics here on Gather, but could use more postings & conversation...there certainly have been some wonderful pieces by folks here with a good . . . more

Table Wine: Cava (and a poached mussels recipe) by Kurt Michael Friese views: 14 | rating: 10 | comments: 3

December 27, 2006 03:41 PM EST -- Table Wine By Chef Kurt Michael Friese Jaume Serra Winery In 1647, about 30 miles south of Barcelona on a hilltop in the Garraf region of the Penedés, a castle was built.  It came complete . . . more

Party FAQ - Food and Wine by Alicia B. views: 13

March 28, 2007 12:59 PM EDT -- by Jim Clarke What wines are good for parties? If you're looking to get one red and one white, it's best to aim for something middle-of-the-road. For whites that means: something medium-bodied, . . . more

Zin: the All American Grape, by Jim Clarke by Alicia B. views: 18 | rating: 10 | comments: 1

February 12, 2007 10:23 AM EST -- In the Spring of 2006, the California Senate voted to make Zinfandel  the state's "historic wine." Senator Carole Midgen had wanted to name it the "official" state wine, but . . . more

How to Hail a Cab, by Jim Clarke by Alicia B. views: 20

February 26, 2007 02:58 PM EST -- Cabernet is a cooperative grape. It's not too picky about where it grows, as long as it's not too cool. It can make a well-balanced wine all by itself, but it also plays well with others as a blending . . . more