Archive for April, 2012

Bordeaux Wines – Is the 2009 the King of Kings? Will History Tell?

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Claude Petit

Bordeaux is a magic name. It’s a city, a region and a source of fine wines. It’s also a powerful, unassailable brand. The millionaire chateau owner in Margaux and the debt-ridden little winemaker from some distant corner of the appellation can both proudly say, “My wine is a Bordeaux.”

But consistently great Bordeaux wines are a relatively recent phenomenon. There have been many memorable vintages, but until recently, excellence was not routine. The 1929 vintage ...

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Impact Databank Exclusive: Top Italian Labels Driving Imported Sparklers In U.S.

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April 19, 2012

Impact Databank’s exclusive analysis of the top 10 imported sparkling wines in the U.S. market finds that Italian wines continue to be the biggest volume drivers in this rising segment. Total imported sparkling wine shipments to the U.S. increased 19.7% to 7.65 million cases in 2011.

Of the 10 largest imported sparkling wines in the market by volume, ...

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Las Vegas restaurant registers No. 4 on list of top U.S. steakhouses

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ImageCarnevino at the Palazzo has been named No. 4 on Gayot.com’s list of the 10 best steakhouses in the country.  Article written by Conor Shine.

In a city with plenty of high-end options for the discerning carnivore, Carnevino at the Palazzo has been singled out as one of the best steakhouses in the country by restaurant review site Gayot.com.

Carnevino, opened in 2008 by American chef Mario Batali, was named one of the top ...

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Are you looking for a unique red wine?

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Are you looking for a unique wine? Experience the most exciting red wine ever produced in Austria, the 2008 Uwe Schiefer Blaufränkisch Eisenberg.   Similar to a pinot noir with spicy notes, silky mouth-feel with nice acidity and great balance.

Schiefer’s principle: “Less is more” – his aim is at genuine winemaking. He produces wines in a very puristic style focusing on naturalness. Currently he works in some ...

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Profile: Paul McCabe – Executive Chef at Delicias

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Chef Paul McCabe has made his mark on the San Diego culinary scene. McCabe has enjoyed many years of success in the market, having also held executive chef positions at San Diego’s Top of the Cove, Star of the Sea and Kitchen 1540.

Heralded as a “rising star of American cuisine” by the James Beard Foundation, Chef McCabe has cooked for some of Hollywood’s hottest stars, world figures and epicureans from around the globe. He ...

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