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Napa Valley’s "The King of Cabernet" to Visit Arrowhead Grill - PR.com

Glendale, AZ, February 23, 2010 --( PR.com )-- Nils Venge, owner of SaddleBack Cellars in Napa Valley, will host a special wine dinner paired with cuisine specially prepared by chef Charles Wade Schwerd on March 23 at Arrowhead Grill. Venge, known as ...

Farmstead: Long Meadow flavors at new St. Helena restaurant - Napa Valley Register

Opening a restaurant might well be a final frontier for the Hall family. Ted and Laddie Hall and their son, Chris, have farmed cattle, grown all manner of produce, planted grapes, made wine, and pressed their own olives into delicious, peppery oil ...

Local company researches, sells iconic Napa Valley wine collection - St. Helena Star

Imagine being able to buy Napa Valley wines from the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s. These would be the iconic wines from many of the most well-known early pioneers, patriarchs if you will, of the Napa Valley wine industry. Sound impossible? It’s not. A ...

A shrimp pot pie to share - Daily Herald

Cozy and inviting shrimp pot pie is a perfect way to your significant other's heart. This one-dish meal takes only 25 minutes to make. If you like, open a bag of washed, ready-to-eat salad to go with it. Instead of a pie crust, I use refrigerated ...

Try a clean, crisp rosé to pair with lighter fare on Valentine's Day - Edmonton Journal

He wasn't thinking of Valentine's Day, but Persian poet Omar Khayyam got the idea right when he wrote, "A jug of wine, a loaf of bread and thou." I'm not sure what the bread was like back in his native Iran in the 11th century, but it was probably ...

Bursting bubbles release flavours and aromas - Edmonton Journal

... Academy of Sciences, showed parallels between the fizz of sparkling wines and the foam of the ocean and showed that bursting bubbles help release flavours and aromas. The results may offer makers of wine ... such as Syrah, Chardonnay and Melon ...

Moshin Vineyards Appoints Mat Gustafson Fellow Pinot Noir Guru as Co ... - Newswiretoday.com

Mat will oversee wine production and custom crush services at the ... winemaker for Dutton Estate in Sebastopol as well as producing exceptional small-lot Pinot Noir, Gamay Noir and Chardonnay under his proprietary label, “Paul Mathew.”

Monterey is a food and wine traveller’s dream stop - StarPhoenix

When’s the last time you toured wineries by public bus — and the bus company actually helped you do it? When I heard that some of California’s finest vineyards in the Monterey-area’s Carmel Valley could be visited with a public bus as my ...

Monday February 22nd: Wine Drinking 101 - WMUR.com

Do you prefer Chardonnay or Pinot Grigio? Merlot or Cabernet? Or does the very thought of having to choose between wines from different countries and whether to opt for a cork or a screw top make your head spin? The NH State Liquor Commission ...

Tread carefully, drink wisely - Stuff

There's little about modern grape growing and winemaking that could be described as bucolic or romantic. Movies with scenes of people meandering through rows of vines, working as if there is never any pressure, are pure fantasy. Another longstanding ...

Open Question: I need to replace a bottle of wine 1999 Luna di Luna chardonnay/pinot grigio.?

Does anyone know how or where I can get a bottle of 1999 Luna di Luna Chardonnay /Pinot Grigio? more

Voting Question: Is it normal for Chardonnay to have some carbonation when first opening it?

I just opened a new bottle of Chardonnay and it had some carbonation. I don't drink wine a lot so I wasn't sure if this was normal. It tastes pretty good so I'm pretty sure there's nothing wrong with it... I don't know how there could be it has never been opened. Anyone else have this experience before? more

Resolved Question: Is Sauvignon Blanc a good wine to use in cooking mussels?

Hi guys, i'm cooking a mussels dish tomorrow and wanted to do a white wine lemon butter sauce. I'm using a little bit of Anisette(a licorice liqueur) on the mussels to give the broth a nice sweetness and was planning on using a Sauvignon Blanc for the lemon butter sauce, but after looking at a few preperation video's someone said a Sauvignon Blanc was to over powering a flavor for mussels. I was thinking it, coupled with the lemon would help cut the sweetness of the anisette and leave a nice balance to the dish but since this is my first time cooking with wine I figured it couldn't hurt to get some helpful advice incase I needed to pick up a Pinot Grigio or Chardonnay instead of the Sauvignon.Thank you very much for your help guys, especially Plump, I am gonna go with the sauvignon blanc and enjoy every minute of eating these delicious mussels :) more

Resolved Question: Which wine is dryer/sweeter: Pinot Grigio vs. Chardonnay?

Resolved Question: What wine do you prefer from these options: Red Wine, White Wine, Zinfandel or Chardonnay?

Please specify if you´re Male/Female more

Resolved Question: Which white wine is lowest in calories?

I am trying to watch my calorie intake, and am wondering if any of these wines are significantly more or less caloric than others... -Chardonnay -Pinot Grigio -Riesling I know sweet "dessert" wines are awful for you, but as far as these others, I am no expert, I just love white wine and am trying to get more for less if you know what I mean! :) more

Resolved Question: Which type of Wine is better, Cabernet Savignon or Chardonnay?

Even though I think I majorly misspelled the Cabernet's name, I want to know which one is better since I am more of a beer person and I'm trying to open my palate to new things. So, help? more

Resolved Question: Can figure out this riddle?

Can you answer this ravenchase riddle? Bachus now shall lead you To vines which now shall yield More than just a hearty drink Paired with roast and veil 707 938 92 and 29 Yield a bell and a name To start you down the line Its Pinot two years old Has strength revealed in numbers That can lead you on to gold I know that the numbers are a phone number for Mark West, a winery. Bachus is a god of wine. Gold is maye an award for the wine (mark west did win something) the answer is not: wine, red, white, grape, vinifera champagne, burgandy, Chardonnay, blanc, more

Voting Question: Ok Wine Experts. What do you think?

So at the place we are eating for valentines day we get a complimentary bottle of wine with our dinner. We have no clue about wine, so what do you think? We can choose: Red: Dynamite Cabernet, Penfelds Shiraz, Brancott Pinot Noir or White: Biltmore Chardonnay, Rodney Strong Chardonnay, Lagaria Pinot Grigio By the way we are eating steak as our main entree. more

Resolved Question: Can you tell me a white wine that would be good for cooking a chicken stew?

I was reading the recipe for boef bourguignon and thought I could do a variation using chicken.. My question is what white wine would be best to use, Sauvignon blanc or Chardonnay? more

Resolved Question: Why is there such a huge range of prices among brands of wine?

Right now I'm trying a $13.99 bottle of chardonnay, and honestly it tastes better than a $22.99 bottle I've tried. In fact, I don't think it tastes better than a $7.99 bottle of wine. Why is there such a disparity in prices of different wines? With beer, they are (generally) about the same price, give or take a few dollars here or there. more

Resolved Question: How long does unopened wine last?

We found an unopened bottle of Yellowtail Chardonnay 2003 in my in-laws basement. Seeing as we enjoy Yellowtail now we were pretty excited for this find. However, it was just brought to my attention that wine does not normally age superiorly past a certain age. It's already 7 years old... is that too old? Help pleaseee!The thing I am worried about was that I read that if wine ages too long, it turns into vinegar. The last thing I want is a glass of vinegar with my salmon haha. I know that certain wines do age well (thus buying a vintage bottle of wine is so spectacular) but yellowtail isn't a crazy expensive/superior quality wine. Thanks more

Resolved Question: Does a light red wine like a Merlot go best with road kill possum or would a Chardonnay be best?

Voting Question: can someone please help me with this ?

two year anniversary dinner with my wife,going to maggiano's in san antonio. i really need help in ordering a wine that will go well with both chicken and beef, i don't want to look like,a total idiot. i already asked in the dining out section and i got 1 answer. in 18 hrs. it was not help full. they gave me a name. i'm looking for a type, red, merlot,Chardonnay,white, etc. then i can worry about the name. so, i'm now asking here. that is the reason i ask non-glbt questions in the glbt section. good taste, help full and sometimes fun answers. more

Resolved Question: What is your favorite white wine / red wine?

Mine is chardonnay and pinot noir more

Resolved Question: What is your fav wine under $10 or so? I like macaroni grill chardonnay!?

What is your fav wine under $10 or so? I like macaroni grill chardonnay! more

Resolved Question: Dada Stands for Daddy C/C?

Dada stands for Daddy Ripping and tearing, Destroying and creating, They lashed out like heathens With no absolute control or balance. Random movements of chaos Took place in Dr. Colvin’s house As his wife and children skied in French mountains of Europe. Four of them danced around the Living room in pure elation. No younger than eleven, But no older than thirteen, They tossed paintings into a Fire watching them burn as Many of the couple’s treasures Were found, located, demolished And forgotten. Valuable jewelry purchased on Occasional anniversaries and birthdays Were smashed into bits of dust. Crystals and diamonds Beaten out of their perfected form And thrown into the guest bedroom’s Toilet. Bottles of delicate wine crashed into The floor as valued years of merlot And chardonnay perished for eternity. Paint flowed from the ceiling to the floors. Walls and counter tops were redecorated With blush colors of plump reds and yellows. Not a single room was spared. In the end a wad of money was discovered in The doctor’s deep fridge Persevered from unseen disaster. Equally disbursing the dollars They ripped them to shreds Throwing them into the air Like confetti during a parade. They called this Dadaism. more

Resolved Question: I need a good red wine... can you make a suggestion based on my current Chardonnay?

Currently I enjoy a white Chardonnay by Arbor Mist called Tropical Fruits. Please suggest a red that someone who likes this would enjoy. I also like Berringer White Zinfandel. more

Voting Question: What is a good name for a Zinfandel wine?

My dad has been making his own Chardonnay for the past 5 years. We had a lot of trouble coming up with a creative name that would stand out that wasn't already taken. He decided on Terisa, which is the name of both of my grandmothers. This year he is making a Zinfandel and can't decide what to name it. He wants something that will stand out, and can even be a little crazy. Here is the website if you want to take a look at Terisa: ronlillywines.com more

Resolved Question: What kind of white wine would I like?

I tried a couple bottles of pinot grigio, and they were really bad. One bottle was only $8.99 and was bad, and the other one was $22.99 (the brand was Santa Maragarehita)...and they both tasted too sweet and I didn't like it. Is chardonnay better than pinio grigio? What about sauvignon blanc? I like something that is not too sweet or too strong tasting. Thanks more

Resolved Question: chardonnay wine will it get you drunk?

will chardonnay wine get you drunk? if so how long will it take? more

Resolved Question: What wine for Christmas dinner?

I have unexpectedly been invited for Christmas dinner. I know he is making turkey and I know he likes wine. Pinot grigiot or Chardonnay? I live in BC, so if anyone can suggest a reasonably priced BC wine, that would be helpful. more

Resolved Question: What kind of wine is best with Egyptian food?

I've got some falafel, dips (hummus and others) and a roast chicken that has been marinated in some kind of tomato and garlic thing. Any recommendations for wine? Red, white, cabernet savignon, chardonnay, etc.... Thanks!! more

Resolved Question: What Is A Good White Wine To Cook With?

Not necessarily the best, but one that will taste good in my dish and one that will taste good to drink after wards.....since I only need 1/4 cup. I am making a chicken casserole type dish that calls for white wine to be mixed with cream of chicken soup as the base of the sauce. I normally drink Chardonnay, but don't know if that would be to strong of a wine to use. Please help! Also, this will be baked in the oven. more

Resolved Question: Which variety of white wine is better - Chardonnay or Sauvignon Blanc?

Resolved Question: Looking for a white wine that is similar to cakebread cellars chardonnay 2007?

Resolved Question: Can one bottle of willow creeks chardonnay 750ml get you drunk?

Hi I am about to buy a bottle of willow creeks chardonnay and I just wanted to know if it will get me drunk if I drank the whole bottle hella fast? I think it's cheap wine lol but idk wad just wondering if any one has any experiance with it... I am a 15 year old boy I am 190 pounds and 6'2 so I just need this question answered. Please don't tell me I'm underage cuz I don't think so any one can drink all I need is alcahol. Haha so let me know thanks more

Resolved Question: New to wine...... what's a good, sweet not dry, white wine?

I haven't tried many wines, but I know that I don't like that dry taste. What would be a good wine to try? Preferably white, but red is ok too. Under $20, and please be specific. Thanks! Also, does chardonnay tend to be dry or sweet? Or can it be both? more

Resolved Question: Drinking white wine: tips & gadgets?

My dad's drink of choice -- almost exclusively -- is white wine. I am looking for Xmas gifts for him, so I'm hoping to buy him something to improve his white wine experience. He already has a top of the line corkscrew. Now I know nothing about white wine, always been a red wine sort of lass myself, but I know for red there are some "wine accessories", like aerators, that you can get fancy with. Is there anything out there other than a corkscrew that one can buy to improve the white wine experience? Or any brands of Chardonnay that you'd give as a gift? Thanks! more

Resolved Question: sutter home sauvignon blanc or barefoot wine chardonnay for cooking with chicken?

theres this recipe i wanna try that calls for dry white wine and i am clueless wen it comes to wine. i looked around but the most i gt is to buy a chardonnay.. i dont even know what that means lol. so i read about these and heard good stuff bout them so which ones best???? and if u dont think i would like any of these can u please recommend a good dry white wine thats inexpensive please? thank u :)also, if it helps with my question, i prefer sweeter than like bitter, u get me? but that also would go with that chicken =] more

Resolved Question: A few questions about toasting with wine/champagne at my wedding?

I don't like wine or champagne or any chardonnay or all that stuff, but my husband to be does. I don't want to spend $25 to go wine test tasting either. Is there any wine that you can suggest that doesn't have the bitter wine taste that wine lovers enjoy?? My hubby to be brought home a German riesling once that wasn't too bad but it's expensive and if people toast at my wedding, I'd prefer not to spend a couple hundred on the same riesling, so would it make a difference if we just got something cheap for everyone else and leave the good stuff for us?? more

Resolved Question: Need help picking a wine bottle. The wine is for someone who likes martini's and zinfandel.?

I found a unique gift idea but it only comes in certain wine types. Does anyone know if any of these wouuld be suitable for someone with these tastes? The types are: Beringer White Zinfandel Mondavi Cabernet Sauvignon Monavi Chardonnay Gosset Champagne more

Resolved Question: Can someone explain differences between wines such as Merlot, Chardonnay, Zinfandel, etc ?

I have very little clue as to what these terms mean or how they apply to the wine more

Resolved Question: Can I take NyQuil after having 2 glasses of Chardonnay?

I had dinner and 2 glasses of wine. I have a bit of a scratchy throat and just want to take something to prevent it from turning into a full blown sore throat, cough, etc. but all I have is NyQuil gel tabs, is this ok to take or not? more

Resolved Question: ARDO CHERRY WINE BOAT?

Ardo cherry wine? i have a bottle of italian wine,SANTA MARIA boat. i think it is a chardonnay,im not sure . cant find it on the internet any where. it has 1969 stamped on it can anyone give me some info on this REGARDS! more

Resolved Question: White wine tastes nasty?

I bought some white wine chardonnay today and chilled it over two hours. I even bought a wine glass and just tasted it. It tastes very nasty. I thought white wine tasted sweet? It tastes very bland and had small alcohol taste. I don't mind alcohol and single malt scotch but this wine tastes really bad. Normal? It's Turning Leaf Chardonnay California 2007even smells quite nastyI read on the back it said: "Enjoy rich notes of honey and butter and flavors of peach and spice in this turning leaf chardonnay" figured it'd be sweet and buttery. It really seems to have gone bad. Tastes very bad. I spent I think $8 on it too. How much would you recommend I spend for a good wine for just sipping on daily?Ah okay I bought a cheap wine. I went to liquor store and they didn't have much of a selection. more

Resolved Question: What is the name of the wine made of the skin of the chardonnay?

Resolved Question: Can you figure out what the name of this wine was?

A couple years ago my friend bought a bottle of French white wine. I cannot for the life of me recall the name of it. I only remember that I really liked it. It was in an amber colored glass bottle, I believe it was Chardonnay?? The label had honeycomb on it. That is all I can remember. If anyone has any ideas please let me know. more

Resolved Question: someone with a reasonable amount of knowledge:answer which chardonnay is the best @ 5 to 10.00 dollar per bott?

Well only concern with white wine:chardonnay. Whats the best out there? holidays are upon us and oppose to drinking the champagnes I like to have my drinks mostly in the chardonnay family. more

Resolved Question: why do some wine bottles dont have corks?

I opened a "Chardonnay" 2008 from australia. not the best of wine, cheap stuff, but why no cork? more

Resolved Question: if a recipe calls for "dry white wine", can i replace it with chardonnay?

Im sure this is a silly question, but I'm trying to make a sauce for Chicken cordon bleu that calls for a dry white wine, and all I have is a Toasted Head Chardonnay. more

Resolved Question: A question and answer session with my doctor......?

Q: Doctor, I've heard that cardiovascular exercise can prolong life. Is this true? A: Your heart is only good for so many beats, and that's it.... don't waste them on exercise. Everything wears out eventually. Speeding up your heart will not make you live longer; that's like saying you can extend the life of your car by driving it faster. Want to live longer? Take a nap. Q: Should I cut down on meat and eat more fruits and vegetables? A: You must grasp logistical efficiencies. What does a cow eat? Hay and corn. And what are these? Vegetables. So a steak is nothing more than an efficient mechanism of delivering vegetables to your system. Need grain? Eat chicken. Beef is also a good source of field grass (green leafy vegetable). And a pork chop can give you 100% of your recommended daily allowance of vegetable products. Q: Should I reduce my alcohol intake? A: No, not at all. Wine is made from fruit.. Brandy is distilled wine, that means they take the water out of the fruity bit so you get even more of the goodness that way. Beer is also made out of grain. Bottoms up! Q: How can I calculate my body/fat ratio? A: Well, if you have a body and you have fat, your ratio is one to one. If you have two bodies, your ratio is two to one, etc. Q: What are some of the advantages of participating in a regular exercise program? A: Can't think of a single one, sorry. My philosophy is: No Pain...Good! Q: Aren't fried foods bad for you? A: YOU'RE NOT LISTENING!!! ..... Foods are fried these days in vegetable oil. In fact, they're permeated in it. How could getting more vegetables be bad for you? Q: Will sit-ups help prevent me from getting a little soft around the middle? A: Definitely not! When you exercise a muscle, it gets bigger. You should only be doing sit-ups if you want a bigger stomach. Q: Is chocolate bad for me? A: Are you crazy? HELLO Cocoa beans ! Another vegetable!!! It's the best feel-good food around! Q: Is swimming good for your figure? A: If swimming is good for your figure, explain whales to me. Q: Is getting in-shape important for my lifestyle? A: Hey! 'Round' is a shape! Well, I hope this has cleared up any misconceptions you may have had about food and diets. And remember: 'Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways - Chardonnay in one hand - chocolate in the other - body thoroughly used up,! totally worn out and screaming 'WOO HOO , What a Ride' AND..... For those of you who watch what you eat, here's the final word on nutrition and health. It's a relief to know the truth after all those conflicting nutritional studies. 1. The Japanese eat very little fat and suffer fewer heart attacks than Americans. 2. The Mexicans eat a lot of fat and suffer fewer heart attacks than Americans. 3. The Chinese drink very little red wine and suffer fewer heart attacks than Americans. 4. The Italians drink a lot of red wine and suffer fewer heart attacks than Americans. 5. The Germans drink a lot of beers and eat lots of sausages and fats and suffer fewer heart attacks than Americans. CONCLUSION: Eat and drink what you like. Being American is apparently what kills you. more

Resolved Question: Is Thunderbird wine good to cook with?

I need white wine for a recipe and saw Thunderbird wine for $2.29 and another kind for like $3.25 a bottle. Is that cheap wine fit for cooking with? I wouldn't want to ruin my chicken and artichoke hearts. I went with the Barefoot Chardonnay for $6. Was that a good choice?Thunderbird may taste great, but I doubt it. My only experience with cheap wine was a bottle of MadDog 20/20 a long time ago.Matt, heck yea I'll drink $6 wine. Even Thunderbird would taste better after a glass or two. If I don't like $6 wine I just move on and forget it, but if I don't like $16 wine I'm mad for wasting $16!!! Thanks to everyone for your answers. A best answer is hard to choose! more

Resolved Question: Some good advice from your doctor?

Q: Doctor, I've heard that cardiovascular exercise can prolong life. Is this true? A: Your heart only good for so many beats, and that it...don't waste on exercise. Everything wear out eventually. Speeding up heart not make you live longer; it like saying you extend life of car by driving faster. Want to live longer? Take nap. Q: Should I cut down on meat and eat more fruits and vegetables? A: You must grasp logistical efficiency. What does cow eat? Hay and corn. And what are these? Vegetables. So steak is nothing more than efficient mechanism of delivering vegetables to your system. Need grain? Eat chicken. Beef also good source of field grass (green leafy vegetable). And pork chop can give you 100% of recommended daily allowance of vegetable product. Q: Should I reduce my alcohol intake? A: No, not at all. Wine made from fruit. Brandy is distilled wine, that mean they take water out of fruity bit so you get even more of goodness that way. Beer also made of grain. Bottom up! Q: How can I calculate my body/fat ratio? A: Well, if you have body and you have fat, your ratio one to one. If you have two bodies, your ratio two to one, etc. Q: What are some of the advantages of participating in a regular exercise program? A: Can't think of single one, sorry. My philosophy is: No pain...good! Q: Aren't fried foods bad for you? A: YOU NOT LISTENING! Food are fried these day in vegetable oil. In fact, they permeated by it. How could getting more vegetable be bad for you?!? Q: Will sit-ups help prevent me from getting a little soft around the middle? A: Definitely not! When you exercise muscle, it get bigger. You should only be doing sit-up if you want bigger stomach. Q: Is chocolate bad for me? A: Are you crazy?!? HEL-LO-O!! Cocoa bean! Another vegetable! It best feel-good food around! Q: Is swimming good for your figure? A: If swimming good for your figure, explain whale to me.. Q: Is getting in shape important for my lifestyle? A: Hey! 'Round' a shape! Well, I hope this has cleared up any misconceptions you may have had about food and diets. And remember: Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well-preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways - Chardonnay in one hand - chocolate in the other - body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming "WOO-HOO, what a ride!!" more

Voting Question: Favorite type of wine?

What is your favorite type of wine and why? Right now I'm loving Chardonnay from Spicewood Vineyards in Spicewood, Texas. What about you?Awesome... I'll look into those. I'm always staring at the wine section wondering what to pick. I've tried pink truck and it's pretty good.. mostly I just like the name and logo haha. more

Resolved Question: When Jesus turned water into wine, what kind of wine was it?

If it was a Chardonnay or another type of white wine, I'd be awfully disappointed. Thunderbird? Champagne? Sweet or dry? more

Resolved Question: Looking for good wine making grapes.?

OK so I've been making wine for a wile now from kits and I want to start using grapes. My favorite wine to make is Chardonnay so I've been looking into ordering some grapes on-line. My question is for a dry Chardonnay what characteristics should I look for in the grapes. Also, when making from grapes is the aging time different and if so how long should I age for. And finally what is a good place to order the grapes from on-line. Best answer will be given to the first person to answer all aspects of the question. more

Resolved Question: I need cute wine label wording for a wedding.?

I'm making Chardonnay labels and Merlot labels. I need something that makes them stand out. Maybe using alliteration or something. I just can't think creatively right now. more

Resolved Question: How long is wine good after the bottle is opened?

Stuffed the cork back in and put it in the fridge. I have Merlot, Shiraz, Pinot Blanc and Chardonnay if that means anything. more

Resolved Question: New to wine. Headaches?

Usually I get headaches after just one glass of wine. I'm 23 and am just now getting into wine. However a customer of mine bought me a bottle of Yellow Tail Shiraz. I like it, and haven't gotten a headache! I drank 3 glasses last night and 2 tonight and still, no headache. I am surprised! Not knowing much of anything about wine..could anybody recommend something else that I may like? Is there any kind that does not have the chemicals that usually cause a headache? I have tried Chardonnay, Merlot, and Cabernet and Pinot, and just one glass gives me a headache. Any ideas welcome, I'm just trying to explore =) Thank you. more