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Facts, Funny September 30, 2011

I Have a Confession to Make…

There’s something that’s been weighing on my mind for quite some time now. Truth be told, the only reason I’m posting it here is that I was caught “in the act” by my wife; and now I’ve been shamed into telling the whole world, (or at least whomever stumbles across this website). Ok, here goes…. Whenever I’m drinking anything that I deem to be a decent bottle of wine (I deem “decent” to be most…

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Facts, Funny September 30, 2011

James Bond and Champagne – Best Not Shaken or Stirred.

James Bond, Ian Fleming’s fictional spy character, is portrayed as a frequent drinker of Champagne. A count reveals thirty-five occasions in which the character was portrayed drinking champagne in Bond films. The favorite Champagne of Mr Bond? That would be Bollinger.   List of Bollinger Champagnes used in James Bond movies: Live and Let Die: Bollinger (year unknown) Moonraker: Bollinger RD ’69 View to a Kill: Bollinger ’75 License to Kill: Bollinger RD ’75 The…

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Facts, Funny September 23, 2011

How to Order Wine Without Looking Like an Amateur.

No-one likes to look like a total novice when choosing a wine in a decent restaurant. A book could probably be written on the subject (and I’m sure there is); but at least for now, I’ve put together just a few quick tips to help you avoid embarrassment the next time you’re “somewhere nice”, and faced with choosing a bottle..   1. Have a Plan. Oh, what a crazy technological age we live in!  Most…

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Facts, Funny September 22, 2011

White Zinfandel – Accidents Do Happen…Unfortunately…

The story goes that the history of White Zinfandel began by accident at the Sutter Home Winery. When a tank of Zinfandel didn’t ferment as dry as expected, winemaker Bob Trinchero decided to create a blush wine, and they began selling it out of their tasting room – it became an instant success amongst people with no taste buds everywhere. Just kidding! We know we’ve all had it at one time or another!

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Funny, News August 31, 2011

Last Night’s Nerdy Impulse Purchase!

I couldn’t resist! Fernando Beteta  (Master Sommelier) made a post on Twitter late last night which spoke to me, channeling my inner-wine nerd! Haven’t YOU always wanted a guide to the wine regions of France, all laid out before you in all its 18×24 glory, formatted in a similar style to the London or Paris subway maps!?!? Ok, granted it has never crossed my mind either until I saw San Francisco architect and professor David…

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Funny, News August 26, 2011

My 10 Days in England: A Photo Journal

Only because I took so many photos do I think it necessary to post a journal of my recent trip back to the Mother Land. It will however give you a nice little insight into my former-life in England. Photos are in no particular order.   The food hasn’t changed since I was there last!   Haworth and Worth Valley Railway, and not Disney Land as I’m sure you’re thinking! Haworth is about a 30…

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