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SPRING ROLLS!
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THE
PERFECT PAIRING
Top
10 Brunch Wines
Whether you lean toward red, white, rosé,
or sparkling, here's a guide to find the best wine to
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IT'S A STEAL!
Top
10 Value Wines
A bottle of wine doesn't have to be cheap to be a good value. Here we present our picks for reds---including a 2002 Fighting Flat Shiraz---and whites that fly in the face of, "You get what you pay for."
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WHAT'S YOUR TYPE?
Sake Varieties
by Satomi Furugaki
Some like it hot, and some like their sake cloudy, sweet and creamy. We've asked a trained sake sommelier to explain why there's more that affects the flavor of Japan's native beverage than serving temperature.
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SPRING IS IN THE BEER
'Tis the Season for Maibock
by Christina Perozzi
This seasonal German beer style is released in April and May. Maibocks are not the easiest brews to find in the United States, but they are well worth the effort. |
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 Top Irish Beers: Ales, lagers and more. From strong and rich to light and crisp, this list will lead you to your next favorite brew. |
SHOW ME THE HONEY
Wild Turkey American Honey
Bourbon shows its gentler side as it mingles with honey in this sweet new liqueur, not likely to be featured in your favorite biker bar.
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| New Releases: From trendy tequilas and in-vogue vodkas to classy cognacs and lush liqueurs, add some flair to your home bar. |
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THE HISTORY OF AMERICAN BEER
Ambitious
Brew
This book by Maureen Ogle tells the stories of
men like Best, Pabst, Miller and Busch who embraced
the American dream through the medium they knew
best: beer. |
WINE PLAY
VitiVini
What starts the fermentation process that changes sugar within grapes to alcohol? If you don't know, play this fun, new trivia game at your next wine and cheese night. |
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OH, WOW!
Riedel's "O" Martini Glass
We have no problem calling this new model straight up cute. Nothing can replace the iconic classic rendition, but there's something satisfying about sipping a Dirty in this sturdy little glass with its beefy stem.
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SAVE THE WINES!
Epicurean-Presorvac Wine
and Champagne Saver
A week after opening, our Champagne and wine selections tasted like they had just been popped---thanks to this slick, high-tech wine-saving device.
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WINEMAKER
DINNERS & TASTINGS
From Napa to New York, participate in educational winemaker
dinners and wine tastings happening across
the country. Check out wine pairings, vertical tastings and other fun events for oenophiles.
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EVENTS AT A GLANCE
Spend some time with other wine, beer and spirit lovers at one
of the many wine and food events happening this spring. Mingle with vintners from around the world, rub shoulders with famous chefs and enjoy the bounty of their creative offerings. |
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Quarterly Issue: Summer 2007 - Coming in June |
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