So many modern Zinfandels are ramped up with high-octane, almost liquorish intensity that they've come to seem more like a cocktail than an accompaniment with dinner for me. With a few glorious exceptions.
With few exceptions, as the metal screwcap gained traction in the fine-wine world, they were associated with less expensive wines. But that's changing.
I was irritated at first when a wine shop sold me a potentially stale bottle, but the sturdy screwcap offered an opportunity for an interesting experiment.
The 2009 Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival presented by Food & Wine kicks off its eighth year with exciting new announcements from two top sponsors.
Cavallo Point - the Lodge at the Golden Gate invites epicurean enthusiasts to immerse into the world of food and wine and take a cooking school vacation at the lodge's new culinary arts program.
Anchorage Tavern, 823 Bay Ave. (609) 926-1776. Renovated after major fire. Great bar food and cold beer. New/old surroundings. Somers Point institution that wonderfully straddles culinary fence of bar food and quality cuisine.
Chefs plate their creations at last year's Beaver Creek Wine and Spirits Festival. This year's festival is set for Aug. 7 through 9. BEAVER CREEK — Beaver Creek hosts the Beaver Creek Wine & Spirits Festival Aug. 7-9.
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