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Good Housekeeping Dec 2 2008 7:08PM GMT

Good Housekeeping Dec 2 2008 7:08PM GMT

Good Housekeeping Dec 2 2008 7:08PM GMT

We wrap up a month of Wine Focus on the styles of Riesling with a quick look at three good examples of this noble grape from around the world.

Ever since the 14th century, the French and the English have had problems relating to each other. In no case has this been better demonstrated than the "war" between the London and Paris branches of the Rothschild family.

Most wine and food lovers who visit Italy seem to focus on Piedmont and Tuscany. ... However, there is much more to Italian wine and food than these most appealing destinations. One such area, located just east of Tuscany, is Umbria.

The Beaujolais Nouveau fad enjoyed a long and happy life, but at least among more serious wine "geeks," it seems to be fading.

This Kermit Lynch import is well out front of the more familiar mass-market brands for style and balance, and pleasantly quaffable at an old-fashioned 12.5% alcohol.

Tomorrow is Thanksgiving Day in the U.S. We have some tips, and a good, affordable red to recommend.

South Seattle Community College teams up 15 local chefs, 30 Washington wineries for annual Gifts from The Earth gala; new executive chef at Evergreen Hospital Medical Center; prix-fixe anniversary menu at The Pink Door; Dine out tonight to support the University District Food Bank; Volunteer to help Food Lifeline; Theo Chocolate and Caffe Vita produce coffee-inspired chocolates for the holidays.

Copia, the ambitious food, wine and art center in Napa, Calif., has been struggling to define its mission and attract visitors since it opened seven years ago.

Wine dinners and tastings

Copia, downtown Napa’s struggling center for wine, food and the arts, has assets worth between $10 million and $50 million and liabilities of $50 million to $100 million, according to documents filed Monday with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Santa Rosa.

The Culinary Institute of America (CIA) announced the wine industry leaders who will be officially inducted into the Vintners Hall of Fame at a gala reception and dinner ceremony on March 14th, 2009 at The Culinary Institute of America at Greystone, in St. Helena, CA.

n Schramsberg Winemaker Dinner with winemaker Keith Hock — 6:30 p.m. Dec. 3. Duck Club Restaurant, Lafayette Park Hotel and Spa, 3287 Mt. Diablo Blvd.