Almost eight months after its original scheduled opening, Millésima US finally opened its doors earlier this month.

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It is that rare day when an entire region is so admired that its name is given to something as occurs with Bordeaux wine. Exploring Bordeaux wineries is an experience in wine royalty.

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So, you have decided you would like to have a bash at making your own wine. You also want to do it properly, and turn out some really great tasting quality wine. The first thing you must do, is some research, to learn the basics of the art, as there are a few fundamental tasks you should perform if you want to stand a good chance of ending up with a fine tasting product.When wine making it is extremely important to ensure that any equipment you use is sanitized, I dont j…

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In a year in which auction revenues shot skyward, Acker Merrall & Condit reached the greatest heights.

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California is at the top of the list when it comes to quality wine production in the country. Winery excursions of Napa Valley are a great way to experience tastings at top Napa Valley wineries in comfort.

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Last week’s selections focused on wines that wear the Napa Valley name, either by choice or because they use grapes from across the valley. Napa’s individual subdivisions tend to polarize Cabernet lovers. Some love the warmth of valley fruit from Oakville and…

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Northern California is known for many things from San Francisco to the excellent wine vineyards. Northern California winery escapes are some of the best around given the close proximity of so many great wineries.

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Two UK company directors have been disqualified for 15 years for their part in an ingenious £80m wine and spirit investment scam targeting American doctors.

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At holiday gatherings, the nondrinker is often the odd one out. For whatever reason he or she chooses not to drink — pregnancy, health, diet, designated driver, religious belief — it can be hard to feel at ease when others make alcohol the focus of…

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Although most people look to the West Coast for the top wineries in the United States, New York has a lot to offer the wine enthusiast. Exploring wineries in Ithaca, New York, is a good way to verify this.

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Wines, like hotels, tend to get rated. And they get rated with stars. How do you know what a 5 or 6-star wine stands for? Now unlike hotels, wines do not necessarily have to be rated by an expert. They can be rated by anyone. All it takes is for a person to have enough of an exposure as well as an understanding of how wine is made, what goes into the making of wine and how it should be rated. Wine is rated on four parameters the aroma, the taste, the appearance and the afte…

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The number of deaths caused by heart diseases keeps going up every day in the United States. The government recently revealed its new food pyramid that lays more emphasis on physical exercise and a well-balanced diet plan. However, it needs to do much more to improve the health of this nation where nearly 65 percent of the population is obese or overweight, and the health costs keep rising rapidly.

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Anthony Peju had a landscape architecture business in Southern California before founding his own winery and living out his dream of becoming a winemaker. Peju crafted the winery grounds into something visitors enjoy as much as his wines. Peju has…

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Miles’ love interest from “Sideways” has gained weight — and I don’t mean Maya. Miles loved Pinot Noir because, he said, “Its flavors are the most haunting and brilliant and subtle and thrilling and ancient on the planet.” [Podcast: W. Blake…

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The vine-pull scheme intended to re-energise Bordeaux’s vineyards has been a dismal failure, according to figures acquired by decanter.com.

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With the holiday season full upon us, it’s only natural that we think of serving full-bodied and robust Cabernet Sauvignons along with primal cuts of meat, a thick steak or roast. (Last week I gave you a recipe for a holiday prime rib roast.) But Cabernet…

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Most fine cow’s milk cheeses are made with whole milk, just as it comes from the cow. A few are made with part-skim milk, and a handful — mostly from France — are made with cream-enriched milk to make cheeses of exceptionally luscious texture. If the fat…

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With a name like Barossa, your taste buds should be tingling with anticipation if you are going to make the trip to Australia. Here is some information on exploring the wineries of Barossa that will help you set up your trip.

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Creating the perfect mix between wine and food can be a challenge if you’re not entirely sure what you’re doing. With such an array of wine and food available there are always many options to consider. When planning a dinner, choose combinations that are popular with a wide range of people. You should always ensure that the wine doesn’t overpower the dish, and you also need to avoid flavor transferring. This occurs when a flavor is passed from the wine to a meal, as it can re…

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The sale of Roche Winery to HP Land LLC for $7 million closed last week. Joseph and Genevieve Roche, together with their children, sold their Carneros-based winery, including 135 acres and a 6,700-square-foot winery production and tasting facility. The…

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Wines as we know them are generally distinguished as either red or white wine. However, this distinction is much too simplified considering the various types of wine depending on the grapes they were made of and the location of the vineyard where they were grown. Having invested possibly hundreds of dollars in your latest bottle of vintage wine (ah well, we can but dream), the next important decision is where to store this prized possession? The knowledge that wine ca…

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Drink the wine that you like. Sounds obvious, doesn’t it? Sometimes, however, we get so caught up in what is the right wine and what is the wrong wine that we forget the most important thing: we have taste! We have our own individual taste and love drinking the wine we love to drink. Sure, certain wines traditionally match certain foods and flavors, but ultimately you are the judge of what you like to drink, no matter what the enologists say! Australian wines are made…

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The Professor, our cocktailian bartender, is a little frustrated. It’s almost the end of his shift, and he’s spent the whole day training Richard, the Boss’ nephew. It’s doubtful that Richard has the right stuff to become a bartender. “Make me a…

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Moderate wine consumption produces a better balance of these two. Additionally, wine has an anti coagulation effect which makes the blood less likely to clot. The health benefits of drinking alcohol can’t be underrated. Mainly because of the evidence that it can greatly prove your health. However, not all alcoholic beverages can provide healthful gains. Between wines and spirits, wines provide more healthful benefits compared to spirits. Generally, spirits refer t…

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Roshambo Winery near Healdsburg is selling its Westside Road winemaking facility and tasting room to Silver Oak Cellars, the Napa Valley Cabernet producer, a Silver Oak spokesperson confirms. Silver Oak, whose Oakville winery suffered a serious fire…

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Running out of ideas for holiday gifts? Sick of giving out gift certificates at Christmas? The great thing about adult gifts is that you can give gifts that are both practical and sure to be appreciated. A wine gift for Christmas is perfect for anyone who has invited you over at the last minute. Its a little more sophisticated than a hurriedly thrown together gift basket of cookies and other seasonal goodies. You might even be helping out your host who might not have enough drink to go around.

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Ever felt discontentment and agitated after paying too much for a bottle of wine? Getting a good deal on this kind of product is like getting a good deal on any other. It feels simply good. In fact there is an air of satisfaction just knowing that you have found true wine values in your purchases.Wine values involve more than finding the least costly brand on the shelf. One must remember the less money you spend does not assure you the feeling of satisfaction that getting…

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Decanter contributing editor Stephen Brook has been shortlisted for the 2006 André Simon Food and Drink book awards.

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Herbs have been man’s loyal aide since time unknown. While new uses are being found each day, they have already been used for a wide array of uses. Anywhere you go, anyone you ask, you are sure to come across names of over 40 to 60 herbs that are commonly used and are very easy to grow. There is one category of herbs that you will very frequently find in and around flowers in a flower garden. They are used for both dried and fresh arrangements. These are ornamental herbs…

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A South African wine producer has created the world’s first cigar designed specifically to complement the flavours of fine red wines.

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