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All Over Rosé Picks: From Jancis Robinson to SF Chronicle
Lynne Char Bennett notes that most of the Rosé found in the U.S is imported and reminds us that Rosé is made with juice from red and black grapes that has had minimal contact with the dark grape skins, which contribute color and a small amount of tannins to the wine".The SF...
Tastes like Summer: Great Juice from Mr. Batard: Gamay Hautes Noelles
His Muscadet might be more popular but it is no reason to neglect Serge Batard Domaine Les Hautes Noelles Gamay. I just bought a bottle of the 2007 Vintage (100% Gamay grapes) and it was perfect for hot muggy weather.Not too high in alcohol (12%), great fruit, a lighter red... Picnic and Party Plates that Don't Trash Nature thanks to 'VerTerra'
How much garbage all our summer parties and picnics generate, god only knows?A little company that could, VerTerra (from New York) has come up with a solution inspired by India. They offer a line of plates, bowls, cups, and platters that they describe as "100% renewable and... Don't Blush! A Real Rosé from Chinon, Domaine Fabrice Gasnier
You might not know it but Rosé (not the ersatz white Zinfandel) is experiencing a renaissance.You can now even find Reserve Rosé than can cost up to $100 a bottle. I recently purchased this Rosé from a small French producer.It is made from low yielding 50 year old... Shuck it yourself : Picnic at Hog Island Oyster Farm
Maybe you just need a change of scenery to feel refreshed and rejuvenated. It might not be too late to book your picnic table for late next week at the Hog Island Oyster Farm in Tomales Bay, 40 miles Northwest of San Francisco. Call them for a Picnic Reservation.... Forest Hills Lantern Festival
This Boston event got very little press, but I came across some gorgeous photographs of a beautiful and haunting memorial ceremony set in one of Boston's historic cemeteries."This breathtaking, Buddhist-inspired... What Should We Do With the Crocodile in the Park?
One of the best parts of Australia is the close relationship between humans and nature, as most living things on the continent must share the relatively small liveable areas along the coasts. When I saw this article,...NMB opens nature park on marsh
"NMB opens nature park on marsh From staff reports Tracy Carr of Longs walks through the Heritage Shores Park in North Myrtle Beach with her sons Jeffrey, 6, (left) and Justin, 4, after the dedication ceremony...How about a Classic Bike ride and Dejeuner sur l'herbe: Wedding Proposal #2
Sometimes simple ideas work better than grand plans. There is more of a surprise to it.Craigslist Founder Says He Won't Cash In
"The founder of craigslist, the free social networking and classifieds Web site, said on Thursday he is not interested in selling out, a few hours after social networking site MySpace was valued at $15 billion."Electric Picnic review
"Normality can be a hard thing to cope with after such an ecstatic weekend at Electric Picnic. The last festival of the summer came and went over the weekend (way too fast) with some amazing music and great memories....New Picnic Wine or BBQ Wine, I select Killibinbin Blend 03 for Wine Blogging ...
With the Summer season now in full swing, we all get invited to picnics and barbecues. This 23rd edition of 'Wine Blogging Wednesday' offers ideas as to which wines we could bring. I personally selected a red from South Australia, near Adelaide.
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