Wednesday, April 30, 2008

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Wine Picnic Baskets


Slowing down frenetic work patterns, soaking in soft green canopies, bird songs or murmuring beaches while sipping your favorite wine . . . picnics are a perfect getaway from concrete-jungle survival wars. They mean time for love, leisure and luxury, and to revitalize drooping bodies and spirits.



From the earliest known utilitarian hampers that were packed with goodies and sodas, today?s baskets range from functional and aesthetic to plush and expensive. Wine picnic baskets are a newer addition, specially designed to include glass wine bottles, prevent spillage and maintain the temperature that suits the wine best.



Whether buying one for yourself or as a gift, compact wine picnic totes or larger baskets are a welcome addition to any family collection. They can be given at showers, housewarming parties, anniversaries, corporate occasions and holiday celebrations. They cater to a maximum of six picnickers.



Wine picnic baskets are modeled in a variety of shapes, colors, sizes and materials. They are assembled in easy-to-wash nylon, denim, polyester or canvas, as well as bamboo, rattan, willow, wood, leather or aluminum/steel-encased. They can include an antique finish, PVC/velvet-lining, thermal insulation, temperature control, a waterproof cooler section, extra sleeves/pockets/dividers, detachable pouches, re-useable trash bag, adjustable straps, Velcro fastenings, metal hinges/latches or customized brass accents.



Whether light, sturdy and durable or large, heavy and decadent, wine baskets come in backpack prototypes or useful trolley models, for ease of transportation and guaranteed safety to the products within. They come empty or with select items that include wine glasses, unbreakable crockery, corkscrews and simple linen accessories. Upgraded versions even come stocked up for a day at the golf course, wine and cheese outings, wine and fruit/chocolate escapade or wine and gourmet feast. Prices vary according to the model, add-ons and promised contents.



Wine picnic baskets trigger a torrent of positive feelings. Whatever the occasion, a wine picnic basket is always in vogue. It heralds relaxation and respite. Spelling an opportunity to break free from the mundane, it toasts merriment and conviviality. Bon appetit and let the spirits flow!





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Wine Jobs



Ask for the sommelier/wine steward and tell him what you�re having, what you�re willing to spend and what you like (and hint whether or not you�re �wine adventurous�). If the sommelier listens well, you�ll likely score. Sometimes it pays off big to discreetly slip the sommelier a tip. Think twice before spending more than $100 for an immature bottle of wine at a restaurant.
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Jordan Wine



A creative wine pairing should feel like a discovery. The thrill is in finding something new. Think about which flavors complement or contrast with one another.
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Fine Wine



The single most important ability to develop when embarking on the adventure of wine tasting is to teach yourself how to recognize quality. When I was a very young sommelier, I had no mentor, no professional direction other than my own common sense. I was thirsty for the counsel of anyone with some depth of experience in wine. While working in a formal dining room, I had the privilege one evening of serving Andr� Gagey, the director of the esteemed Burgundy house Louis Jadot. With enthusiasm and innocence, I asked him "Mr.Gagey, could you please tell me how you taste wine?" To my eternal gratitude, he gave the question some thought and then answered: "When I first approach a wine, I always ask myself �Is this good wine?� And then at the end, again, �Is this good wine?� " I will always remember his kindness in giving me the best advice I�ve ever received on how to taste wine.
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Wine Refrigerators



Most great white wines, especially younger ones, benefit from aeration in a carafe. It has been my experience that this is most effective with wines from cooler climates like French wines from Touraine-Anjou, Alsace and Burgundy but also German, Austrian and some Italian wines. It seems that these wines with naturally higher acidity, (The warmer the region the more alcoholic, fuller bodied, and as a result lower in acidity a wine is), get softer, showing more of their subtleties as they open up in a carafe. For most great producers I recommend a good half hour in a decanter before serving.
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Grape Varieties



White wines come in all denominations from light and sweet, to light, floral and bone dry, to rich, buttery, and powerful. The easy recommendation is to serve light wines with light foods, heavy wines with full-bodied foods.
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Mendocino Current Events

Featured Mendocino Event: Redwood Coast Whale and Jazz Festival. A jazzed up" Whale Festival with Dinner and Jazz, Brunch and Jazz, Chowder, Wine and Micro-brew Tastings, plus Free Jazz on Saturday. Saturday Night Headliner: The Larry Vuckovich World-Class Sextet performs a tribute to Count Basie and Benny Goodman. Whale watching and activities at Point Arena Lighthouse. The three-day festival takes place on Friday through Sunday in Gualala and Point Arena.


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Anonymous Anonymous said...

You write very well.

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