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A Trip Cut Short, a Red Wine from Chablis, and a lot to be Thankful for.

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 16:28:24 GMT

About a year ago I went to France to meet my friends Peter and Tista. The plan was to spend a few days in Burgundy and then a few more in Champagne. My wife was 8 months pregnant with our second child.
Source: Brooklynguy's Wine Blog

The Review: Noir Food & Wine in Pasadena

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 08:27:33 GMT

Mike Farwell and Claud Beltran have been itching to create a wine bar -- their way -- for years. Now, with Noir in Pasadena, the wine buff and the chef, respectively, finally have their chance.
Source: Los Angeles Times

How to Sew a Topper for Roman Shades

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 01:14:39 GMT

For many styles of Roman shades, a topper adds a touch of glamor and polish.
Source: DoItYourself.com

Frederic Magnien Chambolle-Musigny 2005

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 22:14:38 GMT

Chambolle-Musigny, Burgundy, France. Pinot noir. 13.5%. Cork. Approx $A150. Like a wiry adolescent who has just broken wind, this will hopefully blossom in time, developing more generosity and grace.
Source: Wino Sapien

2007 White Burgundy (pre-mox)

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 22:00:13 GMT

Your question seems to presuppose that the corks are the locus of the problem.
Source: eRobertParker.com

Contest: Pick the winners of the football championship games

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:15:21 GMT

Shane Thompson (#34, R) of West Morris (in white) is congratulated by his teammate Kevin Veras (#52,L)for his touchdown against Nutley (in burgundy) in the first half during the North Jersey, Section 2, Group 3 football semifinal.
Source: NJ.com

BBC Hunting Crewneck Sweatshirt

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:18:16 GMT

The latest drop from Billionaire Boys Club consists of its Hunting Crewneck Sweatshirt.
Source: Hypebeast

High-low road trip: Part 1

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:56:35 GMT

The menu explained that our palates would be placed in the hands of chef Jason Robinson, and we'd be treated to "a spontaneous eight-course selection of flavors prepared individually for each guest at the table."
Source: Dallas Morning News - Blogs

Quoted in 'Perfect pints and pinots for your meal'

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:45:54 GMT

said in TheNewsTribune.com:

White Burgundy is 100 percent chardonnay, but the French do it in a style that is a bit more food friendly. Higher acids and less oak make the wine perfect to match with food. It will complement turkey nicely, and you’ll be surprised at how well it works with other dishes as well.

Quoted in 'The road to Silverado: Stevenson's Calistoga'

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 21:05:05 GMT

said in San Francisco Chronicle:

I tasted all. I tasted every variety and shade of Schramberger, red and white Schramberger, Burgundy Schramberger, Schramberger Hock, Schramberger Golden chasselas, the latter with a notable bouquet, and I fear to think how many more.

Photo from AP Photo

Sun, 17 May 2009 13:46:48 GMT

Torino's Ivan Franceschini, foreground with burgundy shorts, and Napoli's Iniacio Pia of Brazil, white shorts, in action, during the Italian Serie A soccer match between Napoli and Torino in Naples, southern Italy, Sunday May 17, 2009.

Photo from AP Photo by Lauren Victoria Burke

Tue, 23 Dec 2008 00:19:58 GMT

Curator Clark Evans displays the burgundy velvet, gilt-edged Lincoln Inaugural Bible at the Library of Congress Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2008, in Washington.

Anchorman Trailer

Tue, 22 Jan 2008 11:28:00 GMT