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Wine recommendations/advice please?

Wednesday, February 17th, 2010

jnderose posts: What are recommended red wines from the south of France or the Sardinia Italy regions? I’ve read these are wines with highest health benefits. I’m wanting to start drinking wine and do not know much.. I would say I prefer dry, not so sweet wine… Any suggestions?

Sauvignon or Merlot for red wine cooking? any advice wanted?

Wednesday, February 17th, 2010

cod posts: I heard either Sauvignon or merlot and also Burgundy. I am basically only using red wime for bordelaise sauces for red meats and steaks. ps and i know any wine id drink would be acceptable to cook with.

What white wine tastes the best and has the most alcohol?

Tuesday, February 16th, 2010

*maria* posts: First of all, I don’t love wine. I’m just used to drinking other things. What kinds of white wine will be the best tasting? I **** dry wine, but I really like fruity, sweeter wines. I’m on a new diet and it allows me to have wine and a few other kinds of [...]

advice on wine preservation?

Tuesday, February 16th, 2010

madame posts: i’m new to wine drinking… mainly because i have always liked sweeter drinks but i’m getting into it more and more and have fallen in love with a local white zin.. my problem is that one i pop the cork it doesnt want to go back in most of the time so i’m [...]

Whose quote? A bottle of wine contains more advice than all the self-help books in the world?

Saturday, February 13th, 2010

D. posts: Does anyone know who this quote is attributed to? (And can document it?) Some one suggested Sylvia Plath from The Bell Jar. I haven’t been able to document this. Anyone?

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