The unique Lillet Blanc exists in its own category but is still often associated with vermouth, as it is legally a fortified wine. But if a liquid can be construed to offer up a personality of its own, then Lillet does it with style.
With a delightful array of citrus notes and detours that take off to exotic, tropical spots, Lillet's marriage of wine (Sauvignon Blanc) and liqueur (several types of oranges from distant outposts) forms an aperitif that also happens to be quite mixable. Pour the liquid over ice in a rocks glass, add a sliced round of orange rind and you can match Lillet with anything from fresh shellfish to fish tacos.
Posted on July 27, 2007 | Permanent
Tequila is no stranger to agave supply problems. Already bracing itself for shortfalls by 2010, the industry has now been thrown a new curve. Surging ethanol demand in the US has pushed corn prices into the stratosphere, and many Mexican farmers are now uprooting agave fields and replanting corn as the better cash crop. This year, agave planting swill be 25 to 35 percent less than anticipated.
Posted on July 24, 2007 | Permanent
Columbia Crest Winery announced that it has partnered with renowned chef and Food Network star Bobby Flay to show wine and food lovers how simple it is to have a really great food and wine experience, everyday. The new champaign highlights the unexpected rewards of dining with Columbia Crest's Grand Estates wines.
"Flay, whose versatility and curiosity about discovering the best of American regional cuisine have led to his success as an award-winning chef, restaurateur, cookbook author, and television personality, is the ideal spokesperson for Columbia Crest's highly acclaimed and exceptionally priced Grand Estates wines from Washington State," said Columbia Crest Marketing Director Brett Scallan.
Posted on July 21, 2007 | Permanent
Welcome to my new blog powered by Movable Type 4. This is the first post on my blog and was created for me automatically when I finished the installation process. But that is ok, because I will soon be creating posts of my own!
Posted on July 18, 2007 | Permanent
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