This Pinot Noir from the Rickreall Oregon area is fermented is stainless steel tanks, and then pressed in the last days of the fermentation process. As soon as the malolactic fermentation process is complete the wine is racked. A small amount of barrel aged wine is blended in to add complexity to the aroma and
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The California Grill —
A full-service dining restaurant located at the top (15th floor) of the Contemporary Resort’s tower, formerly the Top of the World restaurant. The California Grill offers views of the Magic Kingdom, the Seven Seas Lagoon, Bay Lake, Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort, and Disney’s Polynesian Resort. In addition, it offers a view of the Magic Kingdom’s
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Greg Norman Estates Shark Red 2011
The Shark Red shows a deer reddish purple color that reminds me of the garnet in the colors of Florida State University. To the nose the Shark Red brings vanilla, figs and the aroma of crushed blackberries. Shark Red presents the taste of vanilla, blueberries, blackberries and woody oak to you. This is a smooth
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Diseño old vine Malbec 2013
Two of Argentina’s most highly respected vignerons supply Diseño Malbec from old growth vineyards in Mendoza. Vines grow in fertile soil; rich with old mineral deposits, irrigated by heavy winter snow melt from the Andes glaciers. Diseño is the example from the Mendoza region, the Uco Valley and Lujan do Cuyo areas, of Argentina. The
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Lunch at Betsy’s Crepes in Southern Pines, NC
Betsy’s Crepes is the place to meet and eat! Betsy’s food is amazing cooked to order with quality ingredients. Her coffee is outstanding! Her smoothies and dessert crepes are a cannot miss. I love the atmosphere as it is energetic, yet cozy and comfortable – Betsy did an amazing job in creating the atmosphere
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Campo Viejo Tempranillo 20123
This is a single variety red wine from Spain. To the eye this wine presents a cherry color that starts bright and clear on the edges and depends to a black cherry color with great depth at the center of the glass. To the nose this Tempranillo cast aromas of wild cherry fading to notes
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Noble Vines 446 Chardonnay 2013
This is another offering from Noble Vines. This chardonnay is crisp and clean with an oak or maple woody flavor on the front end that fades to the taste of light citrus such as such as lime and other tropical fruits. The aroma is one of almonds and pears. I found the 446 to be
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Happy New Year !!!!!!
From all of us at foodwinebeertravel.com , we wish you and your family a Happy New Year!!
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Something New for Dessert
Fonduing Krispy Kreme Doughnut holes in chocolate for a New Year’s Eve dessert.
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I almost missed this!! Woodman’s of Essex turns 100!
This place is one of my favorite places to eat in Massachusetts. I first discovered Woodman’s in 2006 as I prepared to move to the Boston area. I read about it in the book 1,000 Places to See Before You Die by Patricia Schultz. As soon as we survived our first winter in Concord
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