Planning the perfect wine-lovers’ holiday *Sponsored – France’s Finest Vineyards* A tour around France’s vineyards is the perfect holiday for wine aficionados, offering an irresistible combination of beautiful countryside, great food, and of course, top quality wines. If you’re looking for a holiday with a difference this year, why not …
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After using the Ozeri Green Earth Wok for over a month, we were excited to try another one of their cookware products. Being satisfied with the non-stick qualities of the wok, we were curious if the new pan would work just as well. The 8″ Ozeri Green Earth Frying Pan …
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Ozeri Green Earth Wok – 12″ *Disclaimer: We received the Ozeri 12″ Wok free of charge for the purpose of reviewing. All opinions contained within this post are our own. 12-Inch Green Earth Wok by Ozeri, with Smooth Ceramic Non-Stick Coating (100% PTFE and PFOA Free) We were …
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With aromas of ripe berries and blackberry, The Kendall Jackson Vintner’s Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon offers full flavors of red cherry and black currant with a mild oaky vanilla finish. We like this wine because it is big enough to pair with a fancy steak dinner, yet soft enough to enjoy …
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The 2013 – 13 Celsius Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc is light and refreshing with floral and lemony citrus aromas. We found this wine to be balanced with flavors of lime and a hint of pink grapefruit. Typically being a fan of more full-bodied varietals, we were pleasantly surprised by the complexity …
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We love the Mer Soleil Reserve Chardonnay. It is one of our favorite “go to” Chardonnays for special occasions and sometimes, just because. Bursting with aromas of sweet vanilla, ripe melon and tropical fruit. Expect bold fruit flavors with with a touch of butterscotch and cream in the body. There …
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On a recent Caribbean vacation, we enjoyed this wonderful Lobster Pasta Recipe made with fresh caught Spiny Lobster, (also known as rock lobster). This dish paired fabulously with the Mer Soleil Reserve Chardonnay, one of our favorite Chardonnays. Simple yet delicious!
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We purchased the Luis Cañas Crianza 2010 Rioja for around $18 on the “advice” of a wine shop shelf sign. What a pleasant discovery! The aroma is filled with dark chocolate and plums followed by flavors of chocolate, dark berries, and a hint of tobacco. The mouth feel is velvety …
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This deep blend has a grapey aroma that evolves into black currant and brown sugar as it opens. Gradually, the dark fruit flavors and strong tannins soften, revealing a velvety finish. We paired this Shotfire Barossa Blend with gourmet burgers. What a great wine for your next family BBQ! Be sure …
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Recently, while spring cleaning, we unearthed 3 bottles (one each) of the 2006 vintage J. Lohr Cuvée series wines. They were still in the original shipping box. How we misplaced these bottles we will never know. Thankfully we did because, WOW, did this wine age gracefully. We decided to enjoy …
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