Booze Clues

Wine Tasting Etiquette

by Joe LaVilla

Wineries have many different marketing methods to attract consumers, the most personal of which is the tasting room.  It is in this intimate setting that the winery is able to show its true colors while trying to win converts through small tastes and conversation.  Sounds like a harmonious gathering of interested customers, proud winemakers, and their representatives, brought together by the mutual love of wine and celebrating the harvest, right? 

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Chef Lee Hilson's Cheese Selections for Fall

As the weather begins to cool down, we can finally begin to enjoy heartier snacks. There's nothing quite like uncorking a nice bottle of wine, opening the windows and doors, and enjoying a few nice cheeses before or after dinner. Chef Lee Hilson of T. Cook's at the Royal Palms Resort, was kind enough to share his cheeseboard selections with us. Of course, you can find these cheeses (or some that are closely related ) at specialty shops, but if you're anything like us, you'll just make it easy on yourself and go to T. Cooks.

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Wines & Vines

Articles from the experts on wines around the world. Not really "Wine for Dummies" but fun articles to teach us who are not wine snobs how we can truly enjoy the greates beverage on earth. Click here to check them out.

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Great Spirits

Learning about beverages from around the world that put you in Great Spirits. Not all alcholic but all intoxicating in their own way. Click here to check them out.

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Whisky 101

Whisky is an intriquing beverage - ancient, beautiful, and one of those "real man's" drinks -  but we had to admit that we did not know much about it. This section is for all those who wanted to know about whisky but were afraid to ask. Click here to take about Whisky 101

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