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Wine Blog – want to know more? about winemaking. Part 1
Winemaking, or vinification, is the production of wine, starting with selection of the grapes or other produce and ending with bottling the finished wine. Although most wine is made from grapes, it may also be made from other fruits or … Continue reading
Wine Blog – Weekly cocktails no 5
Week 5 of our cocktail reviews on a Thursday. Ready for that Friday night go go go. Today our cocktail is called Angels Kiss. This is a classic from the great Combier Distillery in Saumur France. Ingredients: 2/3 Cremé … Continue reading
Wine blog – biodynamic calendar
What does this week hold for us wine drinkers when it comes to finding the right day to drink a good wine. Not a good start to the week I’m afraid as its a leaf day on both Monday and … Continue reading
Wine Blog – News Day
South Africa threatens ‘wine war’ against UK over bulk exports so says the Guardian newspaper. Importing wine in tanks and bottling it in Britain jeopardises hundreds of packaging jobs, government warns Harvesting in South Africa’s winelands. The 2012 crop is … Continue reading
Wine bLog – weekly cocktails no
Week 4 of our cocktail reviews on a Thursday. Ready for that Friday night go go go. Today our cocktail is called Ariane. This is a classic from the great Combier Distillery in Saumur France. Ingredients: 2 ice cubes 1 … Continue reading
Wine blog – weekly updates
I am sure that you will be happy to hear that we will be starting another blog for loirewinetours ready for our new season. Hopefully if I can get myself in gear I hope to do these whilst we … Continue reading
Wine Blog – Weekly biodynamic Calendar update
So whats in store for us this week for our favourite tipple and when best to drink it? All starts well for Monday and Tuesday with two lovely fruit days so a chance to savour a good red Chateauneuf du … Continue reading
Wine Blog – News etc
Did you see more evidence in the papers this week about the antioxidant polyphenol. Its a powerful compound that does wonders for your body. Firstly it helps to prevent the ageing of the body. The body gradually oxidises which is … Continue reading
Wine Blog – Cocktails no 3
Week 3 of our cocktail reviews on a Thursday. Ready for that Friday night go go go. Today our cocktail is called After Five. Originally the name of a mixed cocktail topped with lemonade or soda, it has now been … Continue reading
Wine Blog – Hols in France
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