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 plants. Winemaking can be divided into two general categories: still wine production (without carbonation) and […]
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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 Cacao 1/3 Cream Method: Its easy this week just put in a shaker and give […]
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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 Tuesday. There’s a slight respite on Wednesday lunchtime so if you want a midweek tonic […]
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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 expected to be good, but the packaging industry that depends on the vineyards is said […]
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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 cl Combier Eau de Vie of Cacao 1 cl Gin 1/2 cl cane sugar syrup […]
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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 are actually on our wine tours so our guests can take part as it were. […]
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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 Pape say. We have a delicious one from a great estate in the heart of the […]
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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 what ages us all so eating something with Polyphenol in it is good. It also […]
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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 transformed into a layered shooter with a real kick. Ingredients: ½ measure chilled peppermint schnapps […]
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