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Syrah Goes Mainstream

May 1st, 2011 by admin

If you asked California vintners 20 years ago which grape they thought would be the next big thing in wine from the Golden State, many would have answered Syrah. Of course, no one saw the movie Sideways coming and the dramatic affect it would have on Pinot Noir throughout the California Central Coast and the wine industry as a whole. After some time away from the spotlight and being grown by only the Rhone Rangers and a few other innovative vineyard owners, Syrah is gaining wide spread acceptance within the wine industry. Many winemakers appreciate that the grape can grow well in both warm climates and cooler ones and they especially like that the grape can create stand alone wines, or be blended with any number of other grapes being grown on their property, especially Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and even with a light touch, Sangiovese. Frankly speaking, it’s an exciting time in the wine industry if you’re a Syrah fan.

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What to Give Someone That Loves Coffee

April 27th, 2011 by admin

If you want to give a coffee loving friend something they have never tried for a nice gift, then try giving them Ethiopian Coffee. Since Ethiopia is where coffee came from, this is where some of the most pure and tasty coffee beans come from. Although there are coffees that come from Africa, not all of them have the strong taste like coffee from Ethiopia has. The beans that come from this region are roasted with a French roast so they keep their strong flavor and brew in your home as fresh as possible. If your friend has never tried this kind of coffee before, they will be impressed by the tones and hints of flavor that are inside it. The cost of this type of coffee is a bit more than you would pay for normal brands at your local grocery store, but it’s definitely worth it to give someone special a unique experience.

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