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    The producer rules, indeed

    The wine spectator of the weed world has this covered - High Times Magazine
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    Red Wine Goes with Meat!

    Elementary Ed, grad course here: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1118141849/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i01 Fascinating book about pairing wine and food on a molecular level.
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    In the cellar (April 16, 2011)

    They call it Hillbilly Heroin with good reason.
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    In the cellar (April 16, 2011)

    Considering that this wine was delivered within the last four to six weeks, I would give it the benefit of six to twelve months in the cellar to settle down from travel shock before I passed judgement on this wine. Channeling Rimmerman.
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    An offer I may not be able to refuse?

    Here's another one marketed by our local distributor: Chocolate infused Port. I can't comment on the quality of the execution as I've not had the liquid.
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    Extracted, oaky, hot

    79, 83, 86, 89, 93, 96, 97, 98, 01
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    TN: 2005 Overnoy-Houillon Pupillin

    A cheap street drink of cola and red wine.
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    Does anybody drink raw milk?

    Drinking unpasteurized raw milk in these times is like playing Russian roulette - eventually you're gonna get sick. I think these folks have it right: http://www.snowvillecreamery.com/home.html
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    Theobrama presidency

    That's not a bad idea - but then again that's more of Ben & Jerry's marketing approach.
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    Theobrama presidency

    Theobroma = cacao = chocolate = first black president Is this what you are referring to?
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    Who's Next?

    Predictions for who will be be playing (music, not football) next year? I'm betting some one like the Allman Brothers or Steve Miller Band. More geezer rock - it sells to the demographic.
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    He's at it again...

    A bonus feature review of all of the WD favorites plus many more.
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    Latest Bernie Madoff Scheme in Wine Industry

    It's the brand equity, Joe. Castle is paying their millions for the brand equity Messrs. Betts and Scholl have built for their brand. It probably includes a healthy amount for the inventory. Actually, they only received about $1MM in cash in the transaction. The rest was equity and jobs with...
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    A visit to Rhys

    Quote: Prices are not as friendly as they used to be. To be fair these prices include ground shipping.
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    Zapotec narrative

    I take it that you were there for the Feria de Hongos. Where do you stay in that remote region? I love the picture of the chapulines vendor. I have fond memories of the market in Oaxaca where basket after basket of them were lined up for sale. An incredibly healthy snack food if you can get...
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