How to Decipher an Intimidating Wine List

Jan 26, 2008 - Keep this cheat sheet from Matt Lilien, founder of Wine Wala advising company, in your purse. Chardonnay Tastes like: Tropical fruits, with a buttery finish Pair it with: Pork, chicken, seafood, strong cheeses Pinot Grigio (Gris) Tastes like: Lemons, green apples, pears Pair it with: Salads, light fish, light cheeses, white pizza Sauvignon Blanc Tastes like: Citrus, tropical fruits, herbs, gooseberries Pair it with: Salads, vegetables, fish Riesling Tastes like: Apples, pears, flowers, minerals Pair it with: Fish, cheeses, chicken, light appetizers, desserts (for sweet Riesling) Gewürztraminer Tastes like: Lychees, spices, flowers Pair it with: Asian foods, spicy foods, strong cheeses Cabernet Sauvignon Tastes like: Cassis, black currants, herbs, cedar Pair it with: Beef, lamb, stews Merlot Tastes like: Black cherries, plums, spices Pair it with: Lamb shank, duck, sausage Pinot Noir Tastes like: Cherries, strawberries, spices, flowers Pair it with: Salmon, tuna, pork Syrah/Shiraz Tastes like: Blackberries, black pepper, spices Pair it with: Chicken, BBQ, curries, stews - 0 Comments

Ecotravel (Green Travel): Back to Nature and Ready for Guests in the Great Plains

Jun 10, 2008 - Back to Nature and Ready for Guests in the Great Plains Dan Koeck for The New York Times http://travel.nytimes.com/2008/06/08/travel/08journeys.html?th&emc=th By JOSHUA KURLANTZICK Published: June 8, 2008 OVER the past decade, as human populations on the Great Plains have thinned, many conservationists have seen an opportunity unparalleled since the frontier days of the 19th century brought towns to the region. Outdoors people, big landowners, travel operators and conservationists are now returning much of the Great Plains to its wild state, to a kind of American steppe. Conservationists are reviving native fauna and flora, and wolf populations are returning to the Yellowstone area. - 0 Comments

Sake - to - me! Drinks with a kick!

Feb 28, 2007 - Sake Sangrias The Japanese beverage isn't just a winter drink. With these cool, fruity punches, it's the perfect summer refresher, too. By Kara Newman NYmag.com Chino's 173 Third Ave., between 16th and 17th Sts.; 212-598-1200 At this tiny offshoot of Chow Bar, mild Okagura sake, riesling, and brandy make for a sangria that's as crisp as a cool glass of lemonade. - 0 Comments