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Blanc de Noir: The WSET / ISG Challenge Number Five: Argentina
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Affairs of the vine. Wednesday, December 22, 2010. The WSET / ISG Challenge Number Five: Argentina. Time to grab some Malbec and find the answers to this week's practice questions. True or False: There is more Malbec planted in. Than anywhere else in the world. True Although Malbec is planted in various wine regions throughout France (including Bordeaux and South West France), the total acreage began decreasing. In the early 20. Wine region is located in Patagonia? A process of elimination. BC Wine Appre...
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Blanc de Noir: The WSET / ISG Challenge Number Eight: Where in the World is That?
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Affairs of the vine. Monday, January 03, 2011. The WSET / ISG Challenge Number Eight: Where in the World is That? And welcome to the first edition of the. WSET / ISG Challenge. For 2011. This year is going to be a great one for tastings and exciting events in the wine industry. Here’s a teaser for one that you should mark on your calendar. The first Tales of the Cocktail on Tour and mini-festival will be held in Vancouver from March 13-15, 2011. Tickets are priced from $155 and go on sale. BC Wine Apprec...
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Blanc de Noir: October 2010
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Affairs of the vine. Sunday, October 31, 2010. The WSET / ISG Challenge. Introducing something new at Blanc-de-Noir. In response to overwhelming demand by sommeliers in training, Frank’s compiled an extensive list of practice test questions. And he’s going to share them. Now whether you’re studying for you Wine and Spirit Education Trust (WSET). Rating, or you’re an International Sommelier Guild (ISG). Student, or you simply can’t resist a good. Here comes our first challenge. Labels: ISG exam questions.
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Blanc de Noir: The WSET / ISG Challenge Number 7: A Medley of Miscellany
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Affairs of the vine. Tuesday, December 28, 2010. The WSET / ISG Challenge Number 7: A Medley of Miscellany. Was the theme for this week’s quiz. Naturally though, the answers might not have been as simple as they appeared. What is a Reichenstenier. A QWPSR in Germany. A village in the Rheingau. A village in the Rheinhessan. Answer: 1. Reichenstenier. Is a grape variety that was developed in Germany in 1939 using Müller-Thurgau. As one parent and a crossing of Madeleine Angevine and Early Calabrese. Before...
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Blanc de Noir: The WSET / ISG Challenge Number Eight: Where in the World is That?
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Affairs of the vine. Tuesday, January 04, 2011. The WSET / ISG Challenge Number Eight: Where in the World is That? It’s attempting to snow here in Vancouver. But thinking about the. Is a great way to warm up, and the Loire is what this week’s quiz was all about. Plus, here's a piece of trivia for you. The Loire also is reputed to have more chateaux than any other single region in the world - which is why both images in this post feature one. Now here goes for the answers. Loire’s Central Vineyards. BC Wi...
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Blanc de Noir: December 2010
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Affairs of the vine. Friday, December 31, 2010. What does graffiti have to do with wines? We wondered that too, but we're going to keep you guessing for a minute or two. First, there are two new wines from Argentina, both just listed at the LCB and some local stores. While this isn't normally noteworthy, the way these wines are being put to market is a little unusual. Think: graffiti on a wall in Toronto and you're on the right track. Both these wines are made by. Color: deep red with violet highlights.
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For the Love of all Beverage's: Liqueur & Fruity Cocktails and Shooters
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For the Love of all Beverage's. A Blog to regularly share with you all the things I have learnt since 1988 whilst being in the beverage industry. The only way you can enjoy 151). Aperitif Cocktail and Non Alcoholic Drinks. Vodka and Flavoured Vodka Cocktails. Tequila and Gin Cocktails. Whiskey and Brandy Cocktails. Liqueur and Fruity Cocktails and Shooters. Rum and Cachaca Cocktails. Large Cocktails and Punches. Wine and Beer Cocktails. Coffee and Hot Chocolate Cocktails. Creamy and Ice Cream Cocktails.
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Seriously Quaffable: February 2010
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Journey with me as I drink and learn about serious wines and seriously quaffable wines. Friday, February 26, 2010. Running Out of Time. But, isn't worth it to work hard at something you truly enjoy rather than have an easy time doing something you don't? I think it is. Thursday, February 25, 2010. So my wine teacher said that if we're serious about being in the wine industry, we need to get a subscription to a professional wine journal/magazine. She's a big fan of Wine Spectator. But there's also Decanter.
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For the Love of all Beverage's: Wine & Beer Cocktails
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For the Love of all Beverage's. A Blog to regularly share with you all the things I have learnt since 1988 whilst being in the beverage industry. The only way you can enjoy 151). Aperitif Cocktail and Non Alcoholic Drinks. Vodka and Flavoured Vodka Cocktails. Tequila and Gin Cocktails. Whiskey and Brandy Cocktails. Liqueur and Fruity Cocktails and Shooters. Rum and Cachaca Cocktails. Large Cocktails and Punches. Wine and Beer Cocktails. Coffee and Hot Chocolate Cocktails. Creamy and Ice Cream Cocktails.