The Study Abroad program in Nafplio and the theatre of Epidaurus

www.GreeceTravelBlog.comNafplion is a beautiful coastal town with a long history. It has been inhabited since ancient times and was controlled by the Franks, the Venetians, and the Turks before being liberated in 1821 by the famous Greek patriot Theodore Kolokotronis. Two years later, Nafplion becomes the first capital of the modern Greek state.
Nafplion has three [...]

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Born Digital for the best online wine content

What was the best wine article or video that you read in 2010? For many people, the answer is probably something the rest of us have never heard about. It might have escaped our attention, it might have been by someone who doesn’t publish that regularly, or more likely, it was written in a language [...]

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OscarsWire: If you don't have plans for...

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Holidays Wine Gifts ? A Very Cool Wine Book to Consider

Here is idea for someone who enjoys wine and is perhaps not easy to please. It is a wine book: ?The Art and Design of Contemporary Wine Labels.? I know it sounds a bit boring but once you open the book to any page describing a label, it is very fun and interesting Continue reading →

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Who Will Be The First Wine Blogger Who Raps?

My morning routine starts with visits to my various email accounts and concludes with a quick scan of my Winecast Gmail. If I have the time, I sometimes open my Google Reader to see what blog posts have come in overnight. This morning I stopped in my tracks at a post on Vinography which pointed [...]

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Waiting for the magic of Santorini

www.GreeceTravelBlog.comWe?d arrived a week into Santorini?s off-season. Our hotel could only be reached on foot so our driver led us off the main street down several lava-lined steppes and down several flights of marble stairs. We were in the dark and wondered if we?d ever be able to find our way again.
There was but [...]

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Lebanon and a truly inspiring wine story from the BBC

Today the BBC Radio 4 broadcast a special programme on the wines of Lebanon, presented by Jeremy Bowen, called ‘Vines on the Front Line‘. The result was actually a very interesting human story, not one of grapes, and I was impressed. To listen to the report, click on the link below: (at least if you [...]

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Wine research through a distorted lens

Last week, an organisation called Wine Intelligence put out a press release concerning the apparent lack of trust consumers had in wine bloggers.�I can only imagine it was intended to bait bloggers and commentators into some sort of argument to create headlines. Ryan Opaz and I talked about it and found there were simply too [...]

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NYC events

This week I was slow at posting my weekly entry, as a lot went on in a short amount of time. Scariest was being at the Hyatt Grand Central when the steam pipe explosion happened, and being evacuated out of the building not knowing what was going on. People were running, we could see what we thought was smoke rising up to the tops of tallest buildings, it was a run-for-your-life moment and pretty terrifying. We ran about 10 blocks north or so until we slowed down, and no one on the streets knew anything yet in terms of what was going on. We began walking east with an aim to get home to Brooklyn, and ended up walking over an hour before we could get a subway home. Along the way we eventually learned what had happened. Important advice for a run-for-your-life situation: do not wear heels!

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Baked Vegetable Recipes - Greek Stuffed Peppers, Tomatoes - Yemista

For delicious Baked Vegetable Recipes try Greek Stuffed Peppers and Tomatoes - Yemista, Plump, juicy vegetables, filled with rice, minced meat, baked to perfection, serve with chunks of feta cheese!

Source: http://www.ultimate-guide-to-greek-food.com/baked-vegetable-recipes.html

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Our Wine of the Year: An Interview with Claudia Cigliuti

Owner and Winemaker Renato Cigliuti

Yesterday, I announced the 2005 Cigliuti Barbaresco Serraboella as the 2010 Wellesley Wine Press wine of the year.  In prior years I'd named domestic Pinot Noirs as my wine of the year so it wasn't too difficult to track down winery representatives to answer a few questions.  However, this year's winner comes from the Piedmont region in Italy.  Luckily it wasn't difficult to reach Renato Cigliuti's daughter Claudia for a response to these questions:

Q: I've heard there are "traditionalist" and "modernist" style producers in Barbaresco.  Does that terminology exist in Italy?  If so, which camp does Cigliuti fall within?  If not, could you describe your winemaking style?

Cigliuti: The "modernist" and "traditionalist" style are not very popular any more in Italy, like in the past...in the 90's. In our opinion the most important thing to make a great wine is to have the best quality grapes and a good balance in oak.

Q: I've enjoyed both your Vigne Erte and Serraboella Barbaresco wines.  They're both such powerful and pure expressions of Barbaresco.  Could you describe the differences in site and winemaking style between these two wines?

Cigliuti: The main difference between Barbaresco Vigne Erte and Serraboella is due to the age of the vines.  In the Vigne Erte the vines are about 10 years old while in Serraboella the age of the vines is from 25 to 55 years old.  The old vines give more complexity, intensity, structure and length to the wine but both of them reflect very well the character of the terrain where they come from.

In fact Vigne Erte is located on the cru of Bricco di Neive (350 meters above sea level) and faces Southwest with sandy and calcareous soil. Serraboella is located on the cru of Serraboella (350 meters above sea level) faces Southwest with chalky soil.

The winemaking style between Vigne Erte and Serraboella is almost the same, very balanced in oak.  They are aged for about 25 months in 2000 Lt Slavonian oak casks, only a small percentage of Serraboella is also aged in French oak barriques and tonneaux.

Q: What would you say is the best time of year for an American to visit Piedmont wineries?

Cigliuti: In our opinion the best period to visit Piedmont wineries is beginning of September because at that time it is possible to understand and evaluate the quality of the wines from the grapes left in the vineyards. It is very important to see the way of managing the vineyards and the yields we leave to have a good quality wine. Also October is interesting because the vineyards are very colourfull and you can also smell the parfums of the fermentation in the cellar.

Q: Do you offer winery visits and tastings with an appointment scheduled via E-mail?  If so, what should we expect on a visit to Cigliuti?

Cigliuti: We accept visits by appointment (because only the family is involved in all kind of  works of the estate) and it's always a pleasure to receive visitors and show our philosophy of making wines. They should expect a simple visit to a very small estate (7 Hectares) where the family will receive them and show all the process of making wine starting from the vineyards to enjoying a glass of wine together. Cheers!

My thanks to Claudia Cigliuti for her kind and thoughtful response to my questions, and congratulations to Cigliuti on their outstanding wines.

I hope you enjoyed reading my top 25 list as much as I enjoyed writing it. 

Click here to download the entire WWP Top 25 Wines of 2010 in pdf.

Here's to discovering more great wines in 2011!

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Social Media Quick Tip: Introduce Your Twitter Team

As you know, social media engagement is all about personal touches.� Remember this when thinking through your social media presence, including Twitter.� As much as possible, introduce and humanize your Twitter team.� Here are a couple of great examples of� brands who have added special touches to their Twitter strategies, going beyond a standard Twitter [...]

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Chioggia Beet Salad

Happy Valentine?s Day! Here is a quick but beautiful and romantic salad perfect for your Valentine?s Day celebration or any other romantic occasion. The beauty is in the freshness and color of the ingredients, naturally. Valentine?s Day menus typically focus around red foods, chocolate and other aphrodisiacs. I don?t think there is anything more tantalizing [...]

Source: http://www.leftoverqueen.com/2011/02/14/chioggia-beet-salad

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Somerston Tasting Room in Yountville ? Two Thumbs Up

With 12 tasting rooms and wine bars in Yountville, you certainly can?t visit all on a weekend trip to the town. One that we recommend that you not miss is the Somerston Tasting Room. Continue reading →

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Writing under the influence of twitter

I’m currently working on a project looking at the measurement of online influence. Or is it influence online? Or is that influence of online measurement?�The whole concept is hard to grasp. What value do these values and lists have? First question, what do you measure and what does it mean or imply? Image by bubbo-tubbo [...]

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Let?s Get Cultured! Quark!

Quark is my new obsession. Even the name is fun to say! It is a fresh cheese traditionally made in Germany, which makes this another exploration into the foods of my ancestors (last week I was exploring my Scottish heritage with a traditional Burns Supper ). Quark is one of the the oldest cheeses in [...]

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Top Cheffage: On last night's episode of Top...

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Hangover Observations : Scenes and Winners From LA's 4th Annual Cupcake Challenge

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Valentines Special at Cross Roads Winery

Wine and Chocolate – February 13 Sunday February 13 from 1-6 for a pairing of wonderful chocolates with CrossRoads wines. Treat your Valentine to this special day of decadence! Tickets are $20    

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Wine Tasting Dinner: More 2007 Washington Syrah

Washington Syrah compares favorably with the best in the world. Washington Syrah generally falls somewhere in between the jammy Shiraz of Australia and the more austere Syrah of the northern Rhone. It generally has good acidity and tannins. The common denominators of our favorite Syrahs from Washington have been deep, dark purple color and luscious [...]

Wine Tasting Dinner: More 2007 Washington Syrah was originally posted on Wine Peeps. Wine Peeps - Your link to great QPR wines from Washington State and beyond.

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Wine blogging qualifications

I see that an interview I gave on the phone recently has been published in Harpers and I thought it would be better to add a few comments before I might upset any friends in the trade or blogging world. I was asked, by Gemma McKenna at Harpers in the UK, whether I thought that [...]

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Wine Event Announces Winners

The winners of the Los Angeles International Wine & Spirits Competition were announced June 10 at a media roll-out in Los Angeles. Find the winners here.

Source: http://blogs.fairplex.com/blog/wine/?p=110

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Phifer Pavitt ? New Kid on the Block Making Waves with Date Night Cabernet

For those that have the pocketbook and like the idea of finding something different, a little out of the ordinary, Phifer Pavitt is worth a visit and a chance to buy some of this delicious wine to share proudly with your friends. Continue reading →

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Shrimp Pasta Recipe

Try this delicious Shrimp Pasta Recipe, for a quick and easy nutritious meal, great for a midweek dinner, ready in 30 minutes!

Source: http://www.ultimate-guide-to-greek-food.com/shrimp-pasta-recipe.html

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The Shutter : One Month Left for Williamsburg's Vutera & Rose Live Music

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