I taste Belgium, I taste France
"I DON’T like Canadian wines.”
This is a sentiment I've heard more than once. It's not just Canadian wine -- you can switch in any wine-producing country you like, but the sentiment is the same. Someone will ask me what wines I've liked as of late, I reply, and the response ...
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Down the drain
66The epicentre was located not far from the Maule Valley, one of Chile's oldest winemaking regions and one I was lucky enough to visit in late 2008. I've talked to many local suppliers/agents for Chilean wineries, and most have made note that none of their employees were hurt or killed in the quakes, as it was early Saturday morning when it hit and most either weren't working that day or hadn't yet gone to work.
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Think inside the box
ALBERT Einstein once said, “The hardest thing in the world to understand is the income tax.” I know this because my accountant has that quote framed on his office wall; I think it’s up there to intimidate me, but it’s true nonetheless.
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The great grape swindle
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Keep on trocken
If you've ever sat through the credits of a film, you've probably wondered what a gaffer, best boy or key grip are. Well, I'm sorry to say that I won't be revealing the answers in this week's column.
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The Blessed Sacrament Players
Present "Senior Follies" a comedy by Billy St John. Dinner by Sevala’s included. ...
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