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The Four Hidden Corners of the Wine World
November 11, 2009
It’s a small world, especially when it comes to wine. Italy, France and Spain’s strangle hold on the wine industry may have been slightly loosened by the blossoming of New World wine regions in the Americas and Australia, but much of the world of oenology has remained bafflingly closed. Isn’t there a whole globe of soils and flavors yet to be discovered?
As consumers’ general interest in specialty foods and drinks, as well as the public’s ability to research and educate itself on wine, continues to strengthen, it’s inevitable that more grapevines will take root in unexplored regions. To accelerate this process, we’ve assembled a brief geography lesson on some of the world’s most under-the-radar wine regions. It’s time to dust off your atlas and fill up your glass with bold new tastes, for the world of viticulture has much in store for your palate.
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Diwali Celebrates the Enjoyment of Life
October 15, 2009
This Saturday marks the arrival of Diwali, India’s five-day festival of lights. As a national holiday, Diwali presents an opportunity for the diverse populations of the country to celebrate life. Jain, Sikh, and Hindu cultures alike share in the occasion, and each religion infuses the holiday with its own mythology.
Common themes provide unifying threads that help to draw together each group’s unique approach to the festival: all celebrate the triumph of good over evil, knowledge over ignorance, and the enjoyment of life. Lighting diyas – small clay pots filled with oil – is also a widespread tradition. Read More »
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