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by jess2716 × on May 5, 2013 at 9:30 am ×
“Jordan is actually a very old wine country. They discovered vines from Petra from 2,000 years ago.” I’m at Zumot Winery, owned by Mr. Omar Zumot, near downtown Amman sampling the organic Saint George Wine of Jordan. The space is grand yet cozy, with a spacious interior, two floors, walls [...]
Drink / Oceania / Profiles / Sip / Travel / Travel Guides
by jess2716 × on March 5, 2013 at 9:30 am ×
Picture it. Seared Grouper topped with a tomato, chilli and caper sauce, served with fresh sugar snap peas and hearty potatoes, or a plate of Tamarind and sesame chicken with egg noodles and stir fried needle beans. Your succulent meal is not only enjoyed with a canapé like rosemary lavosh [...]
Culture / Drink / Sip
by jess2716 × on December 20, 2012 at 5:52 pm ×
While many bubbly libations mimic the effervescent feel and zippy taste of Champagne, only those made in France’s Champagne region can truly be called Champagne. Just because Champagnes are all from the same region, however, does not mean they all taste the same. Like wine, a large vocabulary is used [...]
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by jess2716 × on December 12, 2012 at 9:30 am ×
The Barossa Valley is home to the world’s oldest Shiraz vines, and wineries like Yalumba, Australia’s largest and oldest family-owned winery, and the iconic Seppeltsfield which dates back to 1851 have made advancements that shaped what the wine region is today. But, what about the newer wineries coming into the [...]
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by jess2716 × on December 11, 2012 at 6:10 pm ×
“The best piece of wine advice ever given to me was to drink promiscuously,” says Jason Miller of Rich & Lingering, our tour guide for the day. “Try different styles, flavors, grapes.” We’re departing the Hilton Adelaide, which you can book by searching for Adelaide hotels online, for a day [...]
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