Airlines still offer fliers fine wine as a high-class amenity Nov 21, 2009
2) 2004 Penfolds Bin 389 Cabernet Shiraz, Qantas ... Top-quality wines provided free to coach passengers on Qantas include 2008 Brokenwood Cricket Pitch Cabernet Merlot Shiraz and 2008 St Hallett Poacher's Blend Semillon Sauvignon Blanc, Berger says ... Among choices in premium class, Qantas offers "an outstanding wine that consumers never see" 2005 Leeuwin Estate Art Series Chardonnay and "an underrated, gorgeous wine," 2004 Bin 389 Cabernet Shiraz. (USA Today -- Travel)
SA restaurant honoured Nov 20, 2009
Last Upd: 03:31pm 19 Nov 2009. Life Insurance Quote. (iAfrica.com)
LIST: What wine, champagne and port airlines offer Nov 20, 2009
e Sauvignon Blanc; 2007 OneHope Zinfandel; 2007 OneHope Chardonnay; 2007 OneHope Sauvignon Blanc; 2003 Foris Merlot; 2008 Warburn Estate Gossips Chardonnay; 2004 Murphy-Goode Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon; 2006 Buena Vista Carneros Pinot Noir; 2008 Cachuma California Shiraz; 2007 Lot 205 Cabernet Sauvignon; 2007 Lot 205 Zinfandel; 2004 Waca Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon; Scudo di Corte Prosecco I.G.T.; 2007 Montevina Chardonnay; 2008 Principato Pinot Grigio; 2008 Woodhaven Chardonnay; 2008... (USA Today -- Money)
Iran artists in tug of war with government Nov 15, 2009
The shrines of poets Hafez and Saadi in the central city of Shiraz are among the most frequented sites in the country. When faced with a tough decision, Iranians will sometimes pick a verse of Hafez' poetry at random and try to divine their fate from it. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Kirtland Center hosting Travel Adventure Series: Iran ” then and now Nov 4, 2009
Highlights of the travel series presentation include a look at Iranian cities such as Tehran, Qom, Bandar Anzali, Shush, Shustar, Shiraz, Yazd, Abyaneh and Isfahan. Tickets will be available at the door for the Nov. 10 event and cost 5 for adults and 3 for seniors. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Welcome to wine country Nov 3, 2009
Tam, who has visited the operations, says he's a fan of the winery's 2007 Shiraz, but the operation still could improve. "It's a great success but there are a lot of intricacies of wine and winemaking that could improve the wine," he said. (CNN -- International)
North Americas top wine destinations Oct 13, 2009
The oldest wine region in Washington, diverse Yakima Valley can grow many varietals, including chardonnay and shiraz. Nearly half of the wine produced in Washington begins with Yakima Valley grapes, but the Valley is also home to orchards bearing a wide range of fruits. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Mystery, Magic, Malaysia Sep 23, 2009
asks if I would like shiraz or cabernet. I request shiraz and she brings cabernet, which has turned to vinegar. (Concierge.com)
Wanted: Movie Review Sep 19, 2009
Shiraz Ahmed balances the forceful action by interlacing some light-hearted lines and scenes in the screenplay. Everyone from the comedian, hero and even the villain contribute to humour in their own way through decent comic timings. (India Times)
Cloud ships 'to deflect sun's rays and stop global warming'... Aug 8, 2009
" This nonsense is politically incorrect? Really? 4. They're looking to have this underway within 25 years. PREDICTION: This cooling trend will hit its stride about then, and cloud ships will be declared an incredible success. Robbie Ballgame on August 07, 2009 at 11:28 PM Captain Al Horatio Gore at the helm. Dave from Vegas on August 07, 2009 at 11:28 PM WTF are these people smoking? While clouds reflect solar radiation back into space, they also reflect earth radiation back to the surface of... (The Drudge Report)
Burgers and Burgundy, Fast-Food Joints Add Wine Lists Aug 5, 2009
The Shack even has its own beer, created with a local brewery, Shack Meister Ale, as well as wines including Shack Chard and Shack Shiraz. And if you want something a bit more upscale with that burger, you can have a half bottle of Opus One for $99, not a bad price since a full bottle of the '05 retails for up to $200. (Fox News)
Brand launches during the week Jul 29, 2009
Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin Blanc and Blush and are priced between Rs 450 500 ... Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin Blanc and Blush and are priced between Rs 450 500. (India Times)
A right Royale address Jul 28, 2009
Mains called for red wine, and so we tried the Brampton (Stellenbosch) Shiraz 2007 (R105), which was average, but so much more appealing in the massive wine glasses it was served in, the waitress swearing that you could fit an entire bottle in one glass "tried and tested", she said. For mains I had the line fish of the day (R97), a succulent slice of yellowtail done according to the chef's whim with new potatoes and greens. (iAfrica.com)
Train travel isn't dead (13) Jul 6, 2009
And mid-afternoon brings a free wine and cheese tasting that featured two whites (a sauvignon blanc and a riesling) and two reds (a pinot noir and a shiraz). Three of the four were from Washington and Oregon while the shiraz was from California. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Two murderers hanged in Iran Jul 4, 2009
TEHRAN: Two Iranian men convicted of murder have been hanged in a prison in the southern city of Shiraz, Etemad newspaper reported on Saturday ... Two Iranian men convicted of murder have been hanged in a prison in the southern city of Shiraz, Etemad newspaper reported on Saturday. (India Times, India)
Good Will in Iran Jul 4, 2009
"His group also visited the town of Abyaneh, founded in 900 A.D. and Shiraz, home of the famous wine-making grapes. In Qom, the religious center of Iran, they spoke with an ayatollah, a name given to respected leaders among Shiite Muslims."He seemed very smart, very hospitable and let us pepper him with questions," Boland said.Despite the predominance of government and religious rules, Boland said he did see small signs of rebellion, like women dressed from head to toe in black sporting bright... (Helena Independent Record)
A SUDDENLY MOST UNWELCOME GUEST Jul 2, 2009
Last Friday, his visit to Shiraz, Iran's cultural capital, was called off on "security grounds." On Monday, the Foreign Ministry canceled what was to be the first-ever visit by an Iranian leader to Libya. Planned a year in advance, that trip was to feature Ahmadinejad signing a "treaty of friendship and cooperation" with the African Union and addressing a summit of African leaders. (New York Post -- Opinions)
Click to read:Crackdown Drains Iranian Dissidents Jun 28, 2009
Arrests have taken place not only in Tehran but in smaller cities like Hamedan, Zanjan and Shiraz, rights groups said. The numbers of detentions outside Tehran could not be verified independently. (CBS News)
Iran views: 'Police everywhere' Jun 24, 2009
Mehrdust, 25, Shiraz, via e-mail ... Amateur video footage taken in Shiraz in recent days ... There's been no sign of demonstrations in Shiraz since Saturday. (BBC News -- Africa)
Iran blames US as poll crisis deepens Jun 18, 2009
BBC's Farsi-language news site reported Wednesday that protests also occurred in Shiraz, Tabriz and Mashad, though no serious violence was reported in those cities. A crackdown on dissent continued, with more arrests of opposition figures reported, and the country's most powerful military force _ the Revolutionary Guard _ saying that Iranian Web sites and bloggers must remove materials that ``create tension'' or face legal action. (India Times, India)
Iran Supreme Leader Orders Probe of Vote Fraud (1:15 p.m.) Jun 16, 2009
One of Mousavi's Web sites said a student protester was killed early Monday in clashes with plainclothes hard-liners in Shiraz, southern Iran. But there was no independent confirmation of the report. (WTVR.com, VA)
VIP Picks: Mark Kanemura We caught up with the "So You Think You Can Dance" star from Kaneohe Jun 4, 2009
I m a big wine guy too; mostly red (Pinot Noir or Shiraz) and sometimes white (Riesling). yum. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Iran mosque blast kills 19 May 29, 2009
In April 2008, the bombing of a packed mosque in the southern city of Shiraz during evening prayers left 14 people dead. The strike in Shiraz was the first in decades in Iran's Persian heartland. (iAfrica.com)
Good Food And Wine Show 2009 Melbou... May 24, 2009
Over the course of the show there will be a myriad of classes to attend from the Australian Wine Masterclass, to the delicious Bubbles Darling session (no prizes for guessing this is a session on sparkling wines) and the more serious Burgundy and Shiraz classes. There is also a Riedel Decanter class where you can learn about the benefits of decanting - when, why and how and what wines are best suited to decanting. (Suite101.com)
Italian pan-fried Angelfish May 20, 2009
Kloovenburg 'White from Red' Shiraz Ros 2008 Swartland (R60). This dry Ros made from Shiraz, has flavours of strawberries and raspberries with subtle whiffs of warm spice and a crisp dry finish. (iAfrica.com)
Sydney delights: Eat up, down under May 14, 2009
What would you like to drink. The dimpled Kristina was standing by my table in Sydneys Four Seasons Kables restaurant and spewing wine delights. (India Times)
Your say Do you think Sydney's food and wine are over-rated? Apr 28, 2009
5% alcohol shiraz with a steak. some wines in aust are 'good' mist are rubbish and none come near the heights of a great french or occasionally italian or spanish wine. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Culinary nostalgia of Calcutta Apr 16, 2009
I also took them to Shiraz where they gorged on their fantastic biryani. And then I fed them chicken chaap from some hole-in -the-wall joint on the what I think was Shakespeare Sarani or Theatre Road and they were amazed at the taste. (India Times)
Discovering the oldest winery in the Americas Apr 15, 2009
This is primarily red wine country, inspired by Bordeaux: cabernet sauvignon, Shiraz, merlot and Tempranillo. Careful handling also yields delicate whites such as chenin blanc, chardonnay and Semillon. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Syncretic flavours of Calcutta Apr 9, 2009
There are still a few days to go before we return to Delhi but still so many tastes left to revisit: rezala from Shiraz, r o a d s i d e p h u c h k a s , chicken cutlets at Saturday club, smoked hilsa at Bengal Club. And of course, age-old family specialities by our cook of 40 years. (India Times)
Wines you can count on every time Apr 9, 2009
And the red Y Series Shiraz-Viognier, based on the quirky red-white blends of Cte Rtie in the Rhne Valley, is scandalously underpriced at $15 ... Sure, it makes Grange, a $370 trophy shiraz. (Globe and Mail)
It's okay to admit that labels matter Apr 5, 2009
McWilliam's Mount Pleasant Hunter Valley Shiraz 2005 ($19. 95, No. 82396) is a busload of wine for the money. (Globe and Mail)
It's cheese season Apr 2, 2009
How about a supple slice of mature cheddar to go with that full-bodied Shiraz, or some camembert with a glass of bubbly ... Shiraz: Farmhouse cheddar, feta, Gruyre, Maasdam, mature cheddar and Parmesan. (iAfrica.com)
Haute chocolate Apr 1, 2009
These include the Von Geusau Masala Chai Dark Chocolate (all warm fireside spices like cinnamon, cardamom, nutmeg, cloves and ginger) with the Kevin Arnold Shiraz 2006; the unexpectedly delectable Rock Salt Dark Chocolate with the 'savoury' Waterford Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 ("an idea sparked by having worked in Bordeaux where they put a bit of salt in the barrels to break down the tannins," reveals Arnold); and Rose Geranium Milk Chocolate with the Heatherleigh Natural Sweet NV ("I can't... (iAfrica.com)
When the LCBO speaks, it's not just the liquor talking Mar 20, 2009
The Liquor Control Board of Ontario, which peddles social responsibility along with shiraz, is becoming a trendsetter. This is going to take some getting used to. (Globe and Mail -- National)
Potato and bacon bake Mar 11, 2009
Lovely delicate salmon colour, this dry Ros made from Shiraz grapes has subtle raspberry aromas, with integrated flavours of raspberry and red cherry with a delicious crisp finish. To order this, contact. (iAfrica.com)
A real Dutch treat: Holiday on a houseboat Mar 5, 2009
AMSTERDAM - So there we were, sipping shiraz at sunset and minding our own business, when there was a rude rap at the window. And then a hiss. (MSNBC -- Travel)
A woman of wine Feb 28, 2009
It's a blend of Cape Merlot, Shiraz and San Giovese, an Italian varietal. Creating the blend cost her some nerves and a few nights' sleep, and she was relieved when the Wines and Spirits Board passed it as fit for human consumption. (iAfrica.com)
Fires hit wine industry Feb 25, 2009
In the Barossa, some white varieties have been completely wiped out and shiraz fruit sunburnt and shrivelled ... Burned shiraz grapes in the Yarra Valley, Victoria. (Tasmania Mercury)
This week's wine tastings Feb 12, 2009
2182 Bistro and Wine Bar, 8918 Brecksville Road, Brecksville, will feature wines from New Zealand and Australia, including Shiraz and Sauvignon Blancs. 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. (Cleveland.com)
Making up for lousy Christmas gifts Feb 12, 2009
com is bundling three golf-themed wines an Arnold Palmer Cabernet, a Nick Faldo Shiraz and a Guardian Peak Frontier Red or Shiraz (Ernie Els) - and pegging the whole lot at a price that meets or beats many a single bottle of champagne ($50). Of course if you cannot do without bubbly, Greg Norman also offers a sparkling Chardonnay pinot noir. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Wine of the Week Feb 11, 2009
Kosie, William's son, joined his father in 1948 and later in 1969, was responsible for the production of the first two 100 percent varietal wines produced on the estate, namely the 1969 Meerendal Pinotage and the Shiraz. At the wine tasting last week we were privileged to taste 11 vintages of both the Shiraz and the Pinotage, which included the 1969 vintages ... These old wines were remarkable with the Shiraz offering lovely tea leaf aromas and gentle savoury flavours of red cherry and... (iAfrica.com)
