Sunday, August 26, 2007

A bumper harvest, but growing demand means the champagne is running out (The Guardian, 25 Aug 2007, Page 10)

A bumper harvest, but growing demand means the champagne is running out
Angelique Chrisafis Montgenost Expanding Battle for grapes
The Guardian
25 Aug 2007

Jacques Copinet, flushed and jolly from three champagne tastings before noon, headed out to the vines behind his house to try the grapes. “Lovely,” he said, chewing a chardonnay. On the horizon, groups of French Gypsies were arriving to begin the... read more...

Wednesday, August 22, 2007

PURSUIT OF HOPPINESS

The Kansas City Star
22 Aug 2007

Ray Hill had always been strictly a Budweiser/ Miller/Coors man. At least until he tasted a Fat Tire Amber Ale. Hill was so smitten with the flavor, body and nuance of the Colorado regional craft brew that he soon began tinkering with recipes and... read more...