FOOD & WINE Magazine's 4th Annual Wine Voyage - Monte Carlo to Rome!

with famed Tuscan winery host
Tenuta dell'Ornellaia

October 11 - 18, 2013

What could better than an incredible Italian meal, with Italy’s coastline passing by your window? Enjoying that meal with FOOD & WINE and the manager of Tenuta Dell'Ornellaia at your table.

Tenuta Dell'Ornellaia is one of Italy’s highest rated and most prestigious wineries. Based in the Super Tuscan region, Ornellaia’s wines have long been coveted by connoisseurs and collectors. This will be a dream vacation; A seven-night cruise along the French and Italian Riviera onboard Oceania Cruises' newest ship the Riviera, hosted by FOOD & WINE's wine writer, Anthony Giglio, and Ornellaia's General Manager, Leonardo Rispini.

Your seven night cruise begins in Monte Carlo, with stops in St. Tropez, Provence (Marseille), Portofino, Tuscany (Livorno), Sorrento and the Amalfi Coast, ending in Rome. Along the way you’ll be treated to a series of private FOOD & WINE events, including parties, wine tastings led by Leonardo Rispini and a wine-paired dinner all featuring the wines of Ornellaia, and optional shore tours with lunches and tastings at top estates in Châteauneuf-du-Pape and of course, Tenuta Dell'Ornellaia itself. All with Oceania Cruises' award winning cuisine created by Jacques Pépin, and the luxury and fun of “country-club” style.

This cruise will quickly sell out, so book soon and you’ll also receive prepaid gratuities (value of $200 or more) plus a $100 shipboard credit.

Their website: Food & Wine Trails

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Jeffrey Dale Starr is a wine enthusiast, oil painter, and owner of mobile software company Purple Falcon.

Wine of the Day: 2004 Chateau Mouton-Rothschild, Pauillac

2004 Chateau Mouton-Rothschild, Pauillac


DESCRIPTION:
from Berry Bros. & Rudd - Often criticised for being somewhat exotic and 'new world' in style, the 2004 Mouton shows pure 'old world' charm. This is possibly because a new winemaker, from Ch. Branaire, has taken over this year. The nose is rich and spicy with lovely ripe Cabernet fruit - the blend comprises 69% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Cabernet Franc, 15% Merlot and 3% Petit Verdot - which is a bit more subtle on the palate. Round and velvety with plenty of ripe tannins and great balance, this is more approachable than the other First Growths and is easily as good as Mouton's 2000 and 2002.

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Jeffrey Dale Starr is a wine enthusiast, oil painter, and owner of mobile software company Purple Falcon.

The Wine of Star Wars Part II: The Empire Kicks Back

Due to massive public outcry demanding more, we bring you another batch of time-wasting foolishness.

The Gungan Army Sea Smoke Botella "The enemy has this massive droid army, and we've got - what? Glowing balls and catapults? Weesa need some kind of advantage, and the morning fog is it" said Captain Tarpals. "Plus, it's pretty cool to come rolling in all 'Throne of Blood' style."

Darth Maul Gnarly Head "Yeah, joke about the head...very original" the visibly exasperated Dathomiri Nightbrother declared. "'Is your Mom a crocodile?', 'You have a little something on your face'...yep, heard 'em all." He quickly followed up, "I will take the wine, however."

Aks Moe Holy Cow Chardonnay "I'm not actually a cow, I'm a diplomat and Senator from the glorious planet of Malastare" the three-eyed cow was heard to say (or is it 'herd' to say?)

Luke Skywalker The Dead Arm Shiraz "So right after my 'Dad' cuts off my hand, Solo brings me this bottle of wine as a gag. But it's actually pretty tasty! Han can make fun of me all he wants, but I'm really strong in that arm now" Skywalker remarked. "And I think the princess was checking me out. You know, she's pretty cute...and I think we have a lot in common!"

C-3PO Pink Champagne What else would C-3PO drink?

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Jeffrey Dale Starr is a wine enthusiast, oil painter, and owner of mobile software company Purple Falcon.

Houston Wine Fest

September 28th & 29th
Hermann Square Park

Texas is home to over 200 wineries which makes the lone star state the 5th largest wine producing state in America. Our festival will host a generous selection of different Texas Wineries, each bringing a number of wines for you to taste and sip. We’re proud of the wineries that call Texas home and we hope you add their wines to your list of favorites.

Entertainment includes:

• Elle King
• Houstonian Big Band
• Henry and the Invisibles
• Tony Vega Band
• Alisha Pattillo
• Portland Cello Project
• Little Freddie King
• Apollo Cobra
• Step Rideau and the Zydeco Outlaws
• Morris Day and the Time
• Mango Punch
• Dominic Amato
• DJ Nimbus
• Matt Wilson
• Soul Track Mind
• Liberated Soul

Houston Wine Fest website

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Jeffrey Dale Starr is a wine enthusiast, oil painter, and owner of mobile software company Purple Falcon.

Wine of the Day: 2010 Aiken Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon

2010 Aiken Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon

WINERY:
AIKEN WINES, St. Helena, California

DESCRIPTION:
Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon is renowned worldwide and I believe Oakville Ranch is one of the best vineyards in the appellation. The fruit in 2010 ripened perfectly and was harvested on October 19 before any rain had fallen. The wine has deep, dark color, fully ripe tannins and refreshing acidity. It displays aromas and flavors of ripe black cherries, cassis and mocha. The texture is lush with integrated tannins and a long lingering finish. Although it is drinking beautifully now, this wine will age for many years to come.

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Jeffrey Dale Starr is a wine enthusiast, oil painter, and owner of mobile software company Purple Falcon.

Newton Jazz and Wine Festival in Boston

The Newton Jazz & Wine Festival presents

Jazz-In-The-Yard

Saturday September 21, 2013 12:00 - 5:00PM

at the Jackson Homestead, 527 Washington St, Newton, MA 02458

featuring

• The Fred Woodard Trio plus One
• The Phil Steffen Trio
• Lovely Singer Trio featuring Lydia Harrell
• Brookline High School Jazz Ensemble
• KenYaDig
• The Rollo Tomasi Quartet

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Jeffrey Dale Starr is a wine enthusiast, oil painter, and owner of mobile software company Purple Falcon.

Wine of the Day: Domaine Romanée-Conti Pinot Noir

Domaine Romanée-Conti Pinot Noir

WINERY:
DRC

DESCRIPTION:
One of the finest wines from one of the finest winemakers in the world.

The Domaine has its private supply of oak from the Troncais forests. 100% new oak is used and maturation time depends on the quality of the vintage.

There is no filtration and if racking off the lees is required this is done by gravity from cask to cask, never pumped. If the wines need to be fined, then fresh eggs are used. The wines spend sixteen to twenty months in wood before bottling. Both assemblage and bottling are done by gravity and usually cask by cask.

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Jeffrey Dale Starr is a wine enthusiast, oil painter, and owner of mobile software company Purple Falcon.