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Wine label of Robert Mondavi 2008 Fumé Blanc Reserve, our Wine of the Week review
WINE OF THE WEEK REVIEW
Robert Mondavi 2008 Fumé Blanc Reserve

Sourced from To Kalon where most vines are more than 30 years old, this well-balanced wine contains aromas of passion-fruit and citrus and flavors of tropical fruit.

An entirely new version of the screw cap may soon replace all wine corks.
WINE NEWS
High-Tech Screw Cap Invention

Could screw caps replace wine corks? A new high-tech version of the screw cap from inventor Tim Keller could give winemakers control over the shelf life of their wines for the very first time.

The Perfect Margarita Recipe can be found in our Summer 2010 Wine Newsletter
THE LIVING IS EASY
Summer Wine Newsletter

From the hottest local wine tastings and events to the best summer wines and the perfect margarita recipe, our latest edition is the quintessential guide to summertime wines, beers, and spirits.

Our Top 10 Summer Beers are the perfect summertime brews, so enjoy a cold one.
HOT DAY, COLD BEER
Top 10 Summer Beers

Hot summer days are the ideal time for cracking open a refreshing, ice-cold beer, and the market is flooded with seasonal specialties, such as pilsners and pale ales.

Mr. Boston Summer Cocktails
BOOK REVIEW
Summer Cocktails

A beautifully illustrated, compact drink-mixing guide revealing trade secrets and recipes for classics such as Casino Royale and party-pleasers such as White Sangria.

Turning Leaf Cabernet Sauvignon
IN-N-OUT AND CAB SAUVIGNON?
Turning Leaf and Takeout Food

Pair your next cheeseburger or slice of pepperoni pizza with a glass of wine. Turning Leaf recently conducted a survey of America's takeout food habits and found some surprising results.


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TOP 10 VODKAS

Vodka may come from the Russian word for water, but as our top ten list shows, this popular spirit is now made and enjoyed all around the world.

TOP 10 VALUE WINES

Whether it's Merlot, Cabernet or Viognier that pleases your palate, our list of Top 10 Value Wines will help you find the best bottle for your buck.