 THE ART OF BLENDING by: Hrayr Berberoglu Creative winemakers everywhere bring out the best of flavour with their skilful blends. In Bordeaux and Cotes du Rhone, winemakers have been blending for centuries to provide balance, texture, mouth feel, aromatic appeal and longevity. |   |
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| FONSECA – PORTO by: Hrayr Berberoglu This venerable port wine producer was founded in 1822 with the acquisition of Manuel Guimarens of the trading company called Fonseca e Monteiro. Shortly after the purchase, Manuel Pedro Guimarens had to flee Portugal by hiding in an empty port wine barrel. He settled in England, where the company was headquartered until 1927. Now it is back in Porto and still thriving. | |
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| GLENORA DISTILLERY, GLENVILLE, NOVA SCOTIA by: Hrayr Berberoglu Nova Scotia bound motorists look forward to driving the scenic Cape Breton trail with its beautiful vistas of the Atlantic Ocean and pristine coves. Some tourists are so enchanted that they drive the trail from west to east, and reverse to enjoy every bit of scenery from both sides. | |
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| EVERYDAY AND SPECIAL OCCASION WINES by: Hrayr Berberoglu For most people, wine, or for that matter any alcoholic beverage must be enjoyable and represent good value. In many cases consumers buy the least expensive brand, which more often than not fails to satisfy the palate. | |
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