I have bought myself a course of wine-tasting classes running right throughout January.
The d?r manages to be both sleek and homey, with exposed brick on one wall amplified by mirrors on the other, hardwood floor and tables and, of course, plenty of wine racks.
Plan out what you think you can handle (say, the turkey, three side dishes, and a pie) and then ask your guests to bring other items (particularly, sides, desserts, and, of course, bottles of wine).
Sent to Europe in 1949, principally to study fortified production, Schubert took a side trip that changed the course of Australian wine history.
For an extra special touch, add a course of port wine, dark chocolate and exotic cheeses (brie, blue stilton, sharp cheddar, etc).
Of course, in wine there is a lot of spitting, but not so much in spirits.
And, of course, that wine -- in this case, a bottle of Canevari prosecco ($30).
And, of course, a bottle of wine can break.
Of course, the prospect of wine and cheese and a well run event can only take a bookseller so far.
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It has a $25 fixed price menu, consisting of an appetizer, a main course a glass of wine or beer and coffee (no dessert).
