that keep breaking into her thoughts are any indication, the girls have already moved on to criticize the maiître d’s new dye job. But the information itself keeps resurfacing in Tabitha’s thoughts. A new family has joined the club. The wife’s name is Brie Duvall. She has two children, a boy and a girl, and a husband rich enough to buy out all four husbands of the ladies at the table with merely the change in his Armani suit pocket. Tabitha purses her lips. No, she decides, this won’t do. “I’ve never heard of this Brie. Why haven’t I heard of her before?” The dimwits look at each other. They all had been fully entrenched in their current conversation, but no one complains about the backtracking. Instead they look to each other over the wine bottle in the middle of the table to see who is going to explain to Tabitha why she isn’t fully informed. They are trying to work out how to reveal to the boss that in this instance she is not all-knowing, and they don’t have the information necessary to get her back in the know. Reid’s head falls for a second when she makes the realization someone has to break the silence. She speaks up as if she is making a conjecture, “Maybe it’s because she just moved into town.” She gives a shrug of her shoulders, but keeps eye contact with Tabitha. “Well... I want to know more,” Tabitha replies with a raise of her eyebrows while maintaining eye contact with Reid. More nervous glances are exchanged. Making circles in the air with her hand Tabitha…
absolute favorite alcoholic beverage…wine! Also, I intend to educate by sharing information about some of the unknown benefits of aerating wine. Aerating certain wines will reduce ethanol and sulfites, help to remove sediment, and enhance the flavor profile, texture, and aromas (Smith, 2015). In my drinking years, I have consumed countless bottles of wine, and there are significant differences in aerated wine. Wines that have undergone aeration have a softer mouthfeel, as well as an overall…
popular white wines. In fact, they are likely to be the two most popular white wines out there. While they may appear similar when you pour them in a glass, you will find them to have their own unique characteristics and tastes. To determine which wine you prefer, learning more about these differences is helpful. Here is some information that allows you to do just that. Chardonnay When you choose a good bottle of Chardonnay, you can expect a wide range of flavors. For example, some brands offer…
different production methods for sparkling wines and discuss how the method of production affects the quality of the wine in different countries. Sparkling wine is a kind of wine that appears to sparkle and contain bubbles . A great majority of people in the world adores and prefer white wine as their option. The difference between sparkling wine and table wine are that sparkling wine have lower alcohol content, where the alcohol in wine originate from the sugar in grapes. Normaly, the…
small batch — boutique wines you have never tried before. Wine Wednesday is the ideal opportunity to expand your wine repertoire as well as your food pairing savvy. So make it your mission for all of 2016. Most upscale casual food destinations offer half-price bottles of wine on Wine Wednesday. We are talking premier, select, and award winning wines at prices that won’t decimate your wallet. The benefits? You get out with people you like for a little fun, relaxation and conversation. You get to…
1. How does the Bordeaux wine distribution system work? The Bordeaux wine distribution system makes it impossible for consumers to purchase a bottle directly from the chateau. Around 400 merchants from the town of Bordeaux or as known as negociants are responsible for the distribution of the wine; these merchants were selected based on their previous relationship with the chateaux and their success in promoting the brand. Their main goal is to manage a market for the chateaux and ensure a wide…
morning of January 17, 1920, “ordinary events like taking a bottle of wine to a friend’s house, sipping a drink in public or selling a beer were now illegal from coast to coast, punishable by up to six months of jail time and a fine up to $1,000” (Blumenthal 59). Americans were still reluctant to give up their favorite drinks. It was legal to make cider and beer at home as long as no alcohol was added. Beer could even be sold if most of the alcohol if most of the alcohol content was first…
intimidate the average wine drinker. In fact, most people don't even have a decanter in their home. For those who enjoy red wine everyday, it is important to understand the role a quality decanter can have on your wine experience. Not all red wines need to be decanted. In fact, most table wines don't need the added step of using a decanter. But, when you want to enjoy a quality aged big bold red wine, a decanter will help it open up. This will shape your overall experience. What does it…
Jean Leon Winery and Miguel Torres Winery both offer unique wines for people who love exceptional wine and tasty food. The wineries each have their own fabulous story which is a great key takeaway for me personally. The major key for a success is to be persistent in every job I take no matter how hard it is and to learn from my mistakes for future improvement. Jean Leon was looking for opportunities in the US by joining the army for citizenship, living in different cities across the country and…
organized and all bottles should be properly labelled so that each individual brand and product can be found conveniently. In practice, this means assigning a specific storage location, shelf or bin number. to each item in the beverage inventory. PREVENTING PILFERAGE To prevent pilferage, beverage storage areas should be secure. Only authorized individuals should have access to storage areas and a control system should be in place…