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Choosing the right wine: take the confusion out of deciding what to bring to your next dinner party - Consumer Advice - Buyers Guide
Tips to aid in the selection of wines priced from $15-25 are offered. Bordeaux, a red or white wine can be made with grapes grown in several places...
Black Enterprise, 06/01/97 by Eunice Fried · More from publication -
Has beer gone upscale? Yes. More Americans, including African Americans, are drinking import and specialty beers
Specialty and import beers have become so popular that the big US brewers are promoting their own specialty beers. The output from microbreweries...
Black Enterprise, 06/01/96 by Eunice Fried · More from publication -
High-powered drinks: cost aside, ultra premium vodka is surging in popularity
Vodka has 25% of the market for distilled spirits in the US, with gin second at 8%. Vodka marketed as super or ultra are an important segment of...
Black Enterprise, 03/01/96 by Eunice Fried · More from publication -
Great grapes! The best of last year's wines to buy and stockpile now
Wines from four areas have been selected as some of the best to buy. Four California wines are listed, with ages from 1990-1992 and priced from...
Black Enterprise, 07/01/95 by Eunice Fried · More from publication -
The great wines of Southern Africa: now that the embargo is lifted, South African wines are making a strong comeback
A description of the wines produced in South Africa is presented. South African wine is now available in the US. In 1990 none was imported but in...
Black Enterprise, 05/01/95 by Eunice Fried · More from publication -
Mastering the wine list
Restaurants mark up wines by an average of 250% of the wholesale price, a rate lower than the 300% markup on restaurant food. Cheap wines often...
Black Enterprise, 12/01/94 by Eunice Fried · More from publication -
Acquired taste" from aquavit to grappa, some foreign drinks require a little getting used to
Grappa, an Italian brandy, bitters, or alcoholic drinks with a clear mix of herbs or fruits, and Aquavit, a Scandinavian beverage with a caraway...
Black Enterprise, 08/01/94 by Eunice Fried · More from publication -
Through colored glasses: a retro classic, today's barware is taking on new color; opulent jewel tones are the fashion when stocking your bar or china closet
Colored drinking glasses and goblets have become fashionable for serving wine and aperitifs. Cobalt, rose, plum, yellow and turquoise are some of...
Black Enterprise, 07/01/94 by Eunice Fried · More from publication -
Summer lite: great refreshing summer wines
Preferred summer wines are lighter whites, roses and sparkling alcoholic beverages that are conducive to warm weather drinking. Some of the best...
Black Enterprise, 06/01/94 by Eunice Fried · More from publication -
Rums with punch; great rum punch recipes for summer entertaining - includes recipes
There are about 90 different variations of Caribbean rums imported in the US that can be used to create many different types of rum punch. The...
Black Enterprise, 05/01/94 by Eunice Fried · More from publication
