Articles related to "Burgundy"

Reviews of three highly-rated red Burgundies and four New World Pinots, tasted blind.

Does red Burgundy still hold the lead in quality Pinot Noir?

At four miles an hour, Go-Barging in Burgundy allows the body to relax into the rhythms of the French countryside while gliding past medieval villages and dark forests.

Burgundy, one of the most beautiful regions of France, stunning scenery and a reputation for gastronomy. Boeuf Bourguignon is the best-known Burgundian recipe.

Burgundy stretches from Sens in the north west to Macon in the south, with its fields of sunflowers, and rows of vines it is one of the most beautiful regions of France.

Touring the area, visitors should be on the look-out for 'domaines' offering wine tastings while they enjoy its varied sights and attractions.

Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy was a tremendous financial success in 2004. Now, after persistent rumours, there appears to be a sequel in the works.

The sun is shining, the guests are lounging on the upper deck, but the chef aboard a barge in Burgundy has to work in a tiny kitchen and produce perfect meals on time.

The flavors in this stew are rich, but the price is more time than money. Prep time is front-loaded so you have time to tend your garden while the stew slowly simmers.

Burgundy is famous for great wines and cheeses but those not exported are a special treat best sampled while cruising in luxury through France on board a canal barge.

On the south end of Burgundy, France lies the Beaujolais wine region. The hillsides of this region is laddened with vines that produce vibrant, early drinking wines

The declining Duke of Burgundy butterfly has been able to produce a second brood this year due to the warm weather, according to the National Trust.

Will Ferrell's comic blockbuster "Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy" was a huge success, but its sketch-style comedy won't suit everyone.

A look at the interesting Burgunidan region of Pouilly Fuissé and the exceptional Chardonnays produced there

Released on the third Thursday of the November following the harvest, this very young red wine is meant to be fun, fruity, and frivolous.

Master of Northern Late Gothic sculpture, Claus Sluter was a prominent artist at the court of the Duke of Burgudy Philip II the Bold in Dijon, France.

A brief examination of the grape variety Chardonnay before exploring the traditional and then contemporary regions of current fine Chardonnay production.

There are two shrubs that have leaves that are more black than anything - and several more in dark colors deep enough to work as if they were ebony colored.

Want to be trendy this fall? The hottest shades for autumn nail lacquers are the deepest maroons and most decadent browns.

Kir and Kir Royale are deliciously sophisticated drinks that are simple to prepare. Cassis is the main flavour in these classic French cocktail recipes.

Very few foliage plants have firecracker red leaves, but many have burgundy or maroon foliage that glow red when the sun shines through them - and some are truly red.

There are four award winning plants in three categories for 2007. Here are some details about growing them, why they're special and how they won.

Will Ferrell's best films, Anchorman and Talladega Nights, have been made with writer-director Adam McKay, and the duo's next effort Step Brothers looks to continue their

Ontario's Prince Edward County has generated a great deal of excitement as a world-class wine region since being promoted to a Designated Viticultural Area in June 2007.

See the chateaux at Chambord and Chenonceau by bicycle, the canal du Bourgogne on foot or forests and thermal baths on horseback in the French south.

See the best of the new annual plants available to home gardeners in 2008. New colors, healthier plants and interesting flower forms can all be found.

Charles V, known as the Holy Roman Emperor, Charles I of Spain and the Duke of Burgandy, spent much of his reign fighting or making treaties with France and England.

Who needs flowers when you have the colorful Jewel tone Coleus growing in the garden?

Dijon is famous for its mustard but there is more to this quaint French town than mustard; shopping, vineyards and a rich history await the keen traveller.

Bold make-up colours can be intimidating but with a few key tricks, you can add pops of brilliant colour to your look without looking like a clown!

No party is complete without a festive holiday drink. Here are some great non-alcoholic and alcoholic punches and a recipe for an Italian Mulled Wine.

His plotting and love of intrigue earned Louis XI many enemies but helped to form a united France under a strong monarchy.

The wine regions of France take in names like Bordeaux, Champagne and Beaujolais, and the Michelin Guide to them includes driving tours, hotels, restaurants and sights.

More and more brides are choosing the fall season for their weddings. Here are some ideas to make the day unique using fall themes.

Grape vines have a wonderful tendency to mutate. Wine growers are taking advantage of these mutations to use familiar varieties to make new flavors in new areas.

Top luxury riverboats cruise in northern France on the Seine from Paris to Normandy and in the south on the Saone and Rhone from Lyon to Provence (Arles and Avignon).

Christmas tree decorating themes are great fun. Start with an items list for decorating in the chosen theme, remembering the tree's location and the home's decor style.

Purple in its many hues is the color of the season, from lilac and lavender to violet and plum. Find it on footwear and bags, coats, maxi dresses and dirndl skirts.

By using a brief guide that explains how economic indicators influence stock and bond markets, investors can improve their chances of successful investing.

For anyone planning a trip to the Pacific Northwest, there is a welcome yet unexpected diversion to be found in the northern Willamette Valley of western Oregon.

Peter Deilmann, A-Rosa, and Viking offer luxury riverboat cruises on the Rhone and Saone in Southern France. Amadeus, Avalon, Brennan, and Uniworld have longer tours.

How to grow beautiful cannas (Canna generalis). The most common is the red canna, but others can be found with burgundy leaves and hot orange flowers.

Heucheras come in more foliage colors than any other plant. In fact they come in almost every color but blue.

Need wine worthy of a holiday celebration without having to sell the car or remortgage the house? Here is a list of 10 tasty wines that can be found for less than $20!

The red wine of Burgundy is being grown and bottled in many areas outside of Europe with great success and to wide acclaim.

Rare is it to find a winery that solely produces one style of wine, but at Surveyor Thomson, Pinot Noir reigns supreme.

Barberry shrubs are widely used in garden landscapes because of the attractive foliage, fragrant flowers and deer resistant thorny stems. See how to care for the shrubs.

David Starkey's latest biography retells Henry VIII's story from the Wars of the Roses until Cardinal Wolsey's influence-before he became a ruthless tyrant.

For scenery alone, France is a prime location with such a divergent landscape that it's understandable how rural France has inspired generations of artists.

Critically acclaimed vineyard site, Seven Springs/Anden has been leased to an elite team of restaurateurs and Burgundy superstar winemaker, Dominique Lafon.