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Cabernet Sauvignon is one of the best known grape varieties in the world but Franc, it's lesser known parent is worth seeking out.

Some 270 lots of designer clothes, furs and accessories for men and women, including a collection of 40 Valentino Couture outfits, were sold on September 28, 2009.

The latest Broadway on Ice tour stops at major venues across the USA.

Lists of Swiss wineries and a Swiss wine guide are all available - more difficult to find is an at-a-glance listing of the country's wine museums open spring to fall.

The idea of speculatively trading foreign currencies- often called forex trading- can be intimidating. This example illustrates how simple it can be.

Arriving in a new country for the first time can be pretty daunting. The last thing you want to worry about is having enough money.

Bras inspired by the Eiffel Tower? Satin Corsets custom-made for the Crazy Horse dancers? A small Paris shop is the "secret address" of the world's most seductive women.

With the rising popularity of take-out sushi and bento boxes for dinner at home or picnics, choosing wine to go with the variety and spiciness of the food is a challenge.

Red wines are blended for various reasons, both good and bad.

Renowned for her body and as she was for her lifestyle and extravagant tastes, Cora Pearl was one of the most famous French courtesans of the 19th century.

Whether you like snacking on rich French fare, soaking away your worries in a steam bath, or relaxing with live jazz and a glass of wine, Paris has just what you need.

Recognition of Virginia wines at this year's SFCWC sends the wine world a clear message--Virginia is for Wine Lovers, particularly Viognier and Cabernet wines!

Seeing an art work not only as one of many pieces in a personal art collection but in the context of its owner's living space adds a new dimension to its appreciation.

The Gold Medal Winners Are Listed Below.

Switzerland is the country to visit for mountain and nature loving enthusiasts. A less-touristy area is Graubunden that has less crowds but still beautiful sights.

Body glitter, hair colouring, jewellery, expensive underwear and horse riding were some of the means English courtesan, Cora Pearl, used to attract her famous lovers.

Learning to trade Forex begins with understanding the mechanics of the market. Learn pips, currencies, and profit and loss to enter the world's largest financial market.

South Africa is a world of unexpected pleasures of fabulous food and fine wines in extraordinary settings, all amidst lush winelands overlooking pristine beaches.

Five distinct wineries comprise the spectacular appellation of Old Mission Peninsula, superb wine growing country approved in 1987 as one of Michigan's four AVAs.

The Yarra Valley wine district near Melbourne, Victoria, Australia produces world famous award winning wines. This relatively small region has over 60 wineries to visit.

What is ice wine and why is it so expensive?

Day trippers looking for a fun and enjoyable outdoor experience may want to pack a lunch and visit Three Fox Vineyards.

The infamous production problems, funding problems & delays that besieged the French director Leos Carax's film The Lovers on the Bridge caused unfair critical reception

Managed by the European Central Bank (ECB), the euro is a symbol of unity and a tool of economic and monetary union (EMU) in Europe.

Liechtenstein in the heart of central Europe is easily reached by road or rail. Buses provide the best transportation in Vaduz and the rest of the principality.

Paris is one of the world's top shopping destinations with over 25 million visitors a year. So what does Paris offer in terms of shopping opportunities?

Buying gold cheaply and selling it expensively requires understanding the U.S. dollar price movements as shown in the USDX index. The USDX almost sets the gold price.

New at Château de Prangins in Switzerland is an exhibit tracing the history of pocket knives and celebrating 125 years of Victorinox, the Army Knife's manufacturer.

A brief biography of the life, career and works of Hector Berlioz - a major figure in the 19th century music Romantic movement and peer to Liszt and Wagner.

Reviews of 18 wines by our New World Wine Tasting Panel.

Bendigo is now one of Victoria's premium red wine producing regions

Washington wine country's fastest growing viticulture area now contains six distinct American Viticulture Areas (AVA), unique for their soil, climate and wine flavor.

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.

Visit a Northern Virginia Winery tasting room with a renovated French-style farmhouse.

Bordeaux is the centre of wine production in this corner of France, but there are other nearby regions producing delicious and often more affordable wines.

Lake County, CA is located north of Napa Valley. The 39-degree longitudinal line passes through this county.

In May, Swiss cows are taken up-mountain to graze until September. August fetes provide entertainment for their human carers and draw increasing numbers of visitors.

The foreign currency exchange market - or 'forex' - is one of the simplest yet most dangerous ways to trade for income. Here are the basics all traders need to know.

The 2006 Toronto Wine and Cheese Show is 23 years young, offering everyone with an appetite for good food and drink a plethora of choice. And since it's my birthday today too- I humbly offer you a gift- a roundup of some of the finest in food and drink on offer at this year's show.

Learn about some of the Euro currency's unique features and how to convert old national European currencies, such as French Francs and German Marks into the new Euro.

Henri Desire Landru was a serial killer who operated in post-World War I France. This is the story of Jeanne Cuchet and her son, the French Bluebeard's first victims.

Always charming, Carouge's Italianate 18th century Old Town near Geneva lends itself especially well to the Christmas season - and Mrs. Claus even offers a walking tour.

Henri Desire Landru was a serial killer who operated in post-World War I France. Marie Guillin and Andree Babelay are two further victims of this French Bluebeard.

Henri Desire Landru was a serial killer who operated in post-World War I France. This is the story of two more of his victims: Marie Marchadier and Anna Collomb

A look at the people who took piano lessons from Frederic Chopin in Poland and France in the 1800's.

A story about a taboo subject and the mingling of love, give this masterpiece a life all its own.

Two tiny wineries with locations off the beaten path in the Columbia River Gorge offer great promise for affordable, food-friendly red and white wines.

Patrick McNamara wrote this book about Sir Authur Conan Doyle and his clairvoyant communications after winning his wallet at an auction.

La Terrazza Restaurant and Peller Estates Winemakers hosted an evening of Italian gourmet food and Canadian wine in British Columbia.

Goose Ridge Estate Winery can't be seen from Interstate 82 as it passes through the Tri-Cities area of Washington State, but its vineyards are highly visible.