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The 2009 World Value Wine Challenge  
Great Wines for Tough Times

Well another year has gone by since our last World Value Wine Challenge for wines $20 and under and although its been a painful year for most, it’s been a good year for those looking for value wines.   more >>

International Sparklers  
Lighten up Your Festivities with Bubbly from Around the World

Nothing says "Party" like sparkling wine.   more >>

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2009 Specialty Beers
Exploring the Foamy Fringe of Beer

Every year in the World Wine Championships, we dedicate one session to specialty styles of beer that include fruit flavored beers, beers made with unusual fermentables, barrel aged beers, and some Belgian specialty styles like lambic.   more >>

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Year-to-Date Spirits Round Up
Liquid Gems for your Home Bar

If you’re not going out to bars as much these days to save a little money, we understand. But, that’s no reason to skimp out on stocking your personal bar with great, interesting spirits to enjoy at home. To that end, we have been tirelessly tasting away, searching for the best tasting and best value spirits and have found many gems for your consideration.   more >>

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November 20, 2009
BTI Annual Packaging Awards

Posted by Catrina Cerny
Now We Find the Best Looking Beers, Wines & Spirits

October 8, 2009
BTI on the Finesse Cuisine Radio Hour

Listen to a Lively Discussion of Wines, Beers, and Spirits

July 24, 2009
BTI Gears Up for Their Biggest Wine, Beer, & Spirits Tastings

Posted by Catrina Cerny
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Wine of the Week
Telha d Ouro 2005 Touriga Nacional, Estremadura $9.99. Best Buy.
When you think of Portugal odds are that you think of a sweet Port wine and post prandial delights. That need to change, because dry wines from Portugal can be fantastic too. This one is made from the principal grape used in Port production, fermented dry.
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Beer of the Week
Brouwerij Lindemans Pêche Lambic.
Seems more like winter now than fall, so we recommend a fermented retreat to bring back the sweet memories of summer. And what's more summer than peaches? This Belgian delight marries rich peach fruit with food friendly astringency and earthiness.
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Spirit of the Week
Dooley's Original Toffee Cream Liqueur $16.99/700ml.
Consistently one of the highest rated cream liqueurs in our tastings over the years, this toffee liqueur from Germany is absolutely delicious and a great choice for a holiday season after dinner sipper.
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