Word: florals
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...floral element to the nose,” White said, inhaling the faint aromas. She completed the process by taking a little sip of the wine, which she said was “very dry”— indicating it had a low sugar content...
This unusual duet was preceded by the familiar pageant of the parade of nations, in which swaggering jocks are transformed into Model U.N. delegates thanks to enduring fashion stereotypes. The Bermudans wore their shorts; Tonga had grass skirts; the Japanese showed up in neon Hello Kitty-ish floral patterns; and the Americans, cautioned against excessive displays of national pride, strolled into the stadium in what appeared to be pajamas and--sacre bleu!--berets...
...French migrant long dissed as merely a blending grape. Enologists found the grape to be a more complex varietal than once thought, especially in Mendoza's dryer, Andean conditions. Today, Malbecs like Catena's, from $10 to $50, score high with U.S. critics for their exuberant, fruity and floral styles. "We're aiming for the 25-to-40-year-old market," says Catena in his state-of-the-art winery, built like a Maya pyramid. "It's more aligned with the New World trend." Helped by the Argentine peso's 2001 devaluation, Catena now exports 85% of its wine, half...
...started a number of rollup companies, including U.S.A. Floral Products and Consolidated Capital. In the process, he drew some criticism—Forbes Magazine said “Ledecky spun an attractive yarn,” building companies on “glib gab”—from those who perceived Ledecky as making a quick fortune and then cutting and running...
...These lesser-known delights, such as Ansonica, Catarratto and Grillo (whites) and Nera d'Avola, Frappato and Nerello Mascalese (reds), can produce little-known winners. Reds blend generous sun-drenched fruit and fennel-like earthiness. The most appealing whites are fresh and floral. These fascinating Sicilian wines reflect the local soil and climate: accents of salty sea air, candied orange peel and minerals from the volcanic soil...