Month: May 2014

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A signature wine is one that rescues the particular label, style and passion of its creator, who directs with his own hands all stages from the vine to the glass. In France back in the 1980s, was born the concept of wines from garage, whose name is explained by treating elaborations on a very small scale and without the facilities of a winery dedicated to the production of large volumes of wine. Conceptually, a garage wine can pair with a tailored suit. That is, choosing only the best grapes from vineyards with very low yields, harvested by hand, on the same day and under the best possible weather conditions. It is a process on a small scale and high precision.

They tend to be concentrated and complex wines although, generally speaking, hard-drinking in his youth due to its tannin load. The name garage wine is not an official category in France, where the term micro-cuvee is used to refer to exclusive wines produced in quantities of just 400 to 1500 cases per year, from of vineyards of no more than 6 hectares. Historically, the first wine of this type was the Chateau Le Pin, produced for the first time more than 20 years ago with 2 hectares of vines in Pomerol. Although the first famous wine under the name of garage wine was Chateau Valandraud, produced in St. Emilion in barely 1.5 hectares. In United States, them is known as cult wines since they acquire as luxury objects or works of art.

There are about 12 tags of this type of wines, mainly based on Cabernet Sauvignon, mostly in the region of Napa Valley, in California. Sold for list since its production is very low and very high demand. His reputation of being as delicious as rare, have become true collector’s items coming to compete in auctions of connoisseurs by over thousand dollars the bottle.

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Barcelona Visitors

Where Flamenco is red-blooded flamenco, delicious tapas, record-breaking temperatures and a chequered history of Seville is known for much. The fourth largest city in Spain is one of the most popular tourist destinations in southern Europe. In the summer, vacationers in Andalusian capital cavort. The flight Portal fluege.de reported some of the sights of the lively metropolis. Although far to the South, Sevilla is not cut off most Spanish cities of Madrid, Barcelona and Valencia of the three. Since 1992 was host of the exposition, the infrastructure was expanded. Thanks to the international airport offered direct flights to Seville.

The city of 700,000 residents fascinates visitors with its impressive history. According to legend, Seville was founded by the Greek hero Heracles. At the beginning of the eighth century the city was conquered by the Moors. The influences of different Nations can be seen in the architecture. Amerigo Vespucci and Ferdinand Magellan broke from Seville to big Lake travel on. In the old town, beautiful houses with yards of marble encounter palaces reminiscent of Oriental.

The attractions are numerous, but the is a UNESCO – protected site Alcazar certainly represents one of the most sublime. Even the stock market, the Archbishop’s Palace and the amphitheatre, which seats about 18,000 people, are worth a visit. Also visitors can escape hardly the sounds of flamenco and the culinary delights in Seville. More information: news.fluege.de/… University Service GmbH Lisa Neumann

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Reservoir Lake Diefenbaker

Career aspirations? Teacher. Or cowboy. The familiar who from childhood days, which was said: it is never too late. In the middle of the Canadian Prairie horse enthusiasts can pursue their dreams in the holiday. (bfs) freedom, Raubeinigkeit and even a bit of romance this mixture is that so fascinates us mortals on the life of cowboys.

We want to be sitting once with cool hats and a genuine straw in the corner of the mouth around a campfire. The horses graze within sight, later blowing a ball Bush past. The television series bonanza”has made this desire no less. Because only one thing can help: bring riding boots and Plaid Shirt and on the plane to Canada. Where they still exist, the real Cowboys, and we can learn a lot from them. You forget so quickly no longer staying on a local Ranch. Undoubtedly one of the finest cattle ranches is the La Reata Ranch in the Prairie province of Saskatchewan.

Far from any city it is located in the endless vastness, their pasture land extends to the shores of the over 200 km long Reservoir Lake Diefenbaker, the next tiny place is 20 minutes away. Owner George Gaber, there are no airs and graces, no set up Western scenario for stressed urbanites. Here everyone is simple welcome, which enjoys an exceptional time with horses to spend also bloody beginners who wish to attend their first lessons right in picture-perfect mature Western atmosphere. Even the composition of the guests at George is usually mixed: newcomers meet regulars, experts on beginner and North Americans southern Europeans. A morning on the ranch in any case begins with a proper breakfast. Finally, real Cowboys and girls need basics. Then it goes into the saddle and out into the open. Each guest receives an own quarter horse, which suits him and corresponds to his equestrian skills by the way, time for George.