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Vintage Wine Available For Christmas Gifts in China

Yats Wine Cellars specializes in vintage wines that are sought after by wine connoisseurs and smart wine shoppers in Asia. A lot of emphasis is placed on offering not only famous names like Lafite, Latour and Petrus but more so for lesser-known labels such as Cru Bourgeois of Bordeaux, less famous appellations, domains and producers in Burgundy and Rhone.

1969 is a particular difficult vintage in many major wine regions around the world especially in Bordeaux. Although growing and harvest conditions were not that horrible in 1969 for some new-world regions like South America and USA, the style of wines from those regions were not designed and produced for long ageing. As a result wine lovers in Hong Kong, Philippines and other cities in Asia find it difficult to find and buy 1969 vintage wines. Fortunately for shoppers who are particularly interested in 1969 vintage wines, Burgundy and Rhone both produced excellent wines in 1969. But these wines are quite hard to find by now.

Yats Wine Cellars has changed all that by introducing a good selection of fine 1969 vintage wines. Here are some examples:

1969 Château Lafon Rochet, 4eme Cru Classé, St. Estephe

1969 Château Leoville Las Cases, 2eme Cru Classé, St. Julien

1969 Beaune Les Greves, 1er Cru, Joseph Drouhin

1969 Gevrey-Chambertin, Anjoux & Cie St. Georges

1969 Châteauneuf du Pape, Cuvée du Vatican, Diffonty & Fils

1969 Châteauneuf du Pape, Dom. Du Haut des Terres Blanches, Diffonty Remy

Don’t pass up on the great white wines from Burgundy which have repeatedly demonstrated their incredible longevity to the surprise of wine lovers and even connoisseurs. Here are some great 1969 white wines from Burgundy:

1969 Meursault, Les Perrieres, 1er Cru, Maison Leroy

1969 Le Montrachet, Grand Cru, Domaine Leroy

1969 Pouilly Fuissé, M. Duperray

For those who really have a penchant for Napa Valley classics, how about this:

1969 Cabernet Sauvignon Robert Mondavi Reserve, Napa Valley

But don’t forget the longevity of the sweet dessert wines of Sauternes and Barsac, like this classic:

1969 Château Climens, 1er Cru Classé, Barsac

And then for lovers of vintage Port wines, try this one on for size:

1969 Quinta da Roeda Vintage Port – Croft & CA

And lastly but certainly not least by any stretch, those vintage Champagne like:

1969 Boizel Brut Grand Vintage, Boizel, N.M. Epernay

1969 Dom Perignon

Yats Vintage Wine Cellars is generally regarded by Asian and Philippines wine lovers as the best wine supplier of Old Vintage wines in Asia. Its cellars are located in a new cosmopolitan city just outside of Manila Philippines in Clark Freeport which has its own international airport named DMIA. Wine lovers from Japan, Korea, Hong Kong, Thailand and Indonesia travel to Philippines Clark Freeport to purchase these limited rare bottles of fine vintage wine. Now wine lovers in Hong Kong can select and purchase these wines for deliver to their offices and homes in Hong Kong.

The wine selection of Yats Wine Cellars is revered not only for the big names, the first growths, grand cru and cult labels of Napa Valley, but really for the connoisseurs’ favorites, the old vintages of lesser known producers that are not seen in ordinary wine shops in Hong Kong or other cities in Asia. As wine lovers become more matured, their palates are less impressed by big and rich wines. They start to demand for wine that is more elegant and stylish, something that they can really enjoy not only with more delicate cuisines but even just to drink and enjoy on its own.

The wines of Yats Wine Cellars are designed specifically for this group of matured wine lovers looking for wines that are interesting, not necessarily impressive, and at a fair price that is usually far below those of a comparable big names, and from a matured vintage from 20 years or older. There are over 2000 selections of wine at Yats that fit that description.

Yats International HK Sales Office,

Room 1302, 13/F., The Centre Mark

287-299 Queen’s Road Central Sheung Wan,

Hong Kong SAR

Tel: (852) 2788-0738 ask for Miss Eva Leung

http://www.YatsWineCellars.com

Yats Wine Cellars Philippines

3003C East Tower, Philippines Stock Exchange Center (Tektite)

Exchange Road, Ortigas Center, Metro Manila, Philippines

(632) 637-5019 0917-520-4393 ask for Rea or Kristine

While in Clark, one might as well add to the itinerary a visit to the famous Clark Wine Center, the largest wine shop in Philippines which offers over 2000 selections of fine vintage wine from all wine regions, vintages spanning over 50 years covering all price ranges.

http://www.ClarkWineCenter.com

Wine@Yats-International.com

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Yats Wine Cellars cater to private wine tasting parties and from time to time offers public wine tasting events called Yats Wine Experience. For more information email Wine@Yats-International.com or log on to www.YatsWineCellars.com. Manila Sales Office of YATS Wine Cellars is at 3003C East Tower, Philippines Stock Exchange Center, Exchange Road, Ortigas Center, Metro Manila, telephone (632) 637-5019.

147 Fun Things to Do in Houston $12.95 With this updated edition, plan to see Houston as never before. Ever hear of the Radio Music Theater? Talk about fun! These talented folks put on great show. If you go, plan for your whole family to laugh themselves sick. Eating out in Houston”s a treat. There are wonderful restaurants, many with ethnic foods from around the world. Eating here”s like visiting many other countries, without the airfares. I”ve listed restaurants with fantastic English, Soul Food, Tex-Mex, Cajun, South American, Latin Fusion, Brazilian, Indian, and Vegetarian cuisine. But then, there”s no place like home. You must try the Texas barbecue and Tex-Mex places mentioned. Not everything listed in the book is in Houston. Canoeing in the Big Thicket in Kountz, Texas is fun, fun, fun. Take the kids. Or riding the vintage train in Rusk. The book”s small, so it can fit into the glove compartment of your car. It fits in mom”s purse, too. The idea is to never be without it. You”ll visit new places like a pro.

40 Years of Chez Panisse $55 Waters opened Chez Panisse in Berkeley in 1971, kicking off a food revolution. Now, Waters presents a photographic history of the restaurant in its cultural context, full of iconic pictures from the Chez Panisse archives and vintage menus from special events throughout the restaurant”s history.

A Book of Scents and Dishes $64.41 Originally published in the 1920s, this is a collection of recipes contributed by various members of aristocratic families for a charity cook book. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Vintage Cookery Books are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork. Contents Include: Soups – Sauces – Fish – Meat – Poultry and Game – Vegetables – Savouries – Eggs, Cream, Porridge, etc – Puddings – Wines – Beverages – Tea – Bread, Scones, Buns, Biscuits – Cakes – Jams and Preserves – Confectionary – Children’s Food – Pot Pourri – Soaps – Bills Of Fare – Index

A Country Cook’s Kitchen $35 Traditional culinary skills are enjoying a widespread revival as more home cooks reject fast-food culture in favor of heirloom, artisanal, and organic slow foods. Home-produced delicacies taste even better when patiently prepared and much anticipated, and this revival has prompted many to seek out and master the skills that their grandparents would have taken for granted. This book covers all aspects of the country kitchen, from the simple pleasures of making hearty breads and fresh farmhouse-style cheeses to preserving the harvest”s bounty of fruit and vegetables for year-round enjoyment and the arts of curing, smoking, and salting meats. The techniques collected here have stood the test of time. Additional chapters cover seasonal ingredients, foraging for wild food, and collecting and using vintage kitchenalia. There is also a comprehensive section explaining basic skills as well as a chapter on ingredients. Stunning color photography showcases recipes and techniques to full effect. Locavores and foodies who have revived popular interest in local, traditional, and heirloom foods will be sure to want to have this volume in their collection.

A History of the Alligator $24.99 Alligators have intrigued Florida”s explorers, tourists, photographers, and residents for more than 500 years and become symbols, mascots, pets, medicine, handbags, food, luggage, souvenirs, and attractions. The sport of Alligator hunting and wrestling are explored, along with popular Alligator Farms in Orlando, Palm Beach, St. Augustine, Tampa, and St. Petersburg. See for yourself why Alligators have remained popular draw among Florida”s tourists, historians, and residents alike.Author Donald D. Spencer, a noted Florida historian, tells the Alligator”s story through more than 270 vintage postcards, including the alligator”s criminal record as he documents alligator attacks throughout the state”s history. Featuring Alligator Border cards and, with approximate costs of all the postcards shown, postcard collectors worldwide will find this a valuable resource.

A Vintage Victorian Christmas Holiday Cheer Greeting Card Set $18 Here at Philo Hooke Publishing we celebrate The Holidays with Victorian and Vintage Christmas Cards. Partly because of the beauty and sentiment but also it brings us back to simpler more peaceful times. The sending of commercially printed Christmas cards originated in London,1843. People exchanged handwritten holiday greetings, first in person, then via post. By 1922, homemade Christmas cards had become the bane of the U.S. postal system. The first Christmas card designed for sale was by London artist John Calcott Horsley. A respected illustrator of the day, Horsley was commissioned by Sir Henry Cole, who wanted a card he could proudly send to friends and acquaintances to wish them a Merry Christmas. Horsley produced a triptych. Each panels depicted a good deed; clothing the poor and feeding the hungry. The centerpiece featured a party of adults and children, with plentiful food and drink. The first Christmas cards inscription read: Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Merry was then a spiritual word meaning blessed, Of the original one thousand cards printed, twelve exist today. Printed cards became the rage in England; then Germany. It required an additional thirty years for American. In 1875, Boston lithographer Louis Prang, a native of Germany, began publishing cards, and earned the title father of the American Christmas card. Prangs high-quality cards were costly, and they initially featured not such images as the Madonna and Child, a decorated tree, or even Santa Claus, but colored floral arrangements of roses, daisies, gardenias, geraniums, and apple blossoms. It was cheap penny Christmas postcards imported from Germany that remained in vogue until World War 1. Today more than two billion Cards are exchanged annually. These are individually printed using the very finest inks and paper. You will see and feel the Quality the instant you pick up and examine them. They are suitable for framing.

A Vintage Victorian Christmas Holiday Cheer Note Card Set $18 Here at Philo Hooke Publishing we celebrate The Holidays with Victorian and Vintage Christmas Cards. Partly because of the beauty and sentiment but also it brings us back to simpler more peaceful times. The sending of commercially printed Christmas cards originated in London,1843. People exchanged handwritten holiday greetings, first in person, then via post. By 1922, homemade Christmas cards had become the bane of the U.S. postal system. The first Christmas card designed for sale was by London artist John Calcott Horsley. A respected illustrator of the day, Horsley was commissioned by Sir Henry Cole, who wanted a card he could proudly send to friends and acquaintances to wish them a Merry Christmas. Horsley produced a triptych. Each panels depicted a good deed; clothing the poor and feeding the hungry. The centerpiece featured a party of adults and children, with plentiful food and drink. The first Christmas cards inscription read: Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Merry was then a spiritual word meaning blessed, Of the original one thousand cards printed, twelve exist today. Printed cards became the rage in England; then Germany. It required an additional thirty years for American. In 1875, Boston lithographer Louis Prang, a native of Germany, began publishing cards, and earned the title father of the American Christmas card. Prangs high-quality cards were costly, and they initially featured not such images as the Madonna and Child, a decorated tree, or even Santa Claus, but colored floral arrangements of roses, daisies, gardenias, geraniums, and apple blossoms. It was cheap penny Christmas postcards imported from Germany that remained in vogue until World War 1. Today more than two billion Cards are exchanged annually. These are individually printed using the very finest inks and paper. You will see and feel the Quality the instant you pick up and examine them. They are suitable for framing.

Abstract Christmas Vintage Victorian Block Print Greeting Card Set $18 Here at Philo Hooke Publishing we celebrate The Holidays with Victorian and Vintage Christmas Cards. Partly because of the beauty and sentiment but also it brings us back to simpler more peaceful times. The sending of commercially printed Christmas cards originated in London,1843. People exchanged handwritten holiday greetings, first in person, then via post. By 1922, homemade Christmas cards had become the bane of the U.S. postal system. The first Christmas card designed for sale was by London artist John Calcott Horsley. A respected illustrator of the day, Horsley was commissioned by Sir Henry Cole, who wanted a card he could proudly send to friends and acquaintances to wish them a Merry Christmas. Horsley produced a triptych. Each panels depicted a good deed; clothing the poor and feeding the hungry. The centerpiece featured a party of adults and children, with plentiful food and drink. The first Christmas cards inscription read: Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Merry was then a spiritual word meaning blessed, Of the original one thousand cards printed, twelve exist today. Printed cards became the rage in England; then Germany. It required an additional thirty years for American. In 1875, Boston lithographer Louis Prang, a native of Germany, began publishing cards, and earned the title father of the American Christmas card. Prangs high-quality cards were costly, and they initially featured not such images as the Madonna and Child, a decorated tree, or even Santa Claus, but colored floral arrangements of roses, daisies, gardenias, geraniums, and apple blossoms. It was cheap penny Christmas postcards imported from Germany that remained in vogue until World War 1. Today more than two billion Cards are exchanged annually. These are individually printed using the very finest inks and paper. You will see and feel the Quality the instant you pick up and examine them. They are suitable for framing.

Abstract Christmas Vintage Victorian Block Print Note Card Set $18 Here at Philo Hooke Publishing we celebrate The Holidays with Victorian and Vintage Christmas Cards. Partly because of the beauty and sentiment but also it brings us back to simpler more peaceful times. The sending of commercially printed Christmas cards originated in London,1843. People exchanged handwritten holiday greetings, first in person, then via post. By 1922, homemade Christmas cards had become the bane of the U.S. postal system. The first Christmas card designed for sale was by London artist John Calcott Horsley. A respected illustrator of the day, Horsley was commissioned by Sir Henry Cole, who wanted a card he could proudly send to friends and acquaintances to wish them a Merry Christmas. Horsley produced a triptych. Each panels depicted a good deed; clothing the poor and feeding the hungry. The centerpiece featured a party of adults and children, with plentiful food and drink. The first Christmas cards inscription read: Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Merry was then a spiritual word meaning blessed, Of the original one thousand cards printed, twelve exist today. Printed cards became the rage in England; then Germany. It required an additional thirty years for American. In 1875, Boston lithographer Louis Prang, a native of Germany, began publishing cards, and earned the title father of the American Christmas card. Prangs high-quality cards were costly, and they initially featured not such images as the Madonna and Child, a decorated tree, or even Santa Claus, but colored floral arrangements of roses, daisies, gardenias, geraniums, and apple blossoms. It was cheap penny Christmas postcards imported from Germany that remained in vogue until World War 1. Today more than two billion Cards are exchanged annually. These are individually printed using the very finest inks and paper. You will see and feel the Quality the instant you pick up and examine them. They are suitable for framing.

Adams County $21.99 Adams County was established on July 10, 1797. Carved out of the Old Northwest, it is the third-oldest county in Ohio, predating the state by more than five years. The county”s southern boundary is the Ohio River, once a vital component in the commerce and growth of the county. When the first explorers and settlers came here, prehistoric earthworks dotted the landscape. The most significant, the Great Serpent Mound, is preserved today in a public park. In antebellum days, the county was a hotbed of abolitionist activities with several stations organized on the Underground Railroad. During the Civil War, Confederate General John H. Morgan and his raiders passed through the county taking horses, food, and anything they liked. The vintage views in this book that help tell the story of the county come from the collections of the Adams County Historical Society, the Adams County Genealogical Society, and several private sources.

All American Hamburgers Food and Drink Vintage Metal Sign – Victory Vintage Signs $16.95 This All American Hamburgers vintage metal sign measures 14 inches by 8 inches and weighs in at 1 lb(s). This vintage metal sign is hand made in the USA using heavy gauge american steel and a process known as sublimation, where the image is baked into a powder coating for a durable and long lasting finish. It then undergoes a vintaging process by hand to give it an aged look and feel. This vintage metal sign is drilled and riveted for easy hanging.

Angel Heralding in Christmas and New Year, a Victorian Vintage Holiday Greeting Cards Boxed Set $18 Philo Hooke Publishing celebrates The Holidays with Victorian and Vintage Christmas Cards. Partly because of the beauty and sentiment but also it brings us back to simpler more peaceful times. The sending of commercially printed Christmas cards originated in London,1843. People exchanged handwritten holiday greetings, first in person, then via post. By 1922, homemade Christmas cards had become the bane of the U.S. postal system. The first Christmas card designed for sale was by London artist John Calcott Horsley. A respected illustrator of the day, Horsley was commissioned by Sir Henry Cole, who wanted a card he could proudly send to friends and acquaintances to wish them a Merry Christmas. Horsley produced a triptych. Each panels depicted a good deed; clothing the poor and feeding the hungry. The centerpiece featured a party of adults and children, with plentiful food and drink. The first Christmas cards inscription read: Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Merry was then a spiritual word meaning blessed, Of the original one thousand cards printed, twelve exist today. Printed cards became the rage in England; then Germany. It required an additional thirty years for American. In 1875, Boston lithographer Louis Prang, a native of Germany, began publishing cards, and earned the title father of the American Christmas card. Prangs high-quality cards were costly, and they initially featured not such images as the Madonna and Child, a decorated tree, or even Santa Claus, but colored floral arrangements of roses, daisies, gardenias, geraniums, and apple blossoms. It was cheap penny Christmas postcards imported from Germany that remained in vogue until World War 1. Today more than two billion Cards are exchanged annually. These are individually printed using the very finest inks and paper. You will see and feel the Quality the instant you pick up and examine them. They are suitable for framing.

Angel Heralding in Christmas and New Year, a Victorian Vintage Holiday Note Cards Boxed Set $18 Philo Hooke Publishing celebrates The Holidays with Victorian and Vintage Christmas Cards. Partly because of the beauty and sentiment but also it brings us back to simpler more peaceful times. The sending of commercially printed Christmas cards originated in London,1843. People exchanged handwritten holiday greetings, first in person, then via post. By 1922, homemade Christmas cards had become the bane of the U.S. postal system. The first Christmas card designed for sale was by London artist John Calcott Horsley. A respected illustrator of the day, Horsley was commissioned by Sir Henry Cole, who wanted a card he could proudly send to friends and acquaintances to wish them a Merry Christmas. Horsley produced a triptych. Each panels depicted a good deed; clothing the poor and feeding the hungry. The centerpiece featured a party of adults and children, with plentiful food and drink. The first Christmas cards inscription read: Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Merry was then a spiritual word meaning blessed, Of the original one thousand cards printed, twelve exist today. Printed cards became the rage in England; then Germany. It required an additional thirty years for American. In 1875, Boston lithographer Louis Prang, a native of Germany, began publishing cards, and earned the title father of the American Christmas card. Prangs high-quality cards were costly, and they initially featured not such images as the Madonna and Child, a decorated tree, or even Santa Claus, but colored floral arrangements of roses, daisies, gardenias, geraniums, and apple blossoms. It was cheap penny Christmas postcards imported from Germany that remained in vogue until World War 1. Today more than two billion Cards are exchanged annually. These are individually printed using the very finest inks and paper. You will see and feel the Quality the instant you pick up and examine them. They are suitable for framing.

Assorted Victorian Santas Christmas Holiday Vintage Note Cards Boxed Set $18 Philo Hooke Publishing celebrates The Holidays with Victorian and Vintage Christmas Cards. Partly because of the beauty and sentiment but also it brings us back to simpler more peaceful times. The sending of commercially printed Christmas cards originated in London,1843. People exchanged handwritten holiday greetings, first in person, then via post. By 1922, homemade Christmas cards had become the bane of the U.S. postal system. The first Christmas card designed for sale was by London artist John Calcott Horsley. A respected illustrator of the day, Horsley was commissioned by Sir Henry Cole, who wanted a card he could proudly send to friends and acquaintances to wish them a Merry Christmas. Horsley produced a triptych. Each panels depicted a good deed; clothing the poor and feeding the hungry. The centerpiece featured a party of adults and children, with plentiful food and drink. The first Christmas cards inscription read: Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Merry was then a spiritual word meaning blessed, Of the original one thousand cards printed, twelve exist today. Printed cards became the rage in England; then Germany. It required an additional thirty years for American. In 1875, Boston lithographer Louis Prang, a native of Germany, began publishing cards, and earned the title father of the American Christmas card. Prangs high-quality cards were costly, and they initially featured not such images as the Madonna and Child, a decorated tree, or even Santa Claus, but colored floral arrangements of roses, daisies, gardenias, geraniums, and apple blossoms. It was cheap penny Christmas postcards imported from Germany that remained in vogue until World War 1. Today more than two billion Cards are exchanged annually. These are individually printed using the very finest inks and paper. You will see and feel the Quality the instant you pick up and examine them. They are suitable for framing.

Assorted Vintage Santa’s Victorian Christmas Holiday Greeting Card Set $18 Here at Philo Hooke Publishing we celebrate The Holidays with Victorian and Vintage Christmas Cards. Partly because of the beauty and sentiment but also it brings us back to simpler more peaceful times. The sending of commercially printed Christmas cards originated in London,1843. People exchanged handwritten holiday greetings, first in person, then via post. By 1922, homemade Christmas cards had become the bane of the U.S. postal system. The first Christmas card designed for sale was by London artist John Calcott Horsley. A respected illustrator of the day, Horsley was commissioned by Sir Henry Cole, who wanted a card he could proudly send to friends and acquaintances to wish them a Merry Christmas. Horsley produced a triptych. Each panels depicted a good deed; clothing the poor and feeding the hungry. The centerpiece featured a party of adults and children, with plentiful food and drink. The first Christmas cards inscription read: Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Merry was then a spiritual word meaning blessed, Of the original one thousand cards printed, twelve exist today. Printed cards became the rage in England; then Germany. It required an additional thirty years for American. In 1875, Boston lithographer Louis Prang, a native of Germany, began publishing cards, and earned the title father of the American Christmas card. Prangs high-quality cards were costly, and they initially featured not such images as the Madonna and Child, a decorated tree, or even Santa Claus, but colored floral arrangements of roses, daisies, gardenias, geraniums, and apple blossoms. It was cheap penny Christmas postcards imported from Germany that remained in vogue until World War 1. Today more than two billion Cards are exchanged annually. These are individually printed using the very finest inks and paper. You will see and feel the Quality the instant you pick up and examine them. They are suitable for framing.

Assorted Vintage Santa’s Victorian Christmas Holiday Note Card Set $18 Here at Philo Hooke Publishing we celebrate The Holidays with Victorian and Vintage Christmas Cards. Partly because of the beauty and sentiment but also it brings us back to simpler more peaceful times. The sending of commercially printed Christmas cards originated in London,1843. People exchanged handwritten holiday greetings, first in person, then via post. By 1922, homemade Christmas cards had become the bane of the U.S. postal system. The first Christmas card designed for sale was by London artist John Calcott Horsley. A respected illustrator of the day, Horsley was commissioned by Sir Henry Cole, who wanted a card he could proudly send to friends and acquaintances to wish them a Merry Christmas. Horsley produced a triptych. Each panels depicted a good deed; clothing the poor and feeding the hungry. The centerpiece featured a party of adults and children, with plentiful food and drink. The first Christmas cards inscription read: Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Merry was then a spiritual word meaning blessed, Of the original one thousand cards printed, twelve exist today. Printed cards became the rage in England; then Germany. It required an additional thirty years for American. In 1875, Boston lithographer Louis Prang, a native of Germany, began publishing cards, and earned the title father of the American Christmas card. Prangs high-quality cards were costly, and they initially featured not such images as the Madonna and Child, a decorated tree, or even Santa Claus, but colored floral arrangements of roses, daisies, gardenias, geraniums, and apple blossoms. It was cheap penny Christmas postcards imported from Germany that remained in vogue until World War 1. Today more than two billion Cards are exchanged annually. These are individually printed using the very finest inks and paper. You will see and feel the Quality the instant you pick up and examine them. They are suitable for framing.

Assorted-2 Victorian Santas Christmas Holiday Vintage Greeting Cards Boxed Set $18 Philo Hooke Publishing celebrates The Holidays with Victorian and Vintage Christmas Cards. Partly because of the beauty and sentiment but also it brings us back to simpler more peaceful times. The sending of commercially printed Christmas cards originated in London,1843. People exchanged handwritten holiday greetings, first in person, then via post. By 1922, homemade Christmas cards had become the bane of the U.S. postal system. The first Christmas card designed for sale was by London artist John Calcott Horsley. A respected illustrator of the day, Horsley was commissioned by Sir Henry Cole, who wanted a card he could proudly send to friends and acquaintances to wish them a Merry Christmas. Horsley produced a triptych. Each panels depicted a good deed; clothing the poor and feeding the hungry. The centerpiece featured a party of adults and children, with plentiful food and drink. The first Christmas cards inscription read: Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Merry was then a spiritual word meaning blessed, Of the original one thousand cards printed, twelve exist today. Printed cards became the rage in England; then Germany. It required an additional thirty years for American. In 1875, Boston lithographer Louis Prang, a native of Germany, began publishing cards, and earned the title father of the American Christmas card. Prangs high-quality cards were costly, and they initially featured not such images as the Madonna and Child, a decorated tree, or even Santa Claus, but colored floral arrangements of roses, daisies, gardenias, geraniums, and apple blossoms. It was cheap penny Christmas postcards imported from Germany that remained in vogue until World War 1. Today more than two billion Cards are exchanged annually. These are individually printed using the very finest inks and paper. You will see and feel the Quality the instant you pick up and examine them. They are suitable for framing.

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Authentication of Food and Wine $139 Consumers, regulators, and the food industry increasingly require that foods comply not only with label descriptions of food content, but also with information regarding the food”s origin. For example, the wine industry has a long history of labeling wines based on varietal, regional, or age (vintage)-related properties. However, regulatory agencies are now beginning to require methods to confirm this label information. Food retailers are also facing voluntary or mandatory labeling requirements that will indicate regional or country-of-origin, species and/or varietal information. As a result, development of reliable analytical methods to confirm the authenticity of the label information is needed. This book presents the latest research on food and wine authentication. The chapters are authored by leading international scientists whose research focuses on the development and application of analytical methodologies used for the authentication of food and beverages.

Baby Milk Food and Drink Round Metal Sign – Victory Vintage Signs $17.95 From the Retro Planet licensed collection, this Baby Milk round metal sign measures 14 inches by 14 inches and weighs in at 1 lb(s). This round metal sign is hand made in the USA using heavy gauge american steel and a process known as sublimation, where the image is baked into a powder coating for a durable and long lasting finish. This round metal sign is drilled and riveted for easy hanging.

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Beer Pin-up Food and Drink Vintage Metal Sign – Victory Vintage Signs $19.95 This Beer Pin-up vintage metal sign measures 18 inches by 12 inches and weighs in at 2 lb(s). This vintage metal sign is hand made in the USA using heavy gauge american steel and a process known as sublimation, where the image is baked into a powder coating for a durable and long lasting finish. It then undergoes a vintaging process by hand to give it an aged look and feel. This vintage metal sign is drilled and riveted for easy hanging.

Believe Another Beer Food and Drink Vintage Metal Sign – Victory Vintage Signs $19.95 This Believe Another Beer vintage metal sign measures 12 inches by 18 inches and weighs in at 2 lb(s). This vintage metal sign is hand made in the USA using heavy gauge american steel and a process known as sublimation, where the image is baked into a powder coating for a durable and long lasting finish. It then undergoes a vintaging process by hand to give it an aged look and feel. This vintage metal sign is drilled and riveted for easy hanging.

Billecart-Salmon Blanc de Blanc Grand Cru $79.99 An all-Chardonnay blend has obviously spent quite a time on tirage (hence the price, I assume), developing lots of rather Dom Perignon-like yeast autolysis racy depth apparent on the nose. It manages that trick of having quite enough elegance and acidity to refresh (no need to drink this champagne, unlike many other fuller-bodied examples, with food) but not a hint of greenness or tartness. Bravo, Billecart-Salmon, a well-run family company that has never been accused of undercharging but which does produce the goods. You may well wonder whether a non-vintage wine without the gravitas of multi-vintage blends such as Krug Grande Cuvee or Laurent Perrier Grand Siecle could possibly be worth as much as many a decent vintage-dated champagne. The answer, I swear, is yes. I tasted it alongside the considerably more expensive Bollinger Grande Annee 1996 and La Grande Dame 1995 and preferred it to both. The Bollinger will presumably blossom in about five years’ time but for the moment it is almost aggressively youthful. The Grande Dame has a lovely broad nose but seemed a bit loose on the palate compared to the exciting tension of the Billecart. Jancis Robinson, MW

Black And White Victorian Christmas Santa putting Toys in the Fireplace Stockings Vintage Holiday Greeting Cards Boxed Set $18 Philo Hooke Publishing celebrates The Holidays with Victorian and Vintage Christmas Cards. Partly because of the beauty and sentiment but also it brings us back to simpler more peaceful times. The sending of commercially printed Christmas cards originated in London,1843. People exchanged handwritten holiday greetings, first in person, then via post. By 1922, homemade Christmas cards had become the bane of the U.S. postal system. The first Christmas card designed for sale was by London artist John Calcott Horsley. A respected illustrator of the day, Horsley was commissioned by Sir Henry Cole, who wanted a card he could proudly send to friends and acquaintances to wish them a Merry Christmas. Horsley produced a triptych. Each panels depicted a good deed; clothing the poor and feeding the hungry. The centerpiece featured a party of adults and children, with plentiful food and drink. The first Christmas cards inscription read: Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Merry was then a spiritual word meaning blessed, Of the original one thousand cards printed, twelve exist today. Printed cards became the rage in England; then Germany. It required an additional thirty years for American. In 1875, Boston lithographer Louis Prang, a native of Germany, began publishing cards, and earned the title father of the American Christmas card. Prangs high-quality cards were costly, and they initially featured not such images as the Madonna and Child, a decorated tree, or even Santa Claus, but colored floral arrangements of roses, daisies, gardenias, geraniums, and apple blossoms. It was cheap penny Christmas postcards imported from Germany that remained in vogue until World War 1. Today more than two billion Cards are exchanged annually. These are individually printed using the very finest inks and paper. You will see and feel the Quality the instant you pick up and examine them. They are suitable for framing.

Black And White Victorian Christmas Santa putting Toys in the Fireplace Stockings Vintage Holiday Note Cards Boxed Set $18 Philo Hooke Publishing celebrates The Holidays with Victorian and Vintage Christmas Cards. Partly because of the beauty and sentiment but also it brings us back to simpler more peaceful times. The sending of commercially printed Christmas cards originated in London,1843. People exchanged handwritten holiday greetings, first in person, then via post. By 1922, homemade Christmas cards had become the bane of the U.S. postal system. The first Christmas card designed for sale was by London artist John Calcott Horsley. A respected illustrator of the day, Horsley was commissioned by Sir Henry Cole, who wanted a card he could proudly send to friends and acquaintances to wish them a Merry Christmas. Horsley produced a triptych. Each panels depicted a good deed; clothing the poor and feeding the hungry. The centerpiece featured a party of adults and children, with plentiful food and drink. The first Christmas cards inscription read: Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Merry was then a spiritual word meaning blessed, Of the original one thousand cards printed, twelve exist today. Printed cards became the rage in England; then Germany. It required an additional thirty years for American. In 1875, Boston lithographer Louis Prang, a native of Germany, began publishing cards, and earned the title father of the American Christmas card. Prangs high-quality cards were costly, and they initially featured not such images as the Madonna and Child, a decorated tree, or even Santa Claus, but colored floral arrangements of roses, daisies, gardenias, geraniums, and apple blossoms. It was cheap penny Christmas postcards imported from Germany that remained in vogue until World War 1. Today more than two billion Cards are exchanged annually. These are individually printed using the very finest inks and paper. You will see and feel the Quality the instant you pick up and examine them. They are suitable for framing.

Bon Appetit 2012 Calendar (Wall Calendar) $13.99 Presenting the world of food depicted in charming vintage posters. Enhance any room in the home with a touch of nostalgia and European style with these wonderful graphic images from the early to mid-1900s. Months and days are in both English and French.

Boston Insideout City Guide $13.4 This portable, attractive city guide includes detailed PopOut maps, a 64 page insider guide, a functional compass, and a pen to help you travel intelligently around Boston. The classic itinerary highlights 20 must-see attractions, like the USS Constitution and Fenway Park – along with descriptions, historical insights, and an accompanying alphanumeric index that corresponds to helpful maps. The guide also features descriptions of 54 shops ranging from gourmet food stores to vintage, thrift, and specialty shops; 58 varied entertainment venues, and 56 eclectic restaurants that offer a wide selection of cuisine (including a price guide). A concluding section provides transportation, weather, and regional custom information. PopOut maps of Greater Boston, downtown Boston, and a inset of Harvard Square and Beacon Hill complete this handy guide.

Briton Beer Food and Drink Vintage Metal Sign – Victory Vintage Signs $16.95 This Briton Beer vintage metal sign measures 8 inches by 14 inches and weighs in at 1 lb(s). This vintage metal sign is hand made in the USA using heavy gauge american steel and a process known as sublimation, where the image is baked into a powder coating for a durable and long lasting finish. It then undergoes a vintaging process by hand to give it an aged look and feel. This vintage metal sign is drilled and riveted for easy hanging.

Buca di Beppo Gift Card $100 Buca di Beppo serves modern, family-style Italian cuisine in an eclectic, vintage setting. At Buca, you’ll enjoy the Italian traditions of food, wine and hospitality. With over 80 locations nationwide, Buca di Beppo is the perfect place for celebrating a special occasion, planning a business dinner or having a night out with family and friends.

Buca di Beppo Gift Card $50 Buca di Beppo serves modern, family-style Italian cuisine in an eclectic, vintage setting. At Buca, you’ll enjoy the Italian traditions of food, wine and hospitality. With over 80 locations nationwide, Buca di Beppo is the perfect place for celebrating a special occasion, planning a business dinner or having a night out with family and friends.

Buca di Beppo Gift Card $25 Buca di Beppo serves modern, family-style Italian cuisine in an eclectic, vintage setting. At Buca, you’ll enjoy the Italian traditions of food, wine and hospitality. With over 80 locations nationwide, Buca di Beppo is the perfect place for celebrating a special occasion, planning a business dinner or having a night out with family and friends.