Posted on 16 April 2013.
Riedel has partnered with Argentina Malbec producer, Graffigna, to release the first ever wine glass that’s dedicated to Malbec. Riedel claims that the glasses shape help capture all the available nuances of this popular varietal from South America. We recently acquired a set of these that were conveniently packaged with a bottle of Gaffigna Malbec so [...]
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Posted on 18 March 2013.
By Duane Pemberton I’ve mentioned it before and I’ll do so again – the Seattle Wine and Food Experience is one of my favorite single-day events of its kind in the greater Seattle area. Organizer, Jamie Peha (formerly with the Washington Wine Commission), is no stranger to event planning and this is one that shows [...]
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Posted on 17 March 2013.
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Posted on 28 February 2013.
By Duane Pemberton Company website: www.kia.com Base price: $17,603 Fuel Economy: (CTY/HWY) 23/28 mpg Transmission: Continuously Variable 6-speed Automatic Basic Warranty: 5 Yr./ 60000 Mi. Totaly Seating: 5 Cylinders: Inline 4 Fuel tank capacity: 12.7 gallons Fuel type: Regular unleaded Curb weight: 2778 lbs Horsepower: 164 @ 6400 rpm Torque: 148 ft-lbs. @ 4800 rpm [...]
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Posted on 28 February 2013.
By Duane Pemberton Company website: http://www.nissanusa.com Base price: $22,110 Fuel Economy: (CTY/HWY) 25/30 mpg Transmission: Continuously Variable 6-speed Automatic Basic Warranty: 3 Yr./ 36000 Mi. Totaly Seating: 5 Cylinders: Inline 4 Fuel tank capacity: 11.8 gallons Fuel type: Premium recommended Curb weight: 3172 lbs Horsepower: 188 Torque: 177 lb-ft
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Posted on 21 February 2013.
Tulalip, Washington — Tulalip Resort Casino and Spa will soon be offering an array of new dining options as diverse as the property itself. Over the next 18 months, the food and beverage landscape will evolve with the arrival of an Asian concept, a sports bar, lobby bar, and a new steakhouse menu at Tulalip [...]
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Posted on 21 February 2013.
Wolfsburg, Germany – The XL1 from Volkswagen is the most fuel-efficient production car in the world, with a European combined fuel consumption rating of 261 mpg. Thanks to its plug-in hybrid system, this two-seat vehicle can also cover up to 32 miles as a zero-emissions vehicle in all-electric mode. The XL1 is an automotive standout [...]
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Posted on 28 January 2013.
By Duane Pemberton BMW Website: www.bmw.com Specs: Gas Mileage: 22 mpg City/34 mpg Hwy Engine: Turbocharged Gas I4, 2.0L Drivetrain: Rear Wheel Drive Passenger Capacity: 5 Passenger Doors: 4 Body Style: 4dr Car Transmission: 8-speed STEPTRONIC automatic transmission with adaptive transmission control (ATC) Price as tested: $51k
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Posted on 24 January 2013.
By Duane Pemberton 2012 Volvo C70 T5: Impressions www.volvo.com
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Posted on 22 January 2013.
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