| Marques de Riscal 2002 Rioja Reserva ($18; Spain)
Aroma A bit shy at first but blossoms with 15 minutes of breathing to reveal a ripe, plummy bouquet of violets, vanilla, mocha and cola. Taste Spicy black cherry and earthy flavors seasoned by vanilla. Grapes Tempranillo (90 percent), mazuelo (5 percent) and graciano (5 percent). Although tempranillo provides the backbone of this wine, as it does for all red Riojas, graciano and mazuelo add color and acidity. What's Special About It An elusive combination of finesse and power makes it reminiscent of a well-made Bordeaux at a great price. Serve With Hearty roasts of beef or lamb, grilled steak, or Parmigiano-Reggiano and other hard cheeses. How It's Made Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks with periodic pumping over, a technique that deepens color and concentrates flavor.
Number of passengers using low cost airlines up 50%
Romanian integration into the European Union has generated over 50% surge in the number of passengers using low-cost airlines on the local market, while established airline companies saw a growth of 10-20%. TAROM, the biggest established airline operator on the local market, saw a 10% increase in the number of passengers using external flights in the first two months of the year, against the same period in 2007, as well as a 25% rise for domestic flights, according to company representatives. "The number of Blue Air passengers increased by 148% at the beginning of 2007, against the figures recorded in January 2006. .
Orient going to Ibiza
LEYTON Orient will begin their preparations next season with a pre-season tour to Ibiza. The O's will be flying out to the Mediterranean island on July 15 for a week as part of their pre-season training. Martin Ling's squad will be participating in the Copa Ibiza and will play two matches against semi-professional sides from the island, as well as holding an open training session. Orient fans are welcome to come along by booking their tickets for the official travel package. For more details, visit www.leytonorient.co.uk .
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