Archive for March, 2009
Wine lovers drink to good causes (The Indianapolis Star)
The city’s wine connoisseurs were out in force last week, tasting and trading their favorite vintages to bolster favorite causes.
Wine: It’s time to give sauvignon blanc another try (Lansing State Journal)
The most versatile white wine with food is sauvignon blanc, yet most Americans drink chardonnay.
‘Sideways’ Returns, Uncorked For Japan (International Herald Tribune)
As film industries in China, Russia, Japan and India have grown exponentially, nearly every U.S. studio has set up an international operation for producing and distributing original movies made in local languages.
Wineries balancing on thin ice - CTV British Columbia
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Wineries balancing on thin ice
CTV British Columbia, Canada A long cold winter in the Okanagan might mean fewer bottles of some of your favorite wines but it could also mean some serious financial trouble for some of BC’s newest wineries. Well-established wineries like Quails Gate and Mission Hill should … |
California wineries dragged into trade fight between US, Mexico - Santa Rosa Press Democrat
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California wineries dragged into trade fight between US, Mexico
Santa Rosa Press Democrat, CA By Kevin mccallum California wineries have been dragged into a trade fight between the United States and Mexico, which has slapped tariffs on US wine and other exports after Washington stopped Mexican trucks from driving on American highways. … |
News Near You for March 21 (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
New Kent The Chamber of Commerce is seeking volunteers and offering sponsorship opportunities for the county’s first wine festival on May 16. “A Taste of New Kent” will be held on the grounds of New Kent Vineyards at 8400 Old Church Road from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and feature more than a dozen Virginia wineries, wine tastings, cooking demonstrations, live music, carriage rides and winery tours. For …
NOVA SCOTIA to Boast 13 Wineries by 2010 - TravelVideo.tv (press release)
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NOVA SCOTIA to Boast 13 Wineries by 2010
TravelVideo.tv (press release) In 2005, the province’s wine sales were at $5.6 million, and by 2020, the Winery Association of Nova Scotia predicts that will rise to $18.8 million. From September 7 through October 30, the 2009, Nova Scotia Fall Wine Festival will offer more than … |
Has the Wine Road Barrel Tasting become a frat party? - Santa Rosa Press Democrat
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Has the Wine Road Barrel Tasting become a frat party?
Santa Rosa Press Democrat, CA This is a crucial weekend for many wineries to build their business. Personally I’ve always had a good time and have tasted some great wine. What do the officials of the event have to say to this fuming Ohio couple? “Sometimes it’s just a matter of … |
Sting launches his own red wine - BBC News
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Sting launches his own red wine
BBC News, UK Sting is turning his hand to wine producing as he prepares to launch a red wine, from his own Italian estate, in the UK and US. Around 30000 bottles of wine will go on sale in September, according to estate manager Paolo Rossi. … Get Sloshed on Vintage Sting E! Online Every sip you take: Singer Sting is selling wine The Associated Press Sting sends out message in a bottle of red Independent AHN - Malaysia Star all 199 news articles |
Try Hedges CMS Red 2007 for a dependable, interesting wine - Fort Worth Star Telegram
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Try Hedges CMS Red 2007 for a dependable, interesting wine
Fort Worth Star Telegram, TX This red wine blend from Washington state has been a steady, dependable less-than-$15 effort since at least the early 1990s. I remember buying it on one of the first Internet wine sites, the late Virtual Vineyard. And why did I have to buy it online? … |
