Archive for September, 2009

Region’s wineries see locals as a key to their future (River Valley Business Report)

Will the 7 Rivers Region be the next Napa Valley? Most area winery owners wouldn’t go so far as to say that, but, the grape- growing and wine-making industry in this region is ripening.

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Wineries breathe life into old farms (Boston Globe)

While it may not be France or California’s Napa Valley, a 10-acre farm tucked between Interstate 95 and Rowley Bridge Road in Topsfield is becoming a popular destination for wine-lovers throughout the region.

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Local talent to perform Breedekloof Wine Festival (South African Wine News)

Koos Kombuis and Nataniel are the headline acts for Breedekloof Outdoor and Wine 2009, a celebration of wine, food, adventure and music which takes place from Friday October 9 to Sunday October 11.

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Woehler on Wines: Maryhill Winery - Mid Columbia Tri City Herald

Woehler on Wines: Maryhill Winery
Mid Columbia Tri City Herald
Maryhill Winery, famed for its lofty setting along the Columbia Gorge, offers a large stable of delicious, inexpensive wines. Craig and Vicki Leuthold,

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Wineries set for surge of visitors during Passport Weekend (Morgan Hill Times)

From left, Nick Perales, Cynthia Sanchez, Prem Singh, Matty Sanchez, all from San Jose, along with Cynthia Barrios-Woodward and Darlene Castro, both from Morgan Hill, make a toast to Jessica Barrios, far right, from Morgan Hill, as they celebrate her 22nd birthday at Clos LaChance in San Martin during Passport Weekend last March. Photo by: File Photo For many Santa Clara County residents …

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Harvest Fair’s top red wine loses its medal (The Santa Rosa Press Democrat)

By PEG MELNIK THE PRESS DEMOCRAT The top-ranking red wine in this year’s Sonoma County Harvest Fair wine competition was disqualified Monday, a first in the fair’s 35-year history.

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Man Cave: Party sales for the red-meat crowd (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Man Cave: Party sales for the red-meat crowd

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Clamor grows for winery weddings (The American Canyon Eagle)

Four years ago, when Supervisor Mark Luce suggested Napa County allow weddings at wineries, the proposal met with so much opposition that even Luce backed down.

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Wine: Wineries roll out the barrels - Modesto Bee

Wine: Wineries roll out the barrels
Modesto Bee
Murphy’s own Cluster Busters are multiple winners, along with defending champion Matt Hatcher and Jennifer Berry of Hatcher Winery. The Grape Stomp, in its

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A Winery’s Path to Farmers Markets Isn’t Always Easy - Washington Post


Washington Post
A Winery’s Path to Farmers Markets Isn’t Always Easy
Washington Post
But local alcohol laws do not always look favorably on wineries sampling and selling their wares at farmers markets. Maryland restricts its 30 or so
Wine Institute highlights 17 new members Bizjournals.com


Family of NY wine pioneer puts vineyards for sale Newsday
Celebrate Texas Wine, Food, Friends and Fun San Angelo Standard Times
Post-Bulletin  - The Real Deal New York (blog)  - Newsday
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