Wine Fund buys Waiheke winery - Stuff.co.nz

Wine Fund buys Waiheke winery Stuff.co.nz, New Zealand - 7 hours ago The New Zealand Wine Fund has bought pioneering Waiheke Island winery Goldwater Estate for more than $10 million in a move that will create one of the largest ...

French wine firm livid after militants attack - Beverage Daily

French wine firm livid after militants attack Beverage Daily, France - 12 hours ago 21/03/2006 - One of southern France��s biggest wine groups has pulled out of negotiations over a battle plan for the country��s ailing wine sector, days ...

Wine bus will roll regularly - Monterey County Herald

Wine bus will roll regularly Monterey County Herald, CA - 13 hours ago After a successful trial run last fall, the Monterey-Salinas Transit bus line -- which delivered wine lovers from downtown Monterey to Carmel Valley wineries ...

INSIDE: 404 Wine Bar
MetroMix - Sights: Warm, inviting and romantic, 404 Wine Bar is lit only by the tea lights on the tables and a few copper sconces. Named for a Moroccan cafe that owner Phyllis Carlucci visited regularly in Paris, the bar's low light creates a gentle mood ...

REGION BRIEFS
Pueblo Chieftain - LEADVILLE - Ski Cooper will host its first Telefest for avid telemark skiers starting at 8 a.m. Saturday. Following registration, events will include a rondonee rally, a slalom race and a telecross event. Cost to participate in all three events, plus ...

Ore. wine country faces crossroads with new hotel
kgw.com - Every weekend, somewhere between hundreds and thousands of wine lovers hop into fleets of private vehicles, rented limousines and tour buses to relish the mystique of the northern Willamette Valley's wine country. AP photo Kathleen Parry; Veronica ...

Wine drinkers go gaga for critter-covered labels (The State)
A fish, a monkey, a kangaroo �� Americans just can��t get enough of the animals swimming, swinging and hopping onto wine labels.

CATHERINE RABB | ON WINE: Is Italy's prosecco the new `in' drink? (The Charlotte Observer)
Flipping through the gossip magazines at the grocery store, I saw a photo of Hollywood starlets sharing a bottle of wine on a restaurant patio.

Ever wonder why you're a wine drinker ... or not? (The Charlotte Observer)
From "History in a Glass: Sixty Years of Wine Writing from Gourmet" (Modern Library, $24.95):

Wine away your summer - Financial Express

Wine away your summer Financial Express, India - 20 hours ago ... Summer is undoubtedly the most challenging season for a wine drinker. ... It is just that our taste for wine is influenced by the weather. ... Delegat&'s Group picks turbulent time to float Stuff.co.nz all 2 related

Wine sips - The Herald

Wine sips The Herald, WA - 7 hours ago City Deli & Wine Shop, 102 Ave. D, Snohomish; 360-568-0369. Wines by the glass daily, informal tastings 1 to 4 pm Saturdays, wine dinners every other month. ...

Wine shop draws following - The Daily Advertiser

Wine shop draws following The Daily Advertiser, LA - 7 hours ago Patty Atkinson readily admits she&'s no wine expert. In fact, under ... like," Atkinson said. "For me, Philippe makes wine shopping easy.". ...

Young wine writer award up for grabs - decanter.com

Young wine writer award up for grabs decanter.com, UK - 6 hours ago Hot on the heels of the Women of Wine organisation offering its travel bursary, the Circle of Wine Writers has announced a collaboration with Websters ... Women of Wine offer travel bursary decanter.com all 2 related

Food and wine - San Jose Mercury News

Food and wine San Jose Mercury News,  USA - 23 hours ago ... Information: (408) 738-2582, ext. 173. Spring Wine Dinner. 6:30 pm March 24. ... 7 pm March 24. J. Lohr Vineyards & Wine, 1000 Lenzen Ave., San Jose. $85. ... Wine Events Inside Bay Area all 2 related

Food and wine calendar - Miami Herald

Food and wine calendar Miami Herald, FL - 14 hours ago Boardroom Wine Dinner: Wine-and-cheese reception and five-course dinner includes broiled sea scallops wrapped in bacon, tuna tartar, lamb chops and grilled ... What&'s sure to be jumpin&' on St. Patty&'s day Miami Herald all 2 related

War of words uncorks a war of wine in Spain (International Herald Tribune)
In the struggle over autonomy between Spain and the Catalonia region, of which Barcelona is the capital, a new weapon of rather less than mass destruction has emerged: sparkling wine.

Wine industry faces another dry white season (South African Wine News)
While a surplus at wine cellars gave rise to a 'wine lake' theory three years ago, it now seems that a large wine drought is imminent.

Ancient Site of 'Water into Wine' Miracle Discovered (KYW News Radio 1060)
Israeli archaeologists have discovered the ruins of the ancient Jewish settlement Kafr Kana ("Kana of Galilee") -- where, according to the New Testament, Jesus transformed water into wine.

Napa Valley Wine Name Used In Lottery Scam
NBC 11 - RUTHERFORD, Calif. -- The operator of a Napa Valley winery is pretty upset after finding out the name of his winery was used in a lottery scam. Charles Sawyer of Rutherford-based Sawyer Cellars knew something was wrong when a stranger called wanting ...

Wine shelves stocked for sophisticated buyers
News-Press - Southwest Florida's wine scene has changed dramatically in recent years. For one thing, says financial planner Tom Uhler, a connoisseur and former wine shop owner who moved to Fort Myers 30 years ago, "Total Wine & More changed everything.'' That's ...

Lawmakers reach tentative compromise for Indiana wineries
WNDU - Indiana - Lawmakers reached a tentative compromise to allow Indiana's 31 wineries to ship wine to their in-state customers. The legislation would create a direct wine seller's permit so Indiana wineries and those in other states could ship to Indiana ...

Research suggests compounds in red wine may help fight gum disease (WIS-TV Columbia)
(National-NBC) March 10, 2006 - If you've been drinking a glass of red wine a day to protect your heart, you may be helping your mouth as well. New research suggests compounds in red wine may help fight gum disease.

Red wine may help you stay long in the tooth (Daily Telegraph)
Yet more good news for those who like a glass or two of red wine: researchers have claimed that it is good for your dental health.

'Red wine is perfect for your pearly whites' (Hindustan Times)
Researchers have revealed that components found in red wine can help in preventing and treating inflammatory periodontal diseases. Recent studies have also shown that red wine, and particularly grape seeds, possesses anti-inflammatory and anti-tumor activities and prevent heart disease.

DiCarlo's Grand & Western
WBBM - DiCarlo's Grand & Western offers an extensive selection of wine, domestic & imported beers, and spirits at the best prices around. Our knowledgeable staff is here to help you with all your needs. DiCarlo's Grand & Western offers an extensive ...

Chicken `N Wine
Quad Cities Onlines - Place chicken in ungreased 9x13x2-inch baking dish. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt. Combine flour in 1/4 cup of the sour cream. Add soup, wine, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and remaining sour cream. Pour over chicken. Place mushrooms on top and ...

Not Your Mother's Shower
Daily American Online - If you've been to a wedding shower recently, you've probably noticed the time-honored tradition is changing. The typical Sunday afternoon gathering of ladies playing word games and snacking on pastel Jordan almonds has been replaced by sophisticated ...

Wine deal poured - Newsday

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Wine deal poured Newsday, NY - 14 hours ago The European Union and the United States signed a new wine deal Friday that recognizes and protects regional designations, including Long Island, and allows ... Europe, US wine accord OKs shunned aging method San Jose Mercury News Europe, US sign accord on wine Chicago Tribune EU and US toast wine deal to end 20 years of haggling Globe and Mail Bryan College Station Eagle - all 88 related

Limits on wine sales proposed - Bloomington Pantagraph

Limits on wine sales proposed Bloomington Pantagraph,  USA - 1 hour ago BLOOMINGTON - It may be harder to enjoy a homegrown, Illinois wine for dinner if the state legislature stops local grape growers from selling directly to bars ...

Oregon Wine & Travel: Yakima Wines Come to Portland - Beach Connection

Oregon Wine & Travel: Yakima Wines Come to Portland Beach Connection, OR - 10 hours ago (Portland, Oregon) - The Old World Forestry Center in Portland will be the host to a special wine tasting event spotlighting Yakima Valley wines, with a ...

EU, U.S. Sign New Wine Deal (AP via Yahoo! News)
The European Union and the United States signed a new wine deal Friday that allows the U.S. to export wines made using practices many European vintners shun.

EU and US ink landmark wine deal (AFP via Yahoo! News)
The European Union and the United States signed an agreement regulating the trade in wine, an AFP journalist witnessed.

Red Wine's Latest Health Property - It's the Secret of a Better Smile (RedNova)
By Maxine Frith Social Affairs Correspondent Forget apples or mouth-wash - a glass of Bordeaux may be the best thing for your teeth. Scientists have found that certain compounds in red wine could play a role in preventing gum disease and tooth loss.

Red wine &'may help to stop teeth falling out&' - Scotsman

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Red wine &'may help to stop teeth falling out&' Scotsman, United Kingdom - 6 hours ago RED wine could hold the key to preventing and treating serious gum disease, research suggests. ... However, people should not rush for the wine bottle just yet. ... Red wine&'s latest health property - it&'s the secret of a better ... Independent Wine &'can help treat gum disease&' BBC News Red wine may help you stay long in the tooth Telegraph.co.uk NEWS.com.au - FOX News - all 40 related

US and EU wine regions celebrate end of dispute - Financial Times

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US and EU wine regions celebrate end of dispute Financial Times, UK - 8 hours ago ... But on Friday, the world��s two biggest wine-producing regions set aside decades of oenological mistrust by pledging ��mutual recognition of currently ... EU, US Sign Wine Deal, Plan New Talks Houston Chronicle US sets wine deal with EU Richmond Times Dispatch EU, US Sign Agreement on European Wine Names, Market Access Bloomberg Monsters and Critics.com - all 81 related

Food and wine calendar - San Jose Mercury News

Food and wine calendar San Jose Mercury News,  USA - 13 hours ago Wine and Cheese Pairing. 7:30 pm March 16. ... Information: www.riversofchocolate.org or (408) 539-2121. Rhone Rangers Wine Tasting. With cioppino dinner. ... Food and wine events Contra Costa Times Peninsula Wine Events Inside Bay Area East Bay Wine Events Inside Bay Area all 4 related

Wine 101
Independent Record - You walk into the Civic Center and shed your coat in the corner. You look good because you��re wearing that fancy dress you bought in anticipation of a fancy occasion. This is that occasion. You read somewhere that the Wine Crush, which benefits Big ...

Can wine over WiFi save your long-distance relationship?
ZDNet Blogs - A few times I have been in love with women who lived in different cities- women who I used to drink a nice bottle of Merlot with when they visited my city, or me theirs. But when I wasn't around, guys were lined up at their door with their own nice ...

Cooking with Wine
WLS - He is hosting a 1st Annual Galena Wine Lovers Weekend in April and he's here to give us a preview. As part of the 1st Annual Galena Wine Lovers Weekend, corporate executive chef Michael Pivoney of Chicago's Signature Room restaurant will prepare a ...

Wine calendar - Seattle Times

Wine calendar Seattle Times, United States - 23 hours ago SAT Tasting, dinner and auction of wine packages and featuring the works of Washington artist Dennis Evans benefiting the Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic and ... On Wine: It&'s a grape month Seattle Post Intelligencer A bunch of hopes rests on our syrahs Seattle Times all 3 related

Garlic&'s difficult to match with wine - Edmonton Sun

Garlic&'s difficult to match with wine Edmonton Sun, Canada - 22 hours ago Garlic is a wine killer. ... And, with pretty much every meal, as we sip our wine, we wonder: Why can&'t garlic and wine just get along? It goes like this. ... Got Pinot? Well, throw a festival! Los Angeles Times Twice in a Blue Moon - Two Fresh, New Rose Wines: Grey Rose &'Pinot ... Yahoo! News (press release) all 6 related

Wine agreements cause concern - ABC Online

Wine agreements cause concern ABC Online, Australia - 7 hours ago Wine grape industry leaders say they are alarmed at the details of new agreements being offered to McGuigan Simeon growers. About ... Curious offer for thirsty growers The Age all 2 related

Canandaigua Wine Company renamed as Centerra Wine Company
Food Ingredients First - Mar 7,2006 -The new name and logo reflect the company��s transformation in recent years to a broad-based company that is the leader in U.S. premium and super-premium wines. 07/03/06 Canandaigua Wine Company announced it is changing its name to ...

Sunday beer, wine sales up for review
Myrtle Beach Online - A bill that is up for debate on the House floor today would allow continued Sunday store sales of beer and wine in Georgetown County. Georgetown, Lexington and Richland counties along with cities such as Summerville were told they can no longer allow ...

Panini 38
Myrtle Beach Online - The taste | Specializing in sandwiches and salads, the restaurant's focus is on healthful but tasty entrees. Panini 38 boasts about a dozen different panini sandwiches (essentially Italian grilled sandwiches), and a variety of salads to benefit the ...

2006 China International Wine Summit (South African Wine News)
You are invited to join an international wine forum in Beijing from June 15th - June 17th 2006.

Texas wine industry getting federal help (The Charlotte Observer)
When horticulturist Thomas Volney Munson arrived in North Texas more than 100 years ago, he inspected the grapes growing along the Red River and declared the discovery of his "grape paradise." The pastures and wheat fields on the Texas-Oklahoma line may not call to mind vineyards or wooden casks of aging wine, but the handful of local grape growers and winemakers in the Texoma region insist

New course trains wine experts (CBC Manitoba)
If the waiters in your favourite restaurants seem much more knowledgeable about the wine you're drinking, they might be graduates of a new program in the city. Servers in several Winnipeg restaurants have enrolled in an intense, six-month course to become a sommelier, or certified wine expert.

Bulk wine broker WineTrader helping to eliminate local red surplus (South African Wine News)
Lynn Bolin looks at the role being played by one of South Africa's largest wine traders.

Texoma region nurtures budding wine industry (Houston Chronicle)
The pastures and wheat fields on the Texas-Oklahoma line may not call to mind vineyards or wooden casks of aging wine, but the handful of local grape growers and winemakers in the Texoma region insist horticulturist Thomas Volney Munson was right.

Wine sexism disagrees with palates at Divas Uncorked (BizJournals)
The surgeon sips a glass of wine, a Barbera from the Piedmont region in Italy. She wants to know more about it. Actually, the surgeon, Laura Reid, wants to know more about wine in general. She wants to know more about wine so she can order it with confidence when she's at a business dinner or out dining with her husband, who also enjoys wine.

BC researchers hope genomic research into grapes will make wine ... - CBC News

BC researchers hope genomic research into grapes will make wine ... CBC News, Canada - 7 hours ago VANCOUVER (CP) - Steven Lund&'s career as a plant biologist and his passion for a good glass of wine have intersected in a way that could help grape growers ...

Napa-style: Does Oregon&'s wine country want to go down that road? - OregonLive.com

Napa-style: Does Oregon&'s wine country want to go down that road? OregonLive.com, OR - 20 hours ago Every weekend, somewhere between hundreds and thousands of wine lovers hop into fleets of private vehicles, rented limousines and tour buses to relish the ... Boutique hotel faces a thicket of opponents, land-use rules OregonLive.com Battle lines drawn over luxury hotel McMinnville News-Register all 3 related

Wine sips - The Herald

Wine sips The Herald, WA - 20 hours ago ... "Washington Wine Goes Italian," five-course wine dinner with Lombardi&'s owner Diane Symms, 6:30 to 8:30 pm March 16, $49 plus tax and gratuity. ...

Wine tasting (The Cincinnati Enquirer)
Cincinnati Habitat Young Professionals hosted a wine tasting at Andy's Mediterranean Grille in Walnut Hills to benefit Cincinnati Habitat for Humanity.

Wine 0.9.9 Released (OS News)
This is release 0.9.9 of Wine , a free implementation of Windows on Unix. New features include more Web browser support, recursive directory change notifications, debugger improvements, and lots of other bugs fixes and under-the-hood improvements.

Internet Becomes Primary Marketing Tool for Direct-to-Consumer Wine Shipments (PR Web)
There is a growing trend in the United States that directly expands the wine industry's marketing prospects. Last year's Federal Court rulings signaled extraordinary changes to how wine products will be sold in the United States. Both the Federal Courts and State Legislators are progressively ruling in favor of wineries being able to sell and ship their wines across state lines directly into

more Wine
San Francisco Gate - One day, California wine drinkers may look back on 2006 as the end of a golden era, when cheap, delicious Zinfandel was widely available, before it became the state wine. Wine blogger Alder Yarrow of Vinography.com... Above, Polito Martinez of ...

Wine not pouring into state despite end to mail-order ban
Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel - Point-and-clicking wine connoisseurs may find that online shopping carts lack their favorite Sirah or Cabernet, even though Florida now allows shipments of wine from out of state. Small wineries are often befuddled by the dizzying array of laws and ...

State doesn't sip change to wine sales bill
MaineToday.com - AUGUSTA -- Wine lovers faced a setback Wednesday when a legislative committee voted 8-2 against a bill that allows them to receive wine shipped through the mail at their homes. The Legal and Veterans Affairs Committee discussed the bill during a work ...

Wine harvest to drop (The Daily Telegraph)
THE nation's wine harvest would drop in volume from last year with some grapes likely to again be left to wither on the vine, the Australian Wine and Brandy Corp said today.

A soft, fruity, red please - now women choose the wine (Daily Telegraph: UK News)
Women have taken over one of the last bastions of male behaviour - choosing the wine for dinner.

Sainsbury's shuffles wine team (South African Wine News)
The Supermarket giant Sainsbury's has restructured its wine team to incorporate four new people.

Celebrated author and wine connoisseur - Miami Herald

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Celebrated author and wine connoisseur Miami Herald, FL - 15 hours ago ... She also was considered one of Britain&'s foremost refined wine connoisseurs, serving on tasting panels throughout Britain and France. English Literary Stylist Sybille Bedford, 94 Washington Post all 2 related

3) Sauces simmer while wine sparkles - Rochester Democrat and Chronicle

3) Sauces simmer while wine sparkles Rochester Democrat and Chronicle, NY - 12 hours ago (February 26, 2006) �� 3Since the release of the film Sideways, the story of two friends on a wine country getaway in Santa Barbara County, Calif., wine ... Food and beverage industry serves up opportunity Rochester Democrat and Chronicle all 2 related

Vancouver Playhouse International Wine Festival - South African Wine News

Vancouver Playhouse International Wine Festival South African Wine News, South Africa - 43 minutes ago The Vancouver Playhouse International Wine Festival has selected a record 186 wineries from 15 countries for the 2006 festival. ...

Out-of-state wine shipments permitted
Orlando Business Journal - In a brief statement on its Web site, the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation has said: "A federal court ruling on shipment of wine from out of state wineries to Floridians precludes enforcement of the ban on direct wine ...

Wine maker blamed for panic over water supply
Three Gorges Probe - Harbin: An unknown substance found near the water source of Mudanjiang City, the third largest city in Heilongjiang Province, turned out to be a micro-organism that multiplied because of waste from a wine maker, according to local sources. The flaky ...

Co-ops for state wineries considered
Richmond Times-Dispatch - Starting a distribution cooperative might be a quick solution for the problems a federal court ruling created for Virginia farm wineries. The possibility of forming cooperatives was announced yesterday at a Senate committee meeting. State agriculture ...

A wine expert's voyage
Vancouver Sun - For many of us, picking up a bottle of wine is a fairly straightforward endeavour. It usually means a trip to our local liquor store, some thoughtful pacing of the wine aisles, some deliberate pawing of the merchandise, and then that moment of either ...

The wine bunch
News Register - Yamhill Valley winery owners in 1983. Back row from left: Bill Blosser, Don Byard (Hidden Springs), Myron Redford (Amity), Dick Erath, Fred Arterberry, Fred Benoit, David Lett (Eyrie). Front row from left: Joe Campbell (Elk Cove) and David Adelsheim ...

Out-of-state wine shipments permitted
Jacksonville Business Journal - "A federal court ruling on shipment of wine from out of state wineries to Floridians precludes enforcement of the ban on direct wine shipments from non-Florida wineries to Florida consumers." This in effect means that the department will no longer ...

Wine buffs toast end of state's mail-order ban (Sun-Sentinel)
Florida wine lovers no longer have to visit Napa Valley or other faraway locales to buy their favorite labels direct from the vintner.

Taking the mystery out of WINE AUCTIONS (Chicago Tribune)
Looking for a new hobby? How about collecting wine at auction?

Barossa wine industry faces up to problems (ABC via Yahoo! Australia & NZ Finance)
South Australia's Barossa wine community is in crisis control with concern that some of the current grape harvest does not have a market and the future is grim.

The Finger Lakes International Wine Competition (South African Wine News)
Enter the Fastest Growing Wine Competition in North America! You are cordially invited to enter the 6th Annual Finger Lakes International Wine Competition (FLIWC), the world's largest charitable wine competition.

Wine Shops With A Twist Sprouting In DFW (KERA North Texas)
For the first time, Americans are drinking more wine than beer, according to a 2005 Gallup poll. Here in Texas, customers are flocking to businesses that help them bottle their own international blends.

BRITONS GAIN A TASTE FOR US WINE (The Tocqueville Connection)
LONDON, Feb 21, 2006 (AFP) - Sales of US wine grew by 15 percent in Britain and Northern Ireland last year, enabling US producers to weaken France's grip on second place behind top seller Australia.

Marketing spirit works at wine fest - MSNBC

Marketing spirit works at wine fest MSNBC - 14 hours ago By Robin Londner. Swigging a marketing success year after year isn&'t easy, but Southern Wine & Spirits of America is about to do it, again. ... Food & wine fest is on special Miami Herald Marketing spirit works at wine fest South Florida Business Journal FOOD & WINE FEST ON SPECIAL Miami Herald all 4 related

Old wine in new bottle : Paswan on NDA government in Bihar - Webindia123

Old wine in new bottle : Paswan on NDA government in Bihar Webindia123, India - 15 hours ago ... said the JD(U)-led NDA government in Bihar had disappointed the people in its three months&' rule and termed the Nitish Kumar government as &'&'Old wine in new ...

Column: Is now the right time for California wine grape commission ... - Western Farm Press

Column: Is now the right time for California wine grape commission ... Western Farm Press - 8 hours ago This year��s Unified Wine and Grape Symposium, the biggest viticulture-enology gathering in California, was once again a golly gee whiz California wine is the ...

US wine group to tour WA (ABC via Yahoo! Australia & NZ Finance)
Western Australian wine producers hope a visit by American wine writers and opinion leaders this week will help boost their chances of breaking into the US export market.

WINE OF THE WEEK: Chateau Moncontour Brut Vouvray 2004 (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)
Not all French sparkling wine is Champagne. This is made by one of the leading producers of vouvray, which is what the French call chenin blanc.

Economy reaps big benefits from huge wine event (The Maitland Mercury)
Maitland's economy reaped the benefits of what was hailed as Wine Country's biggest event on the weekend. Internationally-acclaimed singer Michael Crawford attracted up to 9000 people when he performed at Tempus Two winery on Saturday night, including visitors from along the east coast of Australia.

Global wine producers prepare to lift Indian spirits - Webindia123

Global wine producers prepare to lift Indian spirits Webindia123, India - 4 hours ago Spirits reached great heights in the national capital as wine producers from 14 countries across the world gathered with their casks offering a range of 60 ... Masala Merlot Lucknow Newsline all 2 related

A corking good wine primer: Novice tipplers enticed by aromatic ... - The Daily Yomiuri

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A corking good wine primer: Novice tipplers enticed by aromatic ... The Daily Yomiuri, Japan - 20 hours ago By Matt Skinner. Forty pages into Thirsty Work, Aussie author Matt Skinner had already changed the way I think about and approach wine forever. ... French and US wines prepare for battle in re-run of historic blind ... Telegraph.co.uk (PZ) Sample the Great, Unusual at California Regional Wine Tasting Houston Chronicle Aussies lacking a middle order Times Online all 5 related

The secret revealed: Wine Guy shares his favorite bottle - Gwinnett Daily Post

The secret revealed: Wine Guy shares his favorite bottle Gwinnett Daily Post, GA - 1 hour ago Of all the questions I am asked about wine, one that seems simple and innocent enough is actually the most difficult for me to answer. ...

Wine: First come, first served for sale tastings - Belfast Telegraph

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Wine: First come, first served for sale tastings Belfast Telegraph, United Kingdom - 16 hours ago By Myra Greer. TWO of our independent specialist merchants are currently running wine sales. ... Wines in Bin End wine sales tend to come from the lesser years. ... Winter Warmers 50 Connect all 2 related

Boydville wine fest fuels fight over usage - Hagerstown Morning Herald

Boydville wine fest fuels fight over usage Hagerstown Morning Herald, MD - 18 hours ago ... Two members of the Berkeley County Commission and its legal counsel took turns uncorking concerns Thursday over a proposed wine festival held each year for a ... Mountain Heritage Arts & Crafts Festival mulls wine tasting Hagerstown Morning Herald all 2 related

Direct wine shipments&' foe: Rendell - philly.com

Direct wine shipments&' foe: Rendell philly.com, PA - 22 hours ago ... Rendell is opposing direct shipments of wine to Pennsylvania residents, a move sure to disappoint wine aficionados and many of the state&'s 100-plus wineries. ...

Wine giant to cut 30 jobs (The Santa Rosa Press Democrat)
At least 30 Napa Valley workers will lose their jobs at the fine wine division of Constellation Brands as a result of a company restructuring announced this week.

Personal wine cellars the new touch of high-end homes (Montana Standard)
BIG SKY �� Bob Lodge��s wine cellar is more like a wine cathedral.

Wine Calendar (The Charlotte Observer)
CAROLINA WINE CLUB, 127 W. Worthington Ave., Suite 104 in the Westye Group Southeast Showroom. 6:30-8:30 p.m.; $35 each or $125 for series. Feb. 28: Strength and Style. March 7: Cognac 101. March 14: Spanish Renaissance. Reservations: (704) 344-8027, info@CarolinaWineClub or www.CarolinaWineClub.com.

(PZ) Sample the Great, Unusual at California Regional Wine Tasting - Houston Chronicle

(PZ) Sample the Great, Unusual at California Regional Wine Tasting Houston Chronicle, United States - 15 hours ago 17, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) -- The California Regional Wine Tasting to be held in Temecula, Calif., on March 11 will be a wonderful opportunity to taste and evaluate ... Temecula offers the last taste of free wine Press-Enterprise (subscription) all 3 related

Direct wine shipments&' foe: Rendell - philly.com

Direct wine shipments&' foe: Rendell philly.com, PA - 3 hours ago ... Rendell is opposing direct shipments of wine to Pennsylvania residents, a move sure to disappoint wine aficionados and many of the state&'s 100-plus wineries. ...

Laurent Drouhin Brings Wines of Joseph Drouhin to the Wine Lovers ... - PR Web (press release)

Laurent Drouhin Brings Wines of Joseph Drouhin to the Wine Lovers ... PR Web (press release), WA - 3 hours ago A celebration of food and wine is only the beginning of a non-stop, indulge-your-senses experience at Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa, held March 31 to April 2 ...

Wine: Pioneering spirit flourishes - New Zealand Herald

Wine: Pioneering spirit flourishes New Zealand Herald, New Zealand - 6 hours ago Even seasoned writers suffer the effects of flying straight into a wine region to taste 101 pinot noirs and then enjoy drinking far too many glasses of ... Wine parties to fill up quickly Cincinnati Post all 3 related

Tickets to SoBe festival rarer than a fine wine - Miami Herald

Tickets to SoBe festival rarer than a fine wine Miami Herald, FL - 19 hours ago Tickets to the South Beach Wine & Food Festival have become hot items. One person is offering a cruise in exchange for two, but is finding no takers. ... WHAT&'S COOKING Houston Chronicle all 2 related

Longtime wine industry figure killed in crash near Shaver Lake - San Luis Obispo Tribune

Longtime wine industry figure killed in crash near Shaver Lake San Luis Obispo Tribune, CA - 16 hours ago A Paso Robles woman who had been active in the local wine industry for years died Saturday in a car accident near Shaver Lake. A ...

White wine was Tutankhamen&'s afterlife tipple - Independent Online

White wine was Tutankhamen&'s afterlife tipple Independent Online, South Africa - 17 hours ago Paris - King Tutankhamen, the teenage king of ancient Egypt, headed into the afterlife with the help of a rather decent white wine, the British weekly New ...

Wine and cheese still a happy pair - Philadelphia Inquirer

Wine and cheese still a happy pair Philadelphia Inquirer, PA - 10 hours ago If you have not already, you may soon hear something about a scientific study demonstrating that cheese kills the taste of wine and, therefore, all so-called ...

Lawmakers mull Internet wine sales - Arizona Republic

Lawmakers mull Internet wine sales Arizona Republic, AZ - 16 hours ago Citizens could do just that if a bill that won preliminary approval Wednesday at the state Capitol becomes law. Internet wine sales are not allowed in Arizona. ... Transporting Wine from Dinner to Home WFIE-TV all 3 related

Cape Wine & Food Tourism Conference 2006 (South African Wine News)
The Cape Wine and Food Tourism Conference was initiated in collaboration with Cape Town Routes Unlimited, FEDHASA Cape and the International Culinary Tourism Association.

Local woman active in wine industry dies in car accident (The San Luis Obispo Tribune)
A Paso Robles woman who had been active in the local wine industry for years died Saturday in a car accident near Shaver Lake. A memorial service for Nancy Heffner will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday at her home. For further details about the service, see the Web site for Compli Beverage Industry Compliance �� where Heffner was the office manager �� at www.compli-beverage.com.

Wine producers lament Manuel's tax decision (Independent Online)
Finance Minister Trevor Manuel's increased tax on wine and brandy will have negative economic impacts on the local wine industry, the South African Wine and Brandy Company has said.

Chocolate, wine work well together - News 14 Charlotte

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Chocolate, wine work well together News 14 Charlotte, NC - 4 hours ago Chocolate and wine will count for about $45 million. Avril Pendergast-Fischer and Alisha Lumea are building a business around chocolate and wine. ... Tips for Valentine&'s Day News 14 Carolina all 2 related

Bulgarian Winery Robbed Amid Wine&'s Day Celebrations - Sofia News Agency

Bulgarian Winery Robbed Amid Wine&'s Day Celebrations Sofia News Agency, Bulgaria - 9 hours ago ... the village of Karaisen in the north of the country has been robbed on Tuesday, locally celebrated as the day of Saint Trifon, the patron saint of wine and vine ...

Hearing Held On Easing Wine Shipping Law - WMTW

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Hearing Held On Easing Wine Shipping Law WMTW, ME - 13 hours ago AUGUSTA, Maine -- Maine wine lovers and vineyards told a legislative committee that easing a state law on wine shipments would be good for consumers and ... Sour grapes? MaineToday.com Wine lovers want to legalize shipments; state police oppose bill Boston Globe Lawmakers Discuss Easing Up On Wine Shipping Rules WCSH-TV MaineToday.com - all 6 related

Golf headed to wine country (San Jose Mercury News)
Hitting a golf ball out of a vineyard became a possibility Monday when the Nationwide Tour announced the inaugural Livermore Valley Wine Country Championship, which will be played in Livermore on March 30-April 2.

Red wine -- in moderation -- does have benefits (Miami Herald)
Q: A few years ago, I remember hearing that red wine has health benefits. Is that still true? A: For those who enjoy a glass of robust red with dinner, the news about wine is worth a toast. The benefits of wine started emerging years ago and recent studies have confirmed what was initially uncovered. Red wine contains polyphenols, which are powerful antioxidants. The polyphenols inhibit platelet

US: Internet-based Oz wine club launched (Just Drinks)
Looking to capitalise on the continued growth of the North American market for Australian wines, a businessman has launched the US's first Australian Wine Club.

Wine industry still battling over-supply (Sydney Morning Herald)
The Australian wine market is still struggling to absorb an oversupply of wine, Foster's Group Ltd chief executive Trevor O'Hoy says. Mr O'Hoy said the global drinks industry continued to consolidate at both the producer and retailer level and the market was shifting towards premium brands.

Wine market still tough for Foster's (Australian Financial Review)
Foster's Group has announced a 10.5 per cent rise in underlying first-half profit , underpinned by strong growth in premium beer sales driven and its $3.7 billion acquisition of winemaker Southcorp, but it warned that trading conditions remain difficult in key wine markets.

EU calls summit on wine surplus (South African Wine News)
A glut of European wine has caused the European Commission to call an emergency wine summit to determine what to do with the surplus.

Winter Down
Rapid City Journal - SIOUX FALLS - The public is invited to join the Muscular Dystrophy Association for the third annual Winter Down from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11, at The Journey Museum in Rapid City. The event will feature wines from South Dakota and ...

Grape debate rages in CA over state
KTRK - State Sen. Carole Migden introduced the bill this week, saying the heady varietal is a "quintessential" California dating back to Gold Rush days and versatile enough to stand up to the spicy diversity of California cuisine. "It's about time we ...

Health: Red , Biopsies, Food Odors
CBS3 Philadelphia - (CBS 3) PHILADELPHIA Medical Reporter Stephanie Stahl reports that red is good for your heart and now new research shows it might also help you live longer. Plus, the benefit of biopsies and what food odors may tell you. Red Red ...

Wine down (Metromix.com)
BeviAmo Wine Bar "The bar staff (Phillip and Megan) were fantastic. The last thing you want on a date is attitude from your date--or the folks bringing your drinks. ... The space is small and intimate, ideal for dates (even if we were the only ones there on a date).

Move to name zinfandel state wine sparks debate (The Monterey County Herald)
In a move that could bring a merlot low -- and make a chardonnay shudder -- a state lawmaker is proposing making zinfandel the official wine of California.

Zinfindel may become state's official wine (Tracy Press)
BERKELEY �� In a move that could bring a merlot low �� and make a chardonnay shudder �� a state lawmaker is proposing making zinfandel the official wine of California.

Free Wine: Ottawa Shelter's Tool to Curb Alcoholism (Update1) (Bloomberg.com)
Feb. 10 (Bloomberg) -- Roger Bertrand lines up, mug in hand, at an Ottawa homeless shelter at 7:30 every morning to get a free pick-me-up: white wine.

AUSTRALIA'S FOSTER'S EXPECTED TO REPORT IMPROVED US WINE OPS (Asia Pulse via Yahoo! Australia & NZ Finance)
Agribusiness Market analysts expect Foster's Group Ltd (ASX:FGL) to report some improvement to United States wine operations and strong beer sales in Australia, when the global beverages firm delivers its half year results next Tuesday.

Release of Wine Grape Crush Report Significantly Impacts Future of Wine Grape Industry, Expert Explains (SYS-CON Media)
WHAT: The California Department of Food and Agriculture's Preliminary Grape Crush report for 2005 is a critical barometer for the wine and grape industry, containing prices and tons of wine grapes crushed during the 2005 harvest.

AUSTRALIA'S FOSTER'S EXPECTED TO REPORT IMPROVED US WINE OPS (Asia Pulse via Yahoo! Australia & NZ Finance)
Agribusiness Market analysts expect Foster's Group Ltd (ASX:FGL) to report some improvement to United States wine operations and strong beer sales in Australia, when the global beverages firm delivers its half year results next Tuesday.

Do wine drinkers just have healthier diets? (International Herald Tribune)
Are wine drinkers healthier than beer drinkers? If that is the case, it may have less to do with their choice of drink than with what they eat with it.

Purple reign: A glimpse into the burgeoning wine bar scene of South Florida (Miami Herald)
As wine struts its way down the catwalk as the next American idol on the beverage circuit, South Florida joins an alliance of major cities -- New York, Houston, Chicago -- in this wine bar coup d'etat.

LETTER- Wine story one-sided - The Hook

LETTER- Wine story one-sided The Hook, VA - 2 hours ago ... I would point out that one individual within that industry contributed more than the entire Virginia Wine Wholesalers Association did. ... Huge national wholesalers killing Virginia&'s agricultural golden ... Clarke Times Courier Bill&'s demise is bitter fruit Roanoke Times The General Assembly should consider the value of Virginia&'s ... The Free Lance-Star Roanoke Times - all 5 related

Wine and love -- As pairings go, this might be as good as it gets - Napa Valley Register

North Bay Bohemian

Wine and love -- As pairings go, this might be as good as it gets Napa Valley Register, CA - 7 hours ago ... It certainly wasn&'t the first time that wine was referred to in a romantic way or as an aphrodisiac in song or literature. The Roman ... Like Water for Chocolate? North Bay Bohemian Love and chocolate at COPIA St. Helena Star all 3 related

Q&A: Like Wine, Like Chocolate - BusinessWeek

Q&A: Like Wine, Like Chocolate BusinessWeek - 10 hours ago Chocophile Clay Gordon wants you to appreciate chocolate the same way you would a fine wine. ... Do people approach chocolate differently than they approach wine? ...

Internet Wine Sales Getting Closer - WESH.com

Southwest News-Herald

Internet Wine Sales Getting Closer WESH.com, FL - 1 hour ago Point, click, enjoy. State lawmakers will move one step closer this week to allowing wine to be ordered over the Internet and shipped directly to your home. ... Wine Industry Moves In On Beer Distributors Southwest News-Herald Washington touts wine in Sunshine State Seattle Post Intelligencer Beer and wine prices may get more palatable Seattle Times Seattle Post Intelligencer - kgw.com (subscription) - all 12 related

Professor makes model for less expensive wine - The Tartan Online

The Tartan Online

Professor makes model for less expensive wine The Tartan Online, PA - 5 hours ago Turning water into wine? Not quite, but a CMU professor may soon be able to create $500 flavor in a $10 bottle of newly-fermented wine. ... Scientist hopes to unlock secret to great wine Centre Daily Times all 2 related

Aust wine sales to US set to boom - ABC Online

Aust wine sales to US set to boom ABC Online, Australia - 22 hours ago Wine sales to the US were worth $933 million in 2004, just $6 million less than sales to the United Kingdom. Further increases in ...