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.
Sunday, February 26, 2006
Celebrated author and wine connoisseur - Miami Herald
3) Sauces simmer while wine sparkles - Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
Vancouver Playhouse International Wine Festival - South African Wine News
 Washington Post | Celebrated author and wine connoisseur Miami Herald, FL - ... 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 |
3) Sauces simmer while wine sparkles - Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
| 3) Sauces simmer while wine sparkles Rochester Democrat and Chronicle, NY - (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 |
Vancouver Playhouse International Wine Festival - South African Wine News
| Vancouver Playhouse International Wine Festival South African Wine News, South Africa - The Vancouver Playhouse International Wine Festival has selected a record 186 wineries from 15 countries for the 2006 festival. ... |
Saturday, February 25, 2006
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Friday, February 24, 2006
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.
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.
Tuesday, February 21, 2006
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.
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.
Monday, February 20, 2006
Marketing spirit works at wine fest - MSNBC
Old wine in new bottle : Paswan on NDA government in Bihar - Webindia123
Column: Is now the right time for California wine grape commission ... - Western Farm Press
| Marketing spirit works at wine fest MSNBC - 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 Marketing spirit works at wine fest FOOD & WINE FEST ON SPECIAL |
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 - ... 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 - 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 ... |
Sunday, February 19, 2006
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.
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
A corking good wine primer: Novice tipplers enticed by aromatic ... - The Daily Yomiuri
The secret revealed: Wine Guy shares his favorite bottle - Gwinnett Daily Post
| Global wine producers prepare to lift Indian spirits Webindia123, India - 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 |
A corking good wine primer: Novice tipplers enticed by aromatic ... - The Daily Yomiuri
 Telegraph.co.uk | A corking good wine primer: Novice tipplers enticed by aromatic ... The Daily Yomiuri, Japan - 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 ... (PZ) Sample the Great, Unusual at California Regional Wine Tasting Aussies lacking a middle order |
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 - 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. ... |
Saturday, February 18, 2006
Wine: First come, first served for sale tastings - Belfast Telegraph
Boydville wine fest fuels fight over usage - Hagerstown Morning Herald
Direct wine shipments&' foe: Rendell - philly.com
 50 Connect | Wine: First come, first served for sale tastings Belfast Telegraph, United Kingdom - 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 |
Boydville wine fest fuels fight over usage - Hagerstown Morning Herald
| Boydville wine fest fuels fight over usage Hagerstown Morning Herald, MD - ... 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 |
Direct wine shipments&' foe: Rendell - philly.com
| Direct wine shipments&' foe: Rendell philly.com, PA - ... 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.
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
Direct wine shipments&' foe: Rendell - philly.com
Laurent Drouhin Brings Wines of Joseph Drouhin to the Wine Lovers ... - PR Web (press release)
| (PZ) Sample the Great, Unusual at California Regional Wine Tasting Houston Chronicle, United States - 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 |
Direct wine shipments&' foe: Rendell - philly.com
| Direct wine shipments&' foe: Rendell philly.com, PA - ... 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 - 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 ... |
Thursday, February 16, 2006
Wine: Pioneering spirit flourishes - New Zealand Herald
Tickets to SoBe festival rarer than a fine wine - Miami Herald
Longtime wine industry figure killed in crash near Shaver Lake - San Luis Obispo Tribune
| Wine: Pioneering spirit flourishes New Zealand Herald, New Zealand - 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 |
Tickets to SoBe festival rarer than a fine wine - Miami Herald
| Tickets to SoBe festival rarer than a fine wine Miami Herald, FL - 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 |
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 - 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
Wine and cheese still a happy pair - Philadelphia Inquirer
Lawmakers mull Internet wine sales - Arizona Republic
| White wine was Tutankhamen&'s afterlife tipple Independent Online, South Africa - 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 - 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 - 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 |
Wednesday, February 15, 2006
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.
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.
Tuesday, February 14, 2006
Chocolate, wine work well together - News 14 Charlotte
Bulgarian Winery Robbed Amid Wine&'s Day Celebrations - Sofia News Agency
Hearing Held On Easing Wine Shipping Law - WMTW
 News 14 Charlotte | Chocolate, wine work well together News 14 Charlotte, NC - 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 |
Bulgarian Winery Robbed Amid Wine&'s Day Celebrations - Sofia News Agency
| Bulgarian Winery Robbed Amid Wine&'s Day Celebrations Sofia News Agency, Bulgaria - ... 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
 WCSH-TV | Hearing Held On Easing Wine Shipping Law WMTW, ME - 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? Wine lovers want to legalize shipments; state police oppose bill Lawmakers Discuss Easing Up On Wine Shipping Rules |
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.
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.
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.
Saturday, February 11, 2006
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 ...
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.
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.
Friday, February 10, 2006
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.
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.
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.
Thursday, February 09, 2006
LETTER- Wine story one-sided - The Hook
Wine and love -- As pairings go, this might be as good as it gets - Napa Valley Register
Q&A: Like Wine, Like Chocolate - BusinessWeek
| LETTER- Wine story one-sided The Hook, VA - ... 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 ... Bill&'s demise is bitter fruit The General Assembly should consider the value of Virginia&'s ... |
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 - ... 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? Love and chocolate at COPIA |
Q&A: Like Wine, Like Chocolate - BusinessWeek
| Q&A: Like Wine, Like Chocolate BusinessWeek - 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? ... |
Monday, February 06, 2006
Internet Wine Sales Getting Closer - WESH.com
Professor makes model for less expensive wine - The Tartan Online
Aust wine sales to US set to boom - ABC Online
 Southwest News-Herald | Internet Wine Sales Getting Closer WESH.com, FL - 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 Washington touts wine in Sunshine State Beer and wine prices may get more palatable |
Professor makes model for less expensive wine - The Tartan Online
 The Tartan Online | Professor makes model for less expensive wine The Tartan Online, PA - 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 |
Aust wine sales to US set to boom - ABC Online
| Aust wine sales to US set to boom ABC Online, Australia - Wine sales to the US were worth $933 million in 2004, just $6 million less than sales to the United Kingdom. Further increases in ... |
Wine sales, exports drop - NEWS.com.au
US wine exports bubbling, but it&'s a cheap drop - Australian
TOP STORY: Wine festival breaks record - Hawke's Bay Today
| Wine sales, exports drop NEWS.com.au, Australia - DOMESTIC wine sales slipped 1.4 per cent to 34.9 million litres in December, figures released today show. The Australian Bureau ... Aust wine sales to US set to boom Domestic wine sales slip Domestic wine sales slip 1.4% in Dec |
US wine exports bubbling, but it&'s a cheap drop - Australian
| US wine exports bubbling, but it&'s a cheap drop Australian, Australia - THE US is closing in on Britain as Australia&'s biggest wine export market, with sales to the US reaping $933 million last year -- only $6million below those to ... French take up methode Australienne The &'amber nectar&' develops a fruity body |
TOP STORY: Wine festival breaks record - Hawke's Bay Today
| TOP STORY: Wine festival breaks record Hawke's Bay Today, New Zealand - Harvest Hawke&'s Bay turned on its biggest-ever party this weekend, with as many as 6000 turning out for the first days of the annual food and wine celebration. ... |
Sunday, February 05, 2006
Visitors show up for winery's release party
KESQ News - OAKVILLE, Calif. More than two-thousand people showed up yesterday for Silver Oak Cellars' twice-annual release party. On Thursday, a fire at the winery's Oakville storage facility destroyed 70 barrels of cabernet sauvignon. The lost was valued ...
Warm January puts a twist in Canadian business plans
680 News - TORONTO (CP) - Snowball fights may have been rare in much of Canada this winter, but the mild weather has tossed a big curve ball at many companies. While December's weather hovered near average, January was unusually warm in many parts of Canada ...
Drinks and Spirits Summit Draws Industry Leaders
dBusinessNews.com - Offering comprehensive Web design services to new economy enterprises across a wide range of platforms and technologies, Web Design Studio takes pride in delivering big-business Internet solutions to small and medium-sized businesses. ATLANTA -- Top ...
KESQ News - OAKVILLE, Calif. More than two-thousand people showed up yesterday for Silver Oak Cellars' twice-annual release party. On Thursday, a fire at the winery's Oakville storage facility destroyed 70 barrels of cabernet sauvignon. The lost was valued ...
Warm January puts a twist in Canadian business plans
680 News - TORONTO (CP) - Snowball fights may have been rare in much of Canada this winter, but the mild weather has tossed a big curve ball at many companies. While December's weather hovered near average, January was unusually warm in many parts of Canada ...
Drinks and Spirits Summit Draws Industry Leaders
dBusinessNews.com - Offering comprehensive Web design services to new economy enterprises across a wide range of platforms and technologies, Web Design Studio takes pride in delivering big-business Internet solutions to small and medium-sized businesses. ATLANTA -- Top ...
Saturday, February 04, 2006
Washington industry takes aim at - Florida
KXLY - YAKIMA -- The Washington industry is giving the phrase "surf and turf" new meaning with a new advertising campaign in Florida. The campaign includes print, radio and billboard advertisements intended to raise awareness about Washington in ...
SLO to get shop for frugal lovers
San Luis Obispo Tribune - Monterey St. Co., a new store featuring wines from around the world for less than $10.99, will be opening this spring in downtown San Luis Obispo. The shop will be at 1255A Monterey St., at Johnson Avenue and next to Popolo Rotisserie ...
INSIDE: The Tasting Room
MetroMix - Sights: The Tasting Room, the two-story bar attached to Randolph Cellars, is arguably the most comfortable bar in the city. Walk through the door, and you feel like you've wandered into a Pottery Barn catalog shoot. Think muted earth tones ...
KXLY - YAKIMA -- The Washington industry is giving the phrase "surf and turf" new meaning with a new advertising campaign in Florida. The campaign includes print, radio and billboard advertisements intended to raise awareness about Washington in ...
SLO to get shop for frugal lovers
San Luis Obispo Tribune - Monterey St. Co., a new store featuring wines from around the world for less than $10.99, will be opening this spring in downtown San Luis Obispo. The shop will be at 1255A Monterey St., at Johnson Avenue and next to Popolo Rotisserie ...
INSIDE: The Tasting Room
MetroMix - Sights: The Tasting Room, the two-story bar attached to Randolph Cellars, is arguably the most comfortable bar in the city. Walk through the door, and you feel like you've wandered into a Pottery Barn catalog shoot. Think muted earth tones ...
New Book: The Red Wine Pill, Now Available in German Translation (PR Web via Yahoo! News)
(PRWEB) February 4, 2006 -- Red wine has been extolled throughout the centuries as good medicine, but now researchers herald the development of a red wine pill that can concentrate the healthy properties of red wine in a dietary supplement without calories, alcohol or preservatives.
Beer and wine prices may get more palatable (Seattle Times)
Washington state consumers may soon pay less for wine and beer made in other states. The state Legislature on Friday moved one step closer...
New Book: The Red Wine Pill, Now Available in German Translation (PR Web)
Health journalist Bill Sardi's newest book, The Red Wine Pill, is now available in German translation. The books heralds compelling information that humans can use red wine molecules to live longer and healthier. [PRWEB Feb 4, 2006]
(PRWEB) February 4, 2006 -- Red wine has been extolled throughout the centuries as good medicine, but now researchers herald the development of a red wine pill that can concentrate the healthy properties of red wine in a dietary supplement without calories, alcohol or preservatives.
Beer and wine prices may get more palatable (Seattle Times)
Washington state consumers may soon pay less for wine and beer made in other states. The state Legislature on Friday moved one step closer...
New Book: The Red Wine Pill, Now Available in German Translation (PR Web)
Health journalist Bill Sardi's newest book, The Red Wine Pill, is now available in German translation. The books heralds compelling information that humans can use red wine molecules to live longer and healthier. [PRWEB Feb 4, 2006]
Friday, February 03, 2006
Industry says Oregon business worth more than 1 billion
News Register - PORTLAND - An industry-funded study says has become a billion-dollar business in Oregon. The Oregon Board released a report that says the economic impact of the business and related activities was $1.4 billion in 2004. That includes ...
Local vintner hopes to subdivide Central Coast region
San Luis Obispo Tribune - If local vintner efforts are successful, the Paso Robles region could be carved into several smaller ones within the next few years. Doug Beckett of Peachy Canyon Winery has already petitioned to create an American viticultural area called Paso ...
Vintage pain: My stint on the -bottling line
Greensboro News & Record - The guy asking the question is the guy plunging corks into bottles. He's been pulling that lever for an hour and a sheen glistens his forehead. "Sure they do. The fairy brings 'em," says a woman down the line. She is dropping foil wraps ...
News Register - PORTLAND - An industry-funded study says has become a billion-dollar business in Oregon. The Oregon Board released a report that says the economic impact of the business and related activities was $1.4 billion in 2004. That includes ...
Local vintner hopes to subdivide Central Coast region
San Luis Obispo Tribune - If local vintner efforts are successful, the Paso Robles region could be carved into several smaller ones within the next few years. Doug Beckett of Peachy Canyon Winery has already petitioned to create an American viticultural area called Paso ...
Vintage pain: My stint on the -bottling line
Greensboro News & Record - The guy asking the question is the guy plunging corks into bottles. He's been pulling that lever for an hour and a sheen glistens his forehead. "Sure they do. The fairy brings 'em," says a woman down the line. She is dropping foil wraps ...
Thursday, February 02, 2006
Wine-law chaos? It's a corker (The Philadelphia Inquirer)
After 72 years of chafing under some of the tightest regulations in the nation, Pennsylvania wine drinkers are suddenly in a heady new world, free to order wine from out-of-state wineries and have it delivered directly to their homes or offices.
Quebec's Crown liquor boss apologizes for wine-pricing problems (Canadian Business)
MONTREAL (CP) - The president of Quebec's provincial liquor board is apologizing to consumers and says two senior officials with the Crown corporation are leaving due to a wine-pricing scandal.
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.
After 72 years of chafing under some of the tightest regulations in the nation, Pennsylvania wine drinkers are suddenly in a heady new world, free to order wine from out-of-state wineries and have it delivered directly to their homes or offices.
Quebec's Crown liquor boss apologizes for wine-pricing problems (Canadian Business)
MONTREAL (CP) - The president of Quebec's provincial liquor board is apologizing to consumers and says two senior officials with the Crown corporation are leaving due to a wine-pricing scandal.
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.
German vintners offer &'World Cup Wine&' - Hindustan Times
Wine-law chaos? It&'s a corker - philly.com
WSTA calls for rethink on wine duty - The Publican
| German vintners offer &'World Cup Wine&' Hindustan Times, India - ... Germany. Fifty growers have applied for the licenses so far, the German Wine Institute (DWI) announced during Berlin&'s Green Week. ... |
Wine-law chaos? It&'s a corker - philly.com
| Wine-law chaos? It&'s a corker philly.com, PA - ... After 72 years of chafing under some of the tightest regulations in the nation, Pennsylvania wine drinkers are suddenly in a heady new world, free to order ... Readers respond to poll query about ban on shipping wine |
WSTA calls for rethink on wine duty - The Publican
| WSTA calls for rethink on wine duty The Publican, UK - The Wine and Spirit Trade Association (WSTA) has called on the Gordon Brown to radically rethink his policy on wine duty. In its ... UK: WSTA backs Northern Ireland licensing reform |
Wednesday, February 01, 2006
Women in wine share career advice (Seattle Times)
A female reader writes: "I am interested in changing careers and have an interest in studying wine. I have been in customer service and...
Heal Your Heart with Wine and Chocolate (Newswise)
Heal Your Heart with Wine and Chocolate offers 101 heart-healthy tips that will have a special appeal for women.
The Powell River Peak - This week - 02/01/2006 - Art auction a first for wine event (Powell River Peak)
Artists are coming out to support volunteers in Powell River. An art auction to raise money for the Volunteer Powell River centre will take place in conjunction with the annual Powell River and District United Way wine event this year.
A female reader writes: "I am interested in changing careers and have an interest in studying wine. I have been in customer service and...
Heal Your Heart with Wine and Chocolate (Newswise)
Heal Your Heart with Wine and Chocolate offers 101 heart-healthy tips that will have a special appeal for women.
The Powell River Peak - This week - 02/01/2006 - Art auction a first for wine event (Powell River Peak)
Artists are coming out to support volunteers in Powell River. An art auction to raise money for the Volunteer Powell River centre will take place in conjunction with the annual Powell River and District United Way wine event this year.
(PZ) Delta Stocks &'Most Original Wine List&' in Cellar in the Sky ... - Houston Chronicle
Vintage pain: My stint on the wine-bottling line - Greensboro News Record
Do wine drinkers just have healthier diets? - International Herald Tribune
| (PZ) Delta Stocks &'Most Original Wine List&' in Cellar in the Sky ... Houston Chronicle, United States - 1, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) -- For the second year running, a panel of wine experts has voted Delta Air Lines&' international wine program the &'Most Original Wine List ... (PRN) American Airlines Pleases the Palate With Its Selection of ... American Airlines Pleases the Palate With Its Selection of Fine ... |
Vintage pain: My stint on the wine-bottling line - Greensboro News Record
| Vintage pain: My stint on the wine-bottling line Greensboro News Record, NC - The guy asking the question is the guy plunging corks into wine bottles. ... "Sure they do. The wine fairy brings &'em," says a woman down the line. ... J&W culinary students taste test wines |
Do wine drinkers just have healthier diets? - International Herald Tribune
| Do wine drinkers just have healthier diets? International Herald Tribune, France - 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. ... |
war brews
Lincoln Courier - As Lynfred Winery's marketing chief, Christina Andersen-Heller very well may raise a glass to how far the suburban Chicago business has come in its 27 years. The maker of 76,000 gallons of a year lures global guests, has about 5,000 club ...
CD reviews: Votolato is a standout folk artist
Denver Post - It's so easy to listen to "White Daisy Passing," the first track on this ambitious record, and dismiss Rocky Votolato as yet another Iron & clone - albeit a very good one. But that's far from reality. Listen again, and it's apparent Votolato is ...
Leader sees new future for , food event
Statesman Journal - The new leader of the Oregon & Food Festival plans to reverse a trend of stagnant attendance and market the event outside of Salem. "We want more wineries, more crafts, more music," said Lorne Brown, the managing owner of Salem-based Excel ...
Lincoln Courier - As Lynfred Winery's marketing chief, Christina Andersen-Heller very well may raise a glass to how far the suburban Chicago business has come in its 27 years. The maker of 76,000 gallons of a year lures global guests, has about 5,000 club ...
CD reviews: Votolato is a standout folk artist
Denver Post - It's so easy to listen to "White Daisy Passing," the first track on this ambitious record, and dismiss Rocky Votolato as yet another Iron & clone - albeit a very good one. But that's far from reality. Listen again, and it's apparent Votolato is ...
Leader sees new future for , food event
Statesman Journal - The new leader of the Oregon & Food Festival plans to reverse a trend of stagnant attendance and market the event outside of Salem. "We want more wineries, more crafts, more music," said Lorne Brown, the managing owner of Salem-based Excel ...
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