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Wine is made in the vineyard
Wine in the news - Wed, 09/01/2010 - 01:42
Many winemakers say wine is made in the vineyard, meaning that it all starts with the quality of the soil and the care taken with growing the grapes. In almost all of the major wine regions worldwide, there are vineyards that are legendary for the quality of their grapes. One of the more famous in Napa Valley is the “To Kalon” vineyard that is located in the Oakville appellation of that region ...
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Wine Buzz: It's Wine Month, and a busy one at that
Wine in the news - Wed, 09/01/2010 - 01:14
Today kicks off the sixth annual California Wine Month, so sayeth Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger .
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EU-Australia wine trade agreement enters into force on September 1 2010
Wine in the news - Tue, 08/31/2010 - 23:41
A new agreement governing the wine trade between Australia and the European Union enters into force on September 1 2010, the European Commission said in a media statement. The agreement replaces one signed in 1994.
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Soweto Wine Festival Promises Glamour And Glitz
Wine in the news - Tue, 08/31/2010 - 23:09
With just a week to go, the 2010 Soweto Wine Festival, happening on the 2nd, 3rd and 4th September, is being hailed as the "Bumper Issue" of all wine festivals when all the glamorous people of Gauteng descend upon the most happening place in Soweto, the Soweto Wine Festival.
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Blind wine tasting at Zaitoon on Wednesday benefits a good cause
Wine in the news - Tue, 08/31/2010 - 18:33
Zaitoon Mediterranean Grill will host a blind wine tasting benefit Wednesday to raise funds in the fight against breast cancer. The wine tasting event, from 6 to 8 p.m., costs $20. Proceeds benefit team "Mammary Clan," a group that plans to walk 60 miles over three days in the upcoming Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure walkathon. The event will features samples of 5 wines, light appetizers and ...
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New Data on Alcohol and Breast Cancer Show Link Is Complex (Wine Spectator)
Wine news - Tue, 08/31/2010 - 17:30
Two new studies find that multiple factors are involved when it comes to drinking and the risk of cancer
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Wine-making Israeli settler ready to uproot for peace
Wine in the news - Tue, 08/31/2010 - 17:01
An Israeli settler in the West Bank who produces world-class kosher wine has welcomed the resumption of direct peace talks in Washington, even though he knows he must abandon his vines if they succeed.
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Wine industry emphasizes water during annual tour
Wine in the news - Tue, 08/31/2010 - 16:57
The term “soil pit” may not sound incredibly scientific, but it's one of a handful of helpful ideas that could lend growers important information regarding the future of Paso Robles vineyards – and the wine industry as a whole – where water is concerned.
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Have 'wine' time in Washington Friday night
Wine in the news - Tue, 08/31/2010 - 13:24
Ease into the holiday weekend at A Wine, Cheese and Art Festival in downtown Washington’s Meredith Plaza Friday night from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
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'Wine glass that can hold an entire bottle 'promotes heavier and irresponsible drinking''
Wine in the news - Tue, 08/31/2010 - 10:42
Wine glasses that can hold an entire bottle 'promotes heavier and irresponsible drinking' say doctors. The 9in tall glass can hold an entire 750ml bottle of wine, and while the businesses selling it make a humorous play of its ‘benefits’, alcohol charities and doctors are appalled.
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Wine glass holds an entire bottle on sale on Amazon encourages binge drinking
Wine in the news - Tue, 08/31/2010 - 08:13
The 'Big Drink Wine Glass' can easily contain 750ml, the size of a normal bottle, but it means one glass could hold nine units, just five short of the recommended weekly intake for women.
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Wine Aug. 25
Wine in the news - Tue, 08/31/2010 - 06:32
Sherry is the brightest jewel in the vinous crown of Spain. There is no wine like it. The House of Sandeman places particular emphasis on top quality Sherry wines, available worldwide in a focused yet global portfolio.
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Wine Trail on display at airport
Wine in the news - Tue, 08/31/2010 - 05:50
The Niagara Wine Trail will be one of the first things visitors to Western New York will see when they step off the plane at the Buffalo Niagara International Airport.
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Kosher Wines and New Recipes for the High Holidays (Wine Spectator)
Wine news - Tue, 08/31/2010 - 05:00
17 recently rated reds, whites and more, plus two great recipes from Joan Nathan's new book
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Green wine for sustainable future
Wine in the news - Tue, 08/31/2010 - 02:24
GREEN wine is the future, thanks to the makers at Yealands who now offer a wine range crafted from sustainable practices.
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Fine wine aging well, despite recession
Wine in the news - Tue, 08/31/2010 - 02:01
To some people, buying fine wine which they don't plan to drink sounds rather unpalatable - but it's becoming increasingly popular.
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Brown Brothers Wine List of the Year - Rockpool Bar & Grill, Melbourne
Wine in the news - Tue, 08/31/2010 - 01:10
The opening page of Rockpool's wine list offers a glimpse of what lies within by declaring a wine philosophy highlighting "the integrity of varietal and regional expressions".
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Wine glass holds an entire bottle on sale on Amazon and Gizmodo websites encourages binge drinking
Wine in the news - Mon, 08/30/2010 - 23:11
The 'Big Drink Wine Glass' can easily contain 750ml, the size of a normal bottle, but it means one glass could hold nine units, just five short of the recommended weekly intake for women.
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Food and wine added to Wanakafest
Wine in the news - Mon, 08/30/2010 - 20:44
A wine and food festival is on the programme for this year's annual Wanakafest, to be held over Labour Weekend. read more
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