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Argentine wine & tasting
us1.campaign-archive.com via @TheNobleGrape &bull YesterdayArgentina is one of the world's largest wine-producing countries, with over 2,000 producers. However, until about the mid 1990s, its wine industry had made little impact on the world wine scene and its total output was destined, almost exclusively, for the home market.… Full Story »
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T.O. Tonight: Bosc Wine Tasting, Meet 'Canada's Adventure Couple' - Post City Blog - September 2010 - Toronto, Ontario
www.postcity.com via @WVWinemaker &bull YesterdayWith the summer winding down and thermometers in decline, it's easy to slip into the usual malaise of takeout and prime-time fall programming. Why not take a break from your favourite show and trek on down to Mountain Equipment Co-op… Full Story »
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Bisol ready to pick first grapes from Venetian island
Decanter.com &bull Yesterday
Bisol planted the 1-ha walled vineyard at Tenuta di Venissa on the island of Mazzorbo with an authentic - and rare - Venetian white variety called Dorona. Wine growing flourished on the islands around Venice as early as the15th century,… Full Story »
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#256 Peter picked a pair of ports
The Tasting Note &bull Sep 6, 2010
When you have a new bloke start working for you in your shop you need to adopt the mantra of New Labour and focus on "education, education, education". I've recently had an Aussie join my jolly ranks of employees, and… Full Story »
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Zalto Glasmanufaktur DENK.ART HOME
www.zaltoglas.at via @Tindalwines &bull Sep 6, 2010The development of the Denk`Art series was as influenced by the earth as by the universe beyond. The curve of the bowls are tilted at the angles of 24, 48 and 72, which are in accordance to the tilt angles… Full Story »
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West Coast Wines
www.drinksforum.com via @selfbrew &bull Sep 6, 2010Notes from a West Coast (California, Oregon, Washington and BC) tasting. Citrus and good acidity at the end. No herbs, no grass, no grapefruit, no nothing. A totally anonymous wine. Well at least this one showed some character, even if… Full Story »
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Riedel Ouverture Magnum Red Wine Glass, Set of 6 plus 2 Bonus Glasses Buy Best Selling
www.buybestselling.com via @buybestselling &bull Sep 6, 2010Perfect for everyday use and an amazing value at 8 glasses for the price of 6, the eight extra-large red-wine glasses in this set are part of the moderately priced Ouverture series offered by world-renowned wineglass maker Riedel Crystal. Made… Full Story »
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Palate Press Wine of the Week: 2008 C. Donatiello Floodgate Vineyard Block 15 Pinot Noir : PALATE PRESS
palatepress.com via @Alltop_wine &bull Sep 6, 2010Cranberry color, slightly opaque. On the Palette: elegant. Despite the youth of this release, it's a pleasure in the mouth, with velvet texture, wonderful balance and mouthfeel. Flavors of cherry and red fruit, with a nice finish, and lingering acidity.… Full Story »
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Niagara-on-the-Lake melds beauty, history - Times Union
www.timesunion.com via @VidaRicci &bull Sep 5, 2010Fine dining accompanies fine wines in the the Niagara-on-the-Lake cream which is one of the world's prominent area for producing ice wines. Located where the Niagara River flows in Lake Ontario, Niagara-on-the-Lake is filled with history, culture, a fabulous floral assemblage and a large collection of historic buildings erected from 1815 through 1860. Voted the prettiest town in Canada by Communities in Bloom in 1996, it's easy to imagine how this waterfront village is tough to top, when it comes to post card-pretty. Originally settled by British Loyalists after the American Revolution, the town became a military outpost, as… Full Story »
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Video blog - How to taste a wine
mygrapeescape.ie via @grape_escape &bull Sep 5, 2010On a recent visit to New York and being the marketer's dream that I am, I simply HAD to have the shiny new Flip MinoHD camcorder as soon as the cheesy Macy's salesman pitched it to me. It would the… Full Story »
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Beyond the Bottle : Biggio Hamina 2008 Pinot Noir: Ana, Deux Vert and Zenith Vineyards
beyondthebottle.com via @beyondthebottle &bull Sep 5, 2010A while back, we had the pleasure of hosting Todd Hamina to dinner at my home while he was visiting Seattle. Todd brought over several of his 2008 vineyard designate pinot noirs to open with our meal of chicken cacciatore, which Kari crafted in… Full Story »
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The Walla Walla Fair & Frontier Days Aint Just For Cowboys: Charles Smith Wines
Through the Walla Walla Grape Vine &bull Sep 4, 2010
The Walla Walla Fair and Frontier Days has been a tradition every Labor Day weekend. There was a time when I wouldn't miss much of it, but then again times have changed. I now skip the rodeo as those seated next to me didn't appreciate… Full Story »
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$10 for a Five-Wine Tasting at J Vineyards and Winery
www.dailyd.com via @DailyDSF &bull Sep 4, 2010A good glass of wine can brighten even the rainiest of days, just as an appearance from Alan Alda can add cheer to long business meetings, and Labrador retrievers holding sparklers can perk up dreary art exhibits. Treat your palate… Full Story »
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California Wine Month Activities
slowine.com via @Kaih33 &bull Sep 4, 2010September is California Wine Month! If you live in SLO County, now is the time to visit our wineries and take advantage of free wine tasting, discounts and more! See below for all the details! Scroll down as wineries are listed in alphabetical order. Discover select… Full Story »
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We Olive, Belmont Shore, CA
belmontshore.weolive.com via @venissimocheese &bull Sep 3, 2010We Olive Belmont Shore opened it's doors January 3, 2009. We take great pride in offering products that adhere to rigorous standards, support our local farmers, and are healthy. We have strong relationships with the growers and craftsman we represent in our store. From buttery to grassy to fruity to robust, we provide a free detailed tasting customized to specific needs and… Full Story »
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Hang time: Kenny Likitprakong makes the leap from skateboard to vineyard
www.sfgate.com via @hobowinecompany &bull Sep 3, 2010During the 2003 Zinfandel Advocates Producers festival at Fort Mason, winemaker Gary Branham was approached by a slight person, looking a bit ragged and disheveled, who asked to purchase his grapes. The owner of Branham Estate Wines was rendered speechless.… Full Story »
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GuelphMercury.com - Life - Like a wine tasting . . . but with tomatoes
news.guelphmercury.com via @TwitTastings &bull Sep 3, 2010Last week, along with a number of other garden writers, I was invited to adopt a proactive position. That is, we were asked by Stokes Seeds and President's Choice if we would like to have direct input into which pepper and tomato plants make it into production for next season. Notwithstanding the generous bounty of tomatoes in… Full Story »
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Blog: A Bonnezeaux Bonanza?
The Winedoctor &bull Sep 3, 2010
Bonnezeaux remains an under-the-radar sweet wine appellation, one with a high standing as a Layon cru but which nevertheless seems to be under-exploited, and thus it maintains a low profile. Who can name more than one Bonnezeaux domaine? When exploring… Full Story »
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OMG, so many wines! A.K.A. How to navigate a walk-around wine tasting. The Matt Prentice Restaurant Group
mattprenticerg.wordpress.com via @EnwrappeMI &bull Sep 3, 2010When faced with a room full of bottles, arrayed for a benefit or retailer's holiday show, the prospect of tasting can feel more daunting then pleasurable. How to know what the best wines are? How to choose? How to keep tasting… Full Story »
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30 Second Wine Advisor: Sing a song of Riesling
Wine Lovers Page &bull Sep 3, 2010
Now and then, love of wine inspires us to flights of fancy. My online pal David M. Bueker, a moderator in our WineLovers Discussion Group and a great fan of Riesling, hit a high note the other day in praise of his favorite grape. September is the time when summer turns to fall. In many places there is a certain chill to the air, a crispness that signals the change in weather. Yet September is not the time when that change is complete. There is often still a warmth (checked the… Full Story »
