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The Return of Vin Magnum, Wine Detective (Wine Spectator)
Wine Spectator &bull Yesterday
A storm lingered west of Healdsburg all afternoon, and just after dark it came in fast and hard. When I stepped onto the porch of the Cipollini mansion, I shook about a gallon of water off my coat. The Cipollini… Full Story »
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Italian Tech Mogul Pierpaolo Barzan (Wine Spectator)
Wine Spectator: Blog Posts &bull Mar 9, 2010
Rome-born Pierpaolo Barzan, 35, founded Altay Scientific, which manufactures high-tech scientific teaching equipment, in 1997. As his company grew, his travels introduced him to museums and galleries around the world and he developed a passion for collecting contemporary art, establishing the Depart Foundation in 2009 to highlight and support emerging artists. Eight years ago, Barzan and his wife… Full Story »
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Alcohol May Help Fight Obesity In Women (Wine Spectator)
Wine Spectator &bull Mar 8, 2010
Nearly all the women gained weight as they got older. But those who didn't drink alcohol gained on average 8 pounds, while the women who reported drinking alcohol gained less, with those who drank 30 to 40 grams of alcohol… Full Story »
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Phony French Pinot Draws Class-Action Suit Against Gallo (Wine Spectator)
Wine Spectator &bull Mar 8, 2010
It looks like EJ Gallo's headaches over the Red Bicyclette Pinot Noir scandal are far from over. On the heels of a Feb. 17 ruling in a French court that found Gallo's suppliers guilty of selling it millions of bottles… Full Story »
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Mouton Magnum Auction Supports Haiti Relief Efforts (Wine Spectator)
Wine Spectator: Blog Posts &bull Mar 5, 2010
The late Haitian artist Bernard Sejourne designed the label for the 99-point 1986 Mouton. Two magnums donated by the chateau garnered $7,400 for Haiti relief efforts. Wine lovers tend to be a generous lot: How else to explain the tens… Full Story »
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Sean Payton Steals a Trophy (Wine) (Wine Spectator)
Wine Spectator: Blog Posts &bull Mar 4, 2010
The New Orleans Saints have pulled off another interception. The reigning NFL Super Bowl champions were known for forcing turnovers last season, most famously picking off Peyton Manning for a touchdown in the fourth quarter of the Super Bowl to clench the victory. Apparently head coach Sean Payton knows how to steal a prize too. Last weekend, Payton and his coaching staff were in Indianapolis for the annual NFL scouting combine. Friday night, they dined at the Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence winning St. Elmo Steak House. When Payton found out that Dallas Cowboys owner… Full Story »
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Winebow Adds New President to Its Portfolio (Wine Spectator)
Wine Spectator &bull Mar 4, 2010
Wine importer and distributor Winebow has added a new member to its team. Jon Moramarco, formerly an executive at Constellation and Allied Domecq Wines USA, will join the company as president this month. The new hire may be a sign… Full Story »
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Universal Translator (Wine Spectator)
Wine Spectator &bull Mar 2, 2010
Wine-tasting groups. Proper wineglasses. Wines that deserve discussion. Full Story »
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Red Carpet Wines Fit for Hollywood (Wine Spectator)
Wine Spectator &bull Mar 2, 2010
With the 82nd Annual Academy Awards just days away, it's time to start making your predictions for Oscar winners and planning your party. If you expect your guests to watch both the red carpet arrivals and the entire telecast, that's six hours of your Sunday night in need of food… Full Story »
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Stopping Bell Pepper Flavors Through Viticulture (Wine Spectator)
Wine Spectator &bull Feb 26, 2010
In the past, the wet, cold, growing season of 2008 would have worried Larry Perrine, CEO of Channing Daughters winery. Northern Long Island is already a difficult place to grow wine grapes, and the cool, moist weather of that year seemed to assure that herbaceous, green bell pepper flavors would appear in (and for some, ruin) his red wines. Vintners… Full Story »
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New York States of Mind: Vintner Promotes Supermarket Wine Sales (Wine Spectator)
Wine Spectator &bull Feb 25, 2010
Wine Spectator spoke with two prominent New York vintners on the controversial subject of grocery store wine sales. See Charles Massoud of Paumanok Vineyards' QA for the opposing point of view. Full Story »
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New York States of Mind: Winery Owner Challenges Grocery Wine Sales (Wine Spectator)
Wine Spectator &bull Feb 25, 2010
Wine Spectator spoke with two prominent New York vintners on the controversial subject of grocery store wine sales. See Scott Osborn of Fox Run Vineyards' QA for the opposing point of view. Full Story »
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The Capital Grille's George Miliotes (Wine Spectator)
Wine Spectator &bull Feb 23, 2010
Sommelier for award-winning steak house reveals his favorite cut and a stealth wine for difficult food pairings Full Story »
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Tragedy in Madeira (Wine Spectator)
Wine Spectator &bull Feb 22, 2010
Renowned for its long-lived fortified wines, the Portuguese island is struggling to dig out from this weekend's deadly flash floods and landslides Full Story »
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**** $ Coopers Creek Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand, 2008 - Wine Tasting & Review
Spirit of Wine &bull Feb 21, 2010
Wine tastings, reviews, ratings and commentary from around the world... Over half a million visitors to more than 850 wines already reviewed... Find Coopers Creek Sauvignon Blanc prices and retail availability.Original Tasting and Review:By way of background: Coopers Creek Sauvignon… Full Story »
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Olympic Champion Lindsey Vonn Says, 'Cheese!' (Wine Spectator)
Wine Spectator &bull Feb 18, 2010
Vonn, who infamously sliced a tendon in her thumb while attempting to open Champagne last winter, won the gold medal at the Vancouver Olympics in the women's downhill yesterday, but not after a hard-won battle with a leg injury (and some help from the weather, which delayed her events for several days). Vonn revealed earlier… Full Story »
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Convicted!
The Wine School of Philadelphia &bull Feb 18, 2010
The judge has ruled and Red Bicyclette suppliers convicted. It seems Gallo itself was duped by those meddling Merlots and Syrahs posing as Pinot Noirs. Get connected to the Wine School online! Its all yours, for free. Full Story »
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My Dirty Little Secret
Wilma's Wine World &bull Feb 18, 2010Every one is politely waiting for you to say something fascinating that will motivate them to go out and sell your wines. You have been hyped up as if you are some kind of a bigwig when in fact you… Full Story »
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Should Sauternes or other young white dessert wines be decanted before drinking? (Wine Spectator)
originalmagazineads.com via @delta61c &bull Feb 17, 2010Should Sauternes or other young white dessert wines be decanted before drinking? Full Story »
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Wine May Fight Cancer, But Why? (Wine Spectator)
Wine Spectator &bull Feb 17, 2010
Numerous medical studies have produced evidence that wine may help prevent cancer, but now, some scientists are presenting a new theory on the science behind its cancer-fighting properties. Their research may help develop new therapies. The evidence that wine can help fight some… Full Story »
