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03/11/2010 07:45 AM
Government wine committee raises a glass in spirit of defiance
Wine is also steadfastly ignoring reports of its imminent demise. Embarrassed, perhaps, by the £6,000 bill for wines for the G20 London summit on the global economic crisis, Liam Byrne, the Chief Secretary to the Treasury, singled out the body last
03/11/2010 07:44 AM
Wine Time
(The Augusta Chronicle - McClatchy-Tribune Information Services via COMTEX) -- THE WINES: Robert Oatley Rose of Sangiovese, Australia, 2008; Robert Oatley cabernet sauvignon merlot, Australia, 2007; Robert Oatley shiraz, Australia, 2007 COST: $18 rose,
03/11/2010 06:35 AM
Drink Ribera. Drink Spain. Launches National Ribera Road Tour with Grand Tasting in New York
Grand Tasting in New York City on February 23, 2010. Featuring the largest selection of Ribera del Duero wines ever assembled in the U.S., over 700 industry professionals and guests gathered at the Puck Building in lower Manhattan to sample an array of
03/11/2010 06:05 AM
Tastes of Wine Country are Brought to Life in "Chef in the Vineya...
said Sarich. "My hope is that I am able to open the world's eyes to the quality wines being produced in the Pacific Northwest and California, and to have these wines enjoyed with local, fresh, easy-to-prepare dishes." "Chef in the Vineyard" retails for
03/11/2010 05:42 AM
Holidaymakers urged to sample Turkish wines >
People planning to visit Turkey this year have been encouraged to try some of the wines on offer in the country. The Turkish Culture and Tourism Office UK recently launched an initiative aiming to inform people of the wealth of activities on offer in
03/11/2010 05:14 AM
When is a Zin not a Zin? It's complicated
often called California's indigenous wine, but its story is not that simple. Some of the best Zinfandel-based wines from the state's best and most historic vineyards can't use the grape name on their labels. In these bottles, Zinfandel leads a supporting
03/11/2010 05:13 AM
Tastes of Wine Country are Brought to Life in "Chef in the Vineyard" Cookbook
said Sarich. "My hope is that I am able to open the world's eyes to the quality wines being produced in the Pacific Northwest and California, and to have these wines enjoyed with local, fresh, easy-to-prepare dishes." Overflowing with delectable
03/11/2010 04:31 AM
Restaurants improve house wines
Upscale eateries are working with winemakers to create quality signature house wines, in an effort to set themselves apart fr - More - 
03/11/2010 04:27 AM
China becomes biggest export market for bordeaux wine outside EU
The sector has high hopes of the 2009 harvest, with young wines being presented to the international trade and journalists over the coming weeks. "The situation is difficult for everybody," Alain Vironneau, chairman of the CIVB bordeaux wine body, said on
03/11/2010 03:46 AM
New Zealand's 2009 Wines
forthcoming releases to market on long tables, and invite buyers and media to come sip and spit whatever wines they want. It's daunting to try and taste hundreds of wines in a matter of an hour or two. But for buyers it's an important opportunity to
03/11/2010 03:01 AM
Day 2 in the Rhône: From Big to Small, From Old to New
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03/11/2010 01:57 AM
PONCHO to Welcome Honorary Vintner Ferdinando Frescobaldi to 19th Annual International Wine...
the Arts, to be held May 22, 2010 at the Sheraton Seattle Hotel. Ferdinando Frescobaldi, president of Frescobaldi wines and esteemed member of the Frescobaldi family of Tuscany, with over 700 years of viticulture influence, joins Northwest wine
03/11/2010 01:56 AM
China bigger market than U.S. for crisis-hit Bordeaux
The sector has high hopes of the 2009 harvest with young wines being presented to the international trade and specialized journalists over the coming weeks. 'The situation is difficult for everybody,' Alain Vironneau, chairman of the CIVB Bordeaux wine
03/11/2010 01:23 AM
Nothing Petit about this
petit verdot in the country. Upon tasting, it was hard to argue. Bellarmine winemaker Di Miller is making wines of incredible structure, flavour, finesse and balance. They can be drunk now, or in five years, and the level of enjoyment would not differ,
03/11/2010 12:21 AM
PONCHO to Welcome Honorary Vintner Ferdinando Frescobaldi to 19th Annual International Wine Auction for the Arts
the Arts, to be held May 22, 2010 at the Sheraton Seattle Hotel. Ferdinando Frescobaldi, president of Frescobaldi wines and esteemed member of the Frescobaldi family of Tuscany, with over 700 years of viticulture influence, joins Northwest wine
03/11/2010 12:03 AM
Retail Ring Lower for Eco-Labelled Wines
carrying an eco-label tend to bring about 7 percent less at the register. The average price for California wines with eco-labels was $37.65. By contrast, an organically certified wine without an eco-label commanded an average retail ring of $40.54,
03/10/2010 11:59 PM
From the New World to Irlam with Kingsland Wines
them are raising a glass from the biggest independent wine bottler in the UK, based in Irlam. Kingsland Wines & Spirits operates from nearly 35 acres on the banks of the Manchester Ship Canal, formerly a Co-op soapworks dating back to 1895. Around 70m
03/10/2010 10:59 PM
Turkish wines receive critical acclaim
The Turkish Culture and Tourism Office UK, together with Turkish Wine Platform, Wines of Turkey, hosted a group of world-renowned British TV wine critics, broadcasters and “Masters of Wine” (MW) in Turkey for the first time between 28 February – 5
03/10/2010 10:37 PM
San Francisco Vintners Market at Fort Mason Center
at Fort Mason Center, San Francisco, CA Tired of going to wine tasting events, discovering great new wines and then never being able to find them again? We were too. That’s why we created the . This first of its kind wine tasting and buying event is a
03/10/2010 10:25 PM
Brixr Brings Rhone Rangers to the Living Room Online Version of Major Public Wine Tasting With Tiny Bottles
one of the best wine tastings held in San Francisco every year, and the largest of American Rhone-styled wines in the world," said Brixr's Noah Dorrance. "Now people can participate in these events wherever they live and whenever they want. No more