Monthly Archives: April 2006

US winemaker promises ‘Napa’ vintages to come from Napa grapes

US winemaker promises ‘Napa’ vintages to come from Napa grapes A major US winemaker settled years of legal wrangling by promising that vintages it labeled “Napa” would be made from that Northern California region’s grapes, state officials said.

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Washington Wine Academy: Appreciation Day! Wed Apr 26th, 2006, Washington

Washington Wine Academy: Appreciation Day! Wed Apr 26th, 2006, Washington “Appreciation Day: The Wine & Food Pairing Extravaganza” It?s not just for the office anymore!

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U.S. Consuming more Wine than France? Recent stats suggest that

U.S. Consuming more Wine than France? Recent stats suggest that the U.S. will be consuming more wine than France in the next few years. Learn why the trend is shifting and what it means to…

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Hahn Estates Wine Maker’s Dinner Fri Apr 28th, 2006, San

Hahn Estates Wine Maker’s Dinner Fri Apr 28th, 2006, San Fernando Please join us at Spark Woodfire Grill in Studio City for a Wine Maker’s Dinner hosted by Hahn Estates Winery in our Private Wine Room upstairs.

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The Drink: Ballard grad is a wine wizard (Louisville Courier-Journal)

The Drink: Ballard grad is a wine wizard (Louisville Courier-Journal) How did a 126-pound champion wrestler become one of three master vintners of pinot noir named by wine newsletter PinotReport?

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Saveur Cooks – French Classics – Hands-On Cooking Class Sat

Saveur Cooks – French Classics – Hands-On Cooking Class Sat May 13th, 2006, Los Angeles Saveur Cooks ? French Classics Sat, 5/13/06 10:00am-1:00pm Join Saveur Magazine on a mouth-watering exploration of authentic French Cuisine.

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Hendry Ranch Napa Valley Rose 2005 What to do with

Hendry Ranch Napa Valley Rose 2005 What to do with an abundance of high quality – make that exceptional – fruit, when there are only so many barrels available for aging? In 2005, this be the case, why not make … Continue reading

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Bucko’s Wine Reports: Spring 2006 Releases New-releases columnist Randy “Bucko”

Bucko’s Wine Reports: Spring 2006 Releases New-releases columnist Randy “Bucko” Buckner cherry-picks the best of more than 700 wines at Taste Washington among the 100 wines in his monthly review. Here’s Bucko’s report.

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Champagne Masterclass Thu Apr 20th, 2006, Glasgow An indulgent evening

Champagne Masterclass Thu Apr 20th, 2006, Glasgow An indulgent evening comparing ten different styles of Champagne – from grower Champagne, non vintage brands to top Prestige Cuvee labels.

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Chefs with Heart Tue May 9th, 2006, New York City

Chefs with Heart Tue May 9th, 2006, New York City The 2006 Chefs with Heart is being held on May 9, 2006 at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in New York City.

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