Wine News

Russian River Wine Road - Barrel Tasting
Mar 4th-Mar 6th 2005, Sonoma County
Bring your favorite wine tasting glass, or purchase a Wine Road glass for $5.00, then set out to sample wines from the barrel at nearly 100 wineries in Northwest Sonoma County.

WSET Level 2 Intermediate Certificate in Wines
Mar-Jul 2005, London
Spirits & other Alcoholic Beverages Tutored by Rebecca Lamont, WSET Accredited Tutor The course cost covers WSET examination fees, WSET course materials, WSET accredited tuition, use of Berrys’ equipment and Berrys’ tasting samples.

A great time to buy and drink Tuscan

It was scorchingly hot in Tuscany last week. In the middle of the afternoon the only people on the streets of Montalcino were tourists without their own darkened room to take shelter in. via Fine Wine Writing

Studies show that wine can limit bacterial growth causing tooth decay and sore throats
Studies show that wine can limit bacterial growth causing tooth decay and sore throats. This may or may not be a no brainer - as alcohol in general is…

"Seven Red Mountain Stars" Educational Tasting with Dieter Schafer.
Mon Feb 21st, 2005, Seattle
Wine Educator Dieter Schafer will guide you through a flight of seven terrific wines made from great Red Mountain fruit.

Wine Reports: Alain Jaume & Fils 2005 Domaine Grand Veneur “Les Champauvins” C tes du Rh ne Villages ($19.99)
Hearty, “chewy” and tannic, this nicely structured Rhone red is grown just across the fence from Chateauneuf-du-Pape and could pass for its bigger brother.

Opposition forms to Mesquite beer, wine petition (McKinney Messenger)
A group of religious leaders and citizens have formed to create organized opposition to the proposal to sell beer and wine for off-site consumption in Mesquite.

Cooking Class
Tue Mar 1st, 2005, San Jose
La Rochelle Winery – 3000 Aborn Road, San Jose, CA 95135 Cooking Class – March 1 - Tuesday Evening - 7:00 p.m.

For sale: Beach Penthouse Complete with Wine Cave and Ghost (ABC 2 Baltimore)
If you’re in the market for a beach penthouse complete with wine cave and ghostly presence, poultry heiress Mitzi Perdue has the place for you.

PJ Wine School
Mar-Apr 2005, New York City
Seven classes on wine tasting and fundamentals, designed for the beginner or intermediate student.