Monthly Archives: August 2007

A tasting that elates and puzzles (The Record) Some days,

A tasting that elates and puzzles (The Record) Some days, tasting a batch of new wine releases seems a bit too much like work, just another day of drudgery at the office. Then there are days that are pure, unabashed … Continue reading

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Wine Notes: Taking a shine to a Paso jewel (The

Wine Notes: Taking a shine to a Paso jewel (The San Luis Obispo Tribune) Jeffrey Hopmayer, the new owner of EOS Estate Winery in Paso Robles, has already started and led two successful businesses. Now, at age 44, he is … Continue reading

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"Wine, Food, and Eagles" Sun Feb 20th, 2005, Sandy HookJoin us for eagle watching at the Shepaug Dam along the Housatonic River, wine tasting and hot chocolate at the Winery, and a 3 course lunch with wine at the Inn at Newtown.

"Wine, Food, and Eagles" Sun Feb 20th, 2005, Sandy HookJoin us for eagle watching at the Shepaug Dam along the Housatonic River, wine tasting and hot chocolate at the Winery, and a 3 course lunch with wine at the Inn at Newtown.

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Supertuscan & Other Great Wines of Tuscany Tasting Tue Feb

Supertuscan & Other Great Wines of Tuscany Tasting Tue Feb 22nd, 2005, New York CitySuper Tuscan & Other Great Wines of Italy Tuesday, February 22, 2005 New York City The top producers of Super Tuscan will personally present their best Super Tuscan wines and a large selection of other great Tuscan Wines at the fifth edition of this special wine tasting .

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Wine industry mourns Nobilo’s death (TVNZ) The wine industry is

Wine industry mourns Nobilo’s death (TVNZ) The wine industry is mourning the loss of one of its founding fathers after the death of 94-year-old Nikola Nobilo in Auckland. The Croatian immigrant founded the country’s second largest wine company and also … Continue reading

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Stag’s Leap Winery Sold for $185 Million The Stag’s Leap

Stag’s Leap Winery Sold for $185 Million The Stag’s Leap Winery has sold for $185 million to Ste. Michelle Estate and Piero Antinori, a vintner/producer, from Tuscany. Warren Winiarski, the founder of Stag’s Leap plans on…

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WineSkool at UCSC: Wines of France: Loire, Alsace, Southern France

WineSkool at UCSC: Wines of France: Loire, Alsace, Southern France and Champagne Feb 25th-Mar 18th 2005, CupertinoOutside of Bordeaux, Burgundy, and the Rhône Valley lie lesser-known regions that provide exciting wines, which often can be obtained at prices that rival or even beat California wines.

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Judge: Parts Of Indiana Wine-Shipping Law Unconstitutional (WRTV TheIndyChannel.com via

Judge: Parts Of Indiana Wine-Shipping Law Unconstitutional (WRTV TheIndyChannel.com via Yahoo! News) A federal judge Wednesday declared parts of Indiana law regulating wine sales unconstitutional, saying the state wrongly prohibits most out-of-state wineries from shipping wine to Indiana customers.

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Product Review: SWILL Wine Tasting and Club Starter Kit (Blogcritics.org)

Product Review: SWILL Wine Tasting and Club Starter Kit (Blogcritics.org) Want to throw a wine tasting party? Check out this handy kit. Are you curious to learn more about wine but don t know how to get started? You can … Continue reading

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WSET Level 2 Intermediate Certificate in Wines Mar-Jul 2005, LondonSpirits & 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.

WSET Level 2 Intermediate Certificate in Wines Mar-Jul 2005, LondonSpirits & 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.

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