Monthly Archives: January 2008

Wine of the Week: A to Z Pinot Noir 2006

Wine of the Week: A to Z Pinot Noir 2006 (CA) $18 This Pinot Noir from Oregon is a delight from start to finish. Deep ruby color catches the initial perception while the aromas promise an earthy, minerality amidst ripe … Continue reading

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Bordeaux to measure wine’s CO2 footprint (AFP via Yahoo! News)

Bordeaux to measure wine’s CO2 footprint (AFP via Yahoo! News) The Bordeaux region, one of France’s premier wine growing regions, is launching an ambitious project to measure the industry’s greenhouse gas emissions to bolster its environmental standards.

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Benefits of red wine (News 10 NBC Rochester) Red wine

Benefits of red wine (News 10 NBC Rochester) Red wine is good for the heart, now it may also help protect our mouth. Researchers at the U of R Medical Center have found that certain chemicals…

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Baked Brie – The Super Bowl Appetizer for Wine Lovers

Baked Brie – The Super Bowl Appetizer for Wine Lovers The Super Bowl will be here before you know it, so for you planners out there here is a must have baked Brie recipe. Brie cheese pairs so well with…

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Wine Reports: Prieler 2005 “Johannesh he” Neusiedlersee-H gelland Blaufr nkish ($17.99) Peppery and

Wine Reports: Prieler 2005 “Johannesh he” Neusiedlersee-H gelland Blaufr nkish ($17.99) Peppery and structured, interesting and complex. If you love minerally Loire reds, I think you’ll like this Austrian alternative.

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Toasting fellow wine enthusiasts (Northwest Indiana Times) KOUTS | Mike

Toasting fellow wine enthusiasts (Northwest Indiana Times) KOUTS | Mike Mantai loves wine. He’s not a big drinker of wine, but he likes to make wine. Mantai, who is retired, got into this hobby about four years ago and is … Continue reading

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Toasting fellow wine enthusiasts (Northwest Indiana Times) KOUTS | Mike

Toasting fellow wine enthusiasts (Northwest Indiana Times) KOUTS | Mike Mantai loves wine. He’s not a big drinker of wine, but he likes to make wine. Mantai, who is retired, got into this hobby about four years ago and is … Continue reading

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Local wine producers face European competition (SABC News) The European

Local wine producers face European competition (SABC News) The European Union (EU) has warned South African wine producers that they can expect some tough competition on the EU market from 2009. As the South African wine industry celebrates a record … Continue reading

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Super Bowl Wines When it comes to the Super Bowl

Super Bowl Wines When it comes to the Super Bowl chips, dips, pizza, chili and other pub grub are in high demand. While beer has had a long and tenacious history with…

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Naples wine auction, the world s richest and rockingest, draws $14-million

Naples wine auction, the world s richest and rockingest, draws $14-million for grand wines (St. Petersburg Times) Five hundred wine lovers in Naples, Florida bid more than $14-million in a rollicking five hour auction Saturday. The final total fell short … Continue reading

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