Monthly Archives: January 2008

Favorite Wine Links: Wine Grape Varietal Table Here’s a direct

Favorite Wine Links: Wine Grape Varietal Table Here’s a direct link to Steve De Long’s delightfully geeky new wine-grape chart, a must-have gift for the serious wine hobbyist on your list.

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From the North Shore: Discerning thief steals cases of expensive

From the North Shore: Discerning thief steals cases of expensive wine “Specific types of wine were targeted.” A burglar made off with more than $40,000 worth of wine from an Incline Village business, according to a Washoe County Sheriff’s Office … Continue reading

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Food & Wine Festival, vintage 2008 (The Daily World) Rich

Food & Wine Festival, vintage 2008 (The Daily World) Rich LaRosa, owner of Marchetti Wines, talks about his selection with Chris Deaton of Renton at the inaugural Grays Harbor Food & Wine Festival, held at the Grays Harbor County Fairground … Continue reading

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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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Brief Wine Country chase yields weapons, drugs and stolen vehicles

Brief Wine Country chase yields weapons, drugs and stolen vehicles (The Press-Enterprise) A parolee driving a stolen truck carrying a large amount of cocaine and methamphetamine led sheriff’s deputies on a brief chase in the Temecula Wine Country on Thursday, … Continue reading

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Local wine expert offers wine classes at shop (Edwardsville Journal)

Local wine expert offers wine classes at shop (Edwardsville Journal) Area wine lovers can enhance their enjoyment of wine and wine tasting through a series of classes offered during the spring by Len Scaturro of Crushed Grapes in Edwardsville.

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WebWineMan: Mistletoe and Bubbly! Champagne is the quintessential aperitif, giving

WebWineMan: Mistletoe and Bubbly! Champagne is the quintessential aperitif, giving a lift to our appetite and a bounce to our spirits. Richard Fadeley and his Columbia (S.C.) Free Times tasting panel report on a world of bubblies for the holidays.

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Duckhorn Vineyards Winery Profile Dan and Margaret Duckhorn established Duckhorn

Duckhorn Vineyards Winery Profile Dan and Margaret Duckhorn established Duckhorn Vineyards in 1976. With over 30 years of winemaking experience, this winery has established itself as the premier Merlot producer in the Napa Valley….

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Tasting wine: Enjoying Italian vintages (The San Francisco Examiner) SAN

Tasting wine: Enjoying Italian vintages (The San Francisco Examiner) SAN FRANCISCO ( Map , News ) – I often write this column late at night or early in the morning, but today I am taking time on this rainy, cold … Continue reading

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fine Rhone selection from Artisan wines – plus reader offer

fine Rhone selection from Artisan wines – plus reader offer Artisan Wines specialises in “Authentic French wines produced by small, passionate producers.” The company also specialises in organic and biodynamic wines, and each case of wines they sell is delivered … Continue reading

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