Monthly Archives: January 2008

Pairing Wine with Soup We’re not out of the woods

Posted on January 25, 2008 by Vino

Pairing Wine with Soup We’re not out of the woods yet, Old Man Winter is still here in full force! Soup – the classic comfort food can pair with your favorite wine if…

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Wine.com Supports Free Trade Legislation in Washington State (PR Newswire

Posted on January 25, 2008 by Vino

Wine.com Supports Free Trade Legislation in Washington State (PR Newswire via Yahoo! News) Wine.com, the nation’s #1 online wine retailer, is putting its full support behind proposed legislation that would enable out-of-state wine retailers to ship into Washington. The bill, … Continue reading →

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Wine Reports: Claiborne & Churchill 2006 Central Coast Dry Gew rztraminer

Posted on January 25, 2008 by Vino

Wine Reports: Claiborne & Churchill 2006 Central Coast Dry Gew rztraminer “Alsatian Style” ($15.99) This splendid California Gewurz tips its chapeau in the general direction of Alsace, but it’s balanced and elegant, not a steroidally enhanced points-chaser.

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Haute cuisine, renowned vintages at MontBleu on Friday “South Lake

Posted on January 25, 2008 by Vino

Haute cuisine, renowned vintages at MontBleu on Friday “South Lake Tahoe welcomes visitors and new residents here from all over the world” Enjoy the first in a series of upscale food and wine events at MontBleu Resort Casino & Spa … Continue reading →

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First wine-tasting shop in Murrieta approved (The Californian) MURRIETA –

Posted on January 25, 2008 by Vino

First wine-tasting shop in Murrieta approved (The Californian) MURRIETA — Wine lovers will lap this up. The Murrieta Planning Commission on Wednesday approved the establishment of the first wine-selling and tasting suite in Murrieta.

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Baked Brie – The Super Bowl Appetizer for Wine Lovers

Posted on January 25, 2008 by Vino

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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Limited edition wine will debut this spring in honor of

Posted on January 24, 2008 by Vino

Limited edition wine will debut this spring in honor of Norwich (The Norwich Bulletin) The limited edition wine in honor of the city s Semiseptcentennial celebration will debut April 4 at the Spirit of Broadway Theater and will be available … Continue reading →

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WineBlueBook: Wines compared by score and price This month’s issue

Posted on January 24, 2008 by Vino

WineBlueBook: Wines compared by score and price This month’s issue of WineBlueBook covers many West Coast Pinot Noir, West Coast Syrah, Piedmont Reds, West Coast Cabernet Sauvignon and Australian Shiraz wines scored last month by the wine critics. A total … Continue reading →

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Constellation to sell Almaden, Inglenook brands for $134 million Constellation

Posted on January 24, 2008 by Vino

Constellation to sell Almaden, Inglenook brands for $134 million Constellation Brands says the deal is part of the company’s push to stake a bigger claim in the more profitable end of the U.S. wine market by focusing on higher-premium brands. … Continue reading →

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Wine of the Week: Silver Oak Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

Posted on January 24, 2008 by Vino

Wine of the Week: Silver Oak Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2003 (CA) $55 If you are looking for the quintessential California Cab, this is it! Silver Oak has bottled all of the fascinating flavors that a great Cabernet Sauvignon is … Continue reading →

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