Wine News

San Mateo’s Downtown Wine Walk on Friday

San Mateo’s 13th annual Downtown Wine Walk is on tap for Friday, as the downtown turns itself into a wine garden with the closing of Third Avenue.

Intrawest Preparing The Westin Verasa for Opening; Napa’s First Condo …

The Westin Verasa, Napa is preparing to become the epitome of the Napa Valley lifestyle when it opens on September 18th, providing a haven for guests to replenish their spirit and revitalize their energy in one …

What’s the Skinny on Organic Wines?
Organic wines continue to gain market strength and consumer demand doesn’t look to be diminishing anytime soon. So why the fuss over organic wines? Who is making organic wines…

Wine marketing goes high-tech (CNN Money)
There is perhaps no better example of the democratization of wine marketing than Gary Vaynerchuk. His almost-daily, 25-minute video rants about the subject, Wine Library TV, boast 60,000 viewers, who post an astonishing 300 to 500 comments per episode.

Oprah Winfrey Completes 21-Day Vegan Cleanse

Oprah Winfrey has completed her 21-day vegan detox. “I want some wine. Bordeaux 82.

Wine Reports: Santa Lucia 2005 Vigna del Melograno Uva di Troia Castel del Monte ($14.99)
Juicy and ripe yet earthy and tannic, with a distinct scent of violets, it’s an attractive and interesting wine from an unfamiliar grape.

Meet wine writer Dan Berger (South African Wine News)
Dan Berger is one of the most respected wine writers in the country. He is a straight shooter, and he provides his readers with valuable information about trends in the industry.

Wine Themed Gifts for Father’s Day
Father’s Day is only a couple of days away and if you’ve waited until the last minute, don’t worry! We’ve compiled a list of tried and true Dad’s Day gift…

Wine farms open doors during Wine Week of 2008 Stellenbosch Wine Festival (South African Wine News)
Shake off the winter blues and head up to the Boland for an amazing week of fun-filled activities, all leading up to the sixth annual Stellenbosch Wine Festival, which takes place from 31 July to 3 August 2008 at the Paul Roos Centre in Stellenbosch.

Legislators handle weapons and wine (The Journal News)
ALBANY - While much of the attention in this legislative session was focused on issues such as property taxes, gas prices and economic development, state lawmakers also dealt with wine-flavored ice cream, plastic knuckles and knife museums.