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Wine, coast to coast (Boca Raton News) Wine appreciation

Wine, coast to coast (Boca Raton News) Wine appreciation a class for Lynn University s hospitality students taught by sommelier Charlie Arturaola – is bringing winemaking into the 21st century by hosting a live teleconference on campus with viticulture experts … Continue reading

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Domestic Wine Retailers Stop in Richland on WA Wine Tour

Domestic Wine Retailers Stop in Richland on WA Wine Tour (KNDO – KNDU Tri-Cities) Wine retailers from all over the country are touring Washington wineries to learn more about our wines.

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English writer claims Champagne was invented in Somerset not France

English writer claims Champagne was invented in Somerset not France London, September 27 : A new book on the history of cider entitled ‘Ciderland’ suggests that Champagne was invented in Somerset, England, not France.

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Harvest caps challenging year for Calif. wines California wine makers

Harvest caps challenging year for Calif. wines California wine makers are bringing in the grape harvest this month after a challenging year that saw sharp frosts and smoky summer wildfires.

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Billboard.com — Plant/Krauss, Iron & Wine Star At ACL Festival

Billboard.com — Plant/Krauss, Iron & Wine Star At ACL Festival (Billboard.com) As temperatures soared well into the 90s, American roots music reigned supreme on the second day of Austin City Limits festival (Sept. 27), with Robert Plant & Alison Krauss, … Continue reading

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Drink wine, help breast cancer patients (KJCT 8 Grand Junction)

Drink wine, help breast cancer patients (KJCT 8 Grand Junction) October is just around the corner and a local winery is hoping you’ll raise a glass for Breast Cancer Awareness month. Two Rivers Winery hopes you’ll buy some wine to … Continue reading

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French You Can Afford and Enjoy Of course, everything is

French You Can Afford and Enjoy Of course, everything is more expensive today, especially wine. I mentioned in a recent post that I was going to focus on wine values. I’m beginning what may turn into a series with a … Continue reading

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Napa wine center lays off workers, cuts hours (The Sacramento

Napa wine center lays off workers, cuts hours (The Sacramento Bee) Copia: The American Center For Wine, Food and the Arts slashed its workforce and operating hours at its Napa wine shrine for the next eight months. But Copia chief … Continue reading

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Cheesesteak sandwich matches with red wine (Salem Statesman Journal) We

Cheesesteak sandwich matches with red wine (Salem Statesman Journal) We are between seasons, seesawing from cool to hot at the drop of a hat. It is not quite cold enough for braised meats, but I still want something more substantial … Continue reading

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Wine should be like this (Sun Star) ADD a quick

Wine should be like this (Sun Star) ADD a quick trip to Cebu, and while the Dabawenya in me occasionally raises her eyebrow as yet another sight is compared with Davao and Davao wins hands down, this week’s Goin’ Places … Continue reading

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