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Monthly Archives: February 2011

Will It Be Possible to Carry Wine on Board Aircraft?

February 9, 2011 – 12:01 am

A University of California Davis chemistry prof, Professor Matthew Augustine, has developed the technology to check unopened liquid containers for their contents. Several years ago, Professor Augustine designed a system to check wine quality without opening the wine bottle. A few years ago when terrorists began trying to take liquid bombs on board airplanes, Professor […]

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Wine Festivals for the 3rd Weekend of February

February 8, 2011 – 12:01 am

With spring still weeks away, spending a day at a wine festival can be entertaining and fun, a great place to spend a few hours. Below are a number of wine festivals for the third weekend of February. All but one are in the US. The exception is a wine festival located in Devonport, New […]

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Australian Wine Industry Supporting Flood and Cyclone Victims with a Large Raffle

February 7, 2011 – 8:04 am

Many Australian wineries and vineyards have suffered losses due to problems in the vineyards and the economy. Despite these losses they have set out to help those who have been devastated by the recent cyclone and floods in Queensland and Victoria as well as the recent cyclone in Australia. A recent article on the website […]

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Laurello Vineyards, An Ohio Winery, Supports Cancer Research with a February Raffle

February 6, 2011 – 1:02 pm

Enjoy a visit to Laurello Vineyards where you will discover a beautiful fireplace, wine, food, conversation and the opportunity to participate in a Basket Raffle. The proceeds of the raffle will be used to support breast cancer research. The gift basket  up for raffle includes six Laurello wines and a bottle of Laurello ice wine.   In […]

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Napa Valley-Looks at Climate Warming

February 5, 2011 – 10:43 am

Climate warming has been a buzz word since Al Gore made it popular a few years ago. Then for those who were not so sure of climate warming the term became global change. Global change would significantly impact vineyards and therefore the wines you drink. Back in 2006 a researcher claimed that eventually Napa Valley […]

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Pairing a Wine and other Foods with Super Bowl XLV

February 4, 2011 – 12:01 am

So much of the country is covered with snow, have a couple of mulled wines available for your Super Bowl Sunday guests. If you are looking for a hot wine beverage that’s different than the traditional mulled red wine try the Mulled Peach Cobbler recipe. Hot Peach Cobbler in a Mug Ingredients 1 bottle Carlson Peach […]

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Winery Events for February 4, 5 and 6

February 3, 2011 – 12:01 am

This first weekend of February many wineries have events at their tasting rooms. Take a break from work or the weather and enjoy visiting a winery this weekend! Contact the wineries below for more information. Cheers Kathy Friday, February 4 Pearmund Cellars, Virginia Event: Relax and Thank God It’s Friday (TGIF) Web Info Tesoro Winery, […]

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How Are You Celebrating Super Bowl XLV Weekend?

February 2, 2011 – 12:02 am

With Super Bowl XLV this weekend, many of us don’t have tickets to the big game. It can be a lot of fun to watch the game on the screen whether it is at home or a winery. Check with your friendly neighboring winery to see if they have a large screen TV. If you […]

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