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Carbon Footprint Labeling on Wine Bottles

November 5, 2010 – 8:16 am

In New Zealand, Mobius Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc is reportedly the first wine to be bottled with labels for carbon reduction. The image of a footprint on a white label with a number for the carbon emissions per 125ml glass of the wine is on each bottle of wine. The label is certified by Carbon Trust Footprinting […]

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At Laurello Vineyards this Weekend

November 4, 2010 – 2:13 pm

Laurello Vineyards in Geneva, Ohio always offers a special tasting room experience where one can just enjoy conversation, pizza and live music on weekends. The pizza special for this weekend is pizza with chicken, blue cheese, onion and barbecue sauce toppings. The wine suggested to pair with the pizza is Laurello Gewurztraminer. Music on Friday […]

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Winery Events for This Weekend

November 4, 2010 – 12:05 am

Many wineries offer a variety of enjoyable events to attend especially on weekends. Just a few examples for this weekend, Friday, November 5 to Sunday, November 7, include Ladies Night Holiday Shopping, Annual Post Harvest Roast and Toast, a Haitian Fundraiser, a Comedy Magician, Red & White on a November Night, Soup Day, TGIF and […]

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White Riesling 2008

November 3, 2010 – 12:05 am

Chateau Fontaine Vineyard & Winery is located on Michigan’s Leelanau Peninsula.The winery has 27.5 acres of grapevines onsite. Varieties include Seyval, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Pinot Noir, Auxerrois, Riesling, Pinot Gris and Chardonnay. In addition to the red and white wines produced, the winery also produces a cherry fruit wine. Last night we enjoyed the White […]

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Canadian Wines Sold in China

November 2, 2010 – 10:56 am

Have you noticed that when you go shopping at the malls or stand-alone stores, that the majority of items seem to be made outside of the US? Occasionally, there will be goods from Korea, Thailand, India and other countries but by far it appears that most are from China. An article about wine sold in […]

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Wine Events for November 13/14

November 2, 2010 – 1:01 am

Traveling soon? Include a visit to a wine event in Florida or Illinois, Oregon, Washington. The following events will be held the weekend of November 13/14. Cheers! Kathy GUSTO! A World of Great Tastes November 13, 2010 Everett, Washington http://www.everettcc.edu/administration/foundation/index.cfm?id=1912&linkFrom=Alias Orlando Food & Wine Fest November 13-14 Orlando, Florida http://www.orlandofoodandwinefest.com/index.html 4th Annual Pinot Days Grand […]

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Giving the Gift of Wine

November 1, 2010 – 8:54 am

With 54 days until Christmas, it seems like a lot of time to do the holiday shopping. Over time I’ve met people who have their shopping done by the middle of November and even by the end of October. Rather than a gift of fruitcake, a tie, candy or toaster, Vint Hill Craft Winery has […]

Posted in Wine News/Commentary | Tagged barrel, Christmas, custom label, gift, holiday, red wine, Vint Hill Craft Winery, Virginia, wine, winery | Comments (0)

Taste of the Beach, a Charity Event

October 31, 2010 – 1:01 am

An event, Taste of the Beach, sponsored by the Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation will take place November 4-7. Thursday, November 4, Taste of the Destin Harbor Friday, November 5, “Taste of Bay” Food & Wine Experience Friday, November 5, AL Fresco Reserve Tasting Saturday, November 6, See Red Wine Festival Saturday, November 6, “Winemaker […]

Posted in Winery Events | Tagged at-risk children, autism, charity, children, Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation, Florida, food, philanthropy, red wine, Taste of the Beach, wine | Comments (0)

Spotlight on Arizona: Arizona Wine Week

October 30, 2010 – 8:56 am

On Monday, Arizona’s Governor Jan Brewer will proclaim this week to be Arizona Wine Week. Today there will be a 5K race in the Great Arizona Grape Stomp series. During the week wine lovers visiting the Phoenix Public Market will discover wine tastings and area restaurants will provide the opportunity to pair wine with menu […]

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Port Wine Sauce Recipe

October 30, 2010 – 1:01 am

Need something to make that dish of ice cream special? The recipe below for Port Wine Sauce can also be used for topping cheesecake and pound cake. This recipe is from the historic Galleano Winery in Cucamonga Valley, California. If you don’t have Port you can substitute a sweet wine. Enjoy. Cheers! Kathy Port Wine […]

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Author Archives: Kathy

Carbon Footprint Labeling on Wine Bottles

At Laurello Vineyards this Weekend

Winery Events for This Weekend

White Riesling 2008

Canadian Wines Sold in China

Wine Events for November 13/14

Giving the Gift of Wine

Taste of the Beach, a Charity Event

Spotlight on Arizona: Arizona Wine Week

Port Wine Sauce Recipe

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