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Willamette Valley Vineyards Wine Center in Oregon

November 17, 2009 – 9:35 am

Willamette Valley Vineyards, a large and well known winery in Oregon, is celebrating its opening of the WVV Wine Center this month. On the weekend of November 21 and 22, the visitor center, located in McMinnville, will open and offer complimentary admission and tasting. The Wine Center will offer visitors a variety of tastings to […]

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When the Rivers Ran Red: An Amazing Story of Courage and Triumph in America’s Wine Country

November 16, 2009 – 7:52 am

Recently I finished reading When the Rivers Ran Red: An Amazing Story of Courage and Triumph in America’s Wine Country by Vivienne Sosnowski. What a powerful story about Prohibition. Sosnowski presents a side of Prohibition that is seldom heard – the side of the winemakers and vineyard owners. Yes, there is a lot of detail […]

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Vinfolio Starts Wine Flash Sales

November 14, 2009 – 10:21 am

Interested in purchasing fine wine? Check out Vinfolio. On November 11, Vinfolio announced a new concept of one-wine sales called Wine Flash Sales. This is an ideal way for wineries from around the world to market their more expensive wines. To qualify for a Wine Flash Sale the wine must be more than $60 per […]

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Special Wine Glasses for Pinot Noir and Norton Wines

November 13, 2009 – 9:02 am

First there was a Riedel glass for Oregon’s Pinot Noir, now there is a Riedel glass for Missouri’s Norton wine. I enjoy using a Riedel wine glass for my wine. It shows a respect for the wine that an ISO glass just doesn’t do. The thin lip of the glass allows the precious liquid to […]

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Turkey Trot – A Progressive Wine Tasting Event

November 12, 2009 – 9:51 am

The Grand River Valley Turkey Trot, a progressive wine tasting event on November 14 from 12 to 5, gives participants the opportunity to pair wine and food as well as take home a recipe. The focus is on Thanksgiving dishes that you may want to have with your holiday dinner. At Laurello Vineyards, wines will […]

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Discover a Thanksgiving Wine on Veteran’s Day

November 11, 2009 – 8:01 am

Since today is Veteran’s Day, a federal holiday, many people while at home may still want to get out. So what to do? Today may be a perfect day to visit a local winery and discover the wine you would like to serve for Thanksgiving. Look for the usual wines like Cabernet Sauvignon, Petite Sirah, […]

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Wine Events to Travel to

November 10, 2009 – 9:03 am

The next two to three weeks will be busy ones for those already in the planning stages for Thanksgiving travel and meal planning. However, if you want to add a little more excitement to November’s schedule check out the events below. Cheers! Kathy Missouri Hermann Wine Trail Event: Holiday Fare Wine Trail Dates: November 21-22, […]

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Taste of Nova Scotia – Wine and Food

November 9, 2009 – 1:18 pm

I received a press release today and decided to check out the website, Taste of Nova Scotia, and I’m happy I did. This is a website devoted to local food including wine, beer, fruits and vegetables.  Some of the businesses involved in the website  include wineries, farm markets, breweries and restaurants. The website also provides […]

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Wine and Technology

November 6, 2009 – 11:54 am

Just how much manipulation of grapes into wine should take place? After all, wine has been in existence for thousands of years. While there is considerable debate over who and how the wine first came to be, who are we to say that the wine was good or not? Today the wine industry has changed. […]

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Clos de los Siete, Argentina 2007

November 5, 2009 – 8:52 am

Last night we enjoyed a wine at a fabulous restaurant in Grosse Pointe, MI. The wine was agreed upon by three of our party one of whom is a fan of Malbec. This particular wine Clos de los Siete, Argentina 2007 was a blend of 48 percent Malbec, 28 percent Merlot, 12 percent Cabernet Sauvignon […]

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