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New Zealand Wineries Use State-of- the-Art Software Sustainability Scorecard

New Zealand winegrowers are serious about sustainability practices in their vineyards. So many are concerned with sustainability that about 2,000 New Zealand vineyards and wineries from both North Island and South Island have signed up for Wine Industry Sustainability Engine (WiSE.)

A Celebration of Caymus’s 40th Anniversary

Today the Wagner Family of Wine includes Caymus, Mer Soleil, Conundrum, Belle Glos and Emmolo. This portfolio of wineries began with the start of Caymus in 1972.

On Saturday, June 14, we participated in a tasting of Caymus 40th anniversary wine with other wine writers around the country who joined in a twitter tasting and a webcast at Caymus in Napa Valley. The webcast of 1.5 hours took place in the barrel room.

Celebrate Father’s Day with a DIY Picnic

Invite your father to a do it yourself Father’s Day Picnic. You can as casual or elaborate as you like. It will undoubtedly appreciated.

Give the Gift of Winemaking for Father’s Day

Many wine enthusiasts enjoy drinking wine but also would like to learn about how wine is made. While a winemaking book is helpful, actually making wine can be a terrific experience. Below are three East Coast wine facilities that offer the option of making a barrel of wine.

A Creative Wine and Book Venue Springs Forth in Denver

If you can own a wine bar why not a book bar and better yet why not a wine/book bar?

Sunglasses from Oak Barrels?

While reading messages on Facebook I came across a comment about making sunglasses with oak barrels. Incredible as the concept seems, the idea has actually become a reality and sunglasses with oak frames are available for purchase.

Ideas for Father’s Day, June 15

Father’s Day is June 15, which is rapidly approaching. If your Dad enjoys wine, one of the following ideas or gifts may be a great way to show him how much you care.

Wine Aroma Kits

Do you have a wine aroma kit? Good wine aroma kits can be expensive but they can be beneficial for those who want to delve into the world of wine.

Pasta Salad with Red Wine Braised Mushrooms, Arugula, and Parmesan Cheese

Below is a handy pasta recipe to have on hand. According to the note at the end of the recipe, everything can be made a few days in advance and mixed together the day you need it.

Pearmund Cellars Memorable Dining in the Vineyards Event

On June 7, Pearmund Cellars in Northern Virginia is providing a special experience for wine enthusiasts – dinner in the vineyards, “Dine in the Vines: An Evening of Rustic Elegance.”


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