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Waiheke Island Wineries in New Zealand

November 15, 2010 – 12:39 pm

A visit to Waiheke Island is in order when planning a visit to New Zealand. The island is know for having a climate beneficial to grape growing. More than 23 vineyards and wineries are located on this delightful island which has 36 square miles of land. Two of these wineries are Destiny Bay and The […]

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Ponte Family Estate Winery and Blanket Drive

November 14, 2010 – 3:53 pm

Ponte Family Estate Winery located on Rancho California Road in Temecula, CA focuses on contributing to charities located in the region specifically to help children in need. During 2010 they have been supporting The Oak Grove Center, Rancho Damacitas, CASA, Angel Flight, The My Stuff Bags Foundation and The Temecula Murrieta Community Pantry. During November […]

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Another Health Benefit from Red Wine Resveratrol?

November 8, 2010 – 12:06 am

There are numerous reports about the potential benefits of moderate wine drinking or perhaps a certain component inherent in the wine that may be good for people. Much of the research is done with red wines. Frequently cited as the reason for affecting health is the positive result from resveratrol a component of red wine. […]

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Temecula Turkey Trot, November 28

November 7, 2010 – 10:02 am

While in Temecula, California recently, I picked up some information about a Temecula Turkey Trot to be held on the Saturday after Thanksgiving, November 28. The Turkey Trot to be held at Cougar Vineyard & Winery is located on De Portola Road. Funds raised will go to sustainable energy projects in Africa. Participants can register […]

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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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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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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 […]

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Wine for Halloween

October 31, 2010 – 10:07 am

Miles Wine Cellars along Seneca Lake in New York’s Finger Lakes’ wine region has a ghostly story to tell. The white table wine is in a silk screened bottle. The transparent image of a young married woman (the ghost) is on the front of the bottle. One can see through the image to the image […]

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Table Wines Sales Soar

October 26, 2010 – 6:19 pm

According to Wines & Vines the sales of table wines has increased this summer despite the recession. Looking at data from the three major summerish holidays (Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day) one sees increases in the sales of table wines. On each of these holidays there has been increased sales for the past […]

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Wineries in San Diego County

October 25, 2010 – 11:06 am

While in California we had an opportunity to visit a couple of San Diego County’s wineries with Linda Kissam of Kissam Consulting. We enjoyed our visit and the wines we tasted at wineries including Fallbrook Winery and Orfila Vineyards & Winery. So I was interested in reading an editorial by the Union-Tribune Editorial Board posted […]

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