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Ringing in the New Year with Champagne or Sparkling Wine?

How are you ringing in the New Year? Are you planning on celebrating with a delightful glass of Champagne or perhaps a sparkling wine and hopes for a brighter 2010? According to the EU, only wine from the Champagne may be labeled “Champagne.” Some wineries have been grandfathered in and thus able to use “Champagne.” Visitors […]

Good News for Champagne Lovers

For those who enjoy Champagne, there is good news. In addition to the light effervescent taste of Champagne, according to an article in the Telegraph online newspaper, “Champagne is as Good for the Heart as Cocoa – But More Fun, Scientists Find,” there may also be health benefits. At Reading University in England, Dr. Jeremy […]

Let the Holiday Parties Begin!

Yesterday we had a delightful Christmas and Holiday celebration with family and friends. It was great seeing and talking to family and friends we haven’t seen in ages. The ages ranged from an almost one year old to our grand dame of 92. She is now a great great grandmother! There were numerous goodies to […]

Gifts for the Wine Lover that Won’t Break the Bank: Candles, Soaps & Stoppers

For my final recommendation of economical holiday gifts for the wine lover, consider visiting a winery tasting room and spend some time browsing the gifts available. Many of the gifts are affordable. The wine enthusiast will enjoy many of these gifts. Many are reasonably easy to ship to relatives and friends, especially in states that […]

Gifts for the Wine Lover that Won’t Break the Bank: Grapevine Wreaths

While at this time of year, when one mentions a “wreath” many people immediately think of a Christmas wreath. This is where your creativity can come in and help you create a delightful year round wreath for yourself or to give as a gift. Grape wreaths are available at craft stores and are relatively inexpensive. […]

A New AVA in Napa Valley

There is good news for wineries in Calistoga, California. Since 2004 the Calistoga region of Napa Valley has sought to have its own AVA. This week the TTB has given final approval for this newest AVA.  The decision was based on many references to the Calistoga region in numerous sources dating back many years. A […]

Gift Suggestion: Wine Calendars

If you are looking for a colorful, useful and good price gift, consider a wall calendar with a wine theme. Just a quick look on the Internet will give you some good options. Several wine calendars for 2010 are available. These include Wine Country by Susan Winget Lang 2010 Vertical Wall Calendar, Wine Country by […]

Enjoy Black Friday at a Winery

I’ve decided that despite tomorrow being Black Friday, I’m staying home away from the maddening crowds of shoppers. Who wants to stand in lines for hours and then maybe find out the items you want are sold out. That’s poor way to start the holidays. Then again maybe I won’t stay home after all a […]

Shopping for Decanters

Gift shopping for the holidays has already begun. For the wine aficionado there are many gifts to consider and they are in a range of prices. There is an excellent suggestion about decanters at Examiner.com. Check it out. It also has links to several sites where decanters can be purchased. Of course, your favorite local […]

20 Wine Things to Do

Somehow at the beginning of 2009, I missed the Wall Street Journal checklist about 20 things to do with wine. Today they published an update and it makes for an entertaining article as well as provides some ideas about the fun nature of wine. Check out the article Wine Notes: Doing Some of the ’20 […]


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