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Wine Trail Traveler January Newsletter

January 9, 2009 – 1:41 pm

The January Newsletter is up on the Wine Trail Traveler website. The focus of the January issue is some of the remarkable stories behind some of the wineries we visited and wrote about in 2008. While every winery is unique, the wineries mentioned in these articles offer special chicken-soup style stories. Articles include “Wineries’ Best […]

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Lookout Ridge’s Wine for Wheels

January 8, 2009 – 1:52 pm

I always find it inspiring to discover people who are committed to a charitable cause and go above and beyond in helping. So I was curious when I heard about Lookout Ridge’s Wine for Wheels program. Lookout Ridge is located in California. Gordon Holmes, owner of Lookout Ridge has created a portfolio of winemakers and […]

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The Economy and the Wine Factor

January 6, 2009 – 3:57 pm

As a wine consumer, how is the economy affecting your choice of wines? Recent news reports indicate that wine for less than $10 a bottle is continuing to sell at current or higher levels. However, consumers who were purchasing wines that are more than $50 a bottle had cut their purchases by about 30 percent. […]

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A Wine Rack as a New Year’s Resolution

January 2, 2009 – 1:32 pm

In keeping with New Year’s resolution ideas, if you don’t have a wine rack, consider building one or purchasing one. Wine racks come in many styles and dimensions. If you are building your own, you can custom fit it in any space. I had a small space and built a simple square out of scrap […]

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All is Calm

December 25, 2008 – 12:51 pm

Christmas morning always seems quieter and calmer than other mornings throughout the year. It offers a time for reflection. Since January, 2007, Wine Trail Traveler visited 300 winery/vineyard tasting rooms. During our travels we’ve heard many heart-warming stories. The holiday season is a good time to read some of these stories. December 2008 issue Extending […]

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Christmas Eve

December 24, 2008 – 2:02 pm

Christmas Eve is here and though many people have finished their Christmas shopping, I’m quite sure the malls will be crowded with last minute shoppers. Perhaps people have finished their Christmas shopping but are looking for last minute good buys or just enjoy the hustle and bustle among the Christmas lights, music and shoppers. However, […]

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Only Three Shopping Days Until Christmas

December 22, 2008 – 2:00 pm

With only three shopping days until Christmas, I am guessing that most of you have finished your Christmas shopping or are looking for some last minute stocking stuffer ideas. Wine charms are delightful as they can be whimsical or elegant. The charms are handy to have at wine parties or get-togethers as they are cute […]

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8 Shopping Days ’til Christmas

December 17, 2008 – 2:10 pm

With only eight shopping days until Christmas, consider gift baskets from one of your local wineries. Numerous wineries offer wine related gift baskets. Some baskets are very simple and will delight any recipient. However, some gift baskets are detailed and directed towards a particular passion. Usually all of the baskets have one or two bottles […]

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10 Shopping Days ’til Christmas (Wine Stoppers)

December 15, 2008 – 2:25 pm

Wine stoppers are appreciated by anyone who may not want to finish a bottle of wine.  They will enjoy the convenience of having a wine stopper. While wine stoppers will not prevent wine from oxidizing after opening, a good wine stopper will help the wine to be preserved for a day or two. A large variety of […]

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14 Shopping Days Before Christmas

December 11, 2008 – 2:39 pm

Wineglasses can be problematic to choose for gifts but if you know someone who may enjoy receiving wineglasses consider some of these tips. Riedel, Spiegelau, Stolzle and Schott Zwiesel are renowned wineglass brands. These companies produce different types of wineglasses for different types of wine. These are relatively expensive so if price is no problem […]

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