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What’s the Best Way to Buy Wine?

October 21, 2008 – 3:03 pm

What’s the best way to buy wine? While there is no right answer for all people, here are some ideas to think about. Personally, I like to purchase wine directly from a winery I visit. There is something about remembering the experience and the occasion of visiting a winery. Will it cause you to remember […]

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October – Virginia Wine Month – Reminder

October 14, 2008 – 3:11 pm

Wineries in Virginia are busy celebrating….

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Wine Website Focuses on Drinking Local Wines

October 3, 2008 – 1:02 pm

A new website http://www.drinklocalwine.com/ is set to debut next week. The emphasis on this site is to encourage consumers to drink their local wines. One statement we often hear at wineries is, “The community doesn’t know they have a winery in their own backyard.” Getting the community to accept and support a local winery is […]

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Changes at Copia

September 30, 2008 – 2:03 pm

Copia: The American Center for Wine Food and the Arts is a large facility devoted to food and wine. Despite the support of Robert Mondavi, the Copia center has been losing money over the years. Recently, cuts have been announced including staff and hours. It was interesting to learn that they intend to expand by […]

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“We Don’t Serve Teens” House Resolution 1042

September 26, 2008 – 2:35 pm

The U.S. House of Representatives passed House Resolution 1042 in recognition of the campaign, “We Don’t Serve Teens.” Sponsored by the Federal Trade Commission and supported by public officials and private individuals, the campaign was designed to decrease underage drinking. Visit the “We Don’t Serve Teens” website at http://www.dontserveteens.gov/ to view informative information including statistics. […]

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Jefferson Wine Bottles

September 25, 2008 – 1:52 pm

On August 13, I posted about a book I had just finished, “The Billionaire’s Vinegar by Benjamin Wallace. The non-fiction book traces the claimed discovery of Jefferson wine bottles in Paris to auction houses to wine collectors. Collectors were willing to pay thousands of dollars for a single bottle of the wine based on expert […]

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Family Farms Turn to Vineyards

September 24, 2008 – 3:03 pm

As we travel across the country visiting and writing about the winery “experience” ….

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Wine – a Common Denominator

September 23, 2008 – 2:35 pm

Wine can be a common denominator among people. Wine is so much more than….

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Wine for a Cause

September 16, 2008 – 12:23 pm

Wine for a Cause It’s amazing what a little creative thinking can come up with today. Occasionally we come across a cause that if many people contributed in some small way, together it would be significant. Here is one opportunity, that only costs you postage and yet a donation will be made. By thinking outside […]

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PakSense Labels for Shipping Wine

September 15, 2008 – 2:12 pm

PakSense, a company that started in 2004 has a very interesting product that just may help consumers. One of their products is a small label that can be affixed to a bottle or case of wine at a winery. When the wine reaches its destination, the information can be relayed back to the winery. According […]

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