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ZAP Focuses on Zinfandel

July 4, 2012 – 6:36 am

Zinfandel Advocates & Producers otherwise known as ZAP is an association focusing on the grape variety Zinfandel.

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It’s Easy to Miss the Wineries in Your Own Backyard

June 29, 2012 – 10:13 am

Sometimes it’s so easy to miss the delightful boutique wineries in your own backyard.

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Should the EU Think Outside the Proverbial Box to Solve Winery Overproduction?

June 27, 2012 – 1:05 am

With all of the economic problems that the EU is having lately, I was surprised to learn that Italy, Spain and Greece are being penalized for planting too many vineyards. According to an article, “EU fines Italy, Spain Greece of Illegal Vine Plantings,” in Harpers Wine & Spirit by Chris Mercer, “Spain must hand back […]

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Two Small Wineries Need Your Help!

June 25, 2012 – 8:52 am

Mission: Small Business has 12 grants to offer for small businesses. CHASE and Living Social designed this program to help small businesses by providing $250,000 for each of 12 grants.  To be reviewed for a grant, applicants must receive 250 votes via Facebook by June 30. To support a small business, go to Mission: Small […]

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US Embassy in Portugal Will Enjoy the 4th of July with Messina Hof Wines

June 19, 2012 – 12:02 am

Paul and Merrill Bonarrigo, owners of Messina Hof Winery and Resort, will have four of their Messina Hof wines at the United States Embassy in Lisbon, Portugal for July 4. Paul is also the winemaker at Messina Hof. The wines to be enjoyed include Rea Gae Cabernet Sauvignon, Private Reserve Chardonnay, Private Reserve Pinot Noir […]

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The Divining Rod Wines from C. Mondavi & Family

June 18, 2012 – 12:01 am

C. Mondavi & Family has just their first new wine brand in more than 50 years – Divining Rod Wines

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Judgment of Princeton: French and New Jersey Wines

June 14, 2012 – 6:15 am

First there was the 1976 Judgment of Paris, last week was the Judgment of Princeton.

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Maryland Wine Week is Happening Now!

June 13, 2012 – 10:52 am

Maryland Wine Week celebrates Maryland wines with a variety of events.

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The Chianti Classico Rules and the Black Rooster Image Are Changing

June 12, 2012 – 6:38 am

The Consorzio Vino Chianti Classico met earlier this month and have approved changes that will revamp the Chianti Classico denomination. In addition a new category will be added. The image of the Black Rooster will change and the location of the image will be moved.

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First Weekend of June Winery Events

May 31, 2012 – 12:01 am

Discover a winery event to attend perhaps in your own backyard.

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