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What are Your Plans for Father’s Day?

June 18, 2011 – 7:17 am

Have you made plans for Father’s Day yet? There are numerous wineries offering special events for dads. If you just want a laid back experience, visit your local winery for a wine tasting. Numerous wineries encourage visitors to bring a picnic lunch to enjoy with a bottle of wine from the winery. Check with the […]

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New Jersey Wine Trails and Passport

June 13, 2011 – 6:47 am

New Jersey with more than 50 wineries is home to seven wine trails. Wineries can be discovered around the state. Wine enthusiasts will discover traditional red and white wines as well as many fruit wines. Everyone can discover wines to enjoy. The Garden State Wine Growers Association has a Passport program for participating New Jersey […]

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“Planting Redtree Across America” – Using Social Media

June 3, 2011 – 7:22 am

Check out this upcoming contest involving Redtree Wines. (July 1-September 30.) Starting July 1, Cecchetti Wine Company is sponsoring a promotion using social media to promote the Redtree wine brand. Cecchetti Wine Company also produces Line 39 and Backhouse brands. For the contest, sales representatives and distributors are encouraged to create inspiring Redtree wine displays. […]

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Southern France is Planting Sangiovese

June 1, 2011 – 12:01 am

One of the first Sangiovese wines I tasted was while visiting Tuscany. I still remember the wine, the experience and the beautiful Italian lifestyle. Now whenever, I have a glass of Sangiovese to enjoy, I look into that glass of red wine and remember Italy, wine, food and a way of life. I was rather […]

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English Wine Week, May 28 – June 5

May 31, 2011 – 12:02 am

May 28 thru June 5, 2011 is English Wine Week focusing on celebrating English wines with vineyard tours, wine tastings and food. EnglishWineProducers, The Marketing Association of the English Wine Industry, is featuring this week of English wine. Numerous vineyards will be open for tours. Restaurants and hotels will also feature English wines. Look for […]

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CorkReharvest Collects Corks at Whole Foods Markets

May 24, 2011 – 7:03 am

Yesterday Kathy commented on the collection of wine bottle natural corks by ReCORK by Amorin. Give them a call when you have 15 pounds of corks; that’s 1650 corks. The problem for the general consumer is saving 1650 corks. They may be willing to save a couple, even several but won’t want hundreds of corks […]

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Save Your Corks!

May 23, 2011 – 8:57 am

After opening wine bottles with different types of closures, it can be difficult to decide which one I like the best. Natural cork, synthetic cork, and screw caps are all commonly found in stores and wine tasting rooms. Less usual to discover are Zorks and plastic/glass push in button-like closures. For me, I really like […]

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HR 1161 – Potential Problems for Wineries and Consumers

May 11, 2011 – 12:02 am

Check out HR 1161 yourself and decide for yourself….

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British Royal Family Supports Vineyards in England

May 10, 2011 – 8:21 am

The British Royal Family is supporting the wine industry in England. According to an article published in Decanter.com, during May, three hectares of grapevines will be planted in Windsor Great Park. The article, Royal Vineyards Planted in Windsor, by Adam Lechmere notes the vineyards will be managed by Laithwaites. However the Duke of Edinburgh has […]

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Mother’s Day Weekend Wine and Winery Ideas

May 5, 2011 – 12:01 am

Many people in the United States will celebrate Mother’s Day this weekend. If you haven’t made plans yet, you may want to consider purchasing a bottle of wine to enjoy with a picnic lunch or cooking a gourmet meal using wine as an ingredient in one of the recipes.  If you choose to pack a […]

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