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Wine, Croquet and Make-A-Wish Foundation

May 1, 2011 – 11:55 am

The Croquet Invitational & Charity Auction 2011 on May 14 takes place at Sonoma-Cutrer Vineyards in Windsor, California. Wine & food lovers and philanthropists will have a delightful time watching  professional croquet at The North American Open by The United States Croquet Association. Guests will enjoy wines, a gourmet lunch, appetizers and mini-desserts. Two auctions […]

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Visiting a Wine Festival? Buy a Bottle or Two of Wine

April 29, 2011 – 12:01 am

Shortly before Easter we traveled to several Charlottesville wineries. We were there to visit the Discover Virginia Festival. As we travel to regions we attempt to visit wineries. We had already visited and written about numerous wineries in this area of Virginia, but there were some new ones to visit. We spent a few days […]

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Another Winery and Trade Show Conference Emerges on the East Coast

April 27, 2011 – 12:01 am

The East Coast is becoming more recognized as a growing and vibrant winery and vineyard region. Data shows that several East Coast states have over a hundred wineries including New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and North Carolina. Other states with wineries in the east include New Jersey, Georgia, Delaware, Florida and New England states. A recent […]

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Jess Jackson’s Impact on the Wine Industry

April 25, 2011 – 12:01 am

Jess Jackson, a wine visionary leader, passed away last week at the age of 81.  Many tributes have already been accorded Jess Jackson. As founder of Kendall-Jackson Winery, Jackson played a large role in the wine industry. He has also been involved with many other careers including longshoreman, police officer, attorney, thoroughbred racing and breeding. […]

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Sour Wine, Hyssop, and Jesus’ Crucifixion

April 22, 2011 – 6:33 am

During the cold of this past winter, we did get out to go to our church to read aloud and discuss a few of the books in the Bible. One thing that struck me was the many references to vineyards and wine in Revelation, Ecclesiastes and Esther. Today many celebrate Good Friday when Jesus was […]

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Is it Time for Virginia to Support a Wine and Food Center?

April 19, 2011 – 6:55 am

As we wind up our six-day visit to central Virginia, we note that we have discovered more delicious wines and visited delightfully unique wineries. According to many of the Virginia winemakers we have met, Virginia is the fifth largest wine producing state in the US.  Of course, if you are in Texas you will hear […]

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Wine Women & Shoes – a Charity Event!

April 17, 2011 – 9:21 am

A special charity event takes place on Thursday, May 5, 2011. The Wine Women & Shoes event at the Four Seasons in Seattle will benefit the Seattle Children’s Home.  The VIP Reception will be from 5 to 6pm. The Marketplace event is scheduled from 6-9pm. Several wineries will be participating including Charles Krug, Chateau Ste. […]

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Sarah’s Vineyard, a Boutique Winery Offers “Wine on Tap”

April 13, 2011 – 7:33 am

Sarah’s Vineyard in Ohio is a unique, boutique winery to visit. The winery is located in a National Park – the Cuyahoga Valley National Park. As such the owners, Mike and Margaret Lytz, are encouraged to use sustainable methods. In an effort to follow environmentally friendly and consumer friendly concepts, the Lytzs began in 2009 […]

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The Wine Market Council’s Recent Consumer and Wine Research

April 12, 2011 – 10:09 am

The Wine Market Council website provides some interesting information about consumers and their wine drinking habits. To read the entire report one must be a member of the Wine Market Council. However, the website offers some detailed information about the results that anyone can access. Anyone who enjoys wine will be interested in some of […]

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Washington State University’s Wine Business Management

April 11, 2011 – 7:25 am

In a response to the popularity of wineries in the Northwest, Washington State University has developed a four-year program, Wine Business Management that deals with the business and hospitality segments of owning a winery. Washington State University is now offering a new business program geared to wineries. WSU offers a number of programs for winemakers […]

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