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Ehlers Estate Winery and the Leducq Foundation

January 23, 2011 – 9:17 am

Ehlers Estate winery in Napa Valley is known for its biodynamic and organic vineyards. The vineyards are farmed with organic processes begun in 2004. In 2005 they began using biodynamic techniques. Grapes have been grown here since the 1800’s. Jean Leducq, a philanthropist, began purchasing small parcels of land in the 1980’s and eventually purchased […]

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Enjoy a Walk Through Vineyards and Help Pancreatic Cancer Research

June 6, 2010 – 1:01 am

A special walk through vineyards is planned at a winery in St. Helena, California. It will be held on June 12 at 9am. The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Bay Area Affiliate is hosting the 8th annual Walk Through the Vineyards fundraiser. The walk will take place at the Charles Krug Winery currently owned by Peter […]

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Markham Vineyards Sponsors Community Involvement

May 2, 2010 – 1:05 am

Markham Vineyards, a Napa Valley Winery believes in giving back to the community. The winery is involved in many charitable organizations including United Way, Tony La Russa’s Animal Rescue Foundation, Tom Coughlin Jay Fund, Napa Valley Vintners Annual Auction, Make it Right Foundation, Lili Claire Foundation, City of Hope, Chicago Lighthouse for the Blind, and […]

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A Great Wine from Darioush

April 21, 2010 – 10:51 am

Yesterday we returned from a week’s stay in Detroit where we were the recipients of wonderful wines and dinners at numerous fine area restaurants. In fact we had a return visit to Bucci Ristorante in Grosse Pointe Woods and learned that they were one of the few area restaurants to earn a coveted 5 star […]

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Thinking Outside the Box Increases Wine Sales for Winery

March 22, 2010 – 8:56 am

If you can’t get to the winery, let the winery bring it to you. Imagine a tour bus visiting your area to publicize its wines. That is exactly what David Arthur of David Arthur Vineyards located in northern Napa Valley has been doing in early 2010. People who visit the tour bus will have the […]

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What Do Vineyards and Fish Have in Common?

February 1, 2010 – 1:00 am

It may sound like a ridiculous question but the common denominator is water and that is causing a conflict in Napa Valley. During the spring, when vineyards are susceptible to frost damage, growers may opt to spray the grapevines with water from the local rivers. Some believe that this threatens fish in the rivers especially […]

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