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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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Easter, Family, Friends, Recipes and Wine

April 23, 2011 – 12:01 am

Easter Weekend is special a special time for people and friends to gather. Any time family and friends are together, is a great time to enjoy food and beverages, including wine. If you are looking for special foods and recipes, you will want to check out recipes, that use wine as an ingredient, on the […]

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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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A Notch in my Wine Glass

April 18, 2011 – 6:11 am

I purchased two VINO2 wine glasses from Taste of Purple. The first reaction is, “These glasses are hugh.” They are larger than my Riedel red wine glasses. However after trying the glass during a dinner, they were quite manageable and didn’t seem that large unless set next to other Bordeaux glasses. Unique with this glass […]

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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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Slow Food Vast Wine Fundraiser at Barrel Oak Winery

April 10, 2011 – 8:26 am

Barrel Oak Winery in Virginia frequently offers events that support nonprofit and charities. On April 30th the winery will have a fundraiser to support John XXIII Montessori Children’s Center. The Slow Food Vast Wine event will feature wine regions including the Mediterranean, California, New York and Virginia. Artisanal foods will be paired with wines. The […]

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Too Much Government Legislation for the Wine Industry

April 8, 2011 – 7:06 am

It’s amazing what local, state and federal governments can do to put a stranglehold on wineries and vineyards. One only needs to look at the federal legislation (H.R. 5034) that was supported by many representatives last year but fortunately the winery industry learned about it in time to stop the legislation. However a very similar […]

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Visit a Winery this Weekend – Enjoy a Wine Event

April 7, 2011 – 10:09 am

As the days get warmer, its great to get outside more and one perfect way to do that is to visit a winery. Check ahead and see if you are allowed to bring a picnic lunch to enjoy on their grounds. Many wineries have a small selection of cheese and crackers to purchase. Do buy […]

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