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Weekend Winery Events for June 3-5

June 2, 2011 – 12:01 am

Enjoy a great day at a winery this weekend! Several of our featured advertisers are hosting special events. Events are listed below with links provided to get updated information. To save on gasoline, carpool with neighbors. Many wineries have outside areas that are perfect for picnics. You will want to check with the winery before […]

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Côtes du Coeur International Fine Wine & Celebrity Chef Dinner

April 3, 2011 – 7:48 am

Check out the 20th Annual Cotes du Coeur in Dallas, Texas on April 9, 2011. This event features fine wines and a celebrity chef dinner. The American Heart Association Dallas Division hosts this very special black-tie event at Hilton Anatole. The event benefits The American Heart Association including research and programs that promote healthier living. […]

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Destiny Bay Wines in New Zealand Helps Laser Sailor with Goal of 2012 Olympics

March 16, 2011 – 8:04 am

Destiny Bay Wines is a small, boutique winery in New Zealand. The winery and vineyards are located on a small island, Waiheke Island, a short ferry ride from Auckland. Destiny Bay Wines is supporting laser sailor, Miranda Powrie, as she strives to compete for the 2012 Olympics in London. Travel and training for laser sailing […]

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Wine Festivals and Special Events the Last Weekend of March

March 15, 2011 – 1:07 pm

The last weekend of March offers a variety of wine festivals and special events around the country. Some of the events support charities. If you enjoy volunteering, check out the websites below to see if they need help. Certainly, you can always check with the wineries in your region to see if they need volunteers […]

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“Greater Purpose” Wines to Help Children

December 5, 2010 – 11:09 am

This weekend I discovered an unusual website – Greater Purpose.  According to the information on the website they create and sell wine. Greater Purpose refers to the part of their profits that go to help children who are orphaned or abandoned. The owners who are cousins have designated 55 percent of the profits towards helping […]

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The Specialist Winegrowers of New Zealand

November 16, 2010 – 12:02 pm

Have you heard about The Specialist Winegrowers of New Zealand? This is a group of six wineries focused on creating “fine wines.”  According to their information, “The Specialist Winegrowers of New Zealand Ltd. Is an independent marketing alliance representing rare and exceptional wines from a small group of artisan producers.” In order to be a […]

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Grape Creek Vineyards Offers Thanksgiving Wine Suggestions

November 15, 2010 – 12:02 am

Grape Creek Vineyards located in Fredericksburg, Texas sent out an excellent email that mentioned Thanksgiving dinner items and what wines could be paired. Menu items included “tart cranberries, very sweet, sweet potatoes, the ubiquitous creamy green bean casserole, gorgonzola-mashed potatoes and very rich turkey with dressing and gravy.” So what would a winery suggest to […]

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Raven’s Glenn Winery in Ohio

June 23, 2010 – 12:48 pm

Yesterday we spent a significant amount of time touring one of Ohio’s largest wineries. Raven’s Glenn Winery is very enjoyable. They provided us with a tour, tasting and dinner selections paired with many of their wines. A few acres of vineyards are located here on sandy soil and more are only five minutes away on […]

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Take a Short 3-day Vacation to Willamette Valley for July 4th

June 30, 2009 – 8:18 am

Willamette Valley wineries are celebrating July 4th with Red White and True Oregon wines. A large number of wineries will have special events or activities for visitors from July 3 to July 5. Experience games, picnics or BBQs depending on the wineries you choose to visit. We had the opportunity to visit several wineries in […]

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Summer Wines

May 26, 2009 – 10:21 am

Memorial Day is the traditional start of summer and it’s time to think about what summer wines to drink. With hot, sunny days here again, there will be lots of eating outdoors, picnics, hiking and more outdoor activities. For a wine lover, what kind of wine is good for hot, summer days? Think about purchasing a […]

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