A couple of months ago I was intrigued after reading the
New York Times article about Spätburgunder, Germany's Pinot Noir. I went on the hunt and called several wine merchants but sadly, none had any on hand. I heard about a small shop along San Francisco's Embarcadero and thought I'd give them a try. I came across the "No Trespassing" sign at Pier 19 and walked in to find
Dee Vine Wines, a jewel in a l…
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Added by Sarita Moreno on March 9, 2010 at 12:09pm —
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So many times I see beautiful,well made wines consumed way too fast and carelessly.
I suppose after all it is a beverage meant to be drank, but hey..so is water, iced tea, and
soft drinks.
To me a glass of wine is so much more. It is the end result of the wine makers effort in collaboration with the vineyard. It is the final tweeking and minor adjustments made in the spring and summer. It is the fruition of an idea, and a passion. A glass of wine from a newly opened bot
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Added by jim morrison on March 9, 2010 at 9:53am —
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SOWINE / SSI Barometer 2010: Internet, Social Networks & Wine
The French use online media twice as much as print media to prepare their wine purchases.
The SOWINE / SSI barometer 2010 shows that new technologies, Internet and social networks play a pivotal role in determining wine consumer behaviour in France.…
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Added by Sylvain on March 8, 2010 at 8:00am —
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Live tasting tonight at 7:00pm tasting caymus 2007 just go to this website ustream.tv/channel/pardonthatvine Continue
Added by Chris Riccobono on March 4, 2010 at 11:41am —
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Added by J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines on March 4, 2010 at 10:17am —
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Hey everyone - We recently became one of the first wineries in California
to earn the Certified California Sustainable Winegrowing distinction
from the California Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance. For more info on
J. Lohr’s sustainability, visit the link below:
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Added by J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines on March 3, 2010 at 6:20pm —
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If you’re like me, cold weather is merely a minor inconvenience standing in the way of outdoor grilling. Dusting off snow and donning the hat and scarf are all worth it if I get to fire up the grill and sizzle some steaks, burgers, or good ‘ole BBQ. Besides, I’m always down with the prospect of keepi
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Added by Steve Mirsky on March 1, 2010 at 7:20pm —
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Are health benefits of resveratrol in red wine another excuse to drink wine? The latest hype about drinking red wine comes from the benefits of resveratrol which is in this wonderful social drink.
Resveratrol might be a key ingredient in red wine that helps prevent damage to blood vessels, reduces “bad” cholesterol and prevents blood clots. The studies supporting red wine suggest antioxidants in red wine called polyphenols help protect the lining of blood vessels in your heart.
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Added by Barbara Taylor on February 28, 2010 at 8:27pm —
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Help spread the word while drinking good wine..
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Added by Deborah Gee on February 27, 2010 at 10:28am —
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Added by Margie Tosch on February 26, 2010 at 2:05pm —
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Here is a big idea that I want you to be first to know about.
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Added by Margie Tosch on February 26, 2010 at 9:25am —
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If
anyone is near Burlingame, CA tomorrow evening, consider going to Taste
of the Town - a fundraiser for Burlingame High School. There will be
culinary treats and libations from over 30 Bay Area businesses -
including our wine! Tickets are $60 at the door and all the money goes
to the high school.
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Added by J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines on February 25, 2010 at 4:54pm —
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At the recent Florida State Fair International Wine Competition, all our wines entered took home a medal.
It's as if we fielded a J. Lohr track team and placed in every event!
GOLD
2007 Fog’s Reach Vineyard Pinot Noir
2007 Tower Road Petite Sirah
2005 Carol’s Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
2007 South Ridge Syrah
SILVER
2006 Hilltop Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
2007 Arroyo Vista Chardonnay
2008 Riverstone Chardonnay
2008 Bay M…
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Added by J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines on February 24, 2010 at 6:02pm —
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We released a few new vintages this month. If you like Cabernet Sauvignon,
be sure to try the just-released 2008 Cypress Vineyards Cabernet
Sauvignon Central Coast. See the link below for information.
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Added by J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines on February 24, 2010 at 9:25am —
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It's like our own little wine olympics:
GOLD
2006 Cuvee PAU
Silver
2007 South Ridge Syrah
2008 Riverstone Chardonnay
2009 Wildflower Valdiguie
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Added by J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines on February 23, 2010 at 4:07pm —
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Added by Dave Potter on February 22, 2010 at 7:52pm —
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We are all mortal until the first kiss and the second glass of wine." —–Eduardo Galeano (author and Uruguayan)
Previously, I gave you the down and dirty about glassware. In Part 2, I give you the clean and squeaky—along with the shapes and sizes you should focus on for your collection and tips for their care. Redundant, perhaps, for many of our readers but vital to our newer friends.
Let's begin at the beginning—with the cleaning a
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Added by Wineguys TV on February 22, 2010 at 7:04pm —
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Below are the results of Robert Whitley’s “inaugural” Winemaker Challenge International Wine Competition. Complete results can be found at
www.WinemakerChallenge.com
PLATINUM
2007 Arroyo Vista Chardonnay
GOLD
2006 Hilltop Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
SILVER
2006 Cuvee PAU
2006 Cuvee POM
2006 ...
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Added by J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines on February 22, 2010 at 10:47am —
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Lately I have been having a discussion about how the millennial market will influence wine sales in the future. The debate is not about if millennial's will impact growth but How.
In my opinion it depends on the preferences of the ideal millennial consumer your going after. Does their behavior lean towards mobile devices, blogs, tastings, recommendations, or something else? If someone walks in for tasting and informs you they love your website or heard about your wines in a
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Added by Bobby Cintolo on February 19, 2010 at 7:29am —
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Added by J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines on February 18, 2010 at 10:37am —
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