Archive for July, 2007

Tesco aims for ‘everyone’s wine merchant’ status (South African Wine News)

Tuesday, July 31st, 2007

Tesco will this month (August) complete what it claims is the biggest-ever wine category review carried out by a major UK supermarket. D-day is August 13 when 370 new wines – a total increase of around 300 – hit the shelves.

Original post by Stephen Robinson

Dillon artist takes recycling to a whole new level (The Montana Standard)

Tuesday, July 31st, 2007

Nellie Bandelier has taken recycling to its pinnacle of refinement. Using shattered glass, bits of broken teacups, vases, pottery, wine bottles, mirrors, dishes and more; she turns trash into treasures.

Original post by Stephen Robinson

Poll: Americans Prefer Beer Over Wine (CBS News)

Tuesday, July 31st, 2007

A new Gallup poll shows that among U.S. adults who drink, 40 percent of them usually drink beer, 34 percent go for wine, and 22 percent choose liquor.

Original post by Stephen Robinson

Farm and Garden Tour blossoms Aug. 2-4 (Watauga Democrat)

Tuesday, July 31st, 2007

The annual High Country Farm & Garden Tour is coming this weekend, with 14 bountiful stops that will raise awareness of the local agricultural scene. The tour is sponsored by the regional branch of the Carolina Farm Stewardship Association.

Original post by Stephen Robinson

Aug. 18, 25: Kokopelli vineyard tour (The Arizona Republic)

Tuesday, July 31st, 2007

To showcase its products, teach people about winemaking and have a day of fun, Kokopelli Winery is filling up two buses on two weekends in August to take people to its vineyards near Willcox.

Original post by Stephen Robinson

Poll: U.S. Favors Beer Over Wine (CBS News)

Tuesday, July 31st, 2007

A new Gallup poll shows among U.S. adults who drink, 40% of them usually drink beer, 34% go for wine, and 22% choose liquor.

Original post by Stephen Robinson

Poll: U.S. Favors Beer Over Wine (WebMD)

Tuesday, July 31st, 2007

A new Gallup poll shows among U.S. adults who drink, 40% of them usually drink beer, 34% go for wine, and 22% choose liquor.

Original post by Stephen Robinson

Feds searching Stevens’ home focus on wine, attorney says (CNN.com)

Tuesday, July 31st, 2007

WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal agents searching the Alaska home of Republican Sen. Ted Stevens appeared particularly interested in cases of wine stored in the senator’s house, an attorney briefed on the raid said.

Original post by Stephen Robinson

Swiss teens caught with cocaine disguised as wine (AFP via Yahoo! News)

Tuesday, July 31st, 2007

Two Swiss teenagers were arrested at Zurich airport after their attempt to smuggle cocaine hidden in wine bottles was foiled when one of the bottles broke, police said Tuesday.

Original post by Stephen Robinson

Iconic Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars sold (The Sacramento Bee)

Tuesday, July 31st, 2007

Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars, the Napa Valley winery credited with thrusting California wine onto the world stage at a Paris tasting 31 years ago, has been sold for $185 million.

Original post by Stephen Robinson