Archive for November, 2007

City considers allowing sale of wine on Sundays (Bossier Press-Tribune)

Friday, November 30th, 2007

Beer can be bought on Sundays in Bossier City at retail grocery stores and other outlets that sell alcoholic beverages. If voting at the next City Council meeting mirrors that of Tuesday’s, wine will join the list of liquors purchasable on Sundays.

Original post by Robin DeCato

Fritz’s 2007 Holiday Lights Tour: Send In Info, Pics! (NBC 4 Los Angeles)

Friday, November 30th, 2007

Tell us about spectacular holiday lights displays.

Original post by Robin DeCato

Rockingham opens new wine-tasting room (The Reidsville Review)

Friday, November 30th, 2007

For a high-class experience close to home, take a drive out to the northwestern edge of Rockingham County. Sitting on 100 acres of land just outside of Mayodan is Autumn Creek Vineyards′ wine tasting room/ special events center. “It’s a hidden treasure,” said Bud Cardwell, Mayodan town councilman-elect. He was one of the dignitaries who came to the grand opening of the wine tasting room Thursday …

Original post by Robin DeCato

Mulled wine & carols (London SE1)

Friday, November 30th, 2007

Shop for gifts from the designer-makers at Gabriel’s Wharf and enjoy mulled wine and Christmas carols.

Original post by Robin DeCato

Red wine may calm the blood (Otago Daily Times)

Friday, November 30th, 2007

NEW YORK: Adding to evidence that a little wine can do a heart good, a new study suggests that women who drink moderate amounts may have less inflammation in their blood vessels.

Original post by Robin DeCato

Wine of the Week: Wild Horse 2005 Pinot Noir (The Scranton Times-Tribune)

Friday, November 30th, 2007

A new wine suggestion every Friday - just in time for the weekend.

Original post by Robin DeCato

Ohio Wine Association Tours (Port Clinton News Herald)

Friday, November 30th, 2007

The Ohio Wine Producers are launching two major trail events this month. The Tannenbaum Trail along the Vines and Wines Trail in northeast Ohio begins Nov. 30 and extends for three weeks.

Original post by Robin DeCato

Christmas Activities Abound (Fredericksburg Standard Radio Post)

Friday, November 30th, 2007

Whether it is activities especially for children, a Christmas concert, artifacts or car shows, artist reception, wine trail, open house or fun run and walk, a variety of activities are planned this weekend in Fredericksburg.

Original post by Robin DeCato

Cologne will now allow wine licenses (Waconia Patriot)

Friday, November 30th, 2007

Residents of Cologne may soon be the beneficiaries of another restaurant in town that will provide a greater range of dining experiences. Whether or not that happens relies in large part on whether the business can obtain a wine license from the city.

Original post by Robin DeCato

Wine, women and … the governor (The Barre Montpelier Times Argus)

Friday, November 30th, 2007

The Montpelier Chamber Orchestra is holding a benefit party, an evening of wine, conservation and music with Gov. James Douglas, Saturday, Dec. 8, 7 to 9 p.m., at the Lazy Pear Gallery, 154 Main St. in Montpelier. Tickets are $50, $75 per couple (benefiting the Montpelier Chamber Orchestra); for information, go online to www.montpelierchamberorchestra.org. …

Original post by Robin DeCato