Archive for May, 2009

Wine Country Classic “celebrates Sonoma” on Sunday (Sonoma Valley Sun)

Sunday, May 31st, 2009

As vintage car owners from all over the world gather for the Wine Country Classic, Infineon Raceway prepares for “Celebrate Sonoma Day” on Sunday, May 31. The track promises VIP treatment for Valley residents, with half-price tickets (children 12 and under free), access into the Wine Country Pavilion including several tickets for wine samples and […]

Original post by Stephen Robinson

Wine Country Classic “celebrates Sonoma” on Sunday (Sonoma Valley Sun)

Sunday, May 31st, 2009

As vintage car owners from all over the world gather for the Wine Country Classic, Infineon Raceway prepares for “Celebrate Sonoma Day” on Sunday, May 31. The track promises VIP treatment for Valley residents, with half-price tickets (children 12 and under free), access into the Wine Country Pavilion including several tickets for wine samples and […]

Original post by Stephen Robinson

Taste some wine, jazz in Manassas (News & Messenger)

Sunday, May 31st, 2009

Percussionist and musical director for the Food Network’s popular series “Emeril Live,“ Doc Gibbs, will be the opening performer at the fifth annual Manassas Wine & Jazz Festival on June 21.

Original post by Stephen Robinson

UK wine critic’s opinion decried (Marlborough Express)

Sunday, May 31st, 2009

Several Marlborough winegrowers have hit back at a British wine critic who referred to Marlborough’s 2008 sauvignon blancs as evil and watery.

Original post by Stephen Robinson

A glass of wine a day ‘can cut gallstone risk’ (Daily Mail)

Sunday, May 31st, 2009

A pint of beer or a glass of wine a day can protect against gallstones, scientists have found.

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Beaumont Hope Marguerite 2008 wins Trophy at prestigious wine show (South African Wine News)

Sunday, May 31st, 2009

Decanter is the leading wine magazine of the world, sold in 92 countries. This year, a staggering 10,285 wines entered their annual World Wine Awards - widely considered the most important global wine competition.

Original post by Stephen Robinson

The biggest-selling South African wine brand in the world is now available locally (South African Wine News)

Sunday, May 31st, 2009

Constellation Wines South Africa - brand owner of award-winning Flagstone wines and successful newcomer Fish Hoek wines - has released a limited range of Kumala wine to the local market.

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PINOTAGE: Behind the Legends of South Africa’s Own Wine (South African Wine News)

Sunday, May 31st, 2009

Announcing the first book about Pinotage!! Pinotage is South Africa’s very own wine, but there has never been a book about it until the Pinotage Club’s Peter F May from England decided to tell its story.

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Quality nozzles for wine (South African Wine News)

Sunday, May 31st, 2009

A little over two years ago Industrial Nozzles & Systems embarked on an “awareness campaign” to wine producing farms in the Cape provinces.

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Asian consumers struggle to understand traditional Western wine language (South African Wine News)

Sunday, May 31st, 2009

Asian consumers struggle to grasp traditional Western wine descriptions, says Jeannie Cho Lee MW.

Original post by Stephen Robinson