Archive for August, 2009

Wine Country Weekend (Sonoma Index-Tribune)

Monday, August 31st, 2009

THE SANGIACOMO FAMILY will be honored at the Saturday night Honorary Chair Dinner as part of the Wine Country Weekend. Clockwise from left, Mike Sangiacomo, Steve Sangiacomo, Mike Pucci, Buck Sangiacomo and Angelo Sangiacomo.

Original post by Robin DeCato

New social butterfly at Soweto Wine Festival - 4th Street, see you there! (South African Wine News)

Monday, August 31st, 2009

4th Street, the new fun loving, natural sweet Rosé will make its first debut at the 5th annual Standard Bank Soweto Wine Festival with what is to be the hippest, hottest, pinkest stand you′ve ever seen!

Original post by Robin DeCato

Meritage holds “Flavors of Summer” wine dinner Tuesday (Columbus Ledger-Enquirer)

Monday, August 31st, 2009

Meritage Cafe, 1350 13th St., is holding its “Flavors of Summer” wine dinner. It begins at 7 p.m. It features a seven-course tasting menu with six paired wines, and costs $59 (excluding tax and gratuity). Only a limited number of seats remain.

Original post by Robin DeCato

Lake Tahoe Autumn Food and Wine Festival brings the heat of Japanese grilling (Sierra Sun)

Monday, August 31st, 2009

Known for showcasing innovative flavors and up-and-coming culinary trends, the Lake Tahoe Autumn Food and Wine Festival puts the spotlight on Asian grilling techniques, courtesy of Lars Kronmark of the Culinary Institute of America at Greystone in…

Original post by Robin DeCato

The Sixth Annual Downtown Truckee Wine, Walk & Shop slated for Oct. 3 (Sierra Sun)

Monday, August 31st, 2009

Tickets are on sale for the sixth annual Downtown Truckee Wine, Walk & Shop, slated for Saturday, Oct. 3, from noon to 4 p.m. Stroll through historic Truckee and indulge yourself with a day of wonderful wines, fabulous foods, and splendid…

Original post by Robin DeCato

Our Glass Wine reopens under new ownership (Saugus Advertiser)

Monday, August 31st, 2009

A grand reopening at Our Glass Wine Co. held last Saturday was ‘an extraordinary’ success.

Original post by Robin DeCato

Wine Australia Funding Reduced Due to Drop in Sales (Beverage Dynamics)

Monday, August 31st, 2009

The marketing budget of the federal government agency Wine Australia has been slashed because of reduced wine sales.

Original post by Robin DeCato

A la carte: Corez Wine Bar (MLive.com)

Monday, August 31st, 2009

A couple wandered in from the street, just wanting to take a peek inside the former 1961 office building that, through a labor of love, has now become Corez Wine Bar. You are simply drawn in by the dark wood accents, sage-color walls, handmade tables, and a bar made from reclaimed office chairs–it’s that welcoming vibe you get at a friend’s home where you know the wine will be unique, the food …

Original post by Robin DeCato

Beringer Vineyards to be PGA’s official wine sponsor in 2010 (San Francisco Business Times)

Monday, August 31st, 2009

Beringer Vineyards and the PGA Tour said Monday that the Napa winery’s products will be the “Official Wine of the PGA Tour, Champions Tour and Nationwide Tour” beginning next year.

Original post by Robin DeCato

Beringer Vineyards to be PGA’s official wine sponsor in 2010 (BizJournals)

Monday, August 31st, 2009

Beringer Vineyards and the PGA Tour said Monday that the Napa winery’s products will be the “Official Wine of the PGA Tour, Champions Tour and Nationwide Tour” beginning next year.

Original post by Robin DeCato