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Archive for the ‘Wine News’ Category

Wine News: January 26, 2012

2011 a “Vintage” Year for California Wine

Champagne House Roederer Embraces Biodynamics

Natural Wines – Worth a Taste?

Consumers Fight for their Rights (Wine Rights)

Wine at…Starbucks?

Burgundy’s Magic Spell


Wine News: November 28, 2011

Wines to Party on the Cheap

California Sparkling Wine Suggestions

Charles Krug: The First Mondavi Winery

Real Men Drink Port

A French Wine Region Changes its Name

Europe’s Wine Regions Oppose EU Expansion


Wine News: November 7, 2011

Indian Women Driving Up Wine Demand

New Zealand Targets the U.S. Market

Wine Selection: Clos du Bois Marlstone 2006 (Bordeaux Blend)

Wine Category: Cabernet Franc from Long Island

The Varietal Character of Red Wines

Wine Shopping: What’s in a Label?

Step up to Sangiovese (Chianti)


Wine News August 8, 2011

Gewurztraminers from Long Island

Understanding American Viticulture Areas (AVAs)

A Primer on Wines from South Africa

Good Boxed Wines

Wine Pick: Toad Hollow Unoaked Chardonnay


Wine News – October 25, 2010

Wine Recommendations

Classy Cline Cashmere! (California)

Can Feixes Blanc Seleccio 2009 (Spain)

Yealands Pinot Noir 2009 (New Zealand)

Viva Vouvray! (France)

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Wine-Flair Wine News – October 3, 2010

CONSUMER NEWS

Political Manipulation on Direct-to-Consumer Bill?

Study Says Natural Corks Used Increasingly

New York Wines Develop Their Own Identity

Chili vs. Argentina?  It’s all Good!

Sommelier Secrets

Coveting Corkscrews


WINERY AND INDUSTRY NEWS

Long Island Caps a Successful Harvest

California?  The Harvest Goes Late

Oregon Winemakers Try New Strategies

Napa Meets Burgundy for…England?


WINE TASTING AND RECOMMENDATIONS

South African Standouts

St. Supery Sauvignon Blanc

Good, Affordable White Burgundy

Sauvignon: Your “Go-To” White Wine