Fine Wine Blog

Try albarino wines for a fresh, crisp taste
News-Leader.com, MO - Jul 2, 2006... Palate: Orange and orange peel, juicy lemon and lemon peel, followed by a quick finish. Verdict: Rounder and fuller than the other wines. ...

Fine wines cheer Majestic's sales
Independent, UK - Jun 19, 2006... Booming champagne and sparkling wine sales, along with a move to fine wines costing more than 20 a bottle, helped to lift profits before tax, exceptional ...

World Cup wines
Wine Lovers' Page, KY - Jul 7, 2006... Just to enhance the World Cup mood, we opened rustic country red wines from both France and Italy with dinner tonight. Let's wrap ...

Zinfandel maker stood fast against wimpy wines
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, PA - Jul 11, 2006... His wines are at once intense and full-flavored, while balancing the good structure and refreshing acidity necessary for superb food wines. ...

Seafair events calendar
Seattle Times - Art display and sale, artists' demonstrations, food-and-craft sales, children's activities, music, Wine Garden features Washington state wines and gourmet fare by local restaurants, hands-on art activities. 2-9 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday

Alcohol licenses to multiply in Franklin
Milford Daily News - The council previously asked the state for two more beer and wine licenses, but later learned the Legislature prefers to grant extra licenses only to specific businesses, Kinhart said.

Time to enjoy wine
Star-Gazette - he Finger Lakes Wine Festival, Friday through Sunday at Watkins Glen International Racetrack, is one of the region's most anticipated annual events. This year, the festival features 80 New York state wineries, plus a huge selection of non-wine

Wine trust opts out of BEE deal
The SA Wine Industry Trust has withdrawn from a multi-million rand empowerment deal concluded by KWV over two years ago.

Travel Q/A
Q. I'm going to Santa Barbara, Calif., to see the wine country and was wondering if you had any advice or tips regarding tours.

"May cause drowsiness": melatonin found in wine grapes
It's no surprise that red wine makes you sleepy, but Italian scientists have discovered the reason - high levels of the sleep hormone melatonin.

Wine Pairing Classes Gain Popularity
Cape Girardeau, MO - If you enjoy a glass of wine with your meal, but don't know what type to order to best compliment your food, well you're not alone.