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Vineyard Defaults Surge as Bargain Wines Hurt Napa (Update2) Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 7:01PMMarch 8 (Bloomberg) -- In California’s Napa Valley, producer of the most expensive U.S. wines, 2010 may be a vintage year for foreclosures as the industry is squeezed by falling land values and a consumer shift to cheaper brands.
A vintage year - for foreclosures Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:16AMLoad defaults and distressed sales are troubling Napa Valley's wine businesses, writes Dan Levy.
Coeur d'Alene Press Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 1:29PMWhile we don’t rate wines on a number scale, there are clear winners from the past year based on customer purchases. As I’ve said so many times, big ratings and high praise from me won’t change a wine you don’t like into one you do. While clearly this rating system is unscientific, it is based on a far better indicator — your purchases and repeat purchases, many times by the case. The wines are ...
2000s offer wide array of films for all tastes Tuesday, January 5, 2010 @ 4:27PMAs the decade comes to a close, it’s a time to reflect on what the last 10 years have brought the world in terms of film accomplishments.
Sam's Club(R) Adds Wine and Spirits to Online Order Ahead Program Click n' Pull(TM) Tuesday, December 22, 2009 @ 10:18AMSam's Club is expanding its wine, spirits and beer department by adding the category to its growing and popular order-ahead program Click n' Pull. Beginning today, there are more than 1,000 items to choose including wines from around the world.
Vail Finds from the Vine: A vino gift guide Friday, December 18, 2009 @ 6:28PMVAIL, Colorado - We all have many different friends and business associates, and 'tis the season to give them a gift. So instead of one Find from the Vine, here's a gift guide for any type of wine lover, or non-wine lover as the case may be. A Lot of Clients, Cannot Spend Much: Peter Lehmann Shiraz or Clancy's. Both well under $20, the Shiraz is dark, ripe, and spicy. The Clancy's is a blend of ...
Wine Buzz: Washington state wine tops mag's best-of list Tuesday, November 24, 2009 @ 7:33PMWine Spectator magazine has released its list of the year's top 100 wines, and for the first time, an offering from Washington ranked No. 1.
Annual Dysfunctional Family Thanksgiving Dinner Tuesday, November 24, 2009 @ 2:09PMTo be thankful for anything much at all requires humility, I believe. I have little enough of it; in fact, I have a dichotomy common to alcoholics, and that is a combination of both arrogance and self-loathing. Hardly conducive to genuine humility. Another subject almost certainly.
It's Nouveau and Novello time in Toronto again Tuesday, November 17, 2009 @ 12:46PMEight 2009 versions of this light-hearted red wine pour onto shelves Thursday morning. Here's a sneak peek.
A real bargain among Nouveau wines Tuesday, November 17, 2009 @ 11:46AMIt's Nouveau and Novello time in Toronto again. Eight 2009 versions of this light-hearted red wine pour onto shelves Thursday morning. Here's a sneak peek.
The young and the Fearless Wednesday, October 14, 2009 @ 1:13PMWhen it comes to wine, Millennials are worldlier and wiser than their predecessors.
A toast to spaghetti wines Tuesday, October 6, 2009 @ 12:16PMDon't rely on the straw-wrapped Chianti cliche -- there are plenty of great reds you can drink with this hearty pasta standard.
Tips On Picking Kosher Wine Thursday, September 10, 2009 @ 3:11PMKosher wines are big sellers during the holiday season. The way wine merchants tell it, once upon a time if you wanted kosher wine, your choices were sweet and sweeter.
Wine Review | 2006 Mazzoni Toscana Rosso Wednesday, September 2, 2009 @ 10:02AMThe so-called Super Tuscan reds from the Chianti region have become progressively more expensive. Worse, they've become progressively more international in style, in the manner of wines vying for high ratings from those who think that big, alcoholic, dense wines are better than those that show balance and finesse.
2006 Mazzoni Toscana Rosso ($16.99) Wednesday, September 2, 2009 @ 2:33AMThe so-called Super Tuscan reds from the Chianti region have become progressively more expensive.
Nota Bene Cellars offers fine, handcrafted wines Tuesday, September 1, 2009 @ 9:03PMTim Narby and his wife, Carol Bryant, started south Seattle-based Nota Bene Cellars in 2001, and thi
Italian wine Sangiovese pairs well with foods Thursday, July 30, 2009 @ 11:04PMSangiovese is one of the most popular and most planted grapes in Italy. The grapes make wines that offer fresh, cherry flavors and an earthy quality, often aromatic like cedar.
Max's Wine Dive Wednesday, July 15, 2009 @ 10:22AMThe hardest part about reviewing Max's Wine Dive, the May-arrival Austin branch of a Houston operation, is deciding between stars and numbers. The American-Statesman gives star ratings to `fine-dining' places and numerical grades to casual spots. So which one is Max's?
Winelovers turn to Two Oceans Thursday, June 4, 2009 @ 5:20PMThere is an interesting phenomenon occurring amongst wine drinkers, says Brad Gold, a Cape Wine Master, who is also the global brand manager for Two Oceans.
Sandra Silfven: Wine competitions tell the real story of quality Thursday, May 14, 2009 @ 12:18AMBig wine competitions -- as opposed to big glossy wine magazines -- provide wine evaluations based on the worthiness of what's in the bottle -- not on the label or who advertises.
Salute to festival meals and Vintages deals Saturday, May 2, 2009 @ 3:34AMThe Santé Wine Festival, long a fixture of spring wining and dining in Yorkville, is dead. From its ashes rises Salute, spilling out across the city from Monday to next Saturday .