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Sweet Ideas Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 1:14AMWe were standing outside Blanca after our fabulous meal, plotting ways to hang on to its new chef of four months, Gavin Schmidt.
Business calendar for Aug. 30-Sept. 3 Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 12:33AMBusiness calendar for August 30-September 3
Toll books 3% profit growth, sees volumes rising Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 7:03PMLogistics firm Toll Group said its full-year net profit rose 3% and global volumes and margins have improved in the early weeks of its fiscal 2011.
N.J. wines gaining national respect Thursday, August 12, 2010 @ 3:55PMSHORT FIRST LINE
IntoWine.com Offers Wine Enthusiasts Unique Content, Features Tuesday, August 3, 2010 @ 1:54PMThe world has literally millions of wine enthusiasts, each with a unique perspective and palate. At IntoWine.com they have made it their goal to aggregate the collective knowledge and experience of the wine community on one site, a site geared purely for those people who are into wine.
Northern Lights -- World class wines Saturday, July 31, 2010 @ 4:25PMIt's summertime in Lake County. The fish are jumping and the grapevines are high. Last weekend I attended the Lake County Wine Adventure for the first time.
Campbell couple is 'The Grape Authority' of picking affordable wines Thursday, July 15, 2010 @ 10:22PMCampbell residents Keith Wall and April Wagner don't call themselves experts, but they know what the average person wants in a good, reasonably-priced bottle of wine.
Wanted: More restaurants, in your own words Saturday, July 3, 2010 @ 11:40PMThere were far too many restaurant and store wish list responses to include in any one story. To let our readers and online fans tell it, there is a lot to be desired with regard to the dining and shopping selections in Lake and Geauga counties.
Say Cheese (slideshow, video) Tuesday, June 29, 2010 @ 5:53AMLocal cheesemakers are taking a page from the Brandywine Valley winemakers’ book to partner up and promote their product as a region.
Escondido’s Realty Income buys two Napa wineries Monday, June 28, 2010 @ 8:59AMRealty Income, best known for owning the buildings that house Taco Bell restaurants, LA Fitness gyms and Best Buy stores, has added a couple of posh properties to its portfolio of lunch-pail real estate — Napa Valley wineries.
Quality wines can be had for $10 or less Tuesday, June 22, 2010 @ 2:36PMWith summer picnic and grilling season officially arrived, savvy wine drinkers share the same burning question. Is it possible to snare good value on tasty, authentic wines for $10 per bottle or less?
A Celebration of Long Island’s Bounty Thursday, June 17, 2010 @ 9:00PMChefs and vintners are banding together to get the word out about the area’s delicacies before the tourist season hits full swing.
Mark Maberry: Don't look down nose at merlot Tuesday, June 15, 2010 @ 9:21PMEver since the classic wine movie, “ Sideways ” (2004), in which the virtues of the Pinot Noir grape were praised and merlot disparaged, merlot wines have decreased in popularity.
Pairings with Chicken Are All Over the Map Tuesday, June 1, 2010 @ 8:45PMGood guidance on what to drink with chicken can be hard to come by. by Stephen Buel Of all the main pairings of wines with foods, suggestions of what to drink with chicken tend to vary most. Chardonnay is a common recommendation, but spend just five minutes looking for answers and you'll also encounter the following advice: champagne, Riesling, Gewürztraminer, Viognier, Chenin Blanc, rosé, Pinot ...
Remembering The Norton Grape Tuesday, May 11, 2010 @ 11:11AMAmerican winemaking as you never knew it.
Norton is the one truly American wine-making grape Saturday, May 8, 2010 @ 11:15PMIt’s a grape that few have heard of and fewer understand. It’s a grape that begets a wine few have tasted and even fewer claim as their favorite. That grape is Norton, its past rooted deep in the soil of Richmond, its future cradled in the hands of Chrysalis Vineyards owner Jenni McCloud and a few others in the state.
Market Expansion Thursday, April 29, 2010 @ 12:26PMLAST WEDNESDAY, regulars of the Santa Cruz Downtown Farmers Market wandered into a dazzling feast of new sights and smells.
HUFFPOST HILL: APRIL 27, 2010 Tuesday, April 27, 2010 @ 6:08PMWhat's Your Reaction? Washington is all about second helpings today as it eats, drinks and breathes financial overhaul. Senate Republicans blocked debate on Wall Street reform for the second time in as many days.
A question of age Monday, April 26, 2010 @ 12:14PMI am always politely amused, when the talk turns to wine, by people with loads of enthusiasm but little real knowledge who prattle on about their "cellars" and the wonderful old wines they have in them.
'Meritage' indicates blended US wines from small makers Tuesday, April 20, 2010 @ 8:09PMFew wine terms have resulted in as much confusion as Meritage.Many love it but have no idea what it means or how it is made.
Woman prefers full-bodied wine with good conversation Sunday, April 11, 2010 @ 1:12AMJanet Lewis displays some of her wine purchases from the stock that she keeps on hand at home. Lewis became interested in wine through a friend and now hosts her own wine parties to share her interest.
Search FT.com Friday, April 9, 2010 @ 4:56PMIn all my years of immersion in tasting bordeaux en primeur , I have never written the word “Napa” so often in my tasting notes. Come to think of it, I had never written the word Napa at all before when trying to describe the latest vintage shown off to wine media and trade in Bordeaux every spring.
Dornier Merlot - when attention to detail pays off Sunday, March 28, 2010 @ 5:08PMOften regarded more as "the silent partner" in a Bordeaux blend rather than a single varietal wine in its own right, Merlot in recent years has enjoyed an explosion of popularity due to its soft smooth character and fruity alluring appeal which wins over aficionados who find Cabernet Sauvignon too weighty and challenging to their taste-buds.
How to choose inexpensive wine Friday, March 26, 2010 @ 5:52AMNot all wines priced under $15 are created equally. So how is an amateur to choose the best one? Enter "Good, Better, Best Wines," set to be released in April. The 238-page book ranks big-brand, popular wines by varietal and price, with tasting notes and handy drawings of the bottles themselves, for easy recognition in stores. Author Carolyn Evans Hammond is a wine writer who is stepping away ...
Blends Up There, Down Here Wednesday, March 24, 2010 @ 2:01PMThis story starts around 20 years ago, when Peter Van Alyea fell in love with the Sonoma Valley. And, he notes, “If you want to move to that valley and buy property, then you better expect to grow grapes.”
LOCAL BUZZ | Spring means time for social events Thursday, March 18, 2010 @ 10:57PMIt’s that time of the year again — spring is in the air, the birds are singing, the flowers are blooming and the social events are popping up everywhere, especially outdoor events.
Don’t make fun of Merlots Tuesday, March 16, 2010 @ 6:06PMThere was a movie released several years ago that made fun of Merlot, in favor of the Pinot Noir varietal. In reality, what this film did was cause an increase in the price of Pinot Noir wines to the consumer, while many Merlots remained near the same price level.
Put out the welcome mat for Migration’s pinot noir Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 2:13PMBy John Foy You’ll agree that Migration is a good winery to gravitate toward when you taste its 2007 Anderson Valley Pinot Noir. Duckhorn Vineyards has been producing top-flight cabernet sauvignons and merlots since its founding in 1978. Over its...
03/07: Caffé Boa fundraiser for Tempe's Urban Garden Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 4:58PMCaffé Boa is hosting a fundraiser on March 7 to benefit the Tempe Urban Garden.
Will Costco Affect Local Wine Store Sales Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 5:31AMNow that it's official Costco is coming to Catoosa County, local businesses and customers are reacting. Besides offering products in bulk, the store will also sell wine by the case.
Love (and chocolate) in the air Monday, February 15, 2010 @ 1:00PMOn Valentine’s Day, love can come in all shapes and forms. For more than 400 people who gathered yesterday in downtown Escondido, the love of their life is dark, rich and makes them feel special.
Texas wines for Valentine's Friday, February 5, 2010 @ 2:56PMAUSTIN - Texas produces some exceptional, high-quality wines which make excellent Valentine's Day gifts, said Gene Estes, president of the Texas Wine and Grape Growers Association. They also pair well with foods and flowers, according to other wine and viticulture experts. "The state's wine industry has grown significantly and Texans are now consuming Texas wines at a greater pace than those in ...
Santa Barbara shines in role of 'American Riviera' Friday, February 5, 2010 @ 7:25AMIn the opening scene of the hit comedy It's Complicated, cameras lovingly pan the red-tiled rooftops of seven-figure houses in this enclave of the rich and famous.
What a wonderful world in Santa Barbara Thursday, February 4, 2010 @ 6:24PMIn the opening scene of 'It's Complicated,' cameras lovingly pan the red rooftops of seven-figure homes in this enclave of the rich and famous.
2/3: Aisha Tyler at the Improv Wednesday, February 3, 2010 @ 12:04AMPlus, Aisha Tyler at the Improv and a Haiti fundraiser at Vinoteca.
Sip Of The Week Tuesday, January 26, 2010 @ 7:27PM2007 Fleur Pinot Noir
How to throw a wine-tasting Sunday, January 24, 2010 @ 4:59AMThe college bowl games long gone and NFL playoffs nearly wrapped up, and it's too cold to go outside for long. The days are still depressingly short, so what is there to do for some fun and excitement?
Wine, Etc.: Host a wine tasting party Wednesday, January 20, 2010 @ 7:10PMThe college bowl games are long gone and the Ravens have been knocked out of the playoff picture. It's too cold to go outside for long, and the days are still depressingly short. So what is there to do you for some fun and excitement?
Vintners cry foul over legal inquiry Monday, January 18, 2010 @ 2:15PMSome local winery owners are displeased by an inquiry of state agencies into wineries' land use.
L.A.'s Local Wine Scene Found in Malibu and the Santa Monica Mountains Friday, January 8, 2010 @ 2:16PMAn Enomatic case of Malibu-grown wines at Pourtal in Santa Monica with winery owners pouring glasses in the background | Photo by Zach Behrens/LAist Raise your hand if you had no idea that there over 40 vineyards nearby, mostly found in Malibu and the Santa Monica Mountains. When we talk sustainability and eating locally sourced food, Los Angeles is king, thanks to a plethora of farmers markets ...
The heat is on, with spices in the mix Wednesday, January 6, 2010 @ 6:41AMCome winter, we lift the levers on the thermostats. People with fireplaces develop a serious interest in wood. From coast to coast, chefs break out seasonings that give food a warmth that has nothing to do with temperature. Among the best chefs, comfort is a theme.
Picks of the Flicks Wednesday, December 30, 2009 @ 6:25PMPicks of the Flicks
Wine, Etc: Reminiscing about wine, wine industry in 2009 Wednesday, December 30, 2009 @ 11:04AMWith another year nearly complete and a fresh one ready to start, we find ourselves reminiscing about some of the wines we drank over the past 12 months and what has happened in the wine world during that time.
ARC wine and cheese tasting Friday Wednesday, December 30, 2009 @ 10:50AMDespite slow ticket sales and cold weather, the American Red Cross' annual Wine and Cheese Tasting event welcomed more than 100 guests to the Bank and Trust lobby, 1200 Veterans Blvd., on Friday night.
From cranberry to kiwi, fruit wines get their due Friday, December 25, 2009 @ 7:17PMSENECA FALLS -- Wines made from fruits other than grapes -- long considered overly sweet plonk -- are taking a sophisticated turn as more small vintners experiment with wines crafted from pears, peaches, apples, cherries, blueberries, black currants and cranberries.
Community Events Sunday, December 20, 2009 @ 8:03AMThe New Ark Chorale will perform a concert, Hodie! Christ is Born Today, of holiday carols & favorites including a World Premiere, Magnificat , on Saturday, December 19, at 7:00 p.m. at the Newark United Methodist Church, 69 E. Main Street in Newark, Delaware.
ARC wine and cheese tasting Friday Saturday, December 19, 2009 @ 11:01PMDespite slow ticket sales and cold weather, the American Red Cross' annual Wine and Cheese Tasting event welcomed more than 100 guests to the Bank and Trust lobby, 1200 Veterans Blvd., on Friday night.
Community Events Saturday, December 12, 2009 @ 2:04PMOn the 3 rd Friday of the month, December 18, 7-9pm, Friends of Newark again offers live music and the spoken word to the community of Newark with its coffeehouse- Mocha, Music & More. This end of the year coffeehouse will again be at the Adria Café in the Newark Shopping Center, thanks to owner Patrick Metic.
Store boasts massive wine and spirits collection Saturday, December 12, 2009 @ 3:13AMCOLONIE – Looking for a gift idea this holiday season? One short drive may give you a chance to choose from more than 3500 gifts for that person on your shopping list.
ARC wine and cheese tasting Friday Friday, December 11, 2009 @ 10:30PMDespite slow ticket sales and cold weather, the American Red Cross' annual Wine and Cheese Tasting event welcomed more than 100 guests to the Bank and Trust lobby, 1200 Veterans Blvd., on Friday night.