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A Capital Approach to Wine Tourism

Submitted by admin on Tue, 12/01/2009 - 09:06

If each country/region uses and promotes its membership of GWC and its participation in the Best Of Awards to create that country’s wine tourism benchmark, then it could make the group’s existence and development in its next decade truly worthwhile.

Top Washington Cab Showdown: 2005 Columbia Crest Reserve vs. Quilceda Creek

Submitted by admin on Tue, 12/01/2009 - 09:06

Last week, to celebrate Dad’s (John’s) birthday, we had what turned out to be a Washington Cabernet Sauvignon showdown in one of our double blind private tasting dinners featuring two highly-acclaimed wines from the 2005 vintage, the 2005 Columbia Crest Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon and the 2005 Quilceda Creek Cabernet Sauvignon. For a more complete description [...]

What is Kiddush Wine?

Submitted by admin on Tue, 12/01/2009 - 09:06

Wherever Jews have resided, there has always been home based wineries making wine for the Kiddush sanctification of the Sabbath. For the required blessing, grape beverages are necessary. Apart from a regular wine, either raisin wine or even grape juice is also suitable according to Jewish traditions, being regarded by Jewish law with the same [...]

Theater review: ‘Another Night Before Christmas’ at City Lights Theatre, San Jose

Submitted by admin on Tue, 12/01/2009 - 09:06

Is Santa Claus real or is he just a homeless man with a jolly attitude, bursting belly and good sense of humor?
Grumpy, burnt-out Karol (Lisa-Marie Newton) must search for the answer when The Man (Michael Johnson) breaks into her home ...

Domestic Wines and Value Brands Gain in a Sluggish Wine Market (Wine Spectator)

Submitted by admin on Tue, 12/01/2009 - 09:06

Imports and high-priced wines are hurt by the recession

Need Electronic Keyboard purchase help

Submitted by admin on Tue, 12/01/2009 - 09:06

My son is in 9th grade and has been taking a Music & Technology course that he loves. He has a...

What I'm Drinking Tonight: Reichsgraf Von Kesselstatt 2005 Scharzhofberger Riesling Spatlese

Submitted by admin on Tue, 12/01/2009 - 09:06

Some people say, “Life is too short for German wine labels.” Need any more proof than...

What We Drank (November 30, 2009)

Submitted by admin on Tue, 12/01/2009 - 09:06

For this week's edition of What We Drank, our contributors share some of their favorite libations from the Thanksgiving weekend. As per usual, it's a diverse grouping of delicious sips. From Julia Burke: Leonard Oakes Estate 2008 Frontenac and Heart...

Countdown to Christmas – Day 1

Submitted by admin on Tue, 12/01/2009 - 09:06

As the Beach Boys sang in their seminal song Little Saint Nick, Christmas comes this time each year. In the run up to the Big Day, I’m paying homage to some of luminaries of the wine world with help from the wonderful Yearbook Yourself. All you have to do each day is guess who is [...]

19 California Values for $20 or Less (Wine Spectator)

Submitted by admin on Tue, 12/01/2009 - 09:06

Make a list (and check it twice) from these well-priced Golden State reds and whites

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