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Uncork a Wish Wine Tasting in L.A.
Posted by perle0 on 2007-03-19 10:51:18
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[Events]
[Southern California] |
 14th Annual Uncork A Wish Wine Tasting and Auction
Saturday, May 5, 2007, 6:30 pm
Barker Hangar, Santa Monica Air Center
3021 Airport Ave.
Santa Monica
The Make-A-Wish Foundation of Greater Los Angeles is returning to the Barker Hangar for the 14th annual Uncork A Wish Wine Tasting and Auction fundraiser. Hosted by special guest Brad Garrett, the Wine House will once again bring together over 100 wineries to provide guests with fabulous wine tastings. A collection of top restaurants in Los Angeles will provide samples of their gourmet fare. |
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Vending Machine Wine? We're Close!
Posted by perle0 on 2007-03-12 10:48:51
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[News]
[England] |
 Maybe you enjoy a nice glass of wine. But the hassle! Opening the bottle (screw cap for ease, of course), preparing the glassware, all that strenuous pouring...it's exhausting. Well now, if you live in the UK, you can skip all of that and go straight to drinking your low-level wine! |
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Martin Wine Cellar Early-Year Wine Tastings
Posted by perle0 on 2007-01-02 13:00:27
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[Events]
[New Orleans] |
 Martin Wine Cellar is pleased to announce the first 3 months' worth of the 2007 Season of Tasting Events.
Seated tastings will be informative, featuring knowledgeable guest speakers. Wine lovers will have a chance to swirl, sniff, and sip their way through eight wines accompanied by and matched perfectly with delicious artisanal cheeses from our Gourmet Food Department. They will explore wine producing regions, terminology, wine-making techniques, and more. After tasting all the wines, there will be a group discussion.
Our Casual Reception-style tasting will afford tasters the opportunity to walk around while tasting between 12 and 20 wines poured by our wine consultants. These wines will be complimented by artisanal cheeses and delectable delights from our Catering and Gourmet Food Departments. Tasters may casually stroll from table to table comparing various wines discussing them with other tasters as well as with our wine experts on hand.
Click Read More for details of specific tastings in January, February, and March 2007. |
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Allergy Warnings Coming to Wine Labels
Posted by perle0 on 2006-08-08 01:10:56
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[USA] |
 Let's say you're allergic to eggs. Deathly allergic, even. The smallest hint of eggs leads to salivating, stomach cramps, flushing of skin and eyes, lightheadedness, vomiting, diarrhea, and in extreme cases, even death. But at least you can relax with a glass of wine while you ponder which menu items might hide some wiley trace of egg.
Not so much. Egg whites are often used in the fining process during winemaking, which helps to remove sediments and clarify the wine prior to bottling. For other allergy sufferers, fining can also be performed with milk proteins or isinglass, a substance derived from fish. For anyone with severe allergies to these substances, sipping the wrong wine can produce a nasty reaction. The solution? Labeling. |
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Canned Wine Finds Favor in Japan
Posted by perle0 on 2005-05-14 00:11:02
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[Japan] |
 In 2002, Barokes Australia patented its design for wine in a can--the only patented canned wine in existence. And in a recent taste test, the Japanese gave it high marks.
This patented wine-in-a-can promises a shelf life of up to five years, so it's ready for cellaring. In the taste test among 3000 Japanese, only 5% said that they found it odd to drink wine from a can. No one complained about the quality, but a few did say it would take getting used to. |
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Dan Aykroyd Becomes Latest Celebrity Winemaker
Posted by perle0 on 2006-10-02 17:50:25
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[Canada] |
 Canadian acting legend Dan Aykroyd and Diamond Estates Wines & Spirits will launch a new line of Dan Aykroyd-labeled wines in 2007, announced Murray Marshall, President & CEO of Diamond Estates Wines & Spirits Ltd.
Less than one year after announcing his $1 million investment into the four wineries owned by Diamond Estates – Lakeview Cellars, EastDell Estates, Birchwood Estates and Thomas & Vaughan – Aykroyd will further solidify his position in the Canadian wine business by launching two ranges of Canadian wines, the Dan Aykroyd Signature Reserve Series of super-premium offerings and the Dan Aykroyd Discovery Series of mid-priced wines. |
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Orson Welles and a Little Too Much Paul Masson
Posted by perle0 on 2006-10-19 01:29:15
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[Editorial]
[California] |
 If you're of a certain age, you probably remember the commercials that an aging Orson Welles did for Paul Masson wines. They featured the memorable tag line: "We will sell no wine before its time." In my house, this led to frequent shouting of "It's time to sell some wine!" often accompanied by pantomimes of turning empty pockets inside-out. (Yes, we may have been lame, but we did have fun--and a tasty beverage--on occasion.)
As it turns out, Welles may have gotten some of the inspiration from a source other than his theatrical muse--namely, the wine bottle, as this video shows. |
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Women's Wine Tasting in Baton Rouge
Posted by perle0 on 2006-08-21 11:43:33
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[Baton Rouge] |
The Women's Council of Greater Baton Rouge is sponsoring its Women's Week in September. One of the events will be a wine tasting featuring Charlie Calandro of Calandro's.
Fine Wine ... Fine Women... with American Business Women's Association
$15 admission
Date: 9/18/2006 (Monday)
Time: 6:30:00 PM - 8:30:00 PM
Location: Holiday Inn Siegen,
10455 Reiger Rd (I-10/Siegen)
Sponsor: American Business Women's Association - Fleur de Lis Express Network and Pelican Chapter
Space is limited and reservations are required, so call to reserve your spot today! Although this is a women's event, men are also welcome. |
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Large Wine Glasses Create Unwilling Alcoholics?
Posted by perle0 on 2006-06-13 17:01:36
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[News]
[England] |
 Did you ever order a glass of wine, and receive a small fishbowl containing roughly a third of a bottle? And did you then think, "Hey, it's okay...I only had one glass of wine!" If so, you're not alone--and you could be setting yourself up for problems later on.
A British clinic specializing in treating addictions warns that the trend towards larger wine glasses may lead people to drink more than they realize, making it easier for them to develop into alcoholics. |
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Nazi Raccoons Attack German Vineyards
Posted by perle0 on 2005-11-14 17:57:27
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[News]
[Germany] |
| A spate of marauding raccoons have been laying waste to vineyards in the Brandenburg region of Germany. These raccoons' furry ancestors were released in Germany in 1934 with the encouragement of Hermann Goering, chief forester of the Third Reich, to provide more targets for hunters. |
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Warehouse Fire Consumes $100 Million in Fine Wine
Posted by perle0 on 2005-10-16 01:35:44
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[News]
[California] |
Tens of millions of dollars worth of vintage wine were believed to be destroyed by a relentless fire October 12 at a huge Vallejo, CA, warehouse that was considered one of the most secure places for wineries and individuals to store prized collections.
The three-alarm fire at Wines Central sent plumes of smoke more than 700 feet high that could be seen from miles and could not be controlled by firefighters because the Mare Island building -- which once housed Navy torpedoes -- had steel doors and 3-foot-thick concrete walls and a roof that could not be penetrated. |
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Anyone who submits a Tasting Note on LaWineClub.com between July 1st and August 15th, 2005, will be eligible to win a bottle of fine wine from our cellars. Click Read More below for details and eligibility.
Marisol Restaurant hosts the 5th Annual FUNGUS FEAST on Sunday, August 28 at 7:02pm. Fungus Feast is the culmination of Fungus Fest, our annual week-long celebration of mushrooms, molds, and spores.