Well dear readers, today is my last day as your intrepid wine blogger here at Celebrate Wine. It's been great writing for this blog, but I'm moving on to other projects. I hope you have...
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If you've never visited New York wine country, what are you waiting for? New York state has several wine regions that all produce unique wines. As a resident of the beautiful Hudson Valley, I...
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Australian wine is hot right now, and a wine region called "New England Australia" in New South Wales has been added to the Australian Geographical Indication (GI) List. From Decanter:jock...
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Looking for a fun way to spend a cold winter evening? Invite a few friends over for a wine blending party. It's easier than you think. Crushpad, Inc. has produced a wine blending kit called...
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I've often posted news about food and wine excursions and these culinary-focussed vacations are becoming increasingly popular. According to a 2006 study from the Travel Industry Association, about...
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Yesterday I wrote about us airways upgrading the wines they serve on-board. Well, also this week American Airlines announced that it will start broadcasting GrapeRadio.com on its in-flight personal...
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We all know that airline food can leave something to be desired, but what about the wine offered on board flights? Typically, US Airways has purchased its wine from the lowest bidder. Often the wine...
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I think we'd all agree that there is a time and a place for gag gifts. Your co-worker/poker buddy that you go out with every Thursday night might find the bottle of Fat Bastard hysterical. But...
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Wine consumption in the United States is up and anyone who steps into a wine shop can tell that the industry is hopping. I've heard several people say that they just can't believe the number...
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The wine business is a tough one. It is hard enough when your winery is in an area that is well-know for wine such as California or Washington. I think it must be even harder when you're a small...
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It might be wintertime, but there are still plenty of wines events going on around the country to keep you busy! One in particular is the Newport Seafood & Wine Festival. It is being held for the...
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Resveratrol. Is there anything it can't do? It sure seems to be the wonder compound of the century, helping with a variety of medical conditions. The latest of these is diabetes. Decanter reports...
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Most people buy wine to drink. Let's face it, that $12 bottle of Merlot isn't going to hold its value for very long. It will be great to drink with tonight's dinner but beyond that? Well,...
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If you live in or near the Boston area, you will certainly want to check out the 17th Annual Boston Wine Expo, taking place February 8 - 10, 2008 at the seaport World Trade Center. It's the...
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It's funny that I have so much trouble pairing up my two favorite indulgences: wine and chocolate. I've learned that Banyuls pairs incredibly well with dark chocolate, as does a Brachetto...
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Q: How many wine corks does it take to fulfill one's dream of building a boat? A: At least 100,000. That's right, 160,000 corks. Which means 160,000 bottles of wine. Speechwriter John Pollack...
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I'd wager that most people don't think too much about where their wine comes from and how much work is involved in the production. People tend to think about vineyard trips in the summer, when...
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Having a glass of wine is a great way to wind down and relax at the end of the day. And apparently grape seeds and skins are a great way to rejuvinate your tired muscles. I've written about...
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Although it's currently a beautiful and unseasonably warm day here in New York, the last couple of weeks have been downright cold. If you're anything like me, cold weather makes you dream of...
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One thing that became incredibly apparent in 2007 is this: the wine industry is evolving, and producers have to go with it, or become lost in the shuffle. Last year we saw horrible weather (from...
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Whether you just want to start learning about wine basics or want to focus on a specific region, starting a wine club with your friends is a great way to educate yourself about wine while having a...
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It's official: the Wine book club is off to a running start! You can read all the details at Good Wine Under $20. It started as an idea a few wine bloggers were throwing around, and that idea was...
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