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Beaujolais · Cabernet Sauvignon · Merlot · Pinot Noir · Sangiovese/Chianti · Syrah/Shiraz · Zinfandel
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Rose Blossoms In Rivette Final
Racing and Sports Pty Ltd Saturday, 4 July 2009: Honest filly Rose Syrah recorded her biggest payday with a dominant win in today's Rivette Series Final (1600m) at Flemington. … |
 New York Times |
For Australian Winemakers, More Turns Out to Be Less
New York Times From the late 1990s, top-end Australian wines rode a wave of enthusiasm led by the influential critic Robert Parker, who extolled shiraz from South … |
 Providence Journal |
Selling peace of mind
Providence Journal The airline previously offered a Cabernet Sauvignon as its red wine selection, but will now offer a Merlot. The new service started last Wednesday. … |
 Examiner.com |
On the menu at Mirabelle: Custom Italian wine tours
Examiner.com The famous area of Chianti, with its vast rolling hills splendidly adorned with neatly tended vineyards and monumental castles, is home to Chianti Classico. … |
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Residents fight to save Stony Hill
The Australian Some industry experts claim Stony Hill is the original source block for the highly regarded Reynell selection of the cabernet sauvignon vine, … |
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Walla Walla Wonders A taste of the SE Washington city's …
Just Out I had met random strangers in the previous two hours over a bottle of Cabernet Sauvignon and had intense conversations that only strangers should have upon … |
 The Times |
Thursday: the GVG on wine for revolting food
The Times Let's hope the incumbents of the Pulpit in Riebeek West have planted Cabernet Sauvignon as the 2005 vintage (R80) is WOW! Exotically spiced cassis nose, … |
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Turning the tables on winemaker Chris Ringland
Dallas Morning News Bon Bon is a Shiraz Rose that flirts with rose petal and strawberry but is rich, hearty and full. It's definitely a picnic wine, retailing around $15. … |
 Examiner.com |
Pair smokey, spicy Oregon wines with barbecue for Fourth of July
Examiner.com The family-owned vineyard uses only estate-grown grapes and its 2007 Oregon Pinot Noir is a terrific value. There's lots of smoke and tobacco on the nose, … |
 Nashville Scene |
Burying the Hatchet
Nashville Scene The 2007 Sipavola Rosso di Sicilia is an interesting blend of 65% Nero d'Avola and 35% Cabernet Sauvignon. The Nero d'Avola is a little known grape from the … |
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Local Baha'i Gather over Sentencing
Centre View Soudabeh Mahboobi strolled down the street of her hometown in Shiraz, Iran after a tutoring session with local neighborhood children. … |
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Houston Chronicle He loves to throw outrageous notions out there for shock value — his latest is a corn-dog dessert with hot-dog-infused ketchup and mustard-flavored ice … |
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Blogging: Wine Industry Updates by Vinexpo - July 02 2009
FoodBizDaily.com (press release) Oregon has 78000 hectares (193000 acres) of vines, almost 60% of which are Pinot Noir, a variety that has acclimatised very well to this region and its cool … |
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Flying high on New Zealand wine
The Gazette (Montreal) And recently, Air Canada has entered into a commercial relationship with Australian producer Wolf Blass, whose wines represent quality and value across the … |
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BBQ red wines to spark fireworks
Georgia Straight This is made in typical Beaujolais fashion, and while it may not be for every palate, some will find it sensational. Like me. Don't know where it's been … |
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Woehler on Wine: Vine Heart Winery
Mid Columbia Tri City Herald Their cozy family winery produces 800 cases of Riesling, a Chardonnay blend, Sangiovese, Lemberger, Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and Zinfandel. … |
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JOIN HANDS, FEED HUNGRY
St. Helena Star This year, more than ever, we need you to purchase a ticket to this great event, being held at Sutter Zinfandel Ranch, 105 Zinfandel Lane, St. Helena. … |
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Bottles for big occasions
MiamiHerald.com He starts with Argentina's signature grape, malbec, for its mulberry and chocolate flavors, adds merlot for smoothness, cabernet sauvignon for its tannic … |
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Chronicles of a nation in stress (1)
ایرانیان On the streets of Tehran, Isfehan, Shiraz, Mashad, Tabriz and others, people of all ages joined together, joined hands and spoke an unmistakable words: To … |
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Newton Vineyard Launches Red Label Cabernet Sauvignon
PR Newswire (press release) Newton Red Label Cabernet Sauvignon bridges outstanding value and craftsmanship - offering an artisanal wine as an everyday luxury. … |
 New Zealand Herald |
Why are New Zealand wines so good and so cheap?
Examiner.com The growing conditions in New Zealand may not be very favorable for Cabernet and Merlot, but they are excellent for Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc and Syrah. … Refreshing, well-priced wines for hot summer days |
 The Plain Dealer - cleveland.com |
A hearty serving is this good Joe's specialty
The Plain Dealer - cleveland.com Four of Stag's Leap estate-grown Cabernet Sauvignon vintages will be paired carefully with food prepared by Moxie executive chef Jonathan Bennett. … |
 The Phoenix |
Franklin Southie
The Phoenix Franklin Southie has only three taps going, but they are all interesting, and our bottle of Brancott Terraces “T” pinot noir ($45) was up with anything at … |
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6 Lessons Learned in the Downturn
HarvardBusiness.org Over some good Italian cuisine and syrah in Boston's North End, we enjoyed a stimulating evening as Eric Hellweg, Managing Editor of HarvardBusiness.org, … |
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The Search for New Drugs
GenomeWeb Daily News One of those, called Zinfandel Pharmaceutical, is gearing up to do what Roses calls “drug discovery in reverse.” Ever since his lab uncovered the ApoE gene … |
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The Wine Guys: Sweet patio sippers and top summer wine picks
San Marcos Daily Record Joseph Drouhin Beaujolais-Villages 2007 ($13). You can add a little chill to this red wine made from gamay grapes. Great with burgers, it has a violet nose … |
 MinnPost.com |
Iran: Looking to the past to understand the present
MinnPost.com The only alternative was to leave for his parents' home in Shiraz, a 15-hour bus ride away. Too far to quickly return in case the exams got rescheduled … |
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France: days 1 and 2
NewOrleans.Com Like most of the red appellations around here, Minervois is a blend of Carignan, Grenache and Syrah and perfect for meats like we were having for dinner. … |
 Indian Wine Academy |
Prosecco Elevated to DOCG Status
Indian Wine Academy … on the bottles of all DOCG wines like Barolo, Barbaresco, Chianti Classico, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, and Brunello di Montalcino will be mandatory. … |
 Telegraph.co.uk |
The perils of food and wine matching
Telegraph.co.uk But anyone who has enjoyed a succulent tuna or salmon steak with a Central Otago or Oregon pinot noir or a gooey Brie de Meaux with a fine old meursault … |
 WijnIdee |
Crisis threatens survival of Corsican wine
WijnIdee Some grapes, such as Niellucciu (related to the Italian Sangiovese) are only found in Corsica. Niellucciu accounts for 35 percent of the Corsican wine area. … |
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Flying high on New Zealand wine
Canada.com And recently, Air Canada has entered into a commercial relationship with Australian producer Wolf Blass, whose wines represent quality and value across the … Actually, Canadian wines hold their own against international … |
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As water becomes scarce, kibbutz moves from orchards to vineyards
Jerusalem Post Kibbutz Tzuba's Sangiovese is meant to be something unique to the Judean Hills. “There are major water shortages. Because of that, we are forced to change … |
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Cebu Wine Report 2009
Manila Bulletin While the Cabernet Sauvignon 2007, also from the Fat Bastard, has the same initial dusty onslaught with maraschino and spicy notes on the finish and nose. … |
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Esser Vineyards Hold First National “Esser Take Your Dog To dinner …
PR Web (press release) The Esser portfolio consists of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Merlot, and Cabernet Sauvignon. Esser Vineyards joined WJ Deutsch and Sons in 2005. … |
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Mike Martini's wild cab ride
Santa Rosa Press Democrat It has been a consistent producer of fine cabernet sauvignon, merlot and zinfandel ever since, manly wines reflective of their crafters. … |
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A wine to stand up to a burger's complexity
Chicago Daily Herald Save your Grand Cru Bordeaux, Riserva Chianti and high-priced Napa Cab for a hoitier-toitier meal. These refined flavors will get lost in a burger's … |
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From the kitchen and cellar of Mike Martini
Santa Rosa Press Democrat It has been a consistent producer of fine cabernet sauvignon, merlot and zinfandel ever since, manly wines reflective of their crafters. … |
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Flautist wins payout from winery
The Australian Under the one-year deal, Brookland paid Rutter to use her name and the sheet music from her composition Blo (Pan's Song) on 90000 bottles of cabernet merlot … |
 Examiner.com |
Summertime red wines for the bargain shopper
Examiner.com The 2007 Santa Rita 120 Cabernet Sauvignon is like stealing money. Open this bottle up, pour someone a glass and ask them how much they think the wine is … |
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Suck it up, Fuzion foes
Globe and Mail Some were modest wine collectors, but most simply were regular wine consumers interested in deep value. All were fans of Ontario's great bargain-wine … |
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Actually, Canadian wines hold their own against international …
Winnipeg Free Press The Niagara Peninsula has done well in making good-quality Burgundian varieties — Chardonnay and Pinot Noir — as well as excellent Riesling, … |
 Examiner.com |
White and red wine bargains in time for July 4th grilling
Examiner.com This meritage from Sonoma is a blend of 52% cabernet sauvignon, 44% merlot, 3% malbec, 1% petit verdot, and offers “Blackberry, currant, rose, … |
 Examiner.com |
Refreshing, well-priced wines for hot summer days
Examiner.com For the dry Rose' drinkers out there, Folie a Deux Menage Trois is a blend of Merlot, Syrah and Gewurtztraminer. It's very fruit forward with a floral nose … |
 Furniture World Magazine (press release) |
Capel Rugs Announces Atlanta Market Introductions
Furniture World Magazine (press release) Reminiscent of fine, Marseille linens in neutral, monochromatic hues, this collection offers understated elegance in the colorways champagne, celery, merlot … |
 Examiner.com |
100 wines tasted, the best 8 listed here
Examiner.com This deliciously large version of Cab Franc is smoother than Cabernet Sauvignon, less earthy than Merlot, approachable like Aussie Syrah and spicy like a … |
 Village Voice |
What to 'B' to Bar Blanc on Sundays
Village Voice This is actually on sale, so it's a great value.” “Pinot Noir is great with duck or any fowl, really. For a good Pinot, I would go straight to Burgundy. … |
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Hands to help the hungry
Napa Valley Register This year, more than ever, we need your support by purchasing a ticket to this great event, being held at Sutter Zinfandel Ranch, 105 Zinfandel Lane, … |
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10 Great wines for BBQ
Examiner.com A great wine to stock up the rack with is the Cypress Cabernet Sauvignon ($8) by J. Lohr of California. Cherry and oak-tinged full body have the perfect … |
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Sicilian vintners return to their roots with heritage grapes
OregonLive.com Its red wine was once deemed among Tuscany's finest, in part because of the local clone of sangiovese grown there, called prugnolo gentile. … |
