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 The Star-Ledger - NJ.com |
Back to basics: Experts predict food in 2009 will be comfort …
The Star-Ledger - NJ.com, NJ - Acquaviva's suggestions include cutting back on sugar intake by reducing wine in sauces for sweetness rather than adding processed sugars. … |
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Hunt for missing stuff brings surprises at Minnetonka home
Pioneer Press, MN - “McMorrow admitted to drinking the wine,” Swanson wrote. “Pool-Davis advised McMorrow that she was going to deduct the wine value from McMorrow's paycheck. … |
 San Francisco Chronicle |
Worth the price?
San Francisco Chronicle, USA - At Oliveto, I paid practically that much for one person — and we shared a dessert and a half-bottle of wine. It's true that at Amore we brought our own … |
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Books about wine
Houston Chronicle, United States - The prank fueled questions about the value to the consumer of Wine Spectator’s lucrative wine award program. Goldstein was the one behind the scam. … |
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Like with everything, wine consumers turn cautious
Santa Rosa Press Democrat, CA - “It’s very clear that consumers have reined in spending since late summer and in September-October really moved toward value wines,” Jon Fredrikson said. … Wine and tourism industries could prop up job market |
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Hard-Hit Families Finally Start Saving, Aggravating Nation's …
Wall Street Journal - Satchell's — a family restaurant that was the Capps' favorite — is gone, as are Zutto Japanese Restaurant, the 8th Street Wine Company, Mortimer's Idaho … |
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Minnetonka / Hunt for missing stuff brings surprises
Pioneer Press, MN - “McMorrow admitted to drinking the wine,” Swanson wrote. “Pool-Davis advised McMorrow that she was going to deduct the wine value from McMorrow's paycheck. … |
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Health care, education best bets for construction
Santa Rosa Press Democrat, CA - Construction of wine-related facilities and lodging had been active until the banking crisis last year. “The hospitality market slowed and almost dried up … |
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Guru Smack Down With Vince McMahon
Forbes, NY - The M100 completely unwound their positions in Constellation Brands (nyse: STZ - news - people ), a leading international producer and marketer of wine, … |
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BevMo! Installs Wine Market Assistant Kiosk to Provide Premium …
PR Web (press release), WA - The customizable configuration of this powerful merchandising tool results in a rich environment for selling beverages and provides a value-added service … |
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Lawmakers look to discuss flow of beer, wine
Seattle Post Intelligencer - It's not surprising that others in the beer and wine industry disagree. The friction marks a small split in the state's booming wine industry, now boasting … |
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Top 10 Wines Feature Duckhorn Merlot, Clos Du Val Chardonnay
Bloomberg - 5 (Bloomberg) — There’s an old saying that you deserve to drink a good wine in good times and need to drink one in bad times. Fortunately, I drank enough … |
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Sonoma Stories: A winery with a mission
Santa Rosa Press Democrat, CA - The vow to his parents didn’t prevent him from taking a job as a stockboy at a wine shop and gaining an early appreciation of the mystique and value of fine … |
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Wine Chillers: What's in a Name
Indian Wine Academy, India - But with no involvement or association with this product, the intrinsic value could be between Rs. 16000-20000. By exploiting the US Company's brand image, … |
 Malaysia Star |
Invest wisely
Malaysia Star, Malaysia - Not unlike fine wine, Pu’er tea improves with age and is believed to have medicinal value, especially those over 50 years old. Investors in southern China … |
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• Unique new wine tasting experience
btob, New Zealand - At only $30 each it’s also great value”. Phil suggested that “combined with a wander around the Fish Market and a meal it makes a great afternoon or night … |
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Wine lovers trade down
Santa Rosa Press Democrat, CA - High-end wine sales slumped as fewer people went out to eat. > Shoppers became more vigilant in search of bargain brands. > After the credit crisis … Lawmakers likely to hear booze bills Top 10 NW wine stories, fresh off the vine |
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Wine Review: Mumm's Blanc de Noir NV Sparkling Wine
Blogcritics.org, OH - says a friend, savoring the pale salmon sparkling wine during a New Year's brunch. “Was it at the Ritz-Carlton? The Peninsula hotel in LA? … |
 The Times |
Mouille Point Wine Drought
The Times, South Africa - Vergelegen Sauvignon Blanc was out of stock at R150 as was the bargain Usana at R100. When I asked what other Sauvignon Blancs were off the menu, … |
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Fine wine investors find losses hard to swallow after prices plummet
Scotland on Sunday, UK - By William Lyons FINE wine prices have plummeted by up to 40% as the economic downturn and the fall in the value of the pound has spooked investors into … |
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Wine: A new world to discover
Scotland on Sunday, UK - By Will Lyons AS FAR as wine is concerned, Portugal is something of a paradox. Since its glory days in the 15th and 16th centuries when it was responsible … |
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Sake surges in the US
MSNBC - “There wasn't a lot of selection and what did come to us was an inferior brew,” says Ed Lehrman, founder of Vine Connections, a wine and sake importer. … |
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Lonely Planet Bluelist
iAfrica.com, South Africa - Wine has been produced in Hungary for thousands of years, and it remains very important both economically and socially. You'll find it available by the … |
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Top 10 NW wine stories, fresh off the vine
Mid Columbia Tri City Herald, WA - Then the value-minded producer purchased 50 percent of two Yakima Valley wineries: Apex Cellars and Willow Crest, both in Prosser. … |
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Roll Out the Barrel, Open Your Wallet
New York Times, United States - The Abbaye de Saint Bon-Chien is one of a growing number of beers that spends some time aging in oak barrels, which may be typical for wine and whiskey but … |
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Tough times bring enticing deals as restaurants vie for customers
Detroit Free Press, United States - Thursdays will be date night, when five-course dinners-for-two with a variety of menu choices and a glass of wine for each person will total $49. … |
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Value pampering
Globe and Mail, Canada - Anne's Spa (www.steannes.com) offers a winter stone wrap made from organic, biodynamic herbs, while the wine country facial at the spa at Inn on the Twenty … |
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Lawmakers likely to hear booze bills
Seattle Post Intelligencer - Not surprisingly, others in the beer and wine industry disagree. The friction marks a small split in the state's booming wine industry, now boasting some … |
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Value? Growth? Both!
Motley Fool - Red wine or white? Paper or plastic? Value or growth? Our daily lives are full of choices, and they tend to be presented as though they're either-or. … |
 Times Online |
Why we won't be drowning our sorrows with wine
Times Online, UK - Still time to scoop up a superior bargain or two before new year bills and blues arrive, and this gorgeous, ripe, plummy, floral yet savoury barbera gets my … |
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Sake surges in the US
WTOP, DC - “There wasn't a lot of selection and what did come to us was an inferior brew,” says Ed Lehrman, founder of Vine Connections, a wine and sake importer. … |
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Anthony Rose: The buyer's guide to 2009
Independent, UK - The best way to save money on wine this year is to give up drinking for a month. Whether embarking on a health kick or doing it just to prove to themselves … |
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Renovate to add value, not just flash
Detroit Free Press, United States - It changes from a simple pantry drawer to freezer, refrigerator and wine chiller with the touch of a button. 7. Bathroom remodel. Like the kitchen, a house … |
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Few Bright Lights Amid the Gloom
Wall Street Journal - Among companies that started 2008 with a market value of $5 billion or more, the biggest riser was Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA, … |
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Winemaker ties price to stock market
GoErie.com, PA - But besides the prospect of a potential bargain, why plunk down money for a wine that's not blended or bottled yet? The concept of purchasing pre-arrival … |
 New York Times |
A Nevada Town Escapes the Slump, Thanks to Gold
New York Times, United States - Beer, wine and laughter were abundant, and several tables were piled high with gifts. “It’s not just the wedding,” said a friend of the newlyweds, … |
 Examiner.com |
New Year's resolution 2009: learn about wine
Examiner.com - South America is hot for value, for example. Chile and Argentina are powerhouses of taste that haven’t yet caught up with the prices of Bordeaux and Napa. … |
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The Chronicle Wine Selections Argentine Malbec
San Francisco Chronicle, USA - Great structure and balance. A showgirl of a wine from Lujan de Cuyo vineyard fruit that is aged 3 months in oak barrels. Great value. … A 'peasant' wine with a high-class value |
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A 'peasant' wine with a high-class value
Baltimore Examiner, MD - Softer than Cabernet Sauvignon but with more tannin than Merlot, he said, “They offer good value. You get world-class wine for not a lot of money. … |
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Gil Kulers’ wine pick
Atlanta Journal Constitution, USA - He explained that this obscure wine region east of Monterey, Calif., is making pretty good wines. They offer great value because people can’t pronounce … |
 Vinography |
Last Day to Get Fabulous Wine Prizes for a Steal!
Vinography, CA - More details at Our Wine Story. - a coupon for a bottle of Quevedo 2005 Vintage redeemable at the closest wine shop that carries the wine. Value: $90. … |
 CNN |
Last Minute Sparkling Wine Advice from The Second Glass
Bostonist, MA - Happily, the most popular wine of the night was also a bargain. Louis Bouillot Cremant de Bourgogne is a French sparkler from the Bourgogne region. … Champagne taste on a budget Taste Test: Great Sparkling Wines, Under $15 Tips offer ways to pick the right champagne |
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Laurie Daniel on stretching your wine-buying dollar
San Jose Mercury News, USA - From the Loire Valley, Muscadet (a white wine) hasn't gained the following of Sancerre or Pouilly-Fumé and thus can be a bargain. … |
 Boston Globe |
Champagne taste on a budget
Mail Tribune, OR - By Dave McIntyre In “The Wine Trials,” published this year by Fearless Critic Media, author Robin Goldstein describes a series of tastings in which about 60 … Tips offer ways to pick the right champagne Taste Test: Great Sparkling Wines, Under $15 Champagne's bubble bursts |
 San Diego Union Tribune |
Dining Review: Crescent Heights is a delicious secret worth sharing
San Diego Union Tribune, CA - By Michele Parente, food and wine writer The tender braised Colorado lamb shank at Crescent Heights Kitchen & Lounge is enlivened by a citrusy gremolata. … |
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Tip glut wine or Marlborough topples, industry warns
Stuff.co.nz, New Zealand - If exporters dropped the 2008 price just to deal with oversupply then this could cause buyers to bargain for a lower 2009 price for wine that should be sold … |
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BY THE GLASS Cheaper wines as pleasing as costly vintages
Honolulu Star-Bulletin, HI - We all can still enjoy a good bottle of wine with family and friends. You might not want to spend as much as before, but if you look hard enough, … |
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Value the key for New Year's Eve celebrations
Greenwich Time, CT - By Colleen Flaherty “People are still buying, but they're buying less,” Douglas Nevins, general manager of Wine Wise said Tuesday. … |
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The best globe-trotting of '08
Chicago Sun-Times, United States - The owners of this sophisticated, chic B&B in the middle of muskie country have thought of everything, from evening wine service and movies in the garden to … |
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Booze-buyers dispirited Michiganians cut back on liquor and beer
DetNews.com, MI - Wine sales are the one bright spot for spirits, with sales in Michigan up about 10 percent this year, a spike industry analysts attributed to more people … |
