Grape Growers Excited About Chilly Temps - KGO-AM810
This week’s chill helps send the vines in the famed wine region into “a good state of dormancy,” said Bill Hanna, a member of the Napa Valley Grapegrowers board and a fifth-generation California grape grower. It can also help kill some winter insects

Cognac From 1788 Fetches $37,000 at Tour d’Argent Wine Auction - Bloomberg
Dec. 9 (Bloomberg) — A bottle of cognac predating the French Revolution sold for 25,000 euros ($37,000) in Paris, stealing the spotlight from the thousands of wines auctioned off by the restaurant La Tour d’Argent . The 1788 Clos du Griffier was

Give dairy equal billing with oil this Hanukkah - San Mateo Daily Journal
As the story goes, sometime around 2 B.C. a widow ingratiated herself with an enemy general, plying him with salty cakes of cheese, then wine to quench the thirst it brought. When he fell into a drunken stupor, she lopped off his head with his own

Sector Snap: Wine, liquor makers - Yahoo Finance
NEW YORK (AP) — Constellation Brands Inc.’s turnaround continues to show promise, while the strength of Brown-Forman Corp.’s Jack Daniel’s whiskey drinks is promising news, an analyst said Wednesday. Kaumil Gajrawala of UBS said in a client note

Governor unveils ways to cut costs - Des Moines Register
A consulting firm hired by Gov. Chet Culver says the state should urge more than 2,000 state workers to retire, close two mental health institutes, collect unpaid state taxes and fines, and sell surplus state properties to improve state government’s

The Most Common Migraine Triggers For The Holidays - News 4
Experts report a 50 percent increase in the number of people looking for help with migraines and severe headaches this time of year. “In November I had two migraines,” said Meg Castellano, a migraine sufferer. “One just before Thanksgiving and one on

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Fakes shake wine world MiamiHerald.com With millions at stake in the world of high-priced wine, Palm Beach billionaire William Koch is fighting back against fraud. By BRIAN HAAS William Koch … and more »

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Watchdog group has no cheers for wine industry - San Francisco Chronicle

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Green wine ‘will win overseas buyers’ - ABC Online

Green wine 'will win overseas buyers' ABC Online A recent report said Australia's wine glut is so bad that it is causing structural damage to the industry. (AFP: Greg Wood) A series of … Aussie winemakers can now flag green credentialsReuters India Australian wine to meet new environmental standardsAdelaide Independent Weekly Winemakers to promote their green credentialsTeatro Naturale Weekly Times Now all 17 news articles »

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The Angriest Red Wine On The East Coast NBC New York Lewis Black celebrates the release of his very own private label black, er, red wine, at City Winery. By JOHN CAPONE It's been said that it takes a very …

Wine, Champagne and Truth in Labeling - U.S. News & World Report

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Green wine ‘will win overseas buyers’ - ABC Online

Green wine 'will win overseas buyers' ABC Online A recent report said Australia's wine glut is so bad that it is causing structural damage to the industry. (AFP: Greg Wood) A series of … Aussie winemakers can now flag green credentialsReuters India Australian wine to meet new environmental standardsAdelaide Independent Weekly Winemakers to promote their green credentialsTeatro Naturale Weekly Times Now all 17 news articles »

Fakes shake wine world - MiamiHerald.com

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Watchdog group has no cheers for wine industry - San Francisco Chronicle

Watchdog group has no cheers for wine industry San Francisco Chronicle It may not come as a complete surprise that California's wine industry is more than a bucolic collection of family-owned businesses. … and more »

Winehouse goes back to Blake, says mother-in-law - WCPO
Singer Amy Winehouse and husband Blake Fielder-Civil, June 2007. (Dave Hogan, Getty Images) Amy Winehouse will re-marry her ex husband Blake Fielder-Civil in 2010, according to her former mother-in-law. Rumors suggest the singer is still in touch

Holiday Wine Giving - Think Outside the Bottle - KRNV
KENWOOD, Calif., Dec. 7 /PRNewswire/ — Whether it’s for Christmas, Hanukkah or Kwanzaa, fine wine should be right at the top of every holiday gift giver’s list. With fine wine, the size is always perfect, the color choices are just three and the

Aging boomers will be intrepid travellers - canada.com
Older people remain loyal to the same brand for life; when they travel, they shuffle about and cluster together on tour groups; they dislike venturing off the beaten path; they fear and loathe technology; they like slow-paced activities; and they’re

Pastor devoted year to living like Jesus - Battle Creek Enquirer
Ed Dobson, wearing a suit too large for his thin frame, paced across the stage as he preached Sunday at Second Missionary Baptist Church. He pumped his legs and spoke in short, punctuated phrases, firing up the congregation like a piston in an engine

Kosher wine uncorks premium side - Daily Local News
Associated Press Ernie Weir, right, pours wine in the tasting room at his Hagafen Cellars winery in Napa, Calif. The winery is one of the few in the country that are kosher. Vintner Ernie Weir wants to make one thing perfectly clear. Yes, his wines

Only one can be ‘Top Chef’ - Baltimore Sun
Bryan Voltaggio has a restaurant in Frederick, and reservations at Volt Chef” effect will mostly be enjoyed 3,000 miles away; he is chef at The Dining Room at the Langham in Pasadena, Calif. Should Gillespie take top honors, “Top Chef” tourists

Chicago French Market Celebrates Grand Opening at MetraMarket in - Businesswire.com
Chicago French Market opens on Thursday, December 3, 2009, at MetraMarket in Chicago’s West Loop. Located at 131 North Clinton Street, Chicago French Market is a European-inspired, indoor market offering an array of local, seasonal and certified

Looted artifacts being returned to Italy from NYC - NewOrleans.Com
The artifacts are a Pompeii plaster wall painting and a Corinthian vase for mixing water and wine. They were recovered by immigration and customs officials in June. Both items had been scheduled for auction in New York before they were discovered to

PASTORAL(R) Artisan Cheese, Bread & Wine Opens Third Location at - TradingMarkets.com
Chicago French Market, located at 131 North Clinton Street, will serve as the anchor for MetraMarket, an accessible, one-stop destination that will provide not only cultural and culinary experiences, but also life’s essentials and convenience

Horse Trade Theatre Group Presents THE FRIGID HOLIDAY BENEFIT 12/6 At - Broadway World
Join us for FRIGID’s Holiday Benefit on Sunday December 6 at 2:00pm. Paul Hutcheson returns from Canada for a one-night-only reprise of On Second Thought. A 2009 FRIGID Royal Favorite and Volunteer Choice Winner, On Second Thought is a hilarious one

Wurstfest dates announced for 2010 - Statesman Journal
After a successful first festival this year, Wurstfest will make a repeat appearance in Mt. Angel in 2010. The celebration is set for Feb. 12 through 14. Like the annual Oktoberfest, the German-themed festival features music, beer, demonstrations

Ridge to get first wine bar - Daily Tribune
Craig Gaffield/Daily Tribune Pleasant Ridge resident Nancy Crutchfield plans to open a wine bar inside this building on Woodward in the spring. It will be the first place in Pleasant Ridge with a Class C liquor license. PLEASANT RIDGE — Resident

Dining and Drinking - Baltimore Sun
I n the market and at the bus stop, over glasses of wine and under the barber’s clippers, the daily rhythm of life in Baltimore has been interrupted by a question reverberating through many a conversation: Should Mayor Sheila Dixon , convicted of

Travel news - Detroit Free Press
Detroit Metro Airport has the healthiest airport food in the country, according to a new review by a panel of doctors. Metro scored 100% in travelers’ ability to find healthful, low-fat, high-fiber, cholesterol-free, vegetarian meals, beating out 17

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Wine briefs - St. Helena Star

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Yukon Quest Hawg and Dawg Wine Tasting and Auction!!! - Fairbanks Daily News-Miner

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Vintners now can use ‘Calistoga’ for its wines - San Francisco Chronicle

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Climate alarm sounded over the wine industry - MarketWatch

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At Auction in Paris: Fine Wines and History - New York Times

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At Auction in Paris: Fine Wines and History New York Times “It's wines that we felt we had a lot of, but that we could keep selling for years,” said David Ridgway, head sommelier of La Tour. …

Walgreens wants to offer beer, wine - Louisville Courier-Journal

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Wine world is seeing new French Revolution - Canada.com

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Wine-Tasting Facility Opens in Madera - ABC30.com

Wine-Tasting Facility Opens in Madera ABC30.com (KFSN) — A new wine-tasting room hopes to give the Valley a boost in agri-tourism. The hope is that visitors will raise a glass to the Valley grape harvest … and more »

The Gate Crash of 2009 - Weekly Standard
The city of Washington has been collectively aghast at the spectacle of Michaela and Tareq Salahi, the fun couple from Virginia wine country who seem to have talked their way into the first state dinner of the Obama administration. Of course, the

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Dec 04, 2009 (Basil and Spice - McClatchy-Tribune Information Services via COMTEX) — The word ‘klutz’ is an example of what is quaintly called “slang.” And a klutz is — supposedly — a country bumpkin, who continually bumps into things or drops

Minneapolis police shoot man near I-394 - Minneapolis Star Tribune
A 42-year-old man who had stolen a BMW was shot and critically wounded Friday night by three Minneapolis police officers. The officers shot the man in the car about 6 p.m. on Cedar Lake Road N. near W. Chestnut Avenue, on the western edge of the city

Tab for $20 - Ithaca Journal
What was once The Lost Dog is now a stylish restaurant with a sophisticated menu that reminded me of Raoul’s on Prince Street in SoHo, sans the foie gras and poached duck eggs. The entrance is confusing, but once the attractive host pulls you in the

National Museum of the Pacific War salutes those who served in World - Cleveland Plain Dealer
Photos by Sarah Jaquay / Special to The Plain Dealer World War II veteran Curley Awalt stands in front of the bomb casing for the never-dropped third atomic bomb. Special events are held at the museum on Pearl Harbor Day . By Sarah Jaquay

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Gifts for the wine and spirits lover - Globe and Mail

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Annual Holiday Chocolate & Wine Tasting - San Jose Mercury News

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Wine from cellars of heiress Doris Duke to be auctioned - Reuters

Wine from cellars of heiress Doris Duke to be auctioned Reuters Wine from the cellars of a woman once dubbed the "richest little girl in the world" will be up for auction next month at Christie's in New York. … and more »

Southern Wine & Spirits of America, Inc. is Pleased to Announce the Promotion … - MiamiHerald.com

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Food and wine events - San Jose Mercury News

Food and wine events San Jose Mercury News See sustainable wine-growing practices on a docent-led hike through Cooper-Garrod Estate Vineyards and the adjoining Mid-Peninsula Open Space. … and more »