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I know I've been talking about it a lot this week, but I figured I would share the recent press release that was just published: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wine Whore “Pimps” Virtual Furniture One internet blogger believes he has found an innovative way to harvest his love for the grape into a full bodied paycheck. After successfully gaining thousands of loyal fans and followers by “whoring” out his palate (and computer), Randy Watson is using the same technique to sell otherwise unused space on his website. Tampa, FL, November 5, 2009 --(PR.com)— Turning passion for social media into a career is one of the ... Read Full Story
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Think about it... you're in a wine shop looking for that perfect bottle (or case) of wine to take home and devour.... What factors do you consider when deciding on your purchase? Apparently, according to an article by Peter Mitham titled How Consumers Choose Wines , you decide which wine to buy mostly based on appellation (AVA). The degree to which the actually winery itself is considered is based solely on the price of the wine. Pricetag is low and you are shooting from the hip based solely on region. Pricetag goes up and now you're considering the winery's reputation. In other words, just ... Read Full Story
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SUBMITTED NEWS RELEASE: Reno artist Lynda Yuroff , whose work is part of permanent collections at the Nevada Museum of Art, Bank of America, Reno and the John Deere Corporation, Reno, donated an original piece of artwork to the “Wine & Spirits” fundraiser for Horses for the Spirit. The piece, valued at $500, is collaged canvas with sage wood, oil, acrylic and wax on wood panel and will be raffled during the event on November 5, 2009 from 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm at Art Source Gallery. “I most of all want to raise money for Horses for the Spirit,” says Yuroff. “I think ... Read Full Story
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SUPERIOR WINE ALERT : Today’s wine from Tremani Vineyards is a truly exceptional example of Russian River Pinot Noir. If you are a fan of Russian River Pinot or you love French Burgundies, this wine belongs in your cellar – or better yet your table SECRET SAVINGS ALERT : Subscribe to our Daily Dispatch (above) and you’ll always know what our Top Secret coupon code of the day is. Every day we issue a new members-only code that entitles you to have Ground Shipping included on orders of six or more and, sometimes, an added discount! Mission Codename : Russian Attack! Operative : Agent ... Read Full Story
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1WineDudeReview: 01 Rutherford Hill Merlot (Napa Valley): Waves of tar & game are gently pulling at the blackberry & cedar shore. Adult swim, baby! Read Full Story
Please note--This varietal was sent to us--free of charge--for review.Light golden hue presentation with nice bouquet of pineapple life savers, green apple and pear with sweet powdery fruit.Palate--as a matter of preference, the foundation of this wine is a little flaccid but then I like razor sharp acidity in my whites. Beyond that however, there are nice grassy Sauvignon B. flavors on an off-dry foundation with a nice peary finish that has...  
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BONFIRE bubbles! Why not capture the seasonal mood with a sparkling Aussie shiraz? This stylish sparkler is full of intense raspberry-ripple flavours, but full-bodied enough to make it a good match with devils-on- horseback and moreish little savouries.  
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At Fritz, what's old is new again. The winery is buried underground, dug into a remote hillside on the Cloverdale edge of Dry Creek Valley. When it was built in 1979, America's energy crisis had just hit and subterranean architecture was the height of fashion... United States - Dry Creek Vineyard - Wine - Fritz Underground Winery - Food  
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The 7-Eleven convenience store chain announced Tuesday it is getting into the value wine business, releasing two low-priced proprietary wines in the United States and Japan. Sold under the Yosemite Road label, the California wines, a chardonnay and ...  
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The Napa Valley gift basket is certainly one of the more impressive wine and food baskets that we’ve seen. Included are three excellent bottle of Napa wine and an assortment of food to pair with them (cheese, smoked salmon, caviar, chocolate, almond roca and more). $199 @ GiftTree  
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When Miles screamed about not drinking any "#$%@ing Merlot" in the movie Sideways, it started a push toward Pinot Noir and the beginning of California Merlot's fight for its reputation. The battle still continues and Producer/Director Rudolf N. McClain has just released the DVD of his film Merlove. On the cover is a quote from Wine Spectator that says simply: "Take this, Miles." "Merlove is a documentary I wanted to make in response to the...  
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By Lenn Thompson, Editor-in-Chief Don't let Vinny Aliperti, co-owner and winemaker at Billsboro Winery, fool you with his humble, laid back personality. He makes serious wines, both at Billsboro and at his 'day job' as winemaker at Atwater Estate Vineyards....  
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***** 51% OFF!!! ***** Robert Parker – 90 Rating "The 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon Holy Smoke Vineyard exhibits a dense ruby/purple color and notes of charcoal, black currant, sweet cherry, earth, and underbrush. A deep, full-bodied wine that is more supple and forward than its two predecessors, but beautiful, it should be drunk over the next 12-15 years."(Robert Parker) "The 2004 Holy Smoke shows great extraction and a long...  
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By pineridgewinery.com 2006 Epitome Chardonnay ORIGIN: Whether red or white, each wine released with this label is derived from cepages that are, as the name implies, extraordinary and distinct. We are pleased to present the 2006 Epitome - Carneros Chardonnay. Chosen from select lots of Dijon clone Chardonnay from our Carneros estate vineyards, this elegant Chardonnay is a direct interpretation of the Burgundian tradition of extended...  
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For truly special occasions when a bottle of Two Buck Chuck simply won't suffice, the discerning oenophile may soon turn to 7-Eleven, where a far more sophisticated wine will be sold. Sure, the $3.99 price tag may give some pause, but sometimes in life you've got to pamper yourself a little bit. 15,000 7-Eleven outlets will start stocking chardonnay and cabernet sauvignon; the chardonnay is described as zesty with notes of apricot, peach and...  
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