Medical studies boost red wine sales - People's Daily Online

9 Dec 2006 at 9:33pm

Medical studies boost red wine sales
People's Daily Online, China - 14 hours ago
Red wine sales rose after medical studies suggested that red wine contains an anti-aging compound called resveratrol, it was reported on Saturday. ….
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Madhya Pradesh to come up with wine park - Hindustan Times

9 Dec 2006 at 10:46pm

Madhya Pradesh to come up with wine park
Hindustan Times, India - 13 hours ago
Madhya Pradesh is planning to come up with a wine park soon in order to optimally utilise its good grape crop and boost revenue earnings. ….

Wine industry lifting fortunes of state, nation (San Jose Mercury News)

10 Dec 2006 at 6:10am

California's wine business packs a solid economic punch in the Golden State, according to a report released last week, but shifting trends and worrisome challenges could stunt the industry's growth.

Wine-sharing black-tie gala benefits local symphony (Miami Herald)

10 Dec 2006 at 3:26am

BY JANA DANGER jdanger@MiamiHerald.com It's not often that someone hauls a bulging backpack into a black-tie gala — especially when it's loaded with wine.

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As you probably already know, Long Island produces some of the highest quality wines in the United States; in fact, it was even designated as a viticulture area as it is a recognized region with the perfect climate to grow good grapes and therefore great wines. There are many wineries that can be found in Long Island and among these is the Pindar vineyard. The Pindar vineyard is one of Long Island’s largest wineries they produce a wide variety of wines for the delight of wine lovers worldwide.

Pindar is actually a name of a Greek poet. The Pindar vineyard does not really have a long history it started in 1979 but it had a very interesting beginning. Starting with only three acres, the Pindar vineyard as we know it today has more than 600 acres and more than 400 acres are used to grow grapes.

The Pindar Vineyards is the realization of the dream of its founder; the ever resourceful Herodotus Damianos who made every vineyard owners dream come to life. Early on, he already saw the potential of his little vineyard and made it to be one of the greatest vineyards in the world. It is a true testament to what hard work and perseverance can accomplish, not to mention the talent to grow and produce some of the best wines in the world.

Sure, there are many vineyards in Europe that may surpass the Pindar vineyard, but in terms of years alone, the growth of the Pindar vineyard is astronomical. Those famous wineries in Europe have a very long history of winemaking. Pindar has accomplished what took those other vineyards decades and even centuries to accomplish.

Pindar Vineyard currently grows fifteen types of grapes to suit their customer’s varied preferences. The capacity of Pindar to produce wines is enormous, it actually surpasses a hundred thousand cases per annum. In fact it bottled eight hundred thousand wines and not only that, over two hundred thousand people visit the vineyard every year.

Wine prices range from modest to astronomical so there are plenty of choices. There is no need to worry though because the wines in the Pindar winery maintain its quality whether it has a low price or a high price.

Some varieties of wine that are available include the Merlot which is a favorite of many people. The Cabernet Port which is a choice wine that won the praises of wine critics. Another of its more recognized wine is the Syrah. And the Viognier which is a rather simple wine that is suited for any light meal.

The red wine that the Pindar winery produces is particularly noted for the rich and full-bodied flavor that it has. There is also the renowned Chardonnay that it produces; the chardonnay is dry and light can certainly hold its own against the many competitors in the market.

Most of the wines that are found on the Pindar vineyard are of high quality though there are those that argue that with the large production capacity that a huge winery like Pindar has, it would be rather hard to keep up its quality. But the fact that consumers keep coming back for its wine and that its wines do sell almost anywhere is enough proof that the Pindar winery does indeed do a good job in making wine that many people love

Wine chiefs knew of disparity months ago - New Zealand Herald

7 Dec 2006 at 3:08pm

Wine chiefs knew of disparity months ago
New Zealand Herald, New Zealand - 1 hour ago
Leaders of the New Zealand wine industry knew two months ago that Wither Hills winemaker Brent Marris had entered a different wine for competition to the one ….
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UP AND DOWN THE WINE ROADS: Dec. 7 - St. Helena Star

7 Dec 2006 at 11:41am

UP AND DOWN THE WINE ROADS: Dec. 7
St. Helena Star, CA - 5 hours ago
…. The idea is to just pour leftover wine into the containers. But what true wine lover ever has leftover wine ? Then, there is a silly ….
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Wine Spectator Online's Daily Wine Picks (TheStreet.com)

7 Dec 2006 at 12:04pm

Wine Spectator Online is back with another round of stellar picks, sure to keep you in the holiday spirit.

Winery Pickers Brave Cold To Produce Rare Wine (WISC Channel3000.com via Yaho…

6 Dec 2006 at 7:23pm

Workers at Wollersheim Winery in Prairie Du Sac braved freezing temperatures to make a rare kind of wine.

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Wine awards reform urged - Stuff.co.nz

6 Dec 2006 at 3:07pm

Wine awards reform urged
Stuff.co.nz, New Zealand - 7 hours ago
New Zealand Winegrowers is expected to make public today its audit of Wither Hills, amid calls from senior wine industry figures for an overhaul of wine ….
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A toast to Europe's wine glut - Toronto Star

6 Dec 2006 at 1:10pm

A toast to Europe's wine glut
Toronto Star,  Canada - 9 hours ago
A glut of wine in Europe is good news for Canadians who are getting better value for their money, says one independent Ontario vinter. ….
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College instructor accused of trading grades for cash, wine (CNN.com)

6 Dec 2006 at 10:01pm

NEW YORK (AP) — A computer science lab instructor at a community college changed students' grades for cash and wine and told a student to lie before a grand jury in an attempt to cover up his lucrative scheme, prosecutors said.

Winery Pickers Brave Cold To Produce Rare Wine (WISC Channel3000.com via Yaho…

6 Dec 2006 at 7:23pm

Workers at Wollersheim Winery in Prairie Du Sac braved freezing temperatures to make a rare kind of wine.

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Here's an interesting book to help you overcome your wine phobia(s). "Secrets from the Wine Diva" offers tips and advice on buying, ordering and enjoying wine. Have a look - and give a few copies away this holiday season.

Secrets from the Wine Diva

Wine maker warning as ruinous insect found - The Age

5 Dec 2006 at 8:10am

The Age Wine maker warning as ruinous insect found
The Age, Australia - 13 hours ago
By Jeni Port. In the late 1800s the deadly aphid phylloxera devastated much of the Victorian wine industry, but it mercifully spared the Yarra Valley. ….
Phylloxera in valley Border Mail
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Food & wine calendar - The Columbian

5 Dec 2006 at 12:53pm

Food & wine calendar
The Columbian, WA - 8 hours ago
…. Discount Tobacco and Beverages: Wine and/or beer tastings are $5 at 6301 NE Highway 99, Vancouver; 360-735-8900. …. Thistle Wine club members receive discounts. ….
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No grapes, but MP wine policy in place (Yahoo! India News)

5 Dec 2006 at 6:58pm

Madhya Pradesh is known for its soya beans, not grapes. But that did not prevent the state government from raising a toast to the wine industry on Tuesday, when its Cabinet cleared the M P Grape Processing Industrial Policy 2006. So far, winemaking was on the "negative list" of industrial promotion policy in the state. The proposed policy seeks to bestow a host of incentives like Excise Tax

VINES & WINES: Wine and cheese choices (Richmond Times-Dispatch)

5 Dec 2006 at 9:08pm

Ah, December, the holiday season . . . and a time for parties. High on my friend Corky's list was his Christmas wine and cheese party. He had been to many before, but neither the wine nor the cheese had ever had any pizazz. In fact, a lot of the times, he thought he was being served bad wine.

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There are a number of things that we need to look at in serving wine. Things like: proper serving temperature, opening the bottle properly, decanting, pouring and appropriate wine glasses to be used. From preparation to serving, knowing all these aspects, and enjoying the art of it, can surely enhance our indulgence to this very enjoyable drink!

Proper Serving Temperature

At what temperature is wine best served? In a cozy room, wine is served topped on ice. But do all wines need ice? No, a young inexpensive wine may taste best when it is cooled, but older expensive wines are usually better served warm.

Serving temperature affects the aroma and taste of wine. Red wines for instance are very enticing especially when kept at cellar temperature of about 16oC. Such condition enhances the aroma and embellishes the natural flavor. However, it is chilled you can try pouring it into a warm glass to replenish the taste and aroma. White wines, on the other hand, are the reverse of the other. This wine prefers a chilled condition of just about 8 to 10 degrees Celsius. Chilling it to a lower temperature, would probably mask off its taste and aroma.

Bottle Opening

Wine bottles are topped with either a cork or screw cap. The advantage of cork over screw caps is that its slight porous texture allows a favorable environment for wine to age in a cellar.

For sparkling wine and champagne, extra care should be applied as cork may eject with a tremendous force which could cause injury. It is best to take note that opening bottles at an angle away from you and other people helps to ensure safety, since drinking wine is more enjoyable when you’re not hurt!

Removal of Bottle Stink

Some wine enthusiasts like to open their drinks several hours before prior to serving for better aeration. This lets the wine breathe and release mercaptans or bottle stink in the wine. Glass agitation is also a way of removing bottle stink. This is done of course after the wine has been opened and poured into the glass.

Wine Decanting

Decanting is process of pouring wine which also allows wine breathing and thus improve flavor especially for older wines. In the process, wine is slowly and steadily poured down into a decanter. Pouring the wine carefully separates the sediments which add a bitter taste to the wine. While doing so, the bottle should be kept at an angle to prevent unwanted sediments flowing down the decanter.

Wine Pouring

Wine is a social drink; it’s not water and shouldn’t be filled up to the brim of the glass. Wine should be filled only to about halfway mark and should never exceed two thirds. Half-filled glasses allow your guests to swirl the wine to as much as they choose.

Typical wines are simply poured to the center of the glass. However, sparkling wines should be poured against the sides of the glass to preserve bubbles. Lastly, drips are a mess, that’s why twisting the bottle slightly as it is being tilted upright would prevent such mess.

Teach kids about wine, say French MPs - The Age

3 Dec 2006 at 10:09pm

Playfuls.com Teach kids about wine , say French MPs
The Age, Australia - 7 hours ago
French schools should teach young people how to appreciate wine , a group of parliamentarians said in a report on Thursday, calling for an education campaign to ….
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How to enter Chinese wine market - Wines-Info.Com

4 Dec 2006 at 2:50am

Wines-Info.Com How to enter Chinese wine market
Wines-Info.Com, China - 2 hours ago
Wine is the sunrise industry in China. The annual increase rate of Chinese wine market is more than 10%, while the world?s increase ….
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Brix Wine Bar brings tastes of the vine to Forest Springs center (BizJournals)

4 Dec 2006 at 12:09am

Brix Wine Bar, which offers two-ounce "tastings" of more than 35 wines, has opened in the Shops of Forest Springs retail center.

Teach kids about wine, say French MPs (AAP via Yahoo!7 News)

3 Dec 2006 at 9:56pm

French schools should teach young people how to appreciate wine, a group of parliamentarians have said in a report.

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Winemaker works to stem fallout from wine tasting fiasco - Stuff.co.nz

3 Dec 2006 at 4:39pm

Winemaker works to stem fallout from wine tasting fiasco
Stuff.co.nz, New Zealand - 3 hours ago
Winemaker Brent Marris is working overtime to stem the fallout over exposure that bottles of his Wither Hills wine made available to the public differed to ….
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Wine company is ditching corks - Metro

3 Dec 2006 at 5:10pm

Wine company is ditching corks
Metro, UK - 2 hours ago
One of Britain's most popular wine brands is ditching corks in favour of twist-off caps. Jacob's Creek said the move would safeguard ….
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Winemaker works to stem fallout from wine tasting fiasco (Stuff)

3 Dec 2006 at 4:55pm

Winemaker Brent Marris is working overtime to stem the fallout over exposure that bottles of his Wither Hills wine made available to the public differed to those supplied to a magazine tasting panel.

Popular wine stripped of rating (TVNZ)

3 Dec 2006 at 5:32pm

One of New Zealand's most popular wines has been stripped of a prize endorsement after scientific testing proved the wine judged was different to a bottle on the shelf.

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Wine industry sweetheart's practices raise questions - New Zealand Herald

1 Dec 2006 at 6:59pm

Wine industry sweetheart's practices raise questions
New Zealand Herald, New Zealand - 5 hours ago
Herald wine writer Joelle Thomson says the sauvignon blanc furore is a blow, not just to the highly regarded Wither Hills label but to the $1 billion wine ….
Popular wine stripped of prize TVNZ
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Top NZ wine disqualified Radio New Zealand
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Discount wine offer goes bottoms up - Times Online

1 Dec 2006 at 6:36pm

BBC News Discount wine offer goes bottoms up
Times Online, UK - 6 hours ago
…. Threshers had sent the voucher, which entitles the bearer to 40 per cent off up to £500 of wine and champagne, as a ?thank you? to a selected group of ….
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Great Wine Buys: An Expert's Picks (US News & World Report)

1 Dec 2006 at 12:15pm

U.S. News asked Shawn Lightfoot, wine buyer for Denver's Applejack Wine & Spirits, the nation's largest wine superstore, to grab a shopping cart and pick out a dozen best buys from 15,000 wines on his shelves. He could pick any variety or vintage but was limited to a maximum of $250 for the full case. Here's what he put in his cart:

French children 'need wine class' (BBC News)

1 Dec 2006 at 9:45am

French schools should teach children about wine cultivation, a report by France's ruling party says.

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