March 10, 2007

Wine News 3/10/2007

Ernest Gallo, wine's master salesman - San Francisco Chronicle

9 Mar 2007 at 7:42pm

Playfuls.com Ernest Gallo, wine's master salesman
San Francisco Chronicle, CA - 5 hours ago
When David Kent worked for Ernest Gallo in the 1990s, he joined the Modesto wine mogul on a trip to Italy. Along a slippery patch of street, ….
Gallo revolutionized wine industry Capital Press (subscription)
Dining ? Wine giant Gallo dies Wilton Villager
Ernest Gallo dies aged 97 Berry Bros & Rudd
24 Hours Vancouver
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Wine Institute asks for trade talks to cut India's excessive … - San Franci…

9 Mar 2007 at 11:17pm

Calcutta Telegraph Wine Institute asks for trade talks to cut India's excessive ….
San Francisco Business Times, CA - 1 hour ago
The Wine Institute, which represents more than 1000 California wineries and related businesses, said Friday it strongly supports a request by US trade ….
India?s emerging taste for wine provokes tariffs row Times Online
High import duty on wine unacceptable to EU Times of India
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Wine-judging suffrage arrives in CA (USA Today)

9 Mar 2007 at 4:17pm

Women buy much of the wine purchased in the United States, and they make quite a bit of it too. But it's mostly male critics who proclaim what's prime and what's plonk. Enter the National Women's Wine Competition being held this month in Northern California. The event is judged entirely by women.

Vintage suffrage: Women to judge wine (AP via Yahoo! News)

9 Mar 2007 at 2:24pm

Women buy much of the wine purchased in the United States, and they make quite a bit of it too. But it's mostly male critics who proclaim what's prime and what's plonk.

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March 8, 2007

Wine News 3/8/2007

Every wine has its time - 24 Hours Vancouver

8 Mar 2007 at 4:56am

Earthtimes.org Every wine has its time
24 Hours Vancouver, Canada - 1 hour ago
His winery, according to its website, currently employs 4600, and is said to account for one out of every four bottles of wine sold in the United States. ….
Gallo remembered for revolutionizing wine industry Capital Press (subscription)
Ernest Gallo, 97, dies at home; co-created family wine empire Washington Times
Western Growers Statement Upon Passing of Legendary California …. PR Newswire (press release)
Scotsman - Radio New Zealand
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FBI investigates alleged fake wine - Wein-Plus

8 Mar 2007 at 6:12am

CNNMoney.com FBI investigates alleged fake wine
Wein-Plus, Germany - 31 minutes ago
The reason for the investigation is the court suit brought by wine collector William Koch against German specialist wine merchant Hardy Rodenstock. ….
$100000-a-bottle counterfeit wine scheme alleged USA Today
World. Fake wine case expands Ottawa Citizen (subscription)
Counterfeit wine investigated Arizona Republic
Wine Spectator (subscription) - Bloomberg
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$100,000-a-bottle wine fraud alleged (USA Today)

8 Mar 2007 at 2:57am

Federal authorities are investigating whether inferior bottles of wine were passed off as rare vintages worth more than $100,000 a bottle, including some portrayed as part of Thomas Jefferson's collection.

India: Pressure Grows for Cut in Wine Tariffs (New York Times)

7 Mar 2007 at 11:01pm

Pressure mounted to cut import duties on wine and spirits after the United States said it had joined the European Union in asking the World Trade Organization to intervene in the matter. Mariann Fischer Boel, the agriculture commissioner for the union, who was in New Delhi, was set to meet the Indian commerce minister, Kamal Nath, to press the issue. On Tuesday, the United States trade …

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March 6, 2007

Wine News 3/6/2007

Like a good wine, fine chocolates carry a certain pedigree - Lawrence Journal…

6 Mar 2007 at 3:52am

KOMO Like a good wine , fine chocolates carry a certain pedigree
Lawrence Journal World, KS - 8 hours ago
Like wine , fine chocolate carries a pedigree. Guittard was among the first US companies to make ?single-origin? chocolate, which had been available in ….
Single-origin chocolate like a mighty fine wine Kentucky.com
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US Probes Fraud in Wine Sales, Christie's Says (Update1) - Bloomberg

6 Mar 2007 at 11:09am

CNNMoney.com US Probes Fraud in Wine Sales, Christie's Says (Update1)
Bloomberg - 1 hour ago
Christie's in New York received a subpoena requesting information on wine sales, said a spokeswoman in London who requested anonymity. ….
Counterfeit wine prompts probe, report says CNNMoney.com
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EU Asks India to Cut Wine Import Duties (AP via Yahoo! Finance)

6 Mar 2007 at 8:58am

The European Union on Tuesday asked India to cut high import duties on wine and spirits, seeking to resolve the issue through talks rather than turning to litigation at the World Trade Organization.

Counterfeit wine prompts probe, newspaper report says (CNNMoney.com via Yahoo…

6 Mar 2007 at 7:18am

Federal prosecutors looking into allegations of counterfeit wine sales have sent subpoenas to rare-wine collectors and to some of the world's leading auction houses, including Christie's in London and Zachys in New York, according to a published report.

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March 5, 2007

Wine News 3/5/2007

Single-origin chocolate like a mighty fine wine - Kentucky.com

5 Mar 2007 at 3:06am

Single-origin chocolate like a mighty fine wine
Kentucky.com, KY - 19 hours ago
As with wine grapes, the source of cacao beans is supposed to result in distinct flavors and aromas. Chocolate from Colombia might seem peppery, ….

Light Wine Intake Is Associated With Longer Life Expectancy In Men - Wines-In…

5 Mar 2007 at 9:13pm

Light Wine Intake Is Associated With Longer Life Expectancy In Men
Wines-Info.Com, China - 1 hour ago
Drinking a little alcohol every day, especially wine , may be associated with an increase in life expectancy. That's the conclusion of Dutch researchers who ….
Wine and Dark Chocolate Harrisonburg Daily News Record
Drink wine , live a longer life Daily Times
Boca doc says C and E not heart helpful while lite alcohol does …. Boca Raton News
MedIndia
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San Luis Obispo County wine industry worth $1.6 billion (The Fresno Bee)

5 Mar 2007 at 10:01am

The San Luis Obispo County wine and wine grape industry have a $1.56 billion impact on the state and local economy, according to a new study.

San Luis Obispo County wine industry worth $1.6 billion (KESQ)

5 Mar 2007 at 11:35am

SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. The San Luis Obispo County wine and wine grape industry have a more than one-and-a-half (b) billion dollar impact dollar on the state and local economy.

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March 4, 2007

Wine News 3/4/2007

Wine enthusiasts becoming vintners - The Courier News

4 Mar 2007 at 5:14am

Wine enthusiasts becoming vintners
The Courier News, IL - 43 minutes ago
When Larry Cox opens a bottle of wine while dining at home with friends, he is especially eager to hear their opinion. "Good friends will tell you if it ….
As wine drinking rises, enthusiasts turn vintners Tuscaloosa News (subscription)
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Historic wine and food festival - Jamaica Gleaner

4 Mar 2007 at 12:34am

Jamaica Gleaner Historic wine and food festival
Jamaica Gleaner, Jamaica - 5 hours ago
And while the big tents were buzzing and overflowing with activity, as thousands enjoyed wonderful wines being poured into their Riedels - wine glasses hung ….
Wine briefs: March 1 St. Helena Star
Napa and Sonoma's mountain vineyards produce Cabernets with …. San Francisco Chronicle
Horizon to Toast New Santa Rosa Service With Local Microbrew and …. Business Wire (press release)
Jamaica Gleaner
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Wine lovers turn home vintners (The Burlington Free Press)

4 Mar 2007 at 4:19am

When Larry Cox opens a bottle of wine while dining at home with friends, he is especially eager to hear their opinion. "Good friends will tell you if it needs more fruit or less fruit," said Cox, an estimator for an asphalt company. "Good friends will tell you the truth."

Wine lovers are becoming home vintners (The Biloxi Sun Herald)

4 Mar 2007 at 4:19am

When Larry Cox opens a bottle of wine while dining at home with friends, he is especially eager to hear their opinion.

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March 3, 2007

Wine News 3/3/2007

Reasonable Quantities Of Wine May Increase Longevity - MedIndia

3 Mar 2007 at 6:48am

E Canada Now Reasonable Quantities Of Wine May Increase Longevity
MedIndia, India - 10 hours ago
Wine if consumed in moderate quantities is expected to aid in longevity of life. This was divulged by the Netherlands study called as the Zutphen Study. ….
Light to Moderate Wine Drinkers Live Longer, According to Danish …. Wine Spectator (subscription)
Light Wine Intake Associated with Longer Life Expectancy in Men KTBS
Drinking wine may extend men's life - study Food Consumer
Consumer Affairs - The Money Times
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Man who spiked wine jailed despite being 'no great risk to women' - Guardian …

2 Mar 2007 at 8:39pm

Scotsman Man who spiked wine jailed despite being 'no great risk to women'
Guardian Unlimited, UK - 20 hours ago
A property developer who spiked a woman's red wine with a powerful sedative in an attempt to have sex with her was jailed for two years yesterday despite ….
Waiter traps predator as he spikes his banker date's wine This is London
Outcry over sentence on would-be date rapist Telegraph.co.uk
'If they hadn't seen him spiking my drink I know I'd have been raped' Scotsman
Mirror.co.uk - Mirror.co.uk
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Free Your Wine and the Rest Will Follow (Blogcritics.org)

3 Mar 2007 at 1:09pm

For some time now, it has been the mission of savoreachglass.com to bridge the gap between the wonder of wine and the enjoyment of life. Wearing many hats on our head - and the occasional lamp shade - we have aimed to remove the stigmatism that can sometimes be found with wine, ruining the drinking experience quicker than cork taint. We?ve stood on top of our wine boxes and preached to the …

Wine, food festival seminars planned (Billings Gazette)

3 Mar 2007 at 8:48am

Montana State University-Billings Foundation's Wine & Food Festival will host two Wine 101 seminars from 7 to 10 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday in the MSU-Billings Student Union Ballroom.

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March 1, 2007

Wine News 3/1/2007

Wine Saves Heart, Gives Longer Life - HeartZine

1 Mar 2007 at 1:18pm

Earthtimes.org Wine Saves Heart, Gives Longer Life
HeartZine, UK - 2 hours ago
Upon analysis of the data collected, the researchers found that wine drinking was associated with an extended life expectancy. Men who drank wine in ….
Wine Drinkers May Live Longer WebMD
Light Wine Intake Is Associated With Longer Life Expectancy In Men Science Daily (press release)
Wine is key to longer life, says new study FoodNavigator-USA
Rocklin and Roseville Today - MSNBC
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Vertical, a wine bistro in search of direction - Los Angeles Times

1 Mar 2007 at 1:34pm

Vertical, a wine bistro in search of direction
Los Angeles Times, CA - 2 hours ago
You'd think opening a wine bar would be easy. Lay in a collection of interesting wines, lay on some fine cheeses and charcuterie. ….
A bag of peas and a bottle of wine Tulsa World
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Wine Drinkers May Live 4 Years Longer (CBS News)

1 Mar 2007 at 2:30pm

Men who drink about half a glass of wine a day over decades may outlive teetotalers by four years on average, a 40-year Dutch study shows.

Drinking a little wine linked to men's longer life (Reuters via Yahoo! News)

28 Feb 2007 at 6:35pm

Drinking a small amount of wine appears to extend men's life expectancy by a few years, Dutch researchers said on Wednesday in the latest study to find benefits in moderate drinking.

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Wine is key to longer life, says new study - Beverage Daily

1 Mar 2007 at 6:55am

SpiritIndia Wine is key to longer life, says new study
Beverage Daily, France - 1 hour ago
01/03/2007 - More evidence that drinking moderate amounts of wine every day can increase life expectancy has been put forward by Dutch researchers. ….
Wine prolongs men's life InTheNews.co.uk
Drinking a little wine linked to men's longer life Bru Direct
Drinking Wine Could Raise Your Life Expectancy Keep the Doctor Away
Xinhua
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Record-breaking year for Oregon wine production - OregonLive.com

1 Mar 2007 at 4:33am

Record-breaking year for Oregon wine production
OregonLive.com, OR - 3 hours ago
Vineyards produced 34400 tons of wine grapes last year, a record-breaking amount, according to recently released figures from the National Agricultural ….
Six of the best are put to the test The Southland Times
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Drinking a little wine linked to men's longer life (Reuters via Yahoo! News)

28 Feb 2007 at 6:35pm

Drinking a small amount of wine appears to extend men's life expectancy by a few years, Dutch researchers said on Wednesday in the latest study to find benefits in moderate drinking.

Alcohol, especially wine, may prolong men's lives: study (AFP via Yahoo! News)

28 Feb 2007 at 6:21pm

A tiny, daily drink of alcohol, especially wine, may help prolong the life expectancy of men, according to the results of a four-decade Dutch study published Wednesday.

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February 27, 2007

Wine News 2/27/2007

Discover the Best of Burgundy with Maria Botha's exclusive Wine Tours - South…

27 Feb 2007 at 5:02pm

Discover the Best of Burgundy with Maria Botha's exclusive Wine Tours
South African Wine News, South Africa - 1 hour ago
Those keen to travel to France?s glorious wine region of Burgundy now need look no further than Maria Botha?s specialized wine tours ? a uniquely ….

McGuigan Simeon h1 profits dive on wine glut - Stuff.co.nz

27 Feb 2007 at 11:09am

McGuigan Simeon h1 profits dive on wine glut
Stuff.co.nz, New Zealand - 7 hours ago
MELBOURNE: Australian wine maker McGuigan Simeon Wines Ltd reported a 90 per cent fall in first-half profit, hit by wine oversupply and bitter competition, ….
McGuigan announces a 90% fall in 1H profit egoli.com.au
AUS: McGuigan announces Nepenthe buy as H1 slumps just-drinks.com (subscription)
McGuigan suffers big profit plunge Melbourne Herald Sun
ABC Online - just-drinks.com (subscription)
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Wine drinkers live more healthily than beer drinkers: study (AFP via Yahoo! N…

27 Feb 2007 at 1:28pm

Wine drinkers tend to buy healthier food than beer drinkers, according to a Danish study published Tuesday on the website of a weekly medical review.

DYOB: Wine Entusiasts Turn DIY Vintners (AP via Yahoo! Finance)

27 Feb 2007 at 1:45pm

When Larry Cox opens a bottle of wine while dining at home with friends, he is especially eager to hear their opinion. "Good friends will tell you if it needs more fruit or less fruit," Cox, an estimator for an asphalt company, explained.

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February 26, 2007

Wine News 2/26/2007

Matt Kramer's New Book Makes Italian Wine Easy: John Mariani - Bloomberg

26 Feb 2007 at 12:09am

Matt Kramer's New Book Makes Italian Wine Easy: John Mariani
Bloomberg - 1 hour ago
26 (Bloomberg) — Except for an encyclopedia, I can't think of any reason why a book about wine should run more than 280 pages, which happens to be the ….

Grocers want wine tastings, but sobriety advocates find idea hard … - Seatt…

25 Feb 2007 at 11:24pm

Grocers want wine tastings, but sobriety advocates find idea hard ….
Seattle Post Intelligencer, WA - 2 hours ago
A bill to create a wine and beer tasting pilot program in 30 Washington grocery stores may send children the wrong message about alcohol, lobbyists for ….
Media & Marketing Edition Wall Street Journal (subscription)
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Exports grow as French wine fights back against New World (AFP via Yahoo! News)

25 Feb 2007 at 5:46pm

French winemakers are beginning to claw back their dominance of the global wine market after years of problems in responding to innovation from the New World.

Matt Kramer's New Book Makes Italian Wine Easy: John Mariani (Bloomberg.com)

26 Feb 2007 at 12:21am

Feb. 26 (Bloomberg) — Except for an encyclopedia, I can't think of any reason why a book about wine should run more than 280 pages, which happens to be the length of "Matt Kramer's Making Sense of Italian Wine" (Running Press, $24.95).

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