Category Archives: News
Newer posts →Wine in Plastic vs. Glass – Another New Wine Debate!
October 6, 2011Ahhhh, yes! Just what we need! Another long and tedious argument relating to wine packaging! I came to terms a long time ago with the fact that if I had to read another article on “cork vs. screwcaps”, I would … Continue reading
Posted in News | Tagged Cork, Plastic wine bottles, Screw Cap, Screw Cap Wine, Tetra Pak, Wine Packaging | Leave a comment //Flying with Wine-The Definitive Guide
October 5, 2011I often get asked about the rules and regs regarding flying (or just travelling in general) with wine, so I thought it was worthy of a post! Let’s start with the current TSA rules regarding travelling with alcohol: Carrying Alcohol … Continue reading
Posted in News | Tagged Airline alcohol, Airline wine regulations, American Airlines, Continental, Delta, Flying with wine, Travelling with alcohol, Travelling with wine | Leave a comment //This Week in Wine – 10/2/11
October 2, 2011Trump to Mark Opening of Trump Vineyard Billionaire real estate mogul Donald Trump will fete the opening of Trump Vineyard Estates in Albemarle County on Tuesday with a reception including his son Eric Trump, Gov. Bob McDonnell, first … Continue reading
Posted in News | Tagged Donald Trump, Donald Trump winery, Germany, New Zealand, North Carolina, Pfalz, South Africa, Vegan wine | Leave a comment //This Week in Wine – 9/25/11
September 25, 2011It’s all a Bunch of Lies! There is no Wine Fountain of Youth, New Study Says. A group of scientists who thought they found the fountain of youth may be all wet. New research from England suggests the … Continue reading
Posted in News | Tagged Chateau Montelena, Grgich Hills, Health, Moscato, Moscato d'Asti, Sirtuin, Sirtuins | 1 Comment //This Week in Wine – 9/18/11
September 18, 2011Waitrose Take the Gutsy Move to Stock Indian Wine… Indian wine is breaking into the UK market, with Waitrose becoming the first UK supermarket to stock wines from the sub-continent. Waitrose is featuring Ritu Viognier and Zampa Syrah … Continue reading
Posted in News | Tagged Auctions, Brunello, Consorzio del Vino Brunello di Montalcino, England, India, Indian wine, Inglenook, Merlot, Montalcino, Rosso di Montalcino, Salisbury Vineyards, Waitrose | Leave a comment //A Tour of the Languedoc
September 12, 2011Pick up any wine book, and flip to the page on the Southern Languedoc region of France. More often than not, the term “wine lake” or “ocean of vines” will be used, usually within the first set of paragraphs. No-doubt, … Continue reading
Posted in News | Tagged Cabardes, Corbieres, Faugeres, France, Grenache, Languedoc, Minervois, St. Chinian, syrah | Leave a comment //← Older posts Newer posts →
