Monthly Archives: November 2011
Newer posts →The New Wine Store on the Block: W90+
November 3, 2011With the official opening of its doors in the second week of November, W90+ wine shop hopes to elevate the wine-buying experience for local residents. Located at 3548 Saint Johns Avenue in the heart of Avondale, the store will … Continue reading
Posted in News | Tagged Enomatic, Jacksonville, W90 Plus, W90+ | 8 Comments //Cantina Trexenta Contissa Vermentino di Sardegna
November 2, 2011Grape 85% Vermentino [ver-men-tee-no], 15% Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc (% varies by vintage) Facts If you’ve gotten this far into the article, I have to congratulate you! The title of this article is more than an ample mouthful for … Continue reading
Posted in Reviews | Tagged Blue Zone, Cantina Trexenta, Sardegna, Sardinia, Trexenta, Vermentino | Leave a comment //Jacksonville Riverside Wine Festival–Saturday November 19
November 2, 2011The 9th Annual Riverside WineFest & 5 Points Fall Festival will be held Saturday, November 19, 2011. Beginning at 6pm, the 1000 block of Park Street will be closed to traffic for you to enjoy the wines and live entertainment. … Continue reading
Posted in Events | Tagged Jacksonville, Jacksonville Riverside Wine Festival, Riverside Wine Festival | Leave a comment //Why Do We Swirl Wine?
November 2, 2011Swirling wine: is it just to look cool, or does it actually serve a purpose? Watch this video to find out…
Posted in Facts | Tagged Aerator, Decanting, swirl wine, Swirling wine, why do we swirl wine, why swirl wine | Leave a comment //Marie Antoinette vs. Helen of Troy
November 1, 2011The shape of the shallow and wide-mouthed Champagne glass is claimed by the French to be a tribute to the breast of Marie Antoinette, but the Greeks claim the glass is a tribute to the breast of Helen of Troy.
Posted in Facts | Tagged Champagne, Helen of Troy, Marie Antoinette | Leave a comment //Wine on TV – Why it Won’t Work.
November 1, 2011Do you ever wonder why there aren’t any TV shows (at least good ones) focused on wine? I do. Food seems to hog all the limelight, and has amassed its fair share of personalities: Gordon Ramsey, Emeril Lagasse, Paula Deen, … Continue reading
Posted in News | Tagged Cooking show, Gary Vaynerchuk, Gordon Ramsey, Jamie Oliver, Rachael Ray, Why no Wine on TV, Wine on Television, Wine on TV, Wine TV Show | 2 Comments //← Older posts Newer posts →
