Monthly Archives: July 2012

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Duel by Darioush, Napa, California.

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Grapes 60% Cabernet, 40% Shiraz   Facts I’d never seen this wine before, so I was over the moon when I received it as a gift on Tuesday! I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: “Keep your friends … Continue reading

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Make Your Wine Sing With a Musical Wine Glass!

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  A wine glass has been developed in Austria that plays musical notes when a finger is run along the rim. The crystal glass features gold lines corresponding to different musical notes covering a full 12-note octave from A flat … Continue reading

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Talking with Master Sommelier Virginia Philip.

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Virginia Philip became the 10th woman in the world to earn the accreditation of Master Sommelier. Now in her 10th year at The Breakers, Virginia maintains and oversees the beverage department for 9 restaurants and bars and 14 wine lists … Continue reading

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2012 Jacksonville Art & Winefest at the Hyatt Regency

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    .   WHAT: 2012 Art & Winefest WHEN: Thursday, July 26th WHERE: Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront 225 East Coastline Drive  Jacksonville, FL 32202(904) 588-1234 DETAILS: Capital Grille’s Master Sommelier George Miliotes, has specially chosen over 40 wines from … Continue reading

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Krug Champagne Withdrawn After Label Error.

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Moet Hennessy have been forced to withdraw five batches of its Krug Champagne after they were incorrectly labeled, and do not indicate any mention of their sulfite content, an item required by law in the EU. The products withdrawn are: … Continue reading

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Painting with Wine: Wine-Stain Artist Amelia Harnas.

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Has art always been a part of your life? Yes, absolutely! I live in Corning, New York, which is a very small town, but I read a survey a few months ago that Corning was one of the best small … Continue reading

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