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August 7, 2011Fiji water’s owners buy Sonoma’s Landmark Vineyards Fiji Water’s owners announced this week the company’s second California winery acquisition in less than a year. Fiji Water and parent company Roll Global are buying Sonoma’s Landmark Vineyards, known for … Continue reading
Posted in News | Tagged Australia, Charles Krug, Gilt, Health, Landmark Vineyards, Penfolds, Sonoma, Wine News | 1 Comment //This Week In Wine – May 28th 2011
May 28, 2011English sparkling wine should be called Champagne, says Camilla English sparkling wine should be called Champagne, according to the Duchess of Cornwall. The quality of English fizz is so good the drink "is champagne" the Duchess declared, echoing what … Continue reading
Posted in Funny, News | Tagged Auctions, Bordeaux, Champagne, China, England, France, Health, Sparkling Wine | Leave a comment //Short Answers to the 5 Most Commonly Asked Wine Questions
April 5, 2011Should this wine be decanted? Yes, it probably should. I’m a big advocate for decanting / aerating, I try and do it as much as possible in my home; but then again I use a Soiree (saves washing-out a full … Continue reading
Posted in Facts | Tagged Cellaring, Decanting, Headaches, Health, Sediment, Serving Temperatures, Sulfites, Wine Cellar | Leave a comment //How Many Calories in a Glass of Wine?
March 21, 2011I recently spoke at a Chamber of Commerce event here in Jacksonville Florida, covering topics ranging from sulfites in wine, all the way through to the perceived health benefits of a glass of vino. On a side-note, I’ve really started … Continue reading
Posted in News | Tagged Calories, Health | Leave a comment //The £1-a-day red wine wonder pill to combat heart disease, cancer and poverty in Africa.
February 28, 2011Ok so I made that last one up…but seriously!!! The U.K newspaper the Daily Mail recently reported on “a £1-a-day red wine wonder pill that claims to ward off heart disease, cancer and diabetes is to go on sale in … Continue reading
Posted in News | Tagged Health, Resveratrol | Leave a comment //Sulfites – The Source Behind the Red Wine Headache?
January 8, 2011Sulfites are the salts of sulfurous acid, which are naturally occurring in grapes which nature uses to prevent microbial growth. They are found in onions, garlic, and many other plants. Sulfites have been known to cause severe allergic reactions … Continue reading
Posted in Facts, News | Tagged Health, Sulfites | 7 Comments //Newer posts →
