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November 2009 Wine NewsArchives by MonthWine News Archives |
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Court hears appeal on Mass. wine shipment law | November 2, 8:19 am | 0 comments "Gerald Leader loves California wines but lives in Massachusetts, where state law sharply limits the ability of out-of-state wineries to ship their products directly to consumers." Source: bostonherald.com |
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The World's First Wine Magazine With Wine Concierge Service | November 3, 12:58 pm | 0 comments "The world's leading FINE Wine magazines present: FINE EXCLUSIVE - the world's most up-to-date knowledge of the finest and rarest wines. FINE EXCLUSIVE - The only Wine magazine with FINE Wine Concierge service The world's FINEst wine magazine cannot be bought or subscribed anywhere. It is available by Invitation only." Source: reuters.com |
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Wash down a Slim Jim with a 'full-bodied' 7-Eleven wine | November 7, 11:48 am | 0 comments "What goes well with Slim Jims and Slurpees? 7-Eleven wine, naturally. The convenience store chain is getting into the value wine business, releasing two in the United States and Japan. Sold under the Yosemite Road label, the California wines, a chardonnay and cabernet sauvignon, will retail for about $3.99." Source: suntimes.com
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For bargain wines, this is a very good year | November 9, 9:11 am | 0 comments "It's time again for our Bargain Wine fiesta. This time I turned to three people who help put great deals on the shelves. No surprise: Their conclusion was pretty much the same as mine. "Right now it's a really good time to be a consumer of wine," says Julie Joy, senior buyer for Cost Plus World Market. "I look at stores now compared to previous years and say, 'There are some really good deals out there.' " " Source: sfgate.com |
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Football Legend Punts California Wine Estate for $49 Million | November 10, 12:18 pm | 0 comments "Football Hall of Famer Joe Montana and his wife Jennifer announced Monday they are selling their 500-acre Napa Valley wine estate, replete with a 9,700-square-foot Tuscan-inspired main residence and an olive farm, for $49 million." Source: artinfo.com
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Wine Advice: Great-tasting, affordable wines for Thanksgiving | November 11, 3:56 pm | 0 comments "The economy is finally in recovery, and the stock market is up. But there's still some bad news out there, so I'm going to count my blessings just as much as ever this Thanksgiving. The annual day of feasting often provokes angst in hosts about what wine to serve. Friends and relatives have diverse palates. The different kinds of food is a challenge. Brian Erickson of Erickson Fine Wines in Eagle made several astute observations and provided a number of sensible and affordable recommendations." Source: idahostatesman.com |
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A testing time for wine tasters | November 12, 10:27 am | 0 comments "Wine tasting might sound like a relaxing way to spend a day but for the judges of the annual Air New Zealand Wine Awards it's a serious business, with discussions over placings sometimes vigorously debated. " Source: co.nz
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Mare Island winery warehouse arson trial starts Tuesday | November 16, 9:04 am | 0 comments "A man accused of setting a 2005 fire that destroyed a Mare Island warehouse housing millions of dollars worth of wine will go to trial in federal court starting Tuesday." Source: napavalleyregister.c |
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Trendy holiday wine hits the shelves | November 18, 9:23 am | 6 comments "Oenophiles have something to look forward to in a year or so. If this year's Beaujolais nouveau is any indication, the 2009 crop - once it's oaked and aged -might be a real doozy. " Source: standard-freeholder. |
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Airlines still offer fliers fine wine as a high-class amenity | November 20, 8:59 am | 4 comments "Most airlines have eliminated meals, free pillows and magazines. They've reduced snacks to a miniature bag of pretzels. But there's one frill many refuse to skimp on in their cost-cutting drive to be profitable: wine." Source: usatoday.com |
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Wine Spectator reveals Top 100 Wines of 2009, but... are all wine rating systems flawed? | November 21, 12:33 pm | 0 comments
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Thanksgiving reds run fruity, sweet | November 23, 12:47 pm | 0 comments "I try to serve a red as well as a white wine with my Thanksgiving meals, and the red recommendations from my wine-tasting panel usually come down to two varietals - pinot noir and gamay Beaujolais." Source: lansingstatejournal. |
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What wine goes with pumpkin pie? | November 24, 9:05 am | 0 comments "Pumpkin, apple, and pecan pies are the top choices for the U.S. holiday. Although there has been much discussion about whether red or white wine should be served with the main course, little time has been devoted to the best dessert wine. Until now." Source: reuters.com |
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What to drink with the Thanksgiving feast | November 25, 9:27 am | 0 comments "I HAVE ATTEMPTED for years to advise wine consumers on the "perfect" wine to drink with Thanksgiving dinner. Truth is, there is no perfect wine. The Thanksgiving meal is simply too complex to pair with a single wine. " Source: mercurynews.com
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Beaujolais Nouveau another great choice for Thanksgiving | November 26, 11:00 am | 0 comments "Beaujolais Nouveau season is upon us with an ocean of young purple wine washing ashore this week. If you haven't selected your Thanksgiving wine yet, this is a good choice, easy to find and a great value." Source: hometownannapolis.co
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Wine tasting means Christmas gifts for needy kids | November 30, 9:04 am | 0 comments "In keeping with a Baltimore tradition, partygoers will raise a glass - and money Thursday night for Christmas gifts for needy children. The wine tasting at the National Federation of the Blind benefits Santa Claus Anonymous, a local organization that has been providing holiday presents to kids for the past 75 years. This year the group hopes to raise $300,000, which will find its way to needy families via some 20,000 $15 gift certificates." Source: baltimoresun.com
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