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Wines - Bordeaux Business School Wine MBA

2007-01-04T21:42:00.000-08:00

Vitisphere - The global wine industry is in the midst of an unprecedented and far-reaching period of change. This environment requires leaders to be flexible, adaptable and constantly self-questioning, to understand such things as growing international

Association for Corporate Growth Orange County to Showcase Private

Forbes - The event will showcase deal flow and feature wine tasting for the group's membership of more than 300 local business professionals. According to Brian Ruttencutter, ACG OC president, the 52 year-old organization is expecting more than 350 attendees

Wines - Three suburbs lose million-dollar status amid housing slowdown

2006-11-07T19:01:00.000-08:00

Three suburbs lose million-dollar status amid housing slowdown
The downturn in the Massachusetts housing market has pushed three Boston suburbs out of the "million-dollar club." Brookline, Dover and Lincoln no longer have median home prices above the one-million dollar mark.

Vintners vision to ferment in cave Vintners hope to cave in to success
Doug Bakker is starting with a vineyard but plans to turn his 30-acre parcel in Madison County into an entertainment complex.

Wines - Wines that save lives

2006-11-01T19:01:00.000-08:00

Wines that save lives
iAfrica.com, South Africa - Oct 31, 2006Bonnievale Cellar supports the courageous efforts of global sea rescue institutions with the release of two new wines, the Southern Lights Sauvignon Blanc 2006 ...

Camp Whitley to benefit from wine, cheese party
The Post & Mail, IN - 9 hours ago... Guests will have the unique opportunity to sample an assortment of wines, delicious food, listen to live jazz music and enjoy the cameraderie of friends. ...

Wines - Madonna's fashions may be duds

2006-10-29T19:00:00.000-08:00

Madonna's fashions may be duds
Detroit Free Press - If you ask Sonoma Valley comedian and vintner Tom Smothers, the competition was killed because organizers knew 2007 was his year to win. Osment gets probation TMZ.com reports that actor Haley Joel Osment, now 18, has pleaded no contest to two misdemeanor

Online Press Release
PRWeb - Book Signing of Santa Cruz Mountains' Vintner Martin Ray Biography Barbara Marinacci, step-daughter of legendary Santa Cruz Mountains vintner Martin Ray, will be signing copies of Vineyards in the Sky from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on April 17, 2004 at

Just reds left for the picking
Santa Maria Times - Jim Fiolek, Santa Barbara County Vintner's Association executive director, said harvest results have varied by vineyard. It's like bottles of wine. Every vineyard turned out differently, he said. Mark Cargasacchi, enologist for Rideau Vineyard

Wines - Q&A with PG&E s CEO

2006-10-23T20:00:00.000-07:00

Q&A with PG&E s CEO
San Luis Obispo Tribune - Take a look at Fetzer winery as an example. Ninety-five percent of their waste they can keep on-premise and reuse, 5 percent they ship off, and that is a dramatic reduction. When I went there, their whole building was constructed with energy

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Addison Independent - The Granstroms have grown grapes on at least part of their roughly 11 acres for five years, but until now they have been selling the grapes to a winery elsewhere. However, they would like to change that, and the $22,250 planning grant they received

Wines - Finding Your Perfect Honeymoon Destination

2006-10-20T20:00:00.000-07:00

Finding Your Perfect Honeymoon Destination
WAFF - the city's architecture and landscape, discover local artists, check out the latest fashion trends with some upscale shopping, scout out intimate boutiques, and linger over a renowned chef's cuisine accompanied by wine from a nearby vineyard

Cultivating loyalty
San Luis Obispo Tribune - Barbara Norlin of Seattle, left, stomps syrah grapes with her sister, Joanne Norlin of San Jose, during Opolo Vineyard s grape stomp during the 2003 Paso Robles Harvest Wine Tour weekend. With the wine-grape picking going on at vineyards throughout

Wines - Search over 38,000 businesses for sale

2006-10-08T20:00:00.000-07:00

Search over 38,000 businesses for sale
KATC 3 - Hoping to rally entrepreneurs before Election Day -- Nov. 7 -- the National Federation of Independent Business's Web site recently posted a voter resource guide, chock-full of information about how this year's candidates and elections will influence

Harvesting the fruit of the vine
Globe Gazette - What was the catalyst that turned this recently retired Iowa State Patrol trooper into a vintner on his 25-acre Winnebago County plot of land? We grow everything else in Iowa, why not grapes and wine? Ludwig said. But it was really his idea

Oakley's growth a challenge for vintners
Contra Costa Times - Longtime vintner Stan Planchon keeps his neighbors happy by occasionally giving them a bottle of wine. He also sells zinfandel grapes from his six-acre Empire Avenue property to Rosenblum. Planchon was one of the first harvests in Oakley last week. In

Wines - Samples Flow At Wine Festival

2006-10-02T20:00:00.000-07:00

Samples Flow At Wine Festival
The Virginia Wine Festival drew thousands of people to Morven Park this weekend to taste wines from across the state. More than 100 wineries brought their bottles to the festival, doling out samples during the two-day festival.

Movers & Shakers
Kirk Stroda of Stroda Bros. Farms in Monroe has been elected Oregon vice president of the Pacific Northwest Christmas Tree Association. Cardwell Hill Winery of Philomath won two wine awards by the 2006 Northwest Wine Summit, the largest wine competition in the Pacific Northwest.

Hill Country Cultivating Wines, Vineyards
One county in the Hill Country is putting itself on the map as one of the top wine-touring destinations in the country. It's quickly becoming the taste of the town.

Wine thief knifes superstore guard
A SUPERMARKET security guard was left lying in a pool of blood after being stabbed by a knife-wielding shoplifter who then hauled a customer from their car and drove away.

Wines - Artist to discuss technique in Temecula

2006-09-29T20:01:00.000-07:00

Artist to discuss technique in Temecula
Valley News Network, CA - 8 hours ago... While working as a wine tasting manager at the Artiste Winery in the Santa Ynez Valley, LoCascio found herself at a loss for topic ideas for an upcoming art ...

ARG: Vi a Do a Paula to open second winery
just-drinks.com (subscription), UK - Sep 15, 2006Vi a Do a Paula is due to treble its wine grape production with the opening of a second winery, according to local reports. The ...

Wines - Research and Markets: Demand For New Zealand's Wine, Kiwi Sauvignon

2006-09-20T20:00:00.000-07:00

Research and Markets: Demand For New Zealand's Wine, Kiwi Sauvignon
Forbes - With many of wines new superpowers operating and farming in the Southern Hemisphere or, to be more accurate, in Australia in particular, our has published its first study of Southern Hemisphere grape supply and wine production. Use this report to

Dining's so fine at rustic hideaway
Arizona Daily Star - Poets' Corner has cocktails, wines and a variety of appetizers. It is open daily: 3:30-9 p.m. Sundays-Thursdays, and until 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays.

La Bonne Vie receives Award of Excellence
Weirton Daily Times - recognized by Wine Spectator is great, said Werme. It conveys a message, especially to patrons from areas such as Cleveland or Pittsburgh, that when you come to Mountaineer you can experience the very best in fine dining and outstanding wines

Wines - Fall Arts Preview: Hollywood's Big Hitters

2006-09-14T20:00:00.000-07:00

Fall Arts Preview: Hollywood's Big Hitters
In the preview for "The Departed," Jack Nicholson asks a man sitting at the bar how his mother is. "She's on her way out" is the answer. Nicholson grins slightly, straightens his tie and says, "We all are. Act accordingly."

Artist, activists featured in Romano exhibit
BLAIRSTOWN -- Art by Annie Shaver-Crandell is on display in a show entitled, "Immersed in the Light: Landscapes Real and Imagined," in Blair Academy's Romano Gallery, 2 Park St., here. The exhibit will run through Saturday, Oct. 7.

Hot days, cool nights yield ideal wine grape
Just after sunrise, workers at Andrews Horse Heaven Ranch Vineyards begin picking merlot grapes. Walking briskly through the vineyard, their...

Live Music Calendar
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Wines - Fare hikes loom in SSA draft budget

2006-09-14T10:29:00.000-07:00

Fare hikes loom in SSA draft budget
Martha's Vineyard Times, MA - 22 hours ago... in the Hyannis terminal. No vote on the budget is expected until the board meets in October on the Vineyard. Mr. Lamson said he ...

AUS: Cheviot's vineyard trust posts FY figures
just-drinks.com (subscription), UK - Sep 13, 2006Cheviot Kirribilly Vineyard Property Group (CKP) has posted its full-year results for the year ending 30 June. The Australian vineyard ...

Md. vineyard nears bearing commercial wine
The News Journal, DE - Aug 30, 2006Tom Shelton's request for an exception to market bottled wine from vineyard grapes at his farm got approved. The (Salisbury, Md.) Daily Times/JACK WATSON. ...

Wines - Vineyards and Wineries

2006-09-08T20:02:00.000-07:00

Vineyards and Wineries
Afton Mountain Vineyards - Located on a beautiful spread in the foothills of the Blue Ridge, this mom and pop vineyard makes Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, a "Sweet Afton" dessert wine and, (yes, Sideways fans) one of the area's only Pinot Noirs.

McGuigan Simeon full year profits fall on wine glut
Wine group McGuigan Simeon has reported a 40% decline in earnings to A$34.4 million for the full year, as the Australian wine glut continues to pressurize margins.

East Bay
- Annual Grand Wine Tasting fund raiser for student scholarships is from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday at Saint Mary's College. Enjoy wines from around the world.

Wines - WINE EVENTS: OUR PICKS OF THE WEEK

2006-09-05T20:00:00.000-07:00

WINE EVENTS: OUR PICKS OF THE WEEK
OregonLive.com - For expanded listings of wine events visit www.oregonlive.com and type in keywords Wine Events. All telephone numbers are in the 503 area code unless otherwise noted. Wednesday night dinner: 5:30-7 p.m.; The Carlton Winemakers Studio, 801 N. Scott St

Local artist designs 'Bella Rouge' label for Indian Springs
Union - Images vary from whole lines of scented products, wine, posters and event/art logos to salad dressings with many of the products marketed worldwide. Though her work is far from limited to labels she also has illustrated baby books, memory books

Wines - twin red wines deliver delicious maturity

2006-09-02T20:01:00.000-07:00

twin red wines deliver delicious maturity
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, PA - Aug 22, 2006On the beautiful rolling hillsides of northern Italy's Piemonte region, the majestic reigning twins of Barolo and Barbaresco are red wines made from the noble ...

Some wines really can kick up a bit of a stink
Wood & Vale, UK - Aug 25, 2006... again. My nose was certainly in good form at Sainsbury's 2006 summer tasting, among the on-line only wines especially. "Fermenting ...

A selection of wines
Montreal Gazette (subscription), Canada - 18 hours agoTomis, Chardonnay, 2005 (white) Romania (Mufatlar) 00475822: Grassy-lemon nose; on the palate, the same flavours with an attractive herbal touch. ...

Winning Wines
San Luis Obispo Tribune, CA - Sep 1, 2006... Chumeia Vineyards Wine and Food Yacht Cruise upon the Papagallo II. Sip wines and view Morro Bay s surrounding wildlife. $70 per person, club members $63. ...

Wines - Wine of the week: Reason to blush

2006-08-24T20:00:00.000-07:00

Wine of the week: Reason to blush
OCRegister, CA - 21 hours ago... For this wine, fourth-generation winemaker Riboli and his colleague Arnaud Debons crush and destem Syrah grapes from Paso Robles, then cold soak them at 50 ...

Wine Grape Harvest Begins at Mumm Napa
Business Wire (press release), CA - Aug 23, 200623, 2006--The Napa Valley's winegrape harvest began early this morning at Mumm Napa winery, one of California's top sparkling wine producers. ...

Wine tasting, auction to aid child advocacy
Birmingham News, AL - 22 hours agoSeptember Cellars, a wine tasting and auction, will arrive Sept. 21 near the start of autumn. The benefit will be held at the Alabama ...

Wines - With Ties to Ways of the Old Vineyard, a Farm Stand Fills a Modern ...

2006-08-21T20:00:00.000-07:00

With Ties to Ways of the Old Vineyard, a Farm Stand Fills a Modern ...
Martha's Vineyard Gazette, MA - Aug 7, 2006... Cars gradually rim the driveway that rolls off the Edgartown -Vineyard Haven Road in front of the Norton Farm stand, and people begin to saunter past the ...

Crowley dominates Vineyard
San Bernardino Sun, CA - Jul 22, 2006Crowley struck out 15 and spun a one-hitter on Friday to lead Civitan Little League to a 6-0 win over Vineyard Little League of Rancho Cucamonga in the second ...

Wines - UP AND DOWN THE WINE ROADS

2006-08-14T20:00:00.000-07:00

UP AND DOWN THE WINE ROADS
St. Helena Star, CA - Aug 3, 2006... CABOOSE ITEM: A bit of trivia. Did you know that, besides being a vintner, Al Brounstein was also a tap dancer many years ago? I ...

Celebrity chef Brian fishes for food heroes
Whitby Today, UK - Aug 3, 2006... have been nominated for UKTV Food's Local Hero 2006 competition, including Elizabeth Botham and Sons, Fortunes, Greens, Magpie Cafe, The Vintner, The Whitby ...

Wines - Building heirlooms

2006-08-08T20:00:00.000-07:00

Building heirlooms
Eureka Reporter - It s from French oak wine casks that were used at Cresta Blanca Winery in Livermore. Their win at the 1895 World s Fair in Paris is what put California winemakers on the map. His appreciation for the history of the wood s origin is

Winery trip seeks seniors
Home News Tribune - SOUTH BRUNSWICK THE TOWNSHIP SENIOR Club will sponsor a trip to the Tomasello Winery on Aug. 24. Seniors can experience the wine, the food and the history in Hammonton. The cost of this trip is $45 including lunch. A bus will depart from Woodlot

Wines - Dining at the Carson Valley Inn through August

2006-08-03T11:36:00.000-07:00

Dining at the Carson Valley Inn through August
KOLO TV Reno - Michael's also features an extensive wine list (over 140 selections) and at least 16 wines by-the-glass each night. Michael's at the Inn is a recipient of the Distinguished Restaurants of North America (DiR NA) Award, the Award of Excellence from

Tastings: Get off beaten path to discover fine wines at bargain prices
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette - One of life's great pleasures for a wine lover is to find a good wine at a bargain price. If you live in Pennsylvania, however, the price of every bottle has been increased by a $1.30 handling fee plus 18 per cent tax (the so-called Johnstown Flood

Wines of France
WBBM - The WBBM Small Business Network is a community designed to connect and grow Chicagoland small businesses by leveraging the power and reach of WBBM's on-air presence, web site and events. Search IWOC's large membership to find a talented freelance

Unique Bottle of Tequila Sold for $225,000
Morning Call - This is a really unique bottle of tequila and our client, a U.S.-based collector of fine wines and spirits, will treasure this prize to add to an already impressive collection," said company CEO Fernando Altamirano in a news release. The buyer's name

Wines - Festival carries on despite threat of foul weather

2006-07-24T20:00:00.000-07:00

Festival carries on despite threat of foul weather
Milton Daily Standard - Amy Zimmerman of Shade Mountain Winery, located in Middleburg, was invited to bring the flavors of her family owned winery just weeks before the event to allow patrons a little sampling of the variety of wines they make. Though it was better late

Matching food and wine
NWCN - One of the easy ways to follow this particular idea is to think of the overall flavors lighter flavored foods would go with lighter wines, and fuller foods match full wines. You could perhaps even reverse this concept by

Terroir is not a cause for terror
Olympian - When the subject of terroir comes up in class, someone has invariably heard of and reports on the rigors of the master sommelier advanced exam, where one has to taste and peg the origins of a flight of wines, she said. This impresses to be sure

Icon International Holdings, Inc. Appoints Mr. Dominick Cagianese
MSN MoneyCentral - Icon will feature First Class Flatbed Seats, First Class Cuisine, Premium Wines and Liquors, Internet Connectivity at each seat, E-Fax, Printer and Photocopier Capabilities, Laptop PC Connections, Satellite TV and Individual Entertainment Systems

Wines - Wine tasting in the pines

2006-07-21T20:00:00.000-07:00

Wine tasting in the pines
San Luis Obispo Tribune, CA - Jul 21, 2006... Fermentations is owned by Leslie Gainer, a knowledgeable and articulate advocate for Central Coast wines and San Luis Obispo County s wine country lifestyle. ...

Beer and wine sales at Stampede OK d by council
McKinney Courier Gazette, TX - Jul 20, 2006The Southlake City Council voted this week to allow the sale of beer and wine at the Stampede Sport Arena, located at 250 Players Circle, but added a number of ...

Wines - Search over 38,000 businesses for sale

2006-07-18T20:01:00.000-07:00

Search over 38,000 businesses for sale
KXAN - Deborah Harlan, the vintner's 53-year-old wife, supports her husband's quest and says the plan influences much of what he does. "He's always questioning, very careful, and taking in as much as he can," she says. "Once I saw these family businesses

Excellent wine brands that are easy on the wallet
Herald Tribune - Kendall-Jackson Vintner's Reserve. Competitors argue that K-J makes 2 million cases of chardonnay a year. But most are chagrined when the company's lower-priced wines score well at major competitions, which are conducted blind. The Penfolds Thomas

Wines - Try albarino wines for a fresh, crisp taste

2006-07-15T20:00:00.000-07:00

Try albarino wines for a fresh, crisp taste
News-Leader.com, MO - Jul 2, 2006... Palate: Orange and orange peel, juicy lemon and lemon peel, followed by a quick finish. Verdict: Rounder and fuller than the other wines. ...

Fine wines cheer Majestic's sales
Independent, UK - Jun 19, 2006... Booming champagne and sparkling wine sales, along with a move to fine wines costing more than 20 a bottle, helped to lift profits before tax, exceptional ...

World Cup wines
Wine Lovers' Page, KY - Jul 7, 2006... Just to enhance the World Cup mood, we opened rustic country red wines from both France and Italy with dinner tonight. Let's wrap ...

Zinfandel maker stood fast against wimpy wines
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, PA - Jul 11, 2006... His wines are at once intense and full-flavored, while balancing the good structure and refreshing acidity necessary for superb food wines. ...

Wines - Seafair events calendar

2006-07-12T20:00:00.000-07:00

Seafair events calendar
Seattle Times - Art display and sale, artists' demonstrations, food-and-craft sales, children's activities, music, Wine Garden features Washington state wines and gourmet fare by local restaurants, hands-on art activities. 2-9 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday

Alcohol licenses to multiply in Franklin
Milford Daily News - The council previously asked the state for two more beer and wine licenses, but later learned the Legislature prefers to grant extra licenses only to specific businesses, Kinhart said.

Time to enjoy wine
Star-Gazette - he Finger Lakes Wine Festival, Friday through Sunday at Watkins Glen International Racetrack, is one of the region's most anticipated annual events. This year, the festival features 80 New York state wineries, plus a huge selection of non-wine