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Blessing of the Grapes

FYI — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:17:45 +0000

www.youtube.com/watch?v=XoUAXqUqjHs

from CoppolaWine

Blessing of the Grapes at Francis Ford Coppola Winery in Geyserville, CA.

Wine Tasting San Diego Tourism Old Town.mp4

FYI — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:11:31 +0000

www.youtube.com/watch?v=K1GIo8W5TpQ

from JillAddison

http://haciendawinery.com
written and produced by http://jilladdison.com
Located in historic Old Town, San Diego, Hacienda de las Rosas Wine tasting room offers locally made San Diego wines from locally grown, hand harvested grapes. Featuring wines made in the traditional Spanish and Italian wine making method, the tasting room offers a comfortable and enjoyable wine tasting experience.

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Shireen: My brothers and I work in the Wine Tasting room with our parents and help with the parties. I love working here because Im the Employee of the Monthevery month. (smile)Tammy: Were a family-owned winery, with our horse ranch and winery in Ramona, and wine-tasting room located in historic Old Town, San Diego. My husband makes the wine and I pour the wine, and our children help with various parts of the business as well. We breed and raise Peruvian Paso Horses, with many of the wines named after our horses. Combining our two passions, our family motto is Drink Fine WineRide Fine Horses
William: It really all started with Tammys dream. She wanted to own horses, and I said, Lets do it. So we bought some land in Ramona with a beautiful adobe home, and 600 dead apple trees. We cleared the trees, and then I decided to plant some wine grapes, just for fun.
Tammy: William then decided to get serious and went to UC Davis to study vitaculture, and then interned with an old Italian wine maker, visited Tuscany and learned the magic and secrets of making incredibly great wines.
William: We name our wines after our Peruvian Paso horses . The golden horse on our label is Promesa de Perfection which means the promise of perfection in every bottle. This palomino is named after a real palomino horse in our stables.
And this wine is named Maximus, after our black stallion.
Our late harvest wine is named for our daughter, Shireen. The name Shireen is the Persian word for sweet, and this is a very sweet wine. We will still need to make some wines named after our sons. (smiles)
Tammy: Our place is about fun, and we have a lovely garden room for hosting group parties and events. If you are looking to host a networking or fundraising event, or any other type of party, please contact us.we can make it fun and entertaining.
William: Visit Hacienda de las Rosas Wine Tasting Room in Old Town San Diego for a taste of San Diego wines!
(619) 840-5579

YALI WINES – WORLDWIDE FRIENDLY CHILE

FYI — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:05:07 +0000

www.youtube.com/watch?v=kNSiE9f4Sss

from wineryventisquero

We have a real commitment to the environment and specialy with the Yali Wetland located in the Central Chile, home of the 25% of the bird species in our country. Yali is a fresh and young wine with distinctive flavours, full of life in each of its varieties. We invite you to discover the world of Yali, and join us in caring for our environment

Salut Wine + Food Festival Announces 2010 Events in Calgary and Toronto

FYI — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 18:00:14 +0000

press release

Calgary, Alberta, Canada, February 26, 2010 –(PR.com)– Salut Wine + Food Festival will be returning to Calgary and Toronto for its second year this Spring. The 2010 Calgary festival will launch on Tuesday, April 6, with the Grand Finale dinner being held on Saturday, April 17. The Toronto festival will take place May 8 – 15, 2010.

Once again, the festival will feature a comprehensive program of events featuring international wine makers and celebrity chefs and highlighting some of the city’s best restaurants and venues.

“The festivals will follow a very similar format to last year”, notes Salut Festival Manager and Co-Chair, Don House. “Guests loved the diversity of the program and the interactive nature of the events. Meeting and speaking with award-winning vintners, experiencing wines from around the globe, watching celebrity chefs compete in iron chef competitions, attending informational seminars and indulging in some of the finest culinary fare, Salut Wine + Food Festival offers a range of activities for foodies, wine lovers and those looking to discover new tastes. Our focus remains on offering exceptional value, with premium quality at an affordable price”, says House.

A subtle change in name has taken place since last year with this year’s festival being called “Salut” – a small alteration from last year’s “Salute”. “Salute sounded very formal. But Salut has a lighter feel to it; it’s a friendly, casual greeting, reflecting the true sense of this festival. It’s about having fun, sharing the experience and enjoying the companionship of friends”, explains Paul Alsop, Festival Co-Chair, regarding the change.

The detailed roster of events and activities is available online at www.salutwinefestival.com, and regular updates are also provided via Twitter and on the Salut Wine + Food Festival Facebook pages.

Salut Wine + Food Festival 2010
Calgary – April 17 – 17
Toronto – May 8 – 15

See you at Salut!
For more information:
Wanda Love
Media Relations
wandalove@shaw.ca 604.662.3411

Wine of the Month Club – Interview with Winemaker of Batic Winery, Slovenia

FYI — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 18:53:16 +0000

from wineofthemonthclub

www.youtube.com/watch?v=XH-kHevV0Bo

The Original Wine of the Month Club owner Paul Kalemkiarian interviews Miha Batič and father, the winemakers of Batic Winery in Slovenia.

Wine Country Getaways Joins the VinoVisit Marketing Network of Partner Sites

FYI — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 12:51:28 +0000

from prweb.com

press release

Now consumers can book online winery reservations for free on www.VinoVisit.com and www.WineCountryGetaways.com.

Napa, CA (PRWEB) February 3, 2010 — VinoVisit, Inc., today announced that it has partnered with Wine Country Getaways to syndicate the VinoVisit.com “Book a VinoVisit” reservation widget on the winery profiles located at www.winecountrygetaways.com.

Wineries that are in the VinoVisit.com network will have a reservation widget on their Wine Country Getaways profile. Says wine blogger and site manager, Joe Becerra, “One of the best ways to learn about wine is to visit wineries, take a tour, and taste wines. Visitors to my site will find an assortment of wine trails that will guide travelers to wineries that will provide varied experiences in wine enjoyment and education. We’re pleased that our partner VinoVisit.com makes it easy to book winery reservations and we have added that functionality to our site as a service to our visitors.”

According to VinoVisit Marketing Director Angie Feehan, “Wine Country Getaways has a robust site with rich content and over 70,000 unique visits each month, so we’re thrilled to add them to the VinoVisit Marketing Network. Both of our organizations are focused on driving more traffic to tasting rooms, including those wineries ‘off-the-beaten-path’.”

Ultimately, this increased traffic translates into more direct-to-consumer sales and greater profits for wineries.

About VinoVisit

VinoVisit.com, a winery search engine, provides an easy way for visitors to search, then select and book tours and tasting events by location, varietal, and dozens of other attributes. Winery profiles include robust descriptions, photos, maps, visitor reviews, and video. Real-time reservation bookings, multi-day itinerary-building tools, turn-by-turn directions and closed-loop visitor reviews round out the consumer offering.

VinoVisit, the first reservation system developed specifically for wineries, also provides a Visitor Relationship Management™ system that: captures valuable visitor contact information, collects marketing and sales data, offers CRM tools and automates and simplifies the reservation process.

VinoVisit has established co-marketing partnerships with key websites in planning visits to wine country. The VinoVisit Marketing Network™ partner websites garner between 3 and 4 million visits each year, raising the online visibility of VinoVisit wineries. Most recently, VinoVisit launched the Facebook application, “Book a VinoVisit” which enables wineries to accept reservations directly from their Facebook page.

About Wine Country Getaways

Managed by wine blogger, Joe Becerra (Napa Valley Wine Blog), Wine Country Getaways is a heavily-trafficked travel log site dedicated to wine trails that offer a good atmosphere in the tasting room, a unique experience, and great wine.

The wine information they have listed in the Tasting Room Guide and the Enjoyment Guide is mostly from their own experiences, from reading many wine articles and books, and attending wine events. They love wine and enjoy traveling to wine country. They hope their web site will provide many opportunities to enjoy this good life.

Red Wine, Blueberries or blackcurrants for your good health? – Nutrition

FYI — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 22:23:10 +0000

from SuJonBerries

Dr Greg Clark, Physiologist for SuJon Berries, with a particular focus on Stress physiology talks to us about their latest research; confirming that not only are New Zealand blackcurrant fruit the richest natural source of blackcurrant polyphenols available they also outperform acai, goji, pomegranate, grape seed, pine bark, bilberry and blueberry anti oxidant potency.

The blackcurrant has a very wide unique range of antioxidants giving you the best defense against free radicals. When your DNA sustains an estimate of one million lesions every 24 hours theres definite reason to take this convenient high concentrate powder form of blackcurrant for you general health and well-being. Blackcurrant antioxidants can help lower the risk of numerous diseases and are also excellent for athletes

SuJon recommends you take 6g (one heaped teaspoon) of SuJons 100% * natural and 100% New Zealand made Blackcurrant Powder daily to feell good. If taking for sports performance we advise you consume before and immediately after exercise to support the cardiovascular system, help reduce fatigue and support muscle performance and recovery. Our New Zealand blackcurrants contain the highest levels of anthocyanins compared to any other variety grown in the world and this is due to high intensity natural UV light, a pristine environment, perfect growing conditions and unique varieties. These factors all combine to make New Zealand blackcurrants the richest source of blackcurrant polyphenolic compounds in the world. Research now indicates a key support role for anthocyanins, the polyphenolic class found in blackcurrant fruit, in metabolic and physiological processes essential to good health, well being and an active longevity.

These include
At the cellular level inhibitors of oxidative stress and DNA damage, key elements in the onset of cardiovascular disease, cancer and neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinsons and Alzheimers.

In brain function enhanced cognitive performance, short-term memory and neurogenesis.

In eye function reducing eye lens opacity, visual fatigue and enhancing visual performance including acuteness in night vision.

In cardiovascular function supporting blood flow via a capillary vasodilatation response improving blood circulation to peripheral muscles, reducing muscle fatigue and the onset of soreness during and post exercise.

Not only are New Zealand blackcurrant fruit the richest natural source of blackcurrant polyphenols available they also outperform bilberry and blueberry in anti oxidant potency.

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Palate Fine Wine Blog: ’05 Contado Aglianico from Italy

FYI — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 22:14:36 +0000

from Palatefinewine

www.youtube.com/watch?v=t5jzT3QL22s

Very unique wine. It is huge for just $19.99. It is really quite amazing and an excellent pairing for a big red pasta.

Tom Eddy 2002 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley

FYI — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 22:04:20 +0000

from GoldMedalWineClub

www.youtube.com/watch?v=twoi5IPjzKA

Tom Eddys 2002 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon comes from classic hillside vineyards in St. Helena, Diamond Mountain, and the Oakville Bench areas that produce some of the most extraordinary mountain fruit of the Napa Valley. With a mere 544 cases produced, this elegant, impeccably balanced, and beautifully structured wine is the highest rated and most desirable vintage released to date. The Wine News Bob Hosmon agrees, Indeed, the 2002 Tom Eddy Cabernet Sauvignon is as good as California Cab gets.

95 Points & Tasters Choice Selection, Wine News magazine “A well-built, serious wine packed with layers of fruit and promising great aging potential.”

94 Points, Kens Wine Guide “I described Excellent wines as those that just blew you away. Their flavors just make you yearn for more. They last forever in your mouth. These wines make an impression that will not forget. These are the wines you brag about. So in Tom Eddys 2002 Napa Cab, you have all those qualities. This very dark purple wine opens with a very inviting spicy blackberry bouquet with hints of licorice and blueberry. On the palate, this wine is ultra smooth, quite elegant, and has delicious black cherry flavors that make you yearn for a second glass or bottle. There are hints of spicy blackberry notes as well. The finish of this wine remains elegant and its fine tannins linger for a tremendously long time. This is a very special wine for a special meal.

92 Points, Wine Enthusiast “Its soft and gentle and interesting, with a good grip of tannins, and could develop additional bottle complexity in the coming years.”

Fredric Koeppel This wine is not an expression of a particular vineyard or designation, but of the Napa Valley itself, and thats certainly how it feels, as deep, as rocky, as alluvial as its historic origins. This is a cool, clean and powerfully minerally Cabernet, effortless in its confidence, eloquence and elegance but with foundations that rest on bulwarks of polished oak 28 months in French barrels and grainy tannins. Exceptional.

Scott Family 2006 Arroyo Seco Pinot Noir Monterey

FYI — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 21:57:04 +0000

from GoldMedalWineClub

www.youtube.com/watch?v=_aBJG8N6TCU

Scott Family Estate is proud to introduce the first release of their 2006 Arroyo Seco Pinot Noir, an intense, exotic and richly flavored wine from the familys desirable Arroyo Seco Estate in Monterey County. This premier vintage boasts attractive, intense aromas of ripe cherry, rich raspberry and cola intertwined with sage and vanilla. Full-bodied and well balanced with fresh fruit flavors of strawberry, cherry and cranberry, the 2006 Pinot Noir is refreshingly complex and an impressive start to Scott Family Estates Pinot Noir portfolio. This inaugural vintage scored big time with the wine industry press, receiving 94 Points from JustWinePoints.com and 93 Points from Wine News magazine. The Scott Family Pinot was also named Best of the Best by Quarterly Review of Wines and garnered a Best of Class Gold Medal at the Pacific Rim Wine Competition. Other notable accolades include a Double Gold Medal at the Florida State Fair Wine Competition, a Gold Medal at the San Diego International Wine Competition, and a Gold Medal at the Critics Challenge International Wine Competitionan exciting and well-deserved response for this remarkable wine!