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Eric Arnold - Author - First Big Crush
2008-03-12 14:55
Eric is the author of First Big Crush - The Down and Dirty of Making Great Wine Down Under. His website is www.crusheric.com.
What was the first memory you have of wine?
My family lived in Naperville, IL until I was about 12. Most of the neighbors all had kids the same age, so in the...
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WA State Serving Beer & Wine in Grocery Store
2008-03-10 00:00
http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/local/6420ap_wa_beer_tasting.html
OLYMPIA, Wash. -- Washington lawmakers have approved a pilot program that will allow beer and wine tasting in 30 grocery stores statewide in an effort to market local products. The measure now heads to the governor, after passing the...
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Maryland Says No to Internet Wine Buying 03/09/2008
2008-03-09 00:00
GT - Got Tannins has contacted the chair of the alcoholic beverages subcommittee, Mary Ann Love, to help our readers better understand the House of Delegates decision to not allow consumers to buy wine directly from the...
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Update to Post On Half Bottles
2008-03-06 00:00
In the original post on the British Medical Journal's recommendation for the industry to offer more half bottles to curb excessive drinking, Got Tannins offered a tongue in cheek response.
We said it sounded like a terrible idea. Well reader Josh B. pointed out in a comment that half...
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Amazon to Enter US Wine Market
2008-03-04 00:00
http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/f15d68a2-ea55-11dc-b3c9-0000779fd2ac.html
GT - According to FT.com (Financial Times-UK) the world's largest online retailer is seeking a new Senior Wine Buyer to begin selling wine on its eccomerce site. Gottanins.com readers need apply. Check out the job posting here....
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Brunello Di Montalcino
2008-02-29 00:00
#1 Val di Suga 2001 Brunello di Montalcino - Sangiovese Red Wine
#2 Luciani - Brunello Di Montalcino - 2001
#3 La Togata - Brunello Di Montalcino - 2001
Wine Collections
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"Open That Bottle Night" - Sat. Feb 23, 2008
2008-02-21 16:04
This Saturday night, February 23rd is "Open That Bottle Night" and it is exactly what it sounds like. A night that you can open that bottle you've been saving for that special occassion but have for one reason or another just never...
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Gisele Bundchen Shows Women Everywhere That Wine is OK During Football
2008-02-21 16:04
Although some commentators disagreed, GotTannins was very excited to see wine showcased by Tom Brady's girlfriend in the biggest game of the year on worldwide TV.
Gisele was shown several times sipping an unidentified red wine. This contrasts with injured NY Giant Jeremy Shockey who was pictured...
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Changes Coming to World Wine Map
2008-02-20 16:02
More on global warming impact on wine industry. Certain areas like Denmark and Belgium stand to gain. Merlot in Bordeaux, France will suffer. California's Central Valley is looking to take a hit while the northern and souther coastal regions should benefit. Chile overall will benefit and wines from...
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Interesting Wine Facts
2008-02-14 15:59
The wine industry in the US is $162 billion.
Each of the 50 states has a winery.
There are 4,929 wineries in the US.
Arnold Schwarzenegger's California has 46% of those wineries.
The above facts are from Wine Nation TV, which is launching the first 24/7 Internet TV station devoted entirely to wine...
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