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Happy July 4th - Try a Rose!
2008-07-03 13:39
For many of our readers in North America, this weekend is one of the best of the year. Spent with friends, family, and usually plenty of spirits.
In 2008 we recommend our readers try a wine its likely they have either never had, think is too girly to have, or have not had in a really long...
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Sonoma Zins Winner
2008-06-29 20:36
The World Wine Groups has posted its June winning wine from the Sonoma Regional, Zinfandel. Click Here to see the Results.
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Follow Us On Twitter
2008-06-27 07:26
Readers,
If you haven't signed up for Twitter, we recommend that you do so. It's a ton of fun and it answers the question (very concisely), "What Am I Doing?"
@samirbh
@Jensandiegoca
Cheers,
Samir and Jen.
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Wine Shop Owner Loses Battle with Liquor Commission
2008-06-20 18:50
John Stuart, the owner of a wine shop in the Willamette Valley region of Oregon has lost a dispute with the liquor commission. The Oregon Liquor Control Commission (OLCC) has disallowed Mr. Stuart from letting his customers use a one ounce self dispensing machine. He spent $125,000 after the...
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New Jersey Considering Allowing Beer and Wine Sales in Grocery Stores
2008-06-12 11:05
Back in 1962 beer and wine sales were disallowed in NJ grocery stores. One of the reasons was to help deal with Tony Soprano and organized crime. Major retailers such as Stop & Shop, Pathmark, Albertson's and Whole Foods are behind the initiative while the mom & pop liquor stores are...
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World Wine Groups Launches 100 point Public Scoring! No Log-in Necessary.
2008-06-08 10:25
100 Point Scoring Guidelines Rleased
The World Wine Groups, LLC has standardized on a 100 point system for reviewing and scoring wines. Click Here to Read our Ratings System.
Public Scoring
We listened to you and the World Wine Groups, LLC has now launched a beta 100 point public...
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All the Pleasure with None of the Guilt!
2008-06-07 07:33
An Indianapolis Winery, Chateau Thomas Winery, is set to release a no-calorie, no-carb wine today at an Indiana Wine Festival. World Wine Groups looks forward to getting a hold of one of these bottles and tasting it! We will keep you...
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Keep Drinking Wine, You'll Live Longer
2008-06-07 06:58
You know it is a great week when you turn on the Today Show and watch Matt Lauer telling you to drink more wine! A study that was released this week tells us that a compound, Resveratrol, may protect the heart and slow the effects of aging. This is a "no brainer" for any one who...
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Louis Roederer to Test Storing Bubbly Under the Sea
2008-06-02 18:20
Louis Roederer is attempting something quite unique. The oldest independently owned Champagne house is attempting a trial whereby it will store a few dozen bottles of Champagne in a bay off the Normandy coast. After 12 months it will compare those bottles stored under the sea with those stored in...
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Victoria Beckham Turns 34, David Buys Her a California Vineyard
2008-06-01 19:00
The Post is reporting that for Victoria's 34th Birthday, David Beckham has bought her a Vineyard.
The couple became wine afficionados when David was playing for Real Madrid in Spain. David purchased the California vineyard for an undisclosed sum (rumored to be seven figures) in...
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