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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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"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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Global Warming A Good Thing?
2008-02-14 02:12
Global Warming may actually help the New Zealand wine industry. New Zealand areas that are typically cold may be better suited for wine production as the impact of global warming is felt.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/feedarticle?id=7308025
WELLINGTON, Feb 14 (Reuters) - Global warming, which is...
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Forget Beer Pong and Twister. Try wine blending. - Chicago Tribune
2008-01-24 15:56
http://www.chicagotribune.com/features/lifestyle/explore/chi-0124_d_winejan24,1,6586098.story
Forget Beer Pong and Twister. Try wine blending By Judy Hevrdejs | Tribune reporter January 24, 2008 You're bored with the usual board games -- Pictionary's scribbles, Monopoly's Trumpian maneuvers.
But a...
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Grant Burge, Owner of Grant Burge Wines
2008-11-17 20:00
Grant Burge Barrel Tasting
Preface
On a night late in July, my wife and I tried a bottle of 2003 Grant Burge Holy Trinity from Barossa Valley...
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Ryan Sproule, Founder of Black Box Wines
2008-08-11 21:36
Got Tannins is happy to present our readers an interview with Ryan Sproule, the founder of Black Box Wines. Ryan founded the company in 2002;...
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Natalie MacLean, Author of Red, White and Drunk All Over
2008-07-22 13:48
We met Natalie while searching for food and wine matching for our own wine group. Her award-winning web site, articles, free...
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Tom Gable - Contributing Wine Editor for San Diego Magazine
2008-05-19 21:00
Tom Gable has been writing about and tasting wine for more than 30 years. As an expert in wine, Tom believes that "wine needs company -...
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Gary Vaynerchuk - The Robert Parker of the Internet Generation
2008-05-13 00:01
Gary Vaynerchuk has revolutionized the world of wine reviews and along with it, personal brand building. As his bio notes, Gary is a "social media...
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Wine of the Month
May is Châteauneuf-du-Pape Month.
2008-05-22 21:14
Chateauneuf du Pape
World Wine Groups says...
Why not give it a try...if for no other reason than it is fun to say.
Bottles you can buy
Chapoutier 2005 La Bernardine Chateauneuf-du-Pape - Rhone Blends Red Wine
Chateau La Ner2003 Chateauneuf-du-Pape Cuvee des Cadettes - Rhone Blends Red Wine
Domaine...
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