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Report shows that wine enhances the effectiveness of cancer treatments
2008-03-28 13:30
(WebMD)
A new study shows an antioxidant found in red wine destroys cancer cells from the inside and enhances the effectiveness of radiation and chemotherapy cancer treatments.
Researchers say the antioxidant found in grape skins, known as resveratrol, appears to work by targeting...
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Coming in April - An Interview with The Big Easy, Ernie Els
2008-03-22 18:06
Gottannins is pleased to present our readers an interview we conducted with Ernie Els. Known as "The Big Easy" for his physical stature and his effortless swing, Els has won three majors in his career and is one of the best golfers in the world.
Ernie is also very active in the wine industry and we...
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Proof that anything can be insured
2008-03-19 14:23
LONDON (AP) — His schnoz is not to be sniffed at. The nose of leading European winemaker and taster Ilja Gort has been insured for euro5 million ($8 million), Lloyd's of London said Tuesday. He took out the policy after hearing about a man who lost his sense of smell in a car accident.
"I...
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Maryland Very Scared of Minors Obtaining Wine Over the Internet
2008-03-15 15:06
Mary Ann Love, chair of the alcoholic beverages subcommittee in Maryland, was kind enough to respond to our request for more detailed insight into her recent decision to not allow wine to be shipped to consumers in Maryland.
She highlighted three key points, each of which noted her concern...
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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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Interviews
Steven Kolpan, Author, Professor
2009-01-04 15:54
Steven Kolpan is the Professor of Wine Studies at the CIA (Culinary Institute of America not the Central Intelligence Agency) in New York. He...
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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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