Got Tannins? Blog
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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"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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Purchase Wines in Your Neighborhood
Interviews
Daniel Daou, Owner, DAOU Winery
2010-02-21 18:44
Daniel Daou, the man behind DAOU Vineyards in Paso Robles, California, recently shared his thoughts on wine, along with some of his own personal...
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Steve Thornton, President Thornton Winery
2010-01-23 14:30
We interviewed Steve Thornton, the president of the Thornton Winery, located in the heart of Temecula Valley. Thornton Winery started in 1988....
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Savanna Samson, Small Town Girl From Long Island Turned Winemaker
2009-11-08 08:09
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According to Bill O'Reilly (No Spin Zone), Savanna Samson is "blond and tan with full lips and long legs, an unmistakable smoldering sexuality...
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Greg Norman, Winemaker, Golfer, Entrepreneur, Shark
2009-04-09 14:12
Greg Norman needs very little introduction. In addition to being one of the greatest golfers of the modern era, he is also one of the...
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Jeff Meier - Senior Vice President of Wine Making - J. Lohr Vineyards and Wines
2009-03-22 12:30
J. Lohr is one of our all time favorite wines. Whether you are looking for a great weeknight wine, a bottle to bring to your friends, or...
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