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WA State Serving Beer & Wine in Grocery Store
03/10/2008 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
03/09/2008 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
03/06/2008 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
03/04/2008 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
02/21/2008 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
02/21/2008 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
02/20/2008 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
02/14/2008 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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Daniel Daou, Owner, DAOU Winery
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Daniel Daou, the man behind DAOU Vineyards in Paso Robles, California, recently shared his thoughts on wine, along with some of his own...
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Steve Thornton, President Thornton Winery
01/23/2010 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
11/08/2009 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
04/09/2009 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
03/22/2009 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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