Monday, March 24, 2008

Ask The Wineguy

This forum was created to provide our readers their own personal sommelier.  Please post any questions you have with anything to do with wine.  What is Organic vs Biodynamic wines? Can you blend wines at home? What is the deal with all of the creative name wines? How long is a wine good after its been open? What goes best with Thai food? Why do reds give me headaches? What is a good value white wine? Does price matter?

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March 2008 Wine Club

Our March 2008 Wine Clubs are now available for pick-up and shipping.  We look forward to your comments and/or questions on our February selections.  We worked hard to find the best unique values from artisan producers.  Remember that all wines are available at a special re-buy price for our wine club members at a special discounted price.  Discount Re-Buy Page: Re-Buy Wines Please post your March Wine Club comments/questions on this blog...

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Monday, February 25, 2008

Diary of a Winemaker Down Under

Get a glimpse of what it is like to own your own winery, grow your own grapes and make your own wine through our winemaker diary blog.  Our guest winemaker will post their daily dealings in the vineyard and winery.  Post questions and comments on our blog which will be answered directly by our guest winemaker.  Current Winemaker Kerri Thompson is an internationally renowned winemaker from Clare Valley, South Australia, who has made wines at some of the top wineries from...

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Thursday, November 22, 2007

Wine Blending Seminar

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Wine Blending Seminar in Half Moon Bay, California.
This was an off site event we conducted at the Ritz Carlton, Half Moon Bay, CA during a wealth management conference hosted my ALM.  We created a team building exercise that involved learning the art of wine blending.  We allowed all 60 participants the oportunity to blend their own wine.  We sent each participant home with a magnum of their personal blend with a customized label.  This exercise can be available for your next coproate/private event both on and off site.
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http://wineshop.justgrapes.net/cellar.htm
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FWT with Alpana Singh

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First Wednesday Tasting with Alpana Singh
Alpana Singh, host of Check Please!, Master Sommelier and author of "Alpana Pours" and Just Grapes will be presenting up to 50 wines that are perfect for the Fall including Zinfandels, Shiraz/Syrah, Grenache, Cabernet Sauvignon and more. Alpana will discuss her insights on the wine world and will be available to sign her book, "Alpana Pours".

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Chris Silva on Sonoma

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Diversity of Sonoma with Chris Silva
Christopher W. Silva, CEO St. Francis Winery, presents "Diversity of Sonoma". Sonoma County is a large region offering a wide range of flavors, soils, and microclimates. Chris will discuss, dissect and demonstrate the key points of their differences.

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