Do the labels matter so much to the consumer?, written 2 days ago, "Yes", is the loud answer of a recent study presented by Nielsen at the Oregon Wine Symposium on February 11, 2008 in Eugene. Over 3,300 wine brands are now crowding the shelves of grocery stores since 1999 and they now rep...

Beer, that's good for you?, written 5 days ago, I’m back from my whirlwind trip of the south (or the upper south as some referred to it as) with 100’s of pictures and more knowledge about the making of bourbon than I ever thought I’d need to know. Overall, it’s a pretty interesting process, ...

The Obligatory Thanksgiving Wine Pairing, written 2 days ago, Now, I told myself I wasn’t going to blog about it – naa-aah. Not me. No way this year. I was not going to tell my readers what wines make for a perfect pairing with their Thanksgiving turkey. I mean we’ve been reading about it for ...

Brewing With Mr. Beer - Part 1, written 2 days ago, Found this nice little series on Youtube about brewing with a Mr. Beer kit. The Mr. Beer kit is a really basic way to brew beer and is a really good way to learn the basics. I used to use dry malt extract instead of the booster and it made really...

Cambria Viognier 2007 – California, written 1 day ago,

The experiences of an old wine tour limo driver.

Beer and Biblical Plagues, written 4 days ago, Being from the South, my mother is prone to using very colorful metaphors. Some of my favorites: "He didn't know me from Adam's housecat," "Happier than a dead pig in the sunshine," and "Busier than a three-legged cat covering u...

A passionate lover of the wines of the West Coast. Amy's goal is to make wine selections easier for everyone while encouraging the further understanding of wine and winemaking for the wine lover.

A Tasty Twitter, written 1 day ago, I know I was a Twitter naysayer in the past, but this week I’ve changed my tune. First, I downloaded Chirpr onto my toolbar, so I can watch everyone’s tweets come in and jump in when I have something to say (no comment, Oenophilus). Working at home, alone, in ...

2005 Penfolds Thomas Hyland Cabernet Sauvignon, written 2 days ago, The 2005 Penfolds Thomas Hyland Cabernet Sauvignon is a great little value for the price. No, it's not a stunner and won't make you have any religious experiences, but it is a great value wine nonetheless. The aromas show great tipi...

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News, Notes and Dusty Bottle Items, written 3 days ago,

What is up for "Wine Consumption" at the Holiday's, written 4 days ago, As reported by Wine & Spirits Daily: NIELSEN: CHANGING TRENDS THIS HOLIDAY SEASON A new report from Nielsen says consumers are likely to view alcoholic beverages as an "affordable indulgence" this holid...

Perrin & Fils Gigondas La Gille 2005 Wine Review (NW), written 4 days ago, Tasting notes: Perfumed nose of cherry, rose blossom, plum sauce, charcoal, and spice Plush texture on the palateLong finish of wild berries, black currant, cocoa, and tar No kidding- this wine has a lot going on! While a...

A fairytale night, written 5 days ago, This happened on the other side of the Atlantic. I was in New York, and the night was cold and windy, very dark. It was last Monday, November 10. Forty-second street went stretching along, until a small set of stone stairs rose to some other street on another l...

Wine Samples...Not For Me, But..., written 2 days ago, This is a post that I think I've written for at least the 3rd year in a row. I write it annually because it's important and becoming even more important as wine blogs take on more relevance to the industry.Main...

Best Wine Moments In Film, written 1 week ago, We want the finest wines available to humanity. We want them here, and we want them now. This is the first of a series of our favorite wine moments in film.

Joining the bunch: Li Demei, wine maker, written 5 days ago, Li Demei is joining the group of contributors at Grape Wall of China, a nonprofit site that brings wine consumers, distributors, makers, academics and consultants together to talk about the country’s wine scene. Li has been heavily invo...

Wine Blogging Wednesday News, written 3 days ago, There is some news from Wine Blogging Wednesday. First, #1 Wine Dude Joe Roberts posted his roundup of blog entries from the recent Wine Blogging Wednesday #51. The theme, as you might remember was "baked goods," and a variety of wine blog...

Virgo 11/10 Horoscope, written 1 week ago, CosmicSky.tv has your horoscope, Virgo, for the week of November 11, 2008. Subscribe now to always get your astrological forecast.