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No beer at the royal wedding!

Makes the Queen seem rather easily offended: “Let’s face it, it isn’t really an appropriate drink to be serving in the Queen’s presence at such an occasion.” http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/top-stories/2011/04/23/kate-middleton-and-prince-william-ban-beer-from-royal-wedding-reception-115875-23080392/#ixzz1KYWYQCcm I’m wondering if there will really be English wine served. Global climate … Continue reading

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Do you QR?

If not, you should think about it. I’ve got a QR code right here, and I’ve even considered sending it out instead of an actual resume… but I’m not sure how well that might go over. The thing that brings … Continue reading

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what CAN’T an iPhone do? I mean, other than make a phone call

Alcohol related apps, there sure are lots of them. Which ones do you use? This article lists what they consider to be the best wine related ones, but does not give any critique. I have a number but I admit … Continue reading

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Yet another television show about wine…

… and according to this review it looks to be as disappointing as all the other ones. I’ve got the DVR set to catch it, but I don’t have much hope for it. I always wonder why it is that … Continue reading

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If only I lived in Seattle

I would SO be there! Join Geoff Tate and members of Queensryche in this special event at the Hard Rock Cafe in Seattle on April 16th at 8pm. The night will kick off with an introduction to the third vintage … Continue reading

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LI Wineries – Oh how they’ve grown!

I’ve been visiting the wineries out on the North Fork for over 15 years, which while not as long as some other folks is still long enough to note the evolution of the area. I’ve done tasting outside on lawn … Continue reading

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The ins and outs of Organic Wine

I just read an eye popping statistic. From this Slate article on organic wine: They found that the organic vines required about 80 times [PDF] as much fertilizer, by weight, as their conventionally-grown counterparts [PDF]. I’ve been thinking about and … Continue reading

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HR 1161: Here We Go Again

HR5034 died, but the bill has been reintroduced to the 112th Congress. Read more about it here. Wine lovers: unite and send a clear message to your representatives that you want to be able to purchase wine directly from the … Continue reading

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A new venture for Gary V.

Out with the old, in with the new… Gary Vaynerchuk  is now posting his tasting videos over at  The Daily Grape, and there’s also an iPhone app. I’ll be checking both out.

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On Making Wine, part 1

Living in the New York metro area, the idea of making anything from scratch is fascinating. We can have whatever we want, whenever we want it. You can buy amazing artisanal products easily, and often for a reasonable price. Yet … Continue reading

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