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Champagne Bottles Are Going Green

by Rhino Wino on March 19, 2010

It is hard not to notice that champagne bottles are larger and thicker than the bottles in which other wines are packaged in. While everyone notices this few question why that is. The reason of course is champagne is under so much pressure the glass must be capable of withstanding this force it is bottling [...]

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Rhino Wine Gear Blog now up and running

by Rhino Wino on March 15, 2010

We have great news to share. The Rhino Wine Gear Blog is now up and running. If you are looking for details and product updates you have found the right place.  You’ll not only get product updates, but also news and fun things that are wine related.  You can also share your comments and feedback [...]

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Some Napa Valley Wineries Facing Foreclosure

by Rhino Wino on March 13, 2010

While the sales figures for wine are continuing to going up with more and more bottles being sold each year this is not good news for the premium wine makers especially in Napa Valley. While bottle sales are up the price per bottle is going down as many consumers are spending their money wisely in [...]

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Warren Buffet Investing In Wine

by Rhino Wino on March 11, 2010

Warren Buffet is one of the richest men in the United States, and recently he placed a substantial amount of his money in the wine industry. With reports saying Buffet paid top dollar to acquire Empire Distributing out of Atlanta. This niche wine distributor is an investment for Buffet who many believe will place more [...]

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While the wine industry in South America is still reeling from the devastating earthquake, which rocked Chile and the surrounding area recently. The wine industry in North America is now preparing a hit of a different sort, which can affect production.  Napa Valley is now under a quarantine to try and prevent the further spread [...]

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Wine Can Help Women Fight Obesity

by Rhino Wino on March 9, 2010

Women now have yet another reason to tip that wine glass on occasion with friends or even on that date out and that is weight lose. Studies are now showing that women who drink moderately are more likely to not gain weight and reduce their risk of obesity.
The study conducted over thirteen years included over [...]

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Wine Industry Hit Hard By Chilean Earthquake

by Rhino Wino on March 2, 2010

The news has been full of the devastation caused by the large earthquake which struck in Chile this past weekend. While our hearts go out to those who are still reeling from this event it is not hard to stop and think about the industries the country depends on and how they will fare. One [...]

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Free The Grapes Wants To Make Wine Buying Easier

by Rhino Wino on February 28, 2010

While many vineyards in the United States want to sell their products online to everyone in the country, laws in some states keep this from being able to happen. Not all the states allow wine to be shipped to their residents making it so that they cannot buy direct from the winemaker their favorite wines [...]

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Arizona Wine Region Now A Documentary Film

by Rhino Wino on February 26, 2010

There has been a flurry of stories coming from Arizona lately regarding the wineries which are trying to create fine wines despite the arid conditions in the region. The latest story is more than just a story but a documentary film on what one winemaker is facing in order to raise grapes and make wine [...]

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Muscadine Wine Is Growing In Popularity

by Rhino Wino on February 23, 2010

For a truly unique wine experience at your next gathering with friends consider one of the growing wines coming from vineyards made with muscadines instead of traditional grapes. While still grapes these native fruits to Southeast United States are growing in popularity for those who want a local experience. These fruits thrive in warm and [...]

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