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Wine News

Grape of Youth

by Rhino Wino on March 25, 2011

Wine has always been well loved, it has been around for almost as long as recorded history after all.  The iconic drink though has become unusually popular with the younger generation lately.  This increase in people younger than 30 enjoying expensive or aged wine is partly because of the acceptance of food culture in their [...]

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America’s Love for Wine

by Rhino Wino on March 18, 2011

In a recent shocker it was found that America is now ranking as the top consumer of wine in the world, a spot long held by the French.  This jump in consumption is thought to be because of the average American’s growing appreciation for food culture.  Other things on the rise are farmer’s markets, and [...]

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Sustainable, Local Wine

by Rhino Wino on March 14, 2011

 They call themselves Locavores, people who eat only food and use only products produced within 100 miles of their homes.  This eating local movement has really boosted small farms and farmer’s markets around America but it is now inevitably spreading to another part of sustainably minded people’s tables, the wine bottle.  There is a growing [...]

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Sustainable Wine

by Rhino Wino on March 9, 2011

Being kind to the planet is more than just a good thing to do, it is almost a trend.  Reusable grocery bags come in as many styles as purses and food labels make sure to say when they are Organic or eco-friendly in any way.  When buying coffee people who want to be eco-friendly look [...]

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Wine in Farmer’s Markets

by Rhino Wino on March 4, 2011

In the works, at the moment, in Washington state politics is a bill that would allow wine and beer tastings at approved local farmers markets.  Supporters of the bill talk about how it would be a great chance for a state with a proud collection of microbreweries and small wineries to showcase their talents.  Representatives [...]

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Music and Wine Making

by Rhino Wino on March 2, 2011

Thanks to the innovations of one Austrian, wine bottles may include a classical music piece on the label.  Markus Bachmann is convinced that music is the key to getting a great glass of red or white.  He is conducting a series of musical experiments with the aim to enhance the wine he makes by playing [...]

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Wine Kiosks Back in Pennsylvania

by Rhino Wino on February 25, 2011

The automated self serve wine kiosks only recently installed in Pennsylvania than shut down in December are back up and running to the joy of wine drinkers statewide.  These machines were the states solution to the want for wine sales in grocery stores, and were essentially a vending machine style stand where customers picked out [...]

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Spotlight Chardonnay

by Rhino Wino on February 24, 2011

Sometimes chardonnay is just the first white wine that comes to mind but it is the most popular white wine in America for many reasons.  Firstly it can take on a number of flavors; there is no real set taste or bouquet.  Secondly it can be drunk immediately after being made or aged 5 to [...]

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Good News in Oregon

by Rhino Wino on February 23, 2011

A small bill passed through the Oregon state Senate on Tuesday, a small thing that happens all the time, but it made all amateurs brewers and vintners in the state very happy.  Under current Oregon law unlicensed makers of beer and wine cannot share their creations outside of their own homes.  If this bill passes [...]

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For Those With Acid Reflux

by Rhino Wino on February 18, 2011

Acid reflux can be a hard thing to have for wine fans considering all wines can trigger it.  But with a plan and some acid-blockers, a wine lover can enjoy their true passion again.  Different vintages have different effects on the drinkers’ acid reflux which is why no clear recommendation exists.  Of course this does [...]

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