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As more states such as New York debate and possibly allow grocery stores to sell wines many small liquor stores worry about their future. In states that already allow liquor sales in supermarkets small stores are feeling the pinch with fewer sales as more consumers buy everything they need at the larger chain stores.
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For many wine lovers the thought of their glass of wine coming from a metal barrel almost seems horrific. But many restaurants that serve wine by the glass are trying to figure out how best to keep that wine fresh after the bottle has been opened. Many end up pouring much of their inventory down [...]
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As spring is quickly coming upon us many are starting to plan their upcoming vacations for summer and for many wine lovers these trips are often to top wine regions. While Napa Valley has long been one of the top west coast destinations for enjoying beautiful wine country and tasting quality wines there are other [...]
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For wine lovers looking for that special bottle of wine more often than not they tend to buy the products from larger vineyards. Finding those smaller winemakers that produce less 150,000 cases a year can be tough. A diamond in the rough that produces small runs of high quality wine are not always easy to [...]
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Wine has been a chosen drink for many for over thousands of years with archeology constantly finding more and more evidence of large scale wine production. So for as far back as it is known wine, especially red wine, has needed decanting to remove sediment and allow the air to improve flavor. While the earliest [...]
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While wine is a popular drink in the UK, the climate in the country is not especially good for growing the grapes needed to make wine. While currently in the south there are some successful vineyards in places such as Scotland in the north the temperatures are just not warm enough for vineyards. But scientists [...]
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Becoming greener and safer for the environment is a prime concern for many winemakers today. While some do it for the increased sales that come from being organic others do it since science shows that organic farming it better for the land itself. In the long run this will prolong the productivity of their vineyard [...]
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For many wine enthusiasts visiting a wine region whether in their own country or in another country that produces their favorite wines is a dream come true. Many plan these trips in the spring when the grape plants are blooming, the summer when the grapes are peaking, or even the fall during the harvest. As [...]
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There is nothing quite like a red wine that has had plenty of time to age and has been properly stored in a cellar during that time period. When stored out of the light and at the right temperature for an extended period red wine has the opportunity to age as it should. Of course [...]
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Napa Valley is known for its exceptional wines that are usually sold in the premium price range due to the small production numbers and quality of the product. The recent economy troubles though have been especially hard on the wines in this price range though as consumers make cuts in their budgets. Many wineries in [...]
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