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Oregon winemaker lawsuit watched by industryMcMINNVILLE - A legal battle over the departure of winemaker Anthony Rynders from the Domaine Serene Vineyards and Winery is being closely watched by an industry that relies heavily on trade secrets.
Topix.net Sunday, September 06, 2009New Zealand Sauvignon BlancA favorite summer wine, Sauvignon Blanc grows especially well in New Zealand. This grape variety was the first in New Zealand to gain notoriety, with aromas and flavors that include gooseberry, sweet lime, fresh green herb and typical pungency combine...
SF Gate Sunday, September 06, 2009Much-denigrated Petite Sirah gets more respectOver the last decade, while infatuations with Pinot Noir and Pinot Grigio have grabbed some of California's wine business headlines, a stealth story has been woven around Petite Sirah. Yes, Petite Sirah - Zinfandel's buddy in the handful of mixed-red heritage...
SF Gate Sunday, September 06, 2009Emergency crews were surprised to find themselves suddenly fired upon.Battling an intensely hot fire after a semitrailer crashed on Interstate 80, emergency crews were surprised to find themselves suddenly fired upon - by corks from exploding wine bottles inside.
Topix.net Sunday, September 06, 2009NM wines delight at wine festTwo new wineries made their debut Saturday at the 2009 Harvest
wine festival - the Rio Grande Vineyards and Dos Viejos - spreading out crowds projected to swell by 3,000 people compared to last year, event organizer Dawn Starostka said.
Topix.net Sunday, September 06, 2009Explore BarcelonaBy metro, tram, bus, bike, car or on foot, taking in the streetscapes, panoramas and often-startling architecture of Barcelona can make for a full itinerary.
Topix.net Sunday, September 06, 2009Total Wine faces off against BevMoTotal Wine's opening in Rancho Cucamonga could signal more than just a friendly competitive nudge in the alcohol retail market.
Topix.net Sunday, September 06, 2009In the red: Penfolds St Henri reaps $8000 at wine auctionPENFOLDS GRANGE, long revered as the greatest and most expensive Australian wine, has a serious challenger.
Topix.net Sunday, September 06, 2009Domaine Sorin Cotes de Provence Rose 2008A happy summer rose from the Cotes de Provence region of France. It shows strawberry, melon and pink grapefruit rind, with subtle wafts of thyme. Rating: 3.40 / 5.00
Wine Geeks Sunday, September 06, 2009Onix Priorat 2005A decent showing from the Priorat region of Spain. It's a straight forward wine that I would consider New World in style. It shows fresh off the vine blueberries, ripe blackberries and heavy body, with persistent new oak tannins and a touch of autumn spices. Pair with a pork roast. Rating: 3.40 / 5.00
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