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Northern Virginia Winery Uses Social Media to Thrive in a Tough Economy
Veramar Vineyard extended today an open invitation to wine bloggers for a free wine-tasting event on March 27th, 2010. Join wine producers and taste great wines from Veramar's local wine collection, notably the award-winning Cabernet Franc, Estate Club Merlot and Estate Club Cabernet Sauvignon. - February 25, 2010 - 64clicks
Classic Wine Storage Metroplex Expansion
Mark Nelson, CEO of Classic Wine Storage (CWS) has announced the expansion of his Metroplex wine storage facility. The facility opened in 2006 and has rapidly grown to become the leader in wine storage and associated services for collectors and investors. “We’ve added new racked and... - February 19, 2010 - Classic Wine Storage
Alternative Latin Investor Reports - Latest South American Wine Investment News
Torrontés: the Next Malbec? - February 16, 2010 - Alternative Latin Investor
Wine Industry Network Continues to Gain Momentum
The Wine Industry Network (WIN), the fastest growing wine industry business to business network in North America, generated a tremendous response at the 2010 Unified Wine and Grape Symposium and significantly increased the number of registered users on the site. Unified Symposium Attendees and Exhibitors who visited the WIN booth realized the value and potential of the industry specific resource. - February 12, 2010 - Wine Industry Network
BeerGas Adds Confidence, Speed & Flexibility to Cowboys Stadium
North Texas beverage gas company helps Cowboys Stadium achieve first-year success off the field. - February 11, 2010 - The BeerGas Company
Cult and Boutique Wines Ltd Prepare for the Upcoming Annual Trade Tasting
Cult and Boutique Wines Ltd specialist wine merchants and members of Wine Australia, prepare for the upcoming Annual Trade Tasting "World Class Australia." - February 04, 2010 - Cult and Boutique Wines Ltd
Pasadena Pinot Fest Wines Guests and Benefits Children’s Charity
300 Guests Enjoy Wine Event to Help Los Angeles Foster Care Children. - February 04, 2010 - Hillsides
The Most Expensive Wine in Asia Reported by Yats Wine Cellars
Some of the most expensive wines have made their way into the plush cellars of Asian Wine Collectors. Yats Wine Cellars lists some of the most expensive wines in Asia. - February 02, 2010 - Yats Wine Cellars
Wine, Dine & Tableside Flower Delivery at Quince on Valentine's Day Weekend
Lit by candles and a warm fireplace, Quince at the Homestead (1625 Hinman, Evanston, IL) offers a romantic setting for a Valentine’s Day dinner for two. The evening begins with a complimentary glass of sparkling wine, followed by a 4-course, prix fixe dinner from Chef Andy Motto. Quince is... - January 28, 2010 - Quince at the Homestead
Wine in Philippines - Yats Wine Cellars Unveils Classic 2005 French Wines in Manila
The hallowed 2005 vintage has been heralded as the greatest vintage ever seen in France. Yats Wine Cellars managed to avoid soaring prices and present to Philippines wine lovers an interesting and practical selection of 2005 vintage wine. - January 27, 2010 - Yats Wine Cellars
Daniel’s Restaurant & Catering to Host French Wine Dinner
Daniel Perry, owner of Daniel’s Restaurant & Catering (www.danielson55.net), has announced that the restaurant will host a French wine dinner led by Daniel Haas, vice president of Vineyard Brands, on Wednesday, Feb. 3 at 6:30 p.m. The five-course dinner will feature six wine selections. - January 24, 2010 - Spirits Pub & Grub
Duca Del Frassino from Cantina di Soave: Italy's Fun, Fresh, First-Ever Box Wine
Premium, Great Value, Indigenous Varietals of Italy in Contemporary, Eco-Friendly Packaging Arrive in US Market - January 22, 2010 - California Olive Ranch
San Francisco Wine Association Announces New Leadership
New president will expand efforts toward brand building and market awareness - January 14, 2010 - San Francisco Wine Association
Anderson Valley Brewing Company is First Craft Beer Officially Imported to Brazil
Tarantino Importadora has initiated the craft beer revolution in Brazil by bringing the world-famous Boonville Beer to Brazil. Anderson Valley Brewing Company (“AVBC”) is the first American craft beer to be officially imported into Brazil with the debut of Boont Amber, Hop Ottin’ IPA, Barney Flats Oatmeal Stout, Poleeko Gold Pale Ale, Extra Special Boont, and High Rollers Wheat. AVBC beers will be available in both 12oz and 22oz bottles. - January 13, 2010 - Anderson Valley Brewing Company
Valentine's Gift for the Sweetest Man in Your Life - A Luscious Bottle of Sweet Wine from France Available at Yats Wine Cellars
Yats Wine Cellars rolls out a new idea for Valentine's Gift for your favorite man - a bottle of sweet dessert wine from France. - January 09, 2010 - Yats Wine Cellars
Purgatory Cellars/White Owl Winery Wraps Up 2009 with Another Silver Medal for One-of-a-Kind Wine
Purgatory Cellars/White Owl Winery's Persimmon Solera sherry-style wine was selectively entered in only seven wine competitions this past year. It scored a medal in each contest. - January 02, 2010 - White Owl Winery/Purgatory Cellars
Yats Wine Cellars Reports Record Participation of Foreign Tourists in Recent Pinot Noir Wine Tasting Held in Clark Freeport Philippines
Public wine tasting events dubbed Yats Wine Experience have traditionally been patronized mostly by local wine enthusiasts but all that changed in the recent event held in November 2009. Wine lovers from Singapore, China/Hong Kong, Korea and Japan dominated the attendance. - December 28, 2009 - Yats Wine Cellars
Last-Minute Stocking Stuffer for the Beer Connoisseur
Discount VIP tickets to The Great Arizona Beer Festival available through midnight Christmas Eve at www.azbeer.com - December 24, 2009 - The Great Arizona Beer Festival
Yats Leisure Announces Plan to Add Specialty Wine Shop in Clark Freeport Inside Clark Recently Upgraded Oxford Hotel
This is a Wine Shop with a twist, called the Yats Wine Shop, it offers taste and buy with their wide selection of wine served by the glass from afternoon to evening. Shoppers taste, like and then buy. - December 19, 2009 - Yats Leisure
The No Limit Network Wine Tasting
Mix, mingle and learn everything there is to know about wine at The No Limint Network wine tasting class. - December 17, 2009 - The No Limit Network
Angeles Sports Club Held a Successful Private Wine Tasting Catered by Yats Wine Cellars on 10th December 2009
Members and guests of Angeles Sports Club enjoyed a rare treat to a wine tasting organized by newly appointed General Manager Mark Lord, catered by Yats Wine Cellars located in Clark Freeport. - December 13, 2009 - Yats Wine Cellars
Sale of Wines in Philippines Holding Up According to Latest Report from Yats Wine Cellars, Leading Supplier of Fine Vintage Wine in Philippines
Manila Wine Consumers outgrow simple wine from S America and Australia, shift purchasing towards venerable vintage wine from Bordeaux, Burgundy, California, Italy and Spain. Unexpected market shift causes inventory and cash flow problems for importers. - December 13, 2009 - Yats Wine Cellars
Yats Restaurant and Wine Bar Offers New Catering Services for Wine Dinners in Manila Complete with New Wine List
Yats Wine Cellars uses quality Vintage Wines in its Wine parties so clients can make a statement with their events. - December 06, 2009 - Yats Restaurant and Wine Bar
Coronado Brewing Company Serves Frothy Brews at Capital Hill Holiday Beer Tasting
Coronado Brewing Company (CBC) took Capital Hill by storm recently, serving its highly coveted and very tasty micro-brewed boutique beers at the annual Capitol Hill Holiday Beer Tasting. CBC hopes to bring ‘Idiot IPA’ to the event in 2010. - December 06, 2009 - Coronado Brewing Company
iPhone App Makes 2 Million Wine Recommendations in First 6 Months
Hello Vino provides wine recommendations to consumers at the point of purchase through its free iPhone app and mobile Web sites. - December 04, 2009 - Hello Vino, Inc.
Yats Wine Cellars Special Wine Gift for Christmas of 2009
Christmas Wine Gift just became available from Yats Wine Cellars. Each year Yats Wine Cellars put together a special case of 12 bottles vintage wine to celebrate Christmas, for 2009 there are only 50 sets available. - December 03, 2009 - Yats Wine Cellars
iPhone App Helps Shoppers Share Wine Recommendations for the Holidays
Hello Vino provides wine advice at the point of purchase and allows consumers to share recommendations on Twitter and Facebook. - November 25, 2009 - Hello Vino, Inc.
Serenata Wines and Evening Land Vineyards
Serenata Wines will be the first British house to sell the tantalizing tipples of Evening Land Vineyards, which was started by the late movie director Mark Tarlov. - November 23, 2009 - Serenata Commerce Ltd
Alternative Latin Investor Reports: a Truly Personal Investment in Wine and Argentina
With the growing interest in Argentine wines, ALI speaks with Dan Karlin, owner/operator of Anuva vinos, one of the few Argentina based U.S. importers. - November 16, 2009 - Alternative Latin Investor
Philippines Angeles Bar - The London Pub Unveils a New Class of Beer Called Vintage Beer Small Quantity Available Now
Voted as leading bar in Angeles City and Clark Freeport Philippines, The London Pub stretches its lead with the introduction of a rare class of beer called Vintage Beer. - November 13, 2009 - The London Pub
MrGoodbeer.com Giveaway Returns
The monthly giveaway at MrGoodbeer.com is back. The giveaway started in 2001 and was suspended in 2008 but has returned until further notice. A beer related prize will be given away each month to a lucky visitor. The prize for November 2009 is a ceramic beer money jar. In the past contest prizes... - November 10, 2009 - MrGoodbeer.com
Wine Whore “Pimps” Virtual Furniture
One internet blogger believes he has found an innovative way to harvest his love for the grape into a full bodied paycheck. After successfully gaining thousands of loyal fans and followers by “whoring” out his palate (and computer), Randy Watson is using the same technique to sell otherwise unused space on his website. - November 07, 2009 - The Wine Whore
Spirits Pub & Grub to Host Trivia Nights on Wednesdays
Spirits Pub & Grub (www.spiritscary.com) has announced that the restaurant will feature Big Slow Tom Trivia Night with Trent every Wednesday beginning at 7:30 p.m. Guests will have the opportunity to win Spirits Pub & Grub gift cards and can enjoy drink specials featuring $2 bottles of Bud... - November 07, 2009 - Spirits Pub & Grub
What's New This Christmas in Manila Philippines? Yats Leisure Unveils Do-It-Yourself Private Wine Tasting Party.
New 2009 idea in celebrating Christmas in Manila Philippines is to hold a Private Wine Tasting at home or office. Yats Leisure organizes everything from wine to service, one-stop shopping for Christmas Party in Manila. - November 06, 2009 - Yats Leisure
evalu8.org Welcomes Internationally Recognized Wine Expert as New Feature Writer
Paris-based sommelier and wine expert Michel Moulherat has been a bold proponent of organic, hand-made wines for decades; now he gains a forum to help wine-lovers match the right wine with their food. - November 03, 2009 - evalu8.org Media Inc.
A Much Awaited Line of Gruner Veltliner, Riesling, Gewurztraminer, Viogner Just Arrived at Yats Wine Cellars Philippines
Yats Wine Cellars offer a wide range of great white wines not just Chardonnay and sauvignon Blanc but also excellent Gruner Veltliner, Riesling, Gewurztraminer and Viogner. - November 01, 2009 - Yats Wine Cellars
Philippines French Restaurant Yats Restaurant & Wine Bar Offers Extensive Wine List Including Over 1000 French Vintage Wine
Yats Restaurant and Wine Bar revamps its French Mediterranean menu and upgrades its French selections to over 1000 in the new wine list. - November 01, 2009 - Yats Restaurant and Wine Bar
Asia Travel and Dining Guide Names Yats Wine Cellars as Place to Buy French Wine in Manila Philippines
Over 2000 bins of French vintage wines of all price range can be found at Yats Wine Cellars, a very convenient place to buy French wine in Manila Philippines. Asia Travel & Dining Guide selected Yats Wine Cellars as its preferred wine shop to buy French wines because of the breath of selection... - November 01, 2009 - Asia Travel and Dining Guide
Yats Wine Cellars Public Philippines Wine Tasting in Makati on 28th Nov, France 5 Greatest Wine Regions
Yats Wine Cellars Wine Experience of France's Greatest Wine Regions Bordeaux, Burgundy, Rhone, Loire, Languedoc-Roussillon ticket price p1000 at Somerset Millennium Hotel Legaspi Makati Manila Saturday 28th November. - November 01, 2009 - Yats Wine Cellars
Farm to Market Ecommerce Service Announces Largest Online Wine Market
AgBASE.com users can now shop and purchase wine directly from local and regional wineries providing them with the widest selection of favorite and unusual wines in the largest online food and beverage marketplace. - October 29, 2009 - AgBASE Directory
Purgatory Cellars/White Owl Winery Founder to Speak at National Wine Conference
One of the founders of Purgatory Cellars/White Owl Winery, (whiteowlwinery.com) of Birds, Illinois will present a 75-minute seminar Saturday, November 7th during the 42nd Annual Conference of the American Wine Society in Destin, Florida. - October 29, 2009 - White Owl Winery/Purgatory Cellars
Yats Restaurant & Wine Bar Updates Its Elaborate 3000-Label Wine List Adding Matired Vintages and Some New-World Labels
An excellent wine list is not just about 1st growth and cult Cabernet but a seemingly unending selection of affordable aged vintage wines that are not available anywhere else, not even in the best wine shops around town. Yats Restaurant has just that. - October 27, 2009 - Yats Restaurant and Wine Bar
What’s on in Manila – Yats Wine Cellears Pairs Wine with Japanese Food on November 6th Tickets Available Now
Yats Wine Cellars push the envelope in wine and food pairing to hold a public wine dinner at a Makati Japanese Restaurant on November 6th. Tickets must be purchased in advance at p3,500 a person, for this exciting 5-course wine-paired Japanese meal. - October 26, 2009 - Yats Wine Cellars
Chateau Petrus Wine in Philippines, Petrus Wine in Philippines from Yats Wine Cellars
Connoisseurs of Chateau Petrus wines have been looking for a good selection of vintage Chateau Petrus in Philippines. Now Petrus can be found in Yats Wine Cellars. - October 21, 2009 - Yats Wine Cellars
What's Happening in Manila Philippines - Yats Wine Experience Wines from Southern Hemisphere
Yats Wine Experience is a structured wine tasting that is aimed at helping participants explore certain styles of wine for the purpose of forming a discerning opinion. This is a most efficient way to expand tasting horizons for wine enthusiasts. - October 21, 2009 - Yats Wine Cellars
Destiny Bay Vineyards Becomes Waiheke’s First Sustainable Winery & Vineyard
Artisan producer Destiny Bay Vineyards leads the charge as the first winery and vineyard operation on Waiheke to become fully Sustainable from “Grape to Glass” - October 20, 2009 - Destiny Bay Wines
Pair Wine with Chinese Food - Braised Beef Brisket with Wonton Noodle Explained by Yats Wine Cellars
Yats Wine Cellars finds the best wine with Chinese Food Braised Beef Brisket served over Wonton noodle. Result is the 1990 Le Corton, a grand Cru red wine from Burgundy's Aloxe-Corton Appellation. - October 20, 2009 - Yats Wine Cellars
Clark Travel Leisure Holds Family Picnic and BBQ Day at Clark Wine Center on Sunday Nov 15th
Tickets available at Clark Wine Center and Yats Restaurant & Wine Bar at p500 which includes a glass of wine. - October 18, 2009 - Philippines Clark Marketing
Beer and Jesus
A dry discussion about beer and faith. - October 17, 2009 - Sojourn Church
Chateau Latour Now Available in Yats Wine Cellars Philippines
Chateau Latour Wine in Philippines, Latour wine in Philippines from Yats Wine Cellars, now for sale in Manila Philippines and Clark Wine Center - October 17, 2009 - Yats Wine Cellars