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10/02/08 - Wine Makers

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A Custom Wine Gift Basket Makes The Perfect Impression


With wine gaining in popularity over more traditional beverages, a custom wine gift basket makes the perfect gift for almost any occasion. Most people are becoming aware of not only the health benefits of various wines, but the enhancement qualities of wine when complimenting almost any meal.

A reason to give a custom wine gift basket to a special friend, family, or business acquaintance, is that wine is an excellent addition to food in general. In the tradition of European dining, a plate of cheese, bread and crackers complimented by a fine bottle of wine, can make a meal in itself. An elegant dinner would be flawed without a good bottle of wine, red or white, to compliment the entr?e.

A Wine Gift Basket Can Make Any Occasion Special

If you need a gift for a special occasion, like an anniversary, birthday, or holiday, a wine gift basket with select food items is always a ?hit?. A gift basket for your wine lover friends can turn a standard dinner affair into something very special. For an anniversary, why not include a nice bottle of champagne and a set of champagne glasses to the basket for the celebration.

A Custom Wine Gift Basket for that Personal Touch

There are many fine merchants that provide ready-made food and wine gift baskets, but if you really want to give a gift that is remembered and cherished, why not personalize your gift basket?

Custom wine gift basket merchants offer a service that lets you pick and choose what items you want included in your gift basket. This allows you to select only those items that you know the recipient of the wine gift basket will enjoy, and therefore, make it more personal. For example, if the wine basket is going to an avid golfer, items such as golf balls, tees, divot tool, or golf towel could be added.

Another nice personal touch is to select a wine gift box set that has the name of the individual imprinted on the box. Some merchants offer boxed sets that allow you to select the person?s favorite wines to add an even more personal touch.

The ultimate in personalization is to give a custom wine gift basket with the individual?s name, or special occasion, printed right on the label. Even the recipient?s picture, or a company logo, can be added to fit the occasion. You might think that this wine gift idea would be very expensive, but it can be done quite reasonably and in relatively small bottle quantities.

Give a Wine Gift That Will Be Remembered

The key to making your custom wine gift basket special is to know the likes and dislikes of the person receiving the basket. Does the person have any favorite hobbies or pastimes? If you are not sure, why not ask a mutual friend or family member. This little extra effort can make all the difference in how the gift is remembered. Why not let the person know that you care by giving them a custom wine gift basket with their favorite items?


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Plan a get Rendezvous with a friend or a special someone with these two special dry wines - a wonderful full-bodied Merlot Pfalz from Germany and Australian Dingo Ridge Chardonnay in a handsome colorful box. Elegant gift for dry wine lovers. GB2DRY GB2DRY


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Jean-Mari Peltier will become the first president of the National Grape and Wine Initiative. And according to NGWI, the timing could not be better.

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Tuesday - Wine Flavors

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Argentina Wines Are Closing In On #1


Argentina is the fifth largest producer of wines in the world, but apparently this South American country is gearing up for a first place finish! With more than 1,000 new wine companies opened for business in 2005, exports and profits rose more than one third from the previous year. This is wonderful news for Argentina's economy, as well as for those wine enthusiasts in other areas of the world that haven't had the pleasure of toasting a glass made from Argentine criollas, or native vines. Although the majority of Argentinian wine is exported to North America and the United Kingdom, new markets are on the rise in Finland, Norway, India, Malaysia and Vietnam.

No wonder! With the perfect climate and soil conditions for growing grapes, Argentina creates wines of superior quality. The Malbec grape produces a large portion of Argentina's red wines with its characteristics of berries, plums, figs, and vanilla. European varietals such as Cabernet Sauvignon with overtones of pepper, chocolate and coffee, and the velvety plum and berry-like Merlots and Syrahs are harvested in the shadow of the majestic Andes Mountains and then produced into ?bottled poetry?, as so aptly stated by Robert Louis Stevenson.

Exceptional quality and flavor at reasonable prices -- what more does one need? Oh, yes -- a corkscrew, a glass and a toast! Now where did you say Napa Valley was??!!






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Sharon Tolisano is the webmaster of http://www.the-allure-of-argentina.com which offers travel packages, tips and information on travel to Argentina. An avid traveler, Sharon enjoys sharing her passion for this unique country and offers many captivating reasons why you should visit Argentina.

Copyright 2006 Sharon Tolisano. All Rights Reserved.

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Vouvray 2000


The vineyars in the Vouvray date back to the eighth century. In the 1900s, the vines were reconstituted with grafts from American rootstock. The casks are stored in caves cut into the cliffs. The French Vouvray is characterstically a soft and dry white wine with a hint of fruitness. An excellent wine with liter food, pate, or meats such as pork and salads and sandwiches. Great wine gift to buy online! FWVVS700 FWVVS700


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Wine Flavors in the news

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Former NBA All-Star Shawn Kemp attempts to resurrect his career in Italy by signing with Premiata Montegranano. Why the mercurial Kemp (known for being overweight and having problems with alcohol and cocaine) chose Italy (known for food, wine and crime) is as baffling as the man-child's tumultuous career.

Box Wine: Good for the Environment

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 08:57:27 PDT
The New York Times is reporting today that Italy's Agriculture Ministry has approved the use of its "Quality Assurance Stamp" on some boxed Italian wines. This is in response to a growing trend around the world of moving to boxed wines for environmental reasons.

I Love Italian Wine And Food - Reviewing The Reds

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 02:39:06 PDT
I recently finished a wine tour of Italy’s twenty administrative regions, briefly describing each region prior to tasting a representative wine with food, and at least one imported Italian cheese.


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Thursday 04/17/08 - Wine Vintages

A Wine Vintages Artilce for Your Viewing

How to Buy Wine Online


How to buy wine online is an inquiry posted by many all across the web?s search engines. To learn how to buy wine online, one must first take a look at all of the many varieties of sources available to those who shop online and want to venture into the online wine market. Completing the task of learning how to buy wine online is just like any other Internet based shopping adventure. There are many options out there for shopping online, so the consumer must be well prepared to seek out exactly what she or he wants and be informed enough to determine which online vendors will be able to best provide that experience. Read on to find some tricks of the trade to figure out how to buy wine online to get exactly what you want by the terms you expect.

There are so many different wine varieties and, therefore, exploring this route may be the best and easiest first step in exploring how to understand how to buy wine online. For instance, if you are a big pinot noir fan then perhaps you should start searching the Internet for resources and vendors related to this particular type of red wine. A simple search for all pinot noir vineyards, for example, could be very fruitful and helpful in your endeavor toward learning how to buy wine online. You may find that you can even purchase a glorious pinot noir directly form the vineyard itself. Just remember that when wine is delivered, someone must typically be available to sign for it as the postal service requires an of age adult at hand to receive the shipment.

Another path toward learning how to buy wine online is considering the regions of winemakers available to explore. Many vineyards have websites these days and a simple search on the Internet will bring up many locales based solely on you region based search. Do you have a fondness for Sonoma County wines, for instance? Then just type in a search for wines in Sonoma County and you will be greeted by many options for vineyards and wine types. All it takes is a little ingenuity and patience to figure out how to buy wine online.



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Private Selection River Road Proprietor`s Reserve Chardonnay


Gary Mills has provided us with this fine wine for 10 years now. With fine balance, this wine features lively fruit acidity with warm overtones of new oak barrels. A perfectly delightful Proprietor's Reserve Sonoma Chardonnay which is certain to please those of you who keep coming back for more or first time enthusiasts! RRWP02 RRWP02


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GS1, the global standardisation body, today announced the successful completion of an international pilot project with the World Customs Organisation (WCO). The pilot has proven that the GS1 Serial Shipping Container Code (SSCC) can be used as the Unique Consignment Reference (UCR) for the wine and spirits supply chain between UK & Australia

Israeli wines are world-class – now it's official!

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For the first time ever two Israeli wineries have been awarded the coveted four star awards. The four stars are awarded for a wine or winery that is “grand, prestigious and expensive. Four other wineries merited three stars. The Pocket Wine Book is the main international guide that rates wineries.

South Africa wine wins international praise

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What's New in Beaujolais Is Not Nouveau

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The problems in Beaujolais are similar to those faced all over France, where inexpensive wines have been losing international market share to branded New World wines. Increasing production worldwide combined with a stable level of consumption is the reason that abandoned vineyards can be seen in the southern Beaujolais.

Epcot's Annual Food & Wine Festival

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Embark on a journey of the senses at Epcot’s® 12th Annual International Food & Wine Festival which showcases the flavors of the world. Discover the flavors of the world until November 11, 2007 at the Epcot® International Food & Wine Festival presented by Vanity Fair® Premium Napkins.

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