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A Wine Student’s Report from Napa Valley College: Cultural Appreciation of Wine
What a great class this is. I’m a history buff and little did I know, how much history is involved in this class. The class is taught by Paul Wagner. Paul is the principal of a marketing communications agency with a no-nonsense approach to combining the strategies and tactics of marketing, public relations, advertising and…
Ask Me About Cachaça
In Honor of Brasilian Independence Day, Cabana Cachaça Launches Campaign to Educate the Trade and Consumers on the Country’s National SpiritIn celebration of Brasilian Independence Day on September 7th, Cabana Cachaça will showcase its authentically Brasilian pride by spreading awareness of and educating Americans about cachaça. From September 7th – 14th, in the midst of…
Where I Learned about Single Malt: Their Latest Takes it up a NOTCH
The Dalmore Master Distiller Dinner @ Upstairs2! The Dalmore Single Malt Whiskies Dinner with Master Distiller Willie Tait Tuesday, September 8th, 2009@ Upstairs 2 Dinner 7:00 PM $109.00 All Inclusive In September 2003 Willie Tait found himself embarking on a new journey when he was appointed as global Master Distiller Brand Ambassador of single malt…
Top Ten Lame Excuses Not to know anything about wine
1. “I don’t have the time.” Let’s see, you’re at dinner with more than one person and you figure out that purchasing a bottle is less expensive than buying by the glass. You just spent time doing the math but not in choosing the wine? Puh-lease. You’re spending time reading this blog…you HAVE the time….
From Facebook to You: Farm to Table Dinner with Windrose Farms and Tablas Creek
Hello Wine & Diners! I wanted to let you all know that Ammo in Hollywood is hosting a wonderful Farm to Table dinner event on Aug. 30 featuring Windrose Farms and Tablas Creek Wines that is truly an evening not to be missed. I have included all of the info below – you can also…
Wine May Protect Breast Cancer Patients From Side Effects from Newsmax Health, Sent in by Reader Terry B.
Drinking wine while undergoing radiation treatment for breast carcinoma may reduce the incidence of skin toxicity in breast cancer patients, according to a study in the August issue of the International Journal of Radiation Oncology*Biology*Physics, the official journal of the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO). Preventing radiation therapy-induced side effects is an important part…
Promotion of Napa Valley College Winery
In 1987, the Department of Viticulture and Winery Technology was officially formed by act of the Board of Trustees of Napa Valley College. Their foresight has lead to the development of one of the most forward thinking and innovative departments of it’s kind. The VWT department awards certificates and degrees to students that fulfill the…
Cork Quality Council Reports In
Hello Eve, I friend forwarded me a link to your recent blog entry “Rusty’s Wine 102: Wine Bottle Closures”. You have a very impressive site, but I think you should consider updating some of the information on natural cork. Perhaps you might consider including an entry that describes the ongoing progress being made to eliminate…