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March 30, 2011

BLOGGING OVERKILL

It seems as if bloggers are everywhere these days, spouting their opinions (either as raves or rants) on just about everything, including wine. But when it comes down to actually purchasing wines, it turns out that shoppers trust their own retailer far more than the word of the blogger. Independent...
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Things that make you go hmmm . . .

Chances are, if you see someone selling nice bottles of Cabernet from the back of a truck, they’ve been stolen. Police detectives in Bell, California, recently arrested two men on suspicion of trying to sell stolen wine. Acting on a tip, detectives spotted a man trying to sell bottles of...
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George Killian’s Irish Red

is running a sweepstakes giving away a trip to the birthplace of the red lager in Ireland.  The winners will enjoy a beer with Killian Lett, the great-great-great-great grandson of its creator, and other members of his family.  Those ages 21 and up can enter the sweepstakes through March 31...
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SAVOR:

An American Craft Beer & Food Experience, presented by the Brewers Association,  returns to Washington, DC, on JUNE 3 and 4 at the National Building Museum.  Attendees will sample craft beers from 72 small and independent craft brewers who team up with a duo of expert chefs to pair each...
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WALGREENS GETS INTO THE BEER BIZ

Walgreens is getting into the beer game. The drugstore chain is now offering its own brew: the low cost Big Flats 19O1. With a suggested retail price of $2.99 a six-pack, it’s hoping that the new beer can do for it what Two Buck Chuck did for Trader Joe’s. That...
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MOLSON COORS SCORES A MAJOR COUP

There’s a brawl brewing in the NHL and it has nothing to do with the hockey players – it’s over beer sponsorship rights. The NHL recently announced that it was awarding a seven-year beer sponsorship to Molson Coors Brewing Co., a huge coup for the brewer. However, Labatt Breweries, which...
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ENERGY BOOSTERS

Staying hydrated while working out is, of course, a no brainer. Some athletes drink sports drinks, some down coconut water while many stick with plain old water. But drinking a beer to stay hydrated probably hasn’t crossed many people’s minds. Until now. A Bavarian brew meister is promoting its no-alcohol...
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RULE UPDATE FOR THE GABF

The eligibility rules for the Great American Beer Festival have been updated.  Beginning this year, breweries located in the unincorporated, organized US Territories of Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, and US Virgin Islands will be eligible to enter. For complete rules and guidelines visit greatamericanbeerfestival.com.

VALLEY OF THE MOON 2OO8 CABERNET SAUVIGNON

The grapes for this Cabernet Sauvignon came from three Sonoma County appellations.  The largest component – almost half – came from Sonoma Valley.  Roughly 3O% came from Alexander Valley, and the remaining 25% came from Dry Creek Valley.  The vineyard lots were fermented separately in stainless steel and the young...
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LAKE SONOMA ALEXANDER VALLEY 2OO8 CABERNET SAUVIGNON

LAKE SONOMA ALEXANDER VALLEY 2OO8 CABERNET SAUVIGNON Aged 28 months in French and American oak barrels, this Cabernet has aromas of black currant and raspberry that are accented by hints of bay leaf and vanilla.  Intense, youthful black cherry, raspberry and mint flavors ride on an underpinning of graphite and...
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