February 2010 Blog Posts (12)

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Added by Margie Tosch on February 26, 2010 at 8:16am — No Comments

Has Bordeaux become irrelevant?

It's strange to feel sorry for one of the most profitable, well-known wine regions in the world, but I do. "Normal" people may have heard of "Bordeaux" but they don't necessarily drink the wines. They are the drink of snobs, collectors and sycophants; untouchable and unbeknownst by the common folk.… Continue

Added by Taylor Eason on February 25, 2010 at 9:59am — No Comments

2010 South Beach Wine & Food Festival - Day 1

We had a very tiring first day of the 2010 South Beach Wine & Food Festival, perhaps from too many spirits during the Trade Tasting. Its difficult to say no to premium rum, vodka, and VEEV acai - not even mentioning the abundant still and sparkling wines. We saved those for Best of the Best and for Day 2. And speaking of the Best of the Best - the food and wine was unbelievable. I spent the evening tasting Burgundy and Russian… Continue

Added by Todd Godbout on February 21, 2010 at 4:30am — No Comments

I Found My Bliss in Mexico

After a magical week of yoga in Tulum, Mexico I come back strong, open and blissfully at peace. Twice a day, I made my way to the shala to practice with my new friends and I found the restrictions and stresses of "civilization" melting… Continue

Added by Sarita Moreno on February 18, 2010 at 1:00pm — No Comments

Still using Paper Email Optin/Enrollment Cards & Comment Cards at your business?

Clipboard with Paper Email Signup Cards, Email Marketing and List Building

eClub registration cards, comment cards, Newsletter enrollment forms, Mailing list postcards or Email Optin Sheets are very common when you go to physical store-front businesses such as Restaurants, Bar, Night Clubs, Wine Shops, Liquor Stores, Spa, Salon, Retail, Auto,…

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Added by John Johnston on February 18, 2010 at 9:00am — No Comments

New issue of the wine newsletter BKWine Brief out

Issue #79 of our wine newsletter, the BKWine Brief has just been published. You can get it here: http://www.bkwine.com/bkwine_brief/bkwine_brief.htm

Added by Per Karlsson on February 17, 2010 at 12:48am — No Comments

NEED BULK NAPA CABERNET 2800 GALLONS. ALSO NAPA OR SONOMA PINOT NOIR 2800 GALS. MUST BE VERY HIGH QUALITY.

CONTACT: MICHAEL QUINN AT PREMIER WINE BROKERS, LTD. 707.226.1622 OR mq@premierwinebrokers.com

Added by Michael Quinn on February 12, 2010 at 10:49am — No Comments

Well it ain't Night Train...but I'm rollin' 900

Added by Joshua Pedroli on February 3, 2010 at 3:52am — 1 Comment

EPOS - endorsements, licensing, authentication

Added by Joshua Pedroli on February 3, 2010 at 2:30am — 3 Comments

ZAP 2010 - The Grand Zinfandel Tasting Event

If you love Zins and want to broaden your palate with new and interesting choices, then this is the event for you! The mac daddy of Zinfandel tastings is big, zany, a bit overwhelming and a whole lot of fun!

There were over 200 wineries split between two giant warehouses loosely organized in alphabetical order. Within you'll find water, loaves of bread to tote around and various cheese stations to help cleanse your palate. Step outside to get… Continue

Added by Sarita Moreno on February 2, 2010 at 11:30pm — No Comments

Smart transition: J Vineyards and Winery story

Sometimes people can see the writing on the wall. Call them sages, clairvoyants or simply smart, some

wineries — who typically wallow stagnantly in tradition — can do the right thing for their business. And some do it before everyone else does. Three years ago, Judy Jordan, Founder and President of California sparkling wine house J Vineyards and Winery in Russian River Valley (Sonoma County), perhaps sensed the industry might be headed for some rough times. The economy was wavering,… Continue

Added by Taylor Eason on February 1, 2010 at 1:00pm — No Comments

Paradise Springs Winery, Clifton Virginia

After some winter hibernation, we finally ventured outside our domain and visited the latest, and closest, winery - Paradise Springs Winery. Located in historic Clifton, Virginia; this establishment is about 20 minutes, without traffic,… Continue

Added by Todd Godbout on February 1, 2010 at 4:30am — No Comments