Quinta do Crasto Douro Reserva Old Vines 2006 $40 (Wine Spectator)

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Aromas and flavors of kirsch, chocolate and dark plum are the hallmarks of this sumptuous Portuguese red. Very silky tannins and zesty acidity carry the long, sandalwood- and cherry-filled finish. Drink now through 2014. 7,016 cases made.

Marco Felluga Collio Molamatta 2007 $21 (Wine Spectator)

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A rich compote of fruit on the nose, with papaya, fresh banana, citrus fruit and just a hint of fresh ginger. Full-bodied, with excellent intensity, fresh acidity and a crisp finish. Drink now. 2,500 cases made.

Columbia Crest Merlot Columbia Valley Grand Estates 2006 $11 (Wine Spectator)

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Supple and generous and appealing for its ripe cherry and herb flavors, persisting well. Hints at dill as the finish lingers. Drink now through 2011. 280,000 cases made.

Annika aging like fine wine - Berryessa Sun

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Annika aging like fine wine
Berryessa Sun, CA - Curtis Pashelka
When she came back, Sorenstam spent more time working at her academy in Florida and put more effort and energy into a number of business interests, including developing a new fragrance and a red wine. All of this while she prepares to become a mother ...

History flows in VJB's California, Italian wines - Seattle Post Intelligencer

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History flows in VJB's California, Italian wines
Seattle Post Intelligencer - Amanda Gold
By AMANDA GOLD Like many of its Kenwood neighbors, VJB is producing wine worth drinking. But beyond the grapes lies a rich family history, with roots in the Old Country. Vittorio Belmonte was raised among the vines in his native southern Italy and ...

Liquor store owners worried about impact of wine tax hike - NewsChannel 9 WSYR

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Liquor store owners worried about impact of wine tax hike
NewsChannel 9 WSYR, NY
Syracuse (WSYR-TV) – A bottle of wine or a case of beer is going to cost you a bit more starting Friday, when the state's tax increase takes effect. The wine excise tax is going up from 18.9 cents a gallon to 30 cents a gallon, which comes out to ...
Beer and Wine tax to be levied Friday WKTV
Griffo blasts Paterson on new beer, wine tax Utica Observer Dispatch
Beer and wine tax increase News 10 Now
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State Finds Another Way to Tax Beer and Wine - WGRZ-TV

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State Finds Another Way to Tax Beer and Wine
WGRZ-TV, NY
It'll be a busy day Friday for those who sell beer and wine in New York State. As part of the recently passed state budget, the state is imposing a one time "floor tax" on beer and wine held in inventory. Business owners will have to pay 3% on beer and ...
Beer and wine tax increase News 10 Now
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Starry Starry Night – The 22nd Annual Auction of Washington Wines - Eastside Business Journal

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Starry Starry Night – The 22nd Annual Auction of Washington Wines
Eastside Business Journal, Washington
The original, largest and most prestigious charity auction showcasing the stars of Washington wine is coming up August 13 th through the 15 th . Featuring festive events all weekend long, proceeds benefit uncompensated care at Seattle Children's ...

Bartender helps turn wine to water - CNN

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Bartender helps turn wine to water
CNN
As he pours wine in the United States, he's also helping to save thousands of lives on the other side of the world -- and he's tapped into his regulars to help. "[They] sit on the same stool, drink the same drink, pay the same tab every day. ...
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Smart sipping: Very fine wines for $10 to $15 - msnbc.com

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Smart sipping: Very fine wines for $10 to $15
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By Edward Deitch A trio of French wines demonstrates the great value that can be found in the wine world if you know where to look and what to choose. As I've said here before, dollar for dollar you're going to get more value — by which I mean ...