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Big Tattoo Wines Raises Money for Breast Cancer Year Round
During the month of October, it’s impossible to walk into a food market, department store or home store without noticing a pink display designed to draw attention to a brand or product donating proceeds to breast cancer research. One product line with the goal to raise money for breast cancer... - July 13, 2008 - Big Tattoo Wines
A Taste of South Africa in the Heart of Virginia
What is bobotie, do you know? How about bunny chow or biltong? Who is Isliedh and what's a Meerlust? Over 40,000 South Africans living in the US know - and if they could drive to their local grocery store or wine shop and pick them up they would. If Americans knew what those things were, they might be wishing for them too. The third annual South African Food & Wine Festival dishes up a slice of South African culture, music, food & wine on July 11th, 12th and 13th 2008. - June 26, 2008 - Grayhaven Winery
Top Cachaça Purchases Distillery in the Heart of Brazil
Leblon Cachaça establishes State-of-the-Art Distillery in Minas Gerais. - June 13, 2008 - Leblon Cachaca
Co-Owner of Capital City Grocery and Venture Management Inc. Receives 40 Under 40 Award
Sue Weems, co-owner of Capital City Grocery (www.capitalcitygrocery.com), has announced that Mason Weems, co-owner of Capital City Grocery and owner and principal of Venture Management Inc., has received the Triangle Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 Leadership Award, which honors up-and-coming... - May 11, 2008 - Capital City Grocery
Brand New Micro-Winery Opens in New York State
Adirondack Winery & Tasting Room, a brand-new micro-winery located in the Adirondacks Region of Upstate New York in the gorgeous tourist town of Lake George, will hold its grand opening ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday, May 15 at 5pm. The festivities will continue all weekend. Come in for a wine-tasting, to shop the wide array of wine-related accessories and gifts, or to pick up some gourmet cheese and chocolate. - May 09, 2008 - Adirondack Winery & Tasting Room
Capital City Grocery Hosts Free Live Music Events
Sue Weems, co-owner of Capital City Grocery (www.capitalcitygrocery.com), has announced that the grocery will host free, live music events with complimentary food and beverage tastings on their front porch every Friday. The following bands will perform at Capital City Grocery: • Untraveled... - May 02, 2008 - Capital City Grocery
Sustainable from the Ground Up
Nord workers learning latest sustainable vineyard practices. - May 01, 2008 - Nord Vineyard Services
Capital City Grocery Offers Knife, Scissor and Clipper Blade Sharpening
Sue Weems, vice president of Capital City Grocery (www.capitalcitygrocery.com), has announced that the grocer will host knife, scissor and clipper blade sharpening by ISharpenIt sharpening service on the second Saturday of every month. Sharpened tools provide customers with blades that stay sharp... - April 10, 2008 - Capital City Grocery
The Caipirinha: Cocktail of the 2008 Recession? Cachaça Leading Growth Trends Among Spirits’ Categories
In 1982, it was the Classic Martini. In 1992 it was the Margarita. In 2001, the Cosmopolitan. What’s the cocktail of the 2008 recession? Many are pointing to the Caipirinha, the Brazilian national cocktail made with Cachaça, Brazil’s national spirit. After all, who knows how... - April 09, 2008 - Leblon Cachaca
Capital City Grocery Introduces Ninth St. Bakery Products
Sue Weems, vice president of Capital City Grocery (www.capitalcitygrocery.com), has announced that the grocer will now offer bread selections from Ninth St. Bakery, located in Durham. All Ninth St. Bakery breads are “made from scratch” with carefully selected ingredients to ensure... - April 04, 2008 - Capital City Grocery
Liquor Group Welcomes "H" Liqueur
So Unique a Huckleberry Liqeuer. - March 28, 2008 - Liquor Group
Capital City Grocery Introduces Neomonde Baking Company Products
Sue Weems, vice president of Capital City Grocery (www.capitalcitygrocery.com), has announced that the grocer will now offer pitas, tibuli and hummus from Neomonde Baking Company, a restaurant with cafés in Morrisville and Raleigh. Neomonde pitas are the companies’ top-selling bakery... - March 26, 2008 - Capital City Grocery
Capital City Grocery Announces Shopping Service
Sue Weems, vice president of Capital City Grocery (www.capitalcitygrocery.com), has announced that the grocer now offers a shopping service for its customers, enabling them to place their orders ahead of time and pick up the items at their convenience. The service is free of charge. To place an... - February 22, 2008 - Capital City Grocery
AustrianGrocery.com - the Taste of Austria
AustrianGrocery.com provides high quality food and beverages from Austria to customers all over the world. The Viennese enterprise doesn't only address to private consumption, but also to wholesalers. Sausages, schnapps, sweets - everyone can order the best Austria has to offer - especially just a few months before the EURO 2008 will take place in Austria and Switzerland. - February 13, 2008 - AustrianGrocery.com
Capital City Grocery Inks Deal with Rocky Top Hospitality’s Dessert First All-Occasion Bakery
Mason Weems, general manager of Capital City Grocery (www.capitalcitygrocery.com), has announced that the store now offers bakery items from Rocky Top Hospitality’s Dessert First All-Occasion Bakery, located just inside their Twisted Fork Grill, Market & Bar at Triangle Town Center in... - February 11, 2008 - Capital City Grocery
The Wine Barn - Grand Opening - www.wine-barn.com - Orlando, Florida Store Opening in Spring 2008
This is a unique type of wine store – evoking a warehouse feel – with uncomplicated décor and wall to wall cellar-rated insulation, featuring many small, Artisan wineries and an ever-changing inventory, wine storage and receiving services, including a dedicated tasting area. There are no wine racks, only case stackers and wooden boxes overflowing with great wine values and discoveries clients will want to know about. This is a place where wine enthusiasts can feel like a kid in a candy store. - February 08, 2008 - The Wine Barn
Capital City Grocery Hosts Valentine’s Day Cooking Class
Sue Weems, vice president of Capital City Grocery (www.capitalcitygrocery.com), has announced that the store will host a Valentine’s Day cooking class on Thursday, Feb. 7 from 6-8 p.m., led by personal chef Pamela Clark of Thyme Savor, who will teach creative ideas for cooking products... - February 05, 2008 - Capital City Grocery
Canine Wines Announces Inaugural Donations to Animal Rescue Partners Over $1,300 in Direct Funds and $7,500 of Product Donated in Initial Year of Operations
Canine Wines, a boutique winery producing premium California wines and sharing the proceeds with animal rescue organizations, announced today that they have donated over $1,300 in direct funds and $7,500 in wine since the launch of the brand on October 1st of this year. $5 per bottle of wine sold... - January 30, 2008 - Canine Wines
Capital City Grocery Offers Free Wi-Fi Services
Ed Weems, president of Capital City Grocery (www.capitalcitygrocery.com), has announced that the store is now offering customers free Wi-Fi services throughout its downtown Raleigh location, including the indoor and outdoor seating areas. The new Wi-Fi services provide customers with high-speed... - January 28, 2008 - Capital City Grocery
Capital City Grocery Announces January Menu
Sue Weems, vice president of Capital City Grocery (www.capitalcitygrocery.com), has announced the store’s January menu. The hot bar menu features homemade soup, freshly baked bread, vegetarian dishes made with locally grown organic produce, as well as fresh beef, chicken and fish dishes. - January 16, 2008 - Capital City Grocery
The Wine Throwdown to Debut 1/11/08
On Friday, January 11, 2008, The Wine Throwdown and its site www.thewinethrowdown.com will debut its novel approach to selling wine. - January 10, 2008 - The Wine Throwdown
Prepared for Cold and Flu Season with Preventative Foods
As the weather becomes colder and we stay indoors more, people often catch colds or other viruses. The cold and flu season can begin as early as October and usually ends sometime in April. While there is no way to cure the common cold or the flu, there are several things that you and your family can do to prevent them and stay healthy this season. When eaten, preventative foods like garlic, yogurt and citrus fruits provide boosts to ones immune system and well-being. - November 15, 2007 - Roots Market
Tivoli Wines Announces Franchise Opportunities
Tivoli Wines, located in Colleyville, Texas, is proud to announce the launch of their Wine Boutique Franchise Program. The Tivoli Wines concept is to combine great wines with an innovative, new merchandising system and top it off with a growing market and you have a unique and very real recipe for retail success. - November 06, 2007 - Tivoli Wines
Roots Market Partners with the Olney Boys and Girls Club
Roots Market, Montgomery County’s best, new Natural Foods Store, has partnered with the Olney Boys and Girls Club this fall to support over 100 youth athletes. Roots Market identified the OBGC as a great way to promote a healthy lifestyle to youth in the Olney community who are just beginning to learn the importance of “Green Living.” - September 23, 2007 - Roots Market
Baby Boomers Strike "Liquid" Gold in the Gold Country. Winery Wins Prestigious Awards. Pilot Peak Winery Offers Unique Comparative Tasting Method with Award Winning Wine
Pilot Peak Syrah wins Best of Show at the Orange County Fair competing against 3150 other wines. In celebration, guests can come to the winery to enjoy a private relaxed Comparative Tasting out on the beautiful terraces, while enjoying the views, the wines and the vines. They are provided tasting notes and food "pairings" to accompany the Award winning wines. - August 23, 2007 - Pilot Peak Vineyard & Winery LLC
Chatham Hill Winery Wins Standing Ovation Award
Marek Wojciechowski and Jill Winkler, proprietors of Chatham Hill Winery, have announced that the winery was recognized, with a Standing Ovation award, as the top North Carolina vineyard and/or winery in Metro Magazine’s 2007 MetroBravo Awards. Readers voted for the award based on taste,... - July 26, 2007 - Chatham Hill Winery
Shoppers on www.picturemywine.com Are Able to Create One-of-a-Kind-Personalized Picture and Message Wine Bottles for Friends, Family, and Business Associates
The best presents are also the most personal, capturing exactly what makes a relationship special. The secret: a personalized wine bottle label with your photo of friends, family, or even pets. The process is easy. And the result is truly remarkable turning an otherwise fine bottle of wine into a... - June 27, 2007 - picturemywine.com
Colleyville Wine Boutique Owners Attend the London International Wine and Spirits Fair and Host a Special Wine Tasting
Kevin and Kate Smith, owners of Tivoli Wines in Colleyville, return from London for a very special tasting on June 2nd of fine wines from Italy, France, Germany and California. - May 31, 2007 - Tivoli Wines
Chatham Hill Winery Releases First Ever Pomegranate Infused Wine
Marek Wojciechowski and Jill Winkler, proprietors of Chatham Hill Winery, have announced that the winery has introduced pomegranate to its Sweet Carolina line of fruit infused wines. This new addition is a unique wine, created by infusion of the natural, tangy pomegranate juice to a blend of grape... - May 21, 2007 - Chatham Hill Winery
Chatham Hill Winery Announces New Vice President
Marek Wojciechowski and Jill Winkler, proprietors of Chatham Hill Winery, have announced that Brian K. Norkeveck has joined the winery as vice president of sales and business development for Chatham Hill and Sweet Carolina brands in North Carolina and throughout the Southeast. Norkeveck brings over... - April 02, 2007 - Chatham Hill Winery
Chatham Hill Winery Holds Annual Sweetheart Dinner
Jill Winkler, managing partner of Chatham Hill Winery, has announced that the winery will hold its annual Sweetheart Dinner on Saturday, Feb. 10 at 7p.m. This is a unique event at the Triangle’s only winery and includes a romantic buffet-style dinner for two prepared by Daniel’s... - February 07, 2007 - Chatham Hill Winery
Meet Myra Goodman, Co-Owner of Earthbound Organics and Author
Myra Goodman turns to Chicago’s leaders of organic and sustainably-grown food and wine to launch her full color cookbook, Food to Live By. Event includes a four-course menu featuring Goodman’s recipes with wine pairings. - December 19, 2006 - Candid Wines
Make Someone ‘Famous’ this Christmas with the Famous Grouse Personalised Whisky Bottle
The Famous Grouse are pleased to announce the launch of their very special personalised whisky bottle - the perfect Christmas gift. - December 05, 2006 - The Famous Grouse
WearWine.com Founder Presents Workshop on ‘Wine as the New Golf’
Adu Jahmal, founder of WearWine.com, announces his fall workshop series, “Wine and Business: The New Golf.” The corporate deals of today are just as likely to go down at the wine bar as the golf course, especially in Seattle, where wine enthusiasts abound and the weather dampens the... - September 30, 2006 - WearWine.com
Regardless of Your Wine Tasting Experience, from First Timers to the More Demanding Wine Connoisseur, You are Invited to All Corked Up, Just a Short Jaunt from Downtown
Visitors to Los Angeles are finding the time to appreciate the differences and experience the varieties of fine wines from all over the world in one sitting. You are invited to a variety of wine tasting events at All Corked Up, a full service wine merchant, less than 35 miles northwest of downtown... - August 16, 2006 - All Corked Up
Wine Design Notices Increase in the Number of Proposals Made Using Personalised Wine Labels
Personalised wine leader, Wine Design, have noticed a marked increase in the number of proposals made using a personalised "will you marry me" label. - July 03, 2006 - Wine Design
WearWine.com Founder Presents Workshop on Incorporating Wine into Everyday Life
Adu Jahmal presents the workshop "Everything I Learned about Wine, I Learned in Kindergarten: Let's Keep it Simple... How to Incorporate Wine into Everyday Life" at, the leading wine education organization, the Society of Wine Educator's 30th annual conference in Eugene, Oregon at 4 pm on... - June 22, 2006 - WearWine.com
Chicago Artist Proves there's More to Wine than Just Grapes
Chicago Artist Adu Jahmal announced today the launch of his new web site, www.wearwine.com. Geared towards the emerging culture of wine enthusiasts, the site features popular wine spots, art, music, apparel, furniture, and current events in the world of wine. WearWine.com will also sell limited... - April 01, 2006 - WearWine.com
New Year's Benefit Concert in Chicago for Katrina Victims
Family affected by Hurricane Katrina and pediatric cancer receive special holiday miracle funded by a New Year’s Zydeco Concert and Benefit in Chicago. Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer Foundation, a Chicago-based organization, helps make miracles come true for Chimento Family. - December 27, 2005 - Candid Wines
Naha Restaurant, Spring Mountain Wineries, and Bottega del Vino Crystal Join Bear Necessities Katrina Relief Efforts at Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Tasting
Famed Chicago restaurant Naha and wine industry notables have made significant contributions to the Romanee-Conti benefit tasting with Coach Gregg Popovich in Hinsdale, IL. Bear Necessities will use part of proceeds to assist patients at the newly reopened New Orleans Childrens' Hospital. - November 02, 2005 - Candid Wines
NBA Champion Coach to Taste Great Pinot Noir and Benefit Pediatric Cancer Foundation
Gregg Popovich, Coach of the NBA Champion San Antonio Spurs and wine lover graciously accepts an offer to taste the wines of the Domaine de la Romanee Conti at a charity event to benefit Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer Foundation! - October 03, 2005 - Candid Wines