Category Archives: Wine

G-7 Delegates Enjoy Conegliano Wines

Posted on May 31, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Wines of Carpene Malvolti were served at last week’s G7 meeting in Taormina, Italy. Wines poured included that 1868 Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore D.O.C.G., Tarvisium Classic Method, and distilled spirits including Grappa and Brandy. “We are so honored and proud … Continue reading →

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Band Joins Browne Family Vineyards to Launch Wine

Posted on May 25, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Little Big Town, a Grammy Award-winning band, has joined with Washington state’s Browne Family Vineyards, to launch the band’s own wine, 4 Cellars. Beginning June 1, 4 Cellars will be served in select Tennessee restaurants.  It will also be available … Continue reading →

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Portland Rated Best City in U.S. for Wine

Posted on May 25, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Portland, Ore., is home to the more wine retailers and wineries than another other city on a per-capita basis, according to Infogroup, which ranked Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSAs) with a population of 1 million or more by their concentration of … Continue reading →

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Columbia Winery Sponsors Seattle Mariners

Posted on May 25, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Columbia Winery signed as an Official Partner of the Seattle Mariners for the 2017 and 2018 Major League Baseball seasons. The two-year sponsorship brings together Washington’s first premium winery with Washington’s favorite Major League Baseball team. Both organizations have deep … Continue reading →

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Just One Drink a Day Boosts Breast Cancer Risk But Vigorous Exercise Decreases It: Study

Posted on May 24, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Drinking just one glass of wine or other alcoholic drink a day increases breast cancer risk, according to a major new report by the American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR) and the World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF). The report also … Continue reading →

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Fla. Gov.’s Family’s History of Alcohol Abuse a Factor for Bill

Posted on May 24, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Florida Gov. Rick Scott has a brother in Texas who has coped with alcohol and drug abuse. The governor’s late mother, Esther, said in his first campaign in 2010 that Scott’s birth father was an abusive alcoholic who abandoned the … Continue reading →

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