Don't Throw Those Corks Away!

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     You can turn used corks into a handy - and eye-catching - trivet for the kitchen.

     Here's what you need, according to TV host Sean Conway:

     * A 6- to 8-inch metal hose clamp (sold at...

Beckstoffer & Grahm Among New Hall of Famers

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     Over the years, the wine clubs of Vinesse have featured numerous wines made from grapes grown in the acclaimed Beckstoffer Vineyard, as well as several bottlings from Bonny Doon Vineyard.

     Now, two men closely associated with those wines - along with three other legends of California wine - are about to be honored for their contributions.

     The Culinary Institute of America will honor the 2010 Vintners Hall of Fame inductees on March 13 with a day-long "Celebration of California Wine & Food," culminating with...

Valentine's Day by the Numbers

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     Hey, whatever happened to equal rights?!?

     That might be a man's perspective after learning that this Valentine's Day, men will spend an average of $135.35 on various goodies, while women will spend only $72.28.

     What's up with that?!?

     It's obvious that in order to even things up a bit, women need to buy a bottle or two of wine before...

Tales of 2 Florida Wine Festivals

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     It took bidders and imbibers a mere four hours to generate more than $8 million for underprivileged and at-risk children during the Naples Winter Wine Festival.

     That's Naples as in Florida, not Italy. The event was held at The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, and the winning bids for the 61 lots ranged from $22,000 to $440,000.

     No wonder Wine Spectator calls it "the most successful wine auction in the nation." Sorry, Napa Valley...

Wine Giant Donates to Haiti Relief

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     It's somewhat of an American pastime to bash the country's corporate giants.

     That's certainly true in the wine industry, since the concept of artisan winemaking promotes the belief that "smaller is better."

     But sometimes bigger can be better as Diageo - one of the world's largest wine, beer and spirits companies - spearheaded an effort that led to 45,000 pounds of food and...

For the Wine Lover Who Has Everything...

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     Need a birthday or housewarming gift for the wine lover in your life?

     Bet they don't have a Wine Regions Cheese Board.

     Every home where wine is served needs a cheese board (or two), and this one is shaped like France and...

2 Approaches to 'Doing' Wine Country

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     There are numerous ways to have a memorable trip to wine country.

     Here are two... one in California's Napa Valley and the other a bit farther west in Sonoma County...

     * Golden Haven Hot Springs at the top of the Napa Valley, in Calistoga, offers mud baths for two in private treatment rooms, along with a refreshing mineral pool.

     Overnight guests also may enjoy a whirlpool spa and sauna in their room. You could find yourself so relaxed that visiting...

Screen Actors to Savor a Special Cuvee

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     As the official vintner of the Screen Actors Guild Awards, Kim Stare Wallace has proudly served her family's wines to the who's-who of filmmaking and television since 1999.

     In celebration of this 10-year milestone, the winery has crafted a Cabernet Sauvignon-based cuvee, which will be served for the first time at the 16th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards on Saturday, January 23.

     The 10th Anniversary SAG Awards Cuvee was produced from the 2007 vintage and bottled exclusively in...

Luxury Resort Opens in Oregon's Willamette Valley

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     At long last, Willamette Valley wine country has become Willamette Valley Wine Country.

     Those capital letters were earned with the opening of The Allison Inn & Spa in the town of Newberg, Oregon.

     Until last September, when The Allison Inn opened its doors, the Willamette Valley - Oregon's vast and premium winegrape-growing region - lacked only one amenity that California's top...

Happy New Year!

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     From all of us at the wine clubs of Vinesse, Happy New Year!

     Our offices are closed today so our staff can spend the holiday with their families. But that doesn't mean VinesseTODAY.com is shut down, too.

     For instance, if you need a recipe for a tasty treat to enjoy with today's football games, just check out the archives of the Food &...

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