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People have no idea how many calories are in alcoholic drinks despite pledges to lose weight, research suggests.A poll of 2,000 Britons found fewer than one in three (29%) could say roughly how many calories are in a standard 175ml glass of wine (134).This is despite 40% knowing their recommended daily calorie intake and 42% knowing the approximate number of calories in a cheeseburger (337).The research, for industry funded charity Drinkaware, is to help launch a new online calculator, MyDrinkaware. People will be able to use the tool to track the effects of their drinking.Almost half those surveyed (45%) said they were trying … Continue reading →

St. Ubaldo week got off to a rousing start Sunday in Jessup as several hundred people came out to Station Park to enjoy one of the first dry days in a while, while sampling wines.The 15th annual Wine Tasting had a decidedly Italian bent. People enjoyed sandwiches made from lonza – a dry-cured pork shoulder that some people still make in their home. The St. Ubaldo Society sold T-shirts, hats and flags commemorating the town trademark “Race of the Saints” event. A duet performed Italian songs in the park pavilion and perusers tasted wines made by the borough’s amateur vintners.The … Continue reading →

E-mail this page Print this page Larger type Smaller type By Meredith Moss, Staff Writer Updated 10:38 PM Sunday, May 22, 2011 DAYTON — An estimated 1,200 patrons picked up plates and wine glasses Sunday afternoon on their way into Fleurs et Vin, Dayton’s largest wine and food event.The three-hour party, which featured 23 restaurants and more than 300 wines from around the world, was held at Carillon Historical Park and raised funds for Culture Works and the AIDS Resource Center of Ohio. Thousands of bottles of wine were on display.Donning sundresses and shorts for the sunny day, attendees paid $60 each to make their … Continue reading →

We are living in a “Golden Age” of wine.  Twenty years from now we will look upon this period of time in the domestic wine world as the end of a simpler era and the beginning of a new chapter of complexity for the most global of drinks. In part two of this two-part series (part one can be found here), we pick up where we left off and examine the seismic forces #6 – 10 that are re-shaping how we celebrate the good grape. 1) Wine consumption growth 2) Generation Y 3) The global wine village 4) Drink local 5) Technology changes everything Brand versus Land While … Continue reading →

It was a day of clinking glasses and wine and cheese sampling Saturday at the annual Great Lakes Wine Fest at Michigan International Speedway. More than three dozen Michigan-based wineries and breweries, as well as local hospitality-themed businesses, were on hand to share their wares with the public. Ed Gerten from Pentamere Winery of Tecumseh said the festival is an opportunity to introduce businesses like his to a larger demographic. “It’s a good crowd and everyone’s enjoying themselves,” Gerten said. “We’ve been introducing a lot of people to our line of wine jelly.” The line was also steady at another … Continue reading →

Those with an interest in raising their wine IQ a few points might consider dropping in on one or more tasting seminars offered by Ralph Hersom this summer at his artfully appointed and comfortable wine shop in Hingham.
The series consists of two-hour early evening events occurring weekly (or nearly so) during June and July with a focus on pairing wine with small dishes or cheeses.
View a description of each event here and register by emailing Hersom directly at ralphhersom@derbystreetwine.com.
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While not many of us look forward to taking our daily medication, some remedies are more palatably pleasing than others. Among these, some preventative medicines for heart disease and some cancers, including red wine. And while many are cheering the benefits of the robust beverage others are wondering if it’s really the toast of the town. And, according to experts, the answer is an unresounding yes and no. They note that although wine offers many preventative powers against heart disease, some cancers, and inflammation cause by arthritis, these qualities are not intrinsic to the fruit of the vine. Experts assert … Continue reading →

Wine Train announces the Vintner’s Lunch Series Line-up Published on: May 22nd, 2011 12:04am by: WineTrainM (0) Print This Release | Tell a Friend | Discuss This Press Release Napa, CA (OPENPRESS) May 22, 2011 — The Napa Valley Wine Train announced the all-star cast for the 2011 Vintner’s Lunch program. The popular series has been designed to enrich the culinary experience by pairing wines from expert vintners with the perfect dish crafted by the excellent palate of Executive Chef Kelly Macdonald. During these lunches, guests leave all of the decisions up to the masters and indulge in Chef’s taste sensations, as they journey through … Continue reading →

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Winning Strategy Increases Existing Business While Driving New BusinessProduct Roadmap Plans Hundreds of Rewards with Fully Interactive Menu CHICAGO and NAPLES, Fla., May 21, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — As the NRA Show 2011 opened today in Chicago so did Hospitality Social.  For the first time, attendees got a glimpse of the future and how Apple Computer, Inc. iPads or Android tablets will revolutionize the experiences that hospitality venues can offer their guests.  By carefully weaving the dining experience together with expert wine pairings, menu selections, hospitality rewards and social media ‘buzz’ the strategy gives a unique and exciting option for venues looking to increase … Continue reading →