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ASC Fine Wines opens Hong Kong office - decanter.com

Wednesday, December 3rd, 2008

ASC Fine Wines opens Hong Kong officedecanter.com, UK - 1 hour agoHong Kong’s government axed excise duty on wine and beer earlier this year, sparking a surge in shipments and sales, especially of fine wine.

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Grape Expectations - San Diego Union Tribune

Wednesday, December 3rd, 2008

Grape ExpectationsSan Diego Union Tribune, CA - 2 hours ago($14.99; Henry’s, Del Cerro Fine Wine & Spirits, Fifty Seven Degrees, East Village, Olive Tree Marketplace, Ocean Beach, Ray’s Liquor Center, North Park. …

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Heavy hitters - Sacramento Bee

Wednesday, December 3rd, 2008

An earthquake is rattling the Sacramento wine region. Petite sirah, syrah and barbera are challenging zinfandel as the wine most responsible for the standing of fine-wine appellations in Sacramento’s backyard. This conclusion is based on an analysis …
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A reason to toast — Prohibition repeal turns 75 - Worcester Telegram & Gazette

Wednesday, December 3rd, 2008

The great temperance tryout, which ended 75 years ago this December, may not have done much to stop drinking, but it did succeed in putting a cork in America’s burgeoning wine industry — and ushering in an era of plonk that lasted decades …
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Hibashi Teppan Grill & Sushi Bar near Galleria Dallas has new menu - Pegasus News

Wednesday, December 3rd, 2008

DALLAS — Hibashi Teppan Grill & Sushi Bar has launched a new menu with several new recipes created by Executive Chef Jay Kuma. Each of the new entrees features the influences of Korean and Japanese cuisine in Hibashi’s popular Japanese Fusion …
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HONG KONG: Christie’s fine wine auction beats forecasts - just-drinks.com (subscription)

Wednesday, December 3rd, 2008

HONG KONG: Christie’s fine wine auction beats forecastsjust-drinks.com (subscription), UK - 6 hours agoRecord-breaking prices at a Christie’s wine auction in Hong Kong have shown that demand for fine wine remains strong, despite the global economic downturn. …

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Napa’s Copia closes, files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection - Los Angeles Times

Tuesday, December 2nd, 2008

Napa’s Copia closes, files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protectionLos Angeles Times, CA - 33 minutes agoThe 80000-square-foot center was envisioned not only as a place to learn about fine wine and food, but also as a way to allow the town of Napa to share in …

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Keeping Safe During Holiday Shopping - WJTV

Tuesday, December 2nd, 2008

Keeping Safe During Holiday ShoppingWJTV, MS - 1 hour agoOne happened at Olde Town Fine Wine and Spirits on Highway 51. The other happened at Old Canton Road Wine and Liquor. Investigators believe both robberies …

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Aussie’s back in the saddle again - Houston Chronicle

Tuesday, December 2nd, 2008

Aussie’s back in the saddle againHouston Chronicle, United States - 1 hour agoBear Dalton, Spec’s fine-wine buyer, avid horseman and point man for the competition since its inception, calls Osborn “as good a red-wine maker as there is …

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AMA Phoenix Invites Valley Residents to Celebrate the Holidays at … - MarketWatch

Tuesday, December 2nd, 2008

AMA Phoenix Invites Valley Residents to Celebrate the Holidays at …MarketWatch - 1 hour agoGood music — Piping hot hors d’oeuvres — Fine wine from around the globe. There will be a wine-tasting of three- to-four specially selected varieties. …

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