Fine Wine Info http://finewine.winereviewersite.info Fine Wine Facts And Info Wed, 03 Dec 2008 22:39:00 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.1 en Review: ‘Phantom of the Opera’ improves with age - Contra Costa Times http://finewine.winereviewersite.info/2008/12/03/review-phantom-of-the-opera-improves-with-age-contra-costa-times/ http://finewine.winereviewersite.info/2008/12/03/review-phantom-of-the-opera-improves-with-age-contra-costa-times/#comments Wed, 03 Dec 2008 22:39:00 +0000 http://finewine.winereviewersite.info/2008/12/03/review-phantom-of-the-opera-improves-with-age-contra-costa-times/ There were few surprises in Tuesday’s San Francisco opening of “The Phantom of the Opera.” The road show production was either the eighth or ninth time I have seen the Andrew Lloyd Webber record-breaker. “Phantom” is not my favorite show. It’s not on …

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]]> http://finewine.winereviewersite.info/2008/12/03/review-phantom-of-the-opera-improves-with-age-contra-costa-times/feed/ ASC Fine Wines opens Hong Kong office - decanter.com http://finewine.winereviewersite.info/2008/12/03/asc-fine-wines-opens-hong-kong-office-decantercom/ http://finewine.winereviewersite.info/2008/12/03/asc-fine-wines-opens-hong-kong-office-decantercom/#comments Wed, 03 Dec 2008 20:34:21 +0000 http://finewine.winereviewersite.info/2008/12/03/asc-fine-wines-opens-hong-kong-office-decantercom/
ASC Fine Wines opens Hong Kong office
decanter.com, UK - 1 hour ago
Hong 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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]]> http://finewine.winereviewersite.info/2008/12/03/asc-fine-wines-opens-hong-kong-office-decantercom/feed/ Grape Expectations - San Diego Union Tribune http://finewine.winereviewersite.info/2008/12/03/grape-expectations-san-diego-union-tribune/ http://finewine.winereviewersite.info/2008/12/03/grape-expectations-san-diego-union-tribune/#comments Wed, 03 Dec 2008 17:14:44 +0000 http://finewine.winereviewersite.info/2008/12/03/grape-expectations-san-diego-union-tribune/
Grape Expectations
San 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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]]> http://finewine.winereviewersite.info/2008/12/03/grape-expectations-san-diego-union-tribune/feed/ Heavy hitters - Sacramento Bee http://finewine.winereviewersite.info/2008/12/03/heavy-hitters-sacramento-bee/ http://finewine.winereviewersite.info/2008/12/03/heavy-hitters-sacramento-bee/#comments Wed, 03 Dec 2008 16:34:00 +0000 http://finewine.winereviewersite.info/2008/12/03/heavy-hitters-sacramento-bee/ 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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]]> http://finewine.winereviewersite.info/2008/12/03/heavy-hitters-sacramento-bee/feed/ A reason to toast — Prohibition repeal turns 75 - Worcester Telegram & Gazette http://finewine.winereviewersite.info/2008/12/03/a-reason-to-toast-%e2%80%94-prohibition-repeal-turns-75-worcester-telegram-gazette/ http://finewine.winereviewersite.info/2008/12/03/a-reason-to-toast-%e2%80%94-prohibition-repeal-turns-75-worcester-telegram-gazette/#comments Wed, 03 Dec 2008 15:58:00 +0000 http://finewine.winereviewersite.info/2008/12/03/a-reason-to-toast-%e2%80%94-prohibition-repeal-turns-75-worcester-telegram-gazette/ 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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]]> http://finewine.winereviewersite.info/2008/12/03/a-reason-to-toast-%e2%80%94-prohibition-repeal-turns-75-worcester-telegram-gazette/feed/ Hibashi Teppan Grill & Sushi Bar near Galleria Dallas has new menu - Pegasus News http://finewine.winereviewersite.info/2008/12/03/hibashi-teppan-grill-sushi-bar-near-galleria-dallas-has-new-menu-pegasus-news/ http://finewine.winereviewersite.info/2008/12/03/hibashi-teppan-grill-sushi-bar-near-galleria-dallas-has-new-menu-pegasus-news/#comments Wed, 03 Dec 2008 15:37:00 +0000 http://finewine.winereviewersite.info/2008/12/03/hibashi-teppan-grill-sushi-bar-near-galleria-dallas-has-new-menu-pegasus-news/ 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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]]> http://finewine.winereviewersite.info/2008/12/03/hibashi-teppan-grill-sushi-bar-near-galleria-dallas-has-new-menu-pegasus-news/feed/ HONG KONG: Christie’s fine wine auction beats forecasts - just-drinks.com (subscription) http://finewine.winereviewersite.info/2008/12/03/hong-kong-christies-fine-wine-auction-beats-forecasts-just-drinkscom-subscription/ http://finewine.winereviewersite.info/2008/12/03/hong-kong-christies-fine-wine-auction-beats-forecasts-just-drinkscom-subscription/#comments Wed, 03 Dec 2008 12:53:31 +0000 http://finewine.winereviewersite.info/2008/12/03/hong-kong-christies-fine-wine-auction-beats-forecasts-just-drinkscom-subscription/
HONG KONG: Christie’s fine wine auction beats forecasts
just-drinks.com (subscription), UK - 6 hours ago
Record-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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]]> http://finewine.winereviewersite.info/2008/12/03/hong-kong-christies-fine-wine-auction-beats-forecasts-just-drinkscom-subscription/feed/ Napa’s Copia closes, files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection - Los Angeles Times http://finewine.winereviewersite.info/2008/12/02/napas-copia-closes-files-for-chapter-11-bankruptcy-protection-los-angeles-times/ http://finewine.winereviewersite.info/2008/12/02/napas-copia-closes-files-for-chapter-11-bankruptcy-protection-los-angeles-times/#comments Wed, 03 Dec 2008 01:45:56 +0000 http://finewine.winereviewersite.info/2008/12/02/napas-copia-closes-files-for-chapter-11-bankruptcy-protection-los-angeles-times/
Napa’s Copia closes, files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection
Los Angeles Times, CA - 33 minutes ago
The 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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]]> http://finewine.winereviewersite.info/2008/12/02/napas-copia-closes-files-for-chapter-11-bankruptcy-protection-los-angeles-times/feed/ Keeping Safe During Holiday Shopping - WJTV http://finewine.winereviewersite.info/2008/12/02/keeping-safe-during-holiday-shopping-wjtv/ http://finewine.winereviewersite.info/2008/12/02/keeping-safe-during-holiday-shopping-wjtv/#comments Wed, 03 Dec 2008 01:04:03 +0000 http://finewine.winereviewersite.info/2008/12/02/keeping-safe-during-holiday-shopping-wjtv/
Keeping Safe During Holiday Shopping
WJTV, MS - 1 hour ago
One 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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]]> http://finewine.winereviewersite.info/2008/12/02/keeping-safe-during-holiday-shopping-wjtv/feed/ Aussie’s back in the saddle again - Houston Chronicle http://finewine.winereviewersite.info/2008/12/02/aussie%e2%80%99s-back-in-the-saddle-again-houston-chronicle/ http://finewine.winereviewersite.info/2008/12/02/aussie%e2%80%99s-back-in-the-saddle-again-houston-chronicle/#comments Tue, 02 Dec 2008 22:41:50 +0000 http://finewine.winereviewersite.info/2008/12/02/aussie%e2%80%99s-back-in-the-saddle-again-houston-chronicle/
Aussie’s back in the saddle again
Houston Chronicle, United States - 1 hour ago
Bear 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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