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Damage to Chilean wineries is limited

A press conference has been held today in Santiago de Chile to address the impact of the recent earthquake on the Chilean wine industry. René Merino, President of Vinos de Chile, and Eduardo Silva, of the Corporación Chileno del Vino, stated that wine industry has been affected by the earthquake but it has also been [...]

Get 10% off every purchase of $100 or more at the SAQ

Nice savings this Friday and Saturday for Quebec’s residents. The SAQ is offering a 10% off on every purchase of $100 or more. Offer available online and in store.

It’s a good time to get our wine of the week!

89 – Montecorna Ripasso Farina Valpolicella Classico Superiore 2004
Farina Wines 19,90 $ Code SAQ 00908269 [...]

Save an additional 15% on Wine.com when you buy 12 bottles

Save an additional 15% on top of Wine.com everyday low prices when you buy 12 or more select bottles. Discount also apply on already discounted products (with some exceptions).
Simply add the promotion code “15PERCENT” in your shopping cart at checkout.
Choose from hundreds of wines while supplies last.
Hurry, promotion ends this Friday 2/26/10.

Here are two [...]

Valentine’s Day champagne, on a budget

Don’t need to spend a fortune for a champagne bottle on Valentine’s Day. You can enjoy a romantic bubbles evening with your loved one for under $25.
We have selected for you some sparkling wines that will not hurt your wallet.

Happy Valentine’s Day!

Champagne and sparkling under $15
Freixenet Cordon Negro Brut Cava Sparkling
Spain
Price: $13.75
Fresh, fine bubbles. [...]

Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas for the Wine Lover

Valentine’s Day is at the corner, only 5 days to go. Still looking to what to give to your lovely wine enthusiast? Here are great Valentine’s Day gift ideas for the wine lover you love!

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I don’t think anyone will be really surprised with “wine” as the best Valentine’s Day gift ideas for a the [...]

Touchdown wines for the Super Bowl

Your Super Bowl night menu is done; natcho, pizza, veggies and the traditional chicken wings. It’s a fast and easy to prepare menu that will leave the entire spotlight on the game.
Of course, a good cold beer will perfectly match your menu but wines can also be a good choice with your meal.
If you go [...]

Icewine – its origin and secrets

By definition, an Icewine is a dessert wine produced from harvested frozen grape. Icewines are mostly elaborated from white wine but can also be made from red wine and from sparkling wine.
Icewines have a strong sugar concentration. This sugar concentration is possible by separating the frozen water of the juice. Waiting for the right moment [...]

2010 soccer World Cup to increase South Africa’s wine global sales

South Africa’s wine industry expects increased global sales in 2010 due to the 2010 soccer World Cup to be held in June 2010. Sector experts are predicting an increase in sales even the rand currency is stronger.
The soccer World Cup will bring something like 450 000 tourists in South Africa. These tourists are likely to [...]

New Year’s champagne and sparkling

Champagne and sparkling are a must for your celebrations. Many of us will also start the New Year with some bubbles. So, here are some champagne and sparkling suggestions to start the New Year.

Champagne and sparkling under $15
Freixenet Cordon Negro Brut Cava Sparkling
Spain
Price: $13.75
Fine bubbles. Green apple, honey and nuts aromas. Refreshing.
Yellow Tail Bubbles Rosé
Australia
Price: [...]

Wine vending machine at supermarkets

Break time? Why don’t you stop by the vending machine to grab a wine bottle. Next May 2010, close to 100 supermarkets from Pennsylvania are expected to get vending machines to sell wine.
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board has approved grocery store to sell wine via vending machine. Each vending machine can carry up to 50 [...]