Entries for December 2011

A Happy New Year Ahead for Jersey Wine Biz?

December 28, 2011 07:46 PM ET | Sharla Blanz | Permanent Link

As 2011 draws to a close, New Jersey winemakers are eagerly awaiting a vote in the state Assembly that will affect the future of the Garden State wine industry.

Tags: Tomasello, Ollie | Wine Legislation

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Ring in the New Year With Something Unique

December 22, 2011 01:21 PM ET | Sharla Blanz | Permanent Link

As the New Year approaches, I like to think that each year is unique, with its own milestones. In that spirit, I will be welcoming in 2012 with a Champagne that is also unique.

Tags: Champagne | Frantz, Ruth | Henri's Reserve

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Fitting Gifts for Wine-Loving Friends

December 15, 2011 02:04 PM ET | Sharla Blanz | Permanent Link

I generally don’t buy a bottle of wine because I like the label, but sometimes rules are meant to be broken (I hope my kids don’t read this). This exception is for gift-giving, if a wine’s name or label appropriately fits the recipient.

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Gifts to Cheer Your Favorite Wine Lover

December 07, 2011 04:55 PM ET | Sharla Blanz | Permanent Link

There is no dearth of wine gifts and accessories. I entered “wine” in the search field of Amazon’s website and was able to find more than 317,000 matches, all while in the comfort of my own home. Holiday shopping is so much better than it used to be. Here are a few suggestions to help you narrow your choices.

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