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Winery Profile: MauiWine
MauiWine is the premier Hawaiian winery. A long and storied
history accompanies each bottle from this island vineyard. Having been a
plantation, a ranch, and, now, a winery, their location—nestled in the southern
slopes of the Haleakalā volcano—has hosted, sea captains, kings, entrepreneurs,
tourists, and many more. In fact, they
claim over 6 million visitors since they opened! From their website:Like so many on the island, we’re not just craftsmen but also
story tellers. Our vines a
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Aug 7th 2019
U.S. Remains Most Attractive Wine Market
According to Wine Intelligence’s Global Compass 2019 report, The United States has topped their list again as the most attractive wine
market in the world.It said the US’ continued Compass attractiveness rating
"rests largely on the willingness of American consumers to trade up in
terms of the price they pay for the wine they do buy, while other categories
such as craft beer and spirits compete more strongly for share of personal
alcoholic beverage consumption".The top five is rou
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Aug 6th 2019
Travel the Stars with New Star Trek Wines
Wines that Rock are introducing two Star Trek Wines, including a 2016 Chateau Picard Cru
Bourgeois from Bordeaux, France, and a Special Reserve United Federation of
Planets Old Vine Zinfandel.Star Trek: The
Next Generation fans know
that Chateau Picard is Jean-Luc Picard’s family vineyard in France’s La Barre
region. What they may not be aware of is the fact that Chateau Picard is also
the name of an award-winning, multi-generational vineyard in the Bordeaux
region of France. Wine that Ro
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Jul 31st 2019
The History of Sake
If there is one drink that people usually associate
with Japan, it is Sake. What exactly is Sake and why do people think of Japan
when this drink is mentioned? How did sake come about?Sake is a fermented alcoholic drink that is made from
rice. Called nihonshu in Japan, the drink is considered this Asian country’s
national drink. This traditional beverage is similar to wine and beer and is
said to be an essential part of the culture and lifestyle of the country.Sake has always been part
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Jul 29th 2019
Join Our New Wine Club!
We are launching 3 different wine clubs for your enjoyment! As
your personal wine concierge, you will receive hand-picked selections for your
wine cellar. Choose from our Red Wine Club, White Wine Club, or our Red & White Wine club.Join in 3 easy steps! 1) Choose the Wine Club that fits your particular wine
preference: reds, whites, or both.
2) Choose the club level you prefer: Bronze, Silver or Gold.
3) Choose how often you want to receive your Wine Club shipment: every
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Jul 26th 2019