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Wine Racks From The Vine Store
August 4th, 2009 by admin, under Unique wine racks, Wine Racks, Wine Stands, Wooden Wine Racks, Wooden Wine Stands. No Comments
Wine Racks From The Vine Store
Wine Racks From The Vine Store
About The Vine Store
The Vine Store specializes in the sale of the highest quality wine racks in the nation. 100% satisfaction guarantee and all shopping is secure!
The Vine Store Guarantee
Customer satisfaction is our business. We offer a 100% money-back guarantee on our wine racks. If you are unhappy with any item you purchase simply return it to The Vine Store with all the original tags, packaging, and the original receipt marked “refund” within 15 days of receiving your order. We are committed to making you happy.
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The Vine Store’s online store is hosted on Yahoo! Store’s servers and our orders are processed using Yahoo! Store’s shopping cart. Yahoo! Store uses secure servers to protect all of your personal information including your name, address and credit card information. As a Yahoo! Store our checkout process uses industry standard SSL encryption to ensure the privacy and security of your information. What this means for you is safe, secure shopping at The Vine Store.
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WineRacks.Com
August 4th, 2009 by admin, under Modern wine racks, Unique wine racks, Wine Racks, Wine Stands, Wooden Wine Racks, Wooden Wine Stands. No Comments
WineRacks.Com
WineRacks.Com
WineRacks.com began more than 15 years ago as The Wine Rack Company, a part-time venture by company president Michael Babcock. After helping his brother-in-law, who had just built a wine store, Michael began building custom wooden wine racks in addition to his day job in industrial construction. When big accounts from places like the Seagram Company began to pay off, he decided in 1995 that creating wine racks was better than construction. We started on the web that same year and have been selling our wooden racks all over the world.
Most of the wooden racks that you see on our website are manufactured in our plant in the Hudson Valley of New York.
Our website has grown to encompass not only wine racking, but fine stemware and other wine related accessories and gift items. WineRacks.com, Inc services not just the home wine enthusiast, but retail wine and liquor establisments as well as restaurants worldwide.
In 2001, WineRacks.com founded the Hudson Valley Wine & Food Fest, now one of New York State’s largest wine and food events that takes place annually in September. Throughout the year, WineRacks.com continues to support the Fest’s designated charity, the Food Bank of the Hudson Valley, a division of the Regional Food Bank of Northeastern NY and a member of America’s Second Harvest, a national food bank network.
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Nitida Hand Made Wines
August 4th, 2009 by admin, under Modern wine racks, Wine Racks, Wine Stands, Wine Varieties, Wines, Wooden Wine Racks, Wooden Wine Stands. No Comments
Nitida Hand Made Wines
Nitida Hand Made Wines
Our most recent recruits RJ and Getha have both demonstrated true Nitida tenacity in their first year with us. RJ has just returned from a harvest at Chateau Angelus, a Premier Grand Cru Clesse in ST Emilion, France. It sounds like a life-altering experience “everybody lives for wine” and “the food is just fantastic”. On the red wine side, this area specialises (like Durbanville) in Merlot led Bordeaux blends to produce elegant fruit driven styles with only a touch of cabernet. Adding to this “intravenous” learning curve, he had to cope with the consequences of recurring downpours during his first harvest. Despite a hard year, he finds himself head-over-heels in love with Durbanville and with working on a small farm where he can be involved in every aspect of the vineyard and cellar.
Getha has had just as hectic an initiation, running our farm events including a monthly “farmer’s market”, a once-off African cultural circus show, our spring sauvignon blanc festival and hosting a number of duathlons and cycling races. She has fended off the “harvest grumbles”, braved our sopping wet and treacherous dirt roads all winter and even managed to remain fairly relaxed as she sneezed her way through the high pollen counts of spring. After all of this she still declares herself to be happy.
Jacus and Elrina’s children are growing up so quickly. Their Christmas present last year is crawling at high speed and showing keen intent to walk and talk. Liebe is very excited about starting at big school on the farm next year.
Henriette paid a short visit to Southern Africa to see her family and arrange her wedding.
The Vellers have had an “interesting” year and have considered writing “Durbanville does Dallas” if the right publisher appears. Our children have all worked really hard and reaped the rewards they deserve, they are all healthy and remind us daily how lucky we are. If we ever forget this, a beautiful sunset with a glass of Nitida sauvignon blanc in hand is not to be sneezed at.
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Durbanville Wine Valley Association
August 4th, 2009 by admin, under Unique wine racks, Wine Racks, Wine Stands, Wine Varieties, Wines, Wooden Wine Racks, Wooden Wine Stands. No Comments
Durbanville Wine Valley Association
Durbanville Wine Valley Association
Nestled in the Tygerberg Hills, a mere 20 minutes drive from Cape Town, lies the Durbanville Wine Valley. With its hectares of flourishing vineyards, award winning wines and hospitable atmosphere, this wine route is fast becoming the Cape’s destination of choice. The Durbanville Wine Valley consists of nine wineries, each offering the finest in wines, and complemented with some of the best fine dining restaurants and intimate country kitchens in the region.
We are united in our passion to reflect the Durbanville terroir in all our wines. The result is a magnificent range of intense, fruit-driven yet elegant wines, as different from each other as the slopes that create them and the individual personalities who craft them.
For further information on what to do in our beautiful valley, please contact us on 083 310-1228 or e-mail info@durbanvillewine.co.za .
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Swartland Wine Route Western Cape
August 4th, 2009 by admin, under Modern wine racks, Unique wine racks, Wine Racks, Wine Stands, Wine Varieties, Wines, Wooden Wine Racks, Wooden Wine Stands. No Comments
Swartland Wine Route Western Cape
Swartland Wine Route Western Cape
Close enough to get to, yet far enough to get away….Escape the hustle and bustle of city life and discover one of the wine gems of the country – the Swartland Santam Wine Route. Located within an hour’s drive from Cape Town, visitors will be enchanted by the warm hospitality, award-winning wines and great cuisine.
The route was established in 1986 and stretches from Paardeberg in the south to the Berg River in the north and encompasses the beautiful Riebeek Valley and the towns of Malmesbury, Piketberg and Porterville. The Swartland Santam Wine Route is an ideal day trip destination from Cape Town, while tourists heading towards the West Coast, Northern Cape or Namibia along the N7 will also find a detour along the Swartland Wine Route a delightful journey of discovery.
With its rolling hills and sweeping vistas of wheat fields and vineyards, the vastness of the Swartland provides visitors with the opportunity to relax and absorb the essence of this region.
In the Swartland, visitors are welcomed as family and are guaranteed to leave with a story to pass along.
Each producer offers guests a uniquely different experience due to the geographical diversity of the area. The route currently has a total of 20 members, including co-operatives, private cellars, garagistes and wine merchants. Explore the winemaking history of the region at some of the historic estates or enjoy exquisite wine experiences at modern tasting rooms. Smaller wineries present intimate wine tastings in rustic cellars, while family concerns dating back generations will welcome visitors with the customary Swartland hospitality.
The Swartland not only offers sublime wines, but also plenty of exciting outdoor activities, value for money accommodation options and exemplary cuisine at a diverse selection of restaurants in the region. Olive production forms an important part of agricultural activities in the region and many wineries offer a variety of olive products for sale.
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Cloverfields Wines
July 31st, 2009 by admin, under Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Shiraz, Wine Racks, Wine Stands, Wine Varieties. No Comments
Cloverfields Wines
Cloverfields Wines
In 1978 Pietie Marais, the third generation of the family and owner of this wine farm in Robertson, married his wife of Irish descent, Liz.
She not only bore him three sons, but brought with her an omen of good luck, hope and love. It is precisely these elements portrayed by the four leaf clover, that is now symbolized through the family emblem.
The four leaf clover is a universally accepted symbol of good luck with its origin ages old. One leaf is for HOPE, the second for FAITH, the third for LOVE and the fourth for LUCK.
In 1620, Sir John Melton wrote: “If a man walking in the fields find any four-leaved grass, he shall in a small while after find some good thing.”
The mystique of the four leaf clover continues today, since finding a real four leaf clover is still a rare occurrence and omen of good luck.The Marais family, seventh generation descendants of the French Huguenots who arrived in South Africa in the late 1600’s has farmed in the Robertson Valley for more than a hundred years.
When the family first arrived in the area, it was thought that conditions were unsuitable for the growing of grapes. Sheep and ostriches were the main farming activities. The Cloverfield section of the farm was bought by Pieter Marais in 1917 from his neighbor Duncan Barry. The old oak tree still standing is the only evidence of a shepherd’s hut that once stood there.
The discovery of cold fermentation soon showed that exceptional wines could be made here. The Marais family became pioneers in wine making in the Robertson area, producing their first wines in 1945.
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Stellenbosch and its Wine Routes
July 29th, 2009 by admin, under Modern wine racks, Wine Racks, Wine Stands, Wine Varieties. No Comments
Stellenbosch and its Wine Routes
Stellenbosch and its Wine Routes
Welcome to the Stellenbosch American Express® Wine Routes, one of the biggest tourist attractions in the Western Cape. The original Stellenbosch Wine Route was founded in 1971 and has been promoting its members for more than 30 years.
Today the new Stellenbosch American Express® Wine Routes represent more than 200 wine and grape producers within the boundaries of the Stellenbosch Wine of Origin classification. The Wine Route is divided into five sub-routes.
Our new, improved MAPS will guide you on your tasting tour. You may start at any cellar of your choice and include as many as you like. The entrance to each cellar is clearly signposted with the Wine Route logo.
Daily wine tasting, cellar tours and sales are offered at most cellars and many of these have restaurant and picnic facilities. Some cellars offer tasting by appointment only. Please refer to each of the member listings to view the facilities offered by individual cellars. Wine can be purchased at the cellar door. Your purchases of any given quantity can be delivered locally or internationally.
We have been preparing for your visit for more than 320 years! Visit us now and experience the finest wines, warm hospitality and memorable moments. The Greek philosopher Plato remarked : ‘Nothing more excellent or valuable than wine has even been granted by the gods to man’.
Enjoy your Stellenbosch Wine Routes experience!
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Caroline’s Fine Wines
July 29th, 2009 by admin, under Wine Varieties. No Comments
Caroline’s Fine Wines
Caroline's Fine Wines
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South African
Reds
Cabernet Sauvignon
Merlot
Pinot Noir
Pinotage
Shiraz
Red Blends BordeauxStyle
Other Red Blends
Unusual Red Cultivars
Whites
Cape Fortified Wine
Chardonnay
Chenin Blanc
White Blends
Cap Classique
Sauvignon Blanc
Unusual White Cultivars
Dessert Wines
French
Alsace
Bordeaux
Burgundy
Champagne
Loire Valley
Rhone & Southern France
Southern Regions
Italian
Liguria
Piedmont
Tuscany
Veneto
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Ingwenya Country Estate & Wine Route
July 29th, 2009 by admin, under Wine Varieties. No Comments
Ingwenya Country Estate Wine & Route
Ingwenya Country Estate & Wine Route
Ingwenya Country Escape wine route offers a unique experience of wine shopping.
You are welcomed to the Wine tasting were you can taste all South African Vintages in store for you.
You can then either relax for a luncheon in the Wine garden whilst waiting to shop your box or two of your favourite wines of the day at the Wine Emporium
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South African Wine
July 28th, 2009 by admin, under Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Colombat, Muscadel, Pinot Noir, Pinotage, Red wine, Riesling, Ruby Cabernet, Savignon, Shiraz, White wine, Wine Varieties, Wines, Wooden Wine Racks, Wooden Wine Stands. No Comments
South African Wine
South African Wines
In keeping with the spirit of renewal in the South African wine industry, in recent years over 40% of the vineyards have been replanted as the industry has realigned its product to compete globally, moving from volume production to noble cultivars and quality wines. South African vineyards have been dominated by white grape varieties but the trend now is towards a more market-driven balance between white and red.
Noble varieties which have been cultivated increasingly in the past few years include Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay, which produce top-class white wines, and Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz and Pinot Noir. A significant proportion of our red wine vineyards are currently very young – 52% are under 10 years old.
Some of our oldest grape varieties (also called cultivars) date back to ancient times and were developed from wild vines. The original wild vine belongs to the genus Vitis and it is generally accepted that it was cultivated for the first time in Asia Minor, south of the Caspian and Black seas. All the wine grape varieties cultivated in South Africa, which were originally imported from Europe, belong to the species Vitis vinifera. Unfortunately the roots of European vines are susceptible to an insect disease called phylloxera and, in order to avoid it, they are often grafted onto American rootstock which is largely resistant to the insect.
A vine yields its first crop after three years and is fully productive after five. On average, the South African vineyard is replaced after 25 years but this depends on factors such as the area in which it is situated and how heavily it has yielded. Generally, its lifespan may be anything between 15 and 30 years although vines as old as 100 years still in production can be found.
The vine is a remarkable plant which lends itself to selection, propagation and grafting factors which make possible a continuous improvement in both plant and quality. Although most of the vine varieties cultivated here today were originally imported, up to now six local crossings have been released. The best known of these is a red variety, Pinotage, a hybrid of Pinot Noir and Hermitage (Cinsaut), which is cultivated locally on a fairly large scale.
The Worcester Region has the most vineyard plantings (19% of all vines), followed by Paarl and Stellenbosch (17%), Robertson (14%), Malmesbury (12 %), Olifants River (9%), Orange River (9%) and Little Karoo (3%).
The Worcester Region also produces the most wine (24%), followed by Olifants River (17%), Robertson (14%), Paarl and Orange River (12%), Stellenbosch and Malmesbury (9%), and Little Karoo (3%).
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