Archive for February, 2008
« Previous EntriesProvincial town plans delayed by law review - Bangkok Post
Friday, February 29th, 2008Provincial town plans delayed by law reviewBangkok Post, Thailand - 2 hours ago”In France, entrepreneurs wishing to open a wine shop must comply with a town plan to avoid an oversupply of wine shops in a neighbourhood,” he said. …
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Sticky situations - New Zealand Herald
Friday, February 29th, 2008Sticky situationsNew Zealand Herald, New Zealand - 11 hours agoMany wine lists offer only a couple of cursory choices, and dessert wines are often tucked away in wine shops. It’s a shame, as to skip dessert wines is to …
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Napa Valley Vintners’ Premiere trade auction nets $2.2 million - Napa Valley Register
Friday, February 29th, 2008Napa Valley Vintners’ Premiere trade auction nets $2.2 millionNapa Valley Register, CA - 3 hours ago… bidders from 284 restaurants, wine shops and distributors spent more than $2.2 million, a new record, for wines handcrafted specifically for the event. …
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Passionate for Kastania Vineyards pinot noir - Petaluma Argus-Courier
Thursday, February 28th, 2008Passionate for Kastania Vineyards pinot noirPetaluma Argus-Courier, CA - Feb 28, 2008Hoot: Since we only produce 700 to 800 cases per year, we sell most of our wines to local restaurants, wine bars, fine retail wine shops and at the winery. …
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Here are a couple of 10s from the bins - Orlando Sentinel
Wednesday, February 27th, 2008Here are a couple of 10s from the binsOrlando Sentinel, FL - Feb 27, 2008Availability/suggested retail: With a production of only 2700 cases, only the best wine shops will stock this. The South Florida Sun-Sentinel is a Tribune …
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Online Wine Retailer Reports Sales Growth - PR-Inside.com (Pressemitteilung)
Monday, February 25th, 2008Online Wine Retailer Reports Sales GrowthPR-Inside.com (Pressemitteilung), Austria - Feb 25, 2008At a time when many traditional wine merchants and wine shops have been reporting tough trading conditions, Virgin Wines has just recruited its 500000 …
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Wine whets DC trends - Washington Times
Sunday, February 24th, 2008Wine whets DC trendsWashington Times, DC - Feb 24, 2008By Jen Haberkorn Wine bars, wine shops and “wine-centric” restaurants have emerged as one of the latest trends in DC hospitality over the past few years, …
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Wine whets D.C. trends
Sunday, February 24th, 2008The Washington Times - Wine bars, wine shops and “wine-centric” restaurants have emerged as one of the latest trends in D.C. hospitality over the past few years, and the fad doesn’t seem to be fading, with some of the area’s newest stores and restaurants paying homage to …
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Macy’s to cut 271 jobs in northern unit
Friday, February 22nd, 2008Chicago Tribune - It plans to shut its in-store wine shops at all stores except for the State Street flagship in Chicago. There are no sales positions eliminated in this wave of layoffs, said Andrea Schwartz, a Chicago-based Macy’s spokeswoman. Some jobs are related …
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Supervisor looks to limit liquor licenses
Thursday, February 21st, 2008San Francisco Examiner - Are we sure we want to forever ban any new wine shops in Fisherman’s Wharf through a ballot initiative?” Hillis said. Marsha Garland , executive director of the North Beach Chamber of Commerce, said that it would be an “impediment for business …
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