4th Annual Pinot Days 2008 Grand Festival Returns to San Francisco

San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) June 2, 2008

The Bay Area Wine Project is proud to announce the 4th annual Pinot Days San Francisco. Pinot Days brings together more than 190 of the world’s best pinot producers, and over 400 of the best pinots on the market today. A series of educational seminars and special tastings are topped off by The Grand Festival wine tasting Sunday, June 29th, 2008, in the Festival Pavilion at Fort Mason in San Francisco. In addition, the Grand Festival also includes a silent auction offering a number of pinots and pinot-related experiences with proceeds benefiting the Tanzanian Women’s Sewing Project, a trade school for destitute African women, the work of which enables these women to sustain themselves and their families, empowering them for economic independence within a system of poverty and disease. Pinot Days Grand Festival is open to the trade only from 11am – 1pm and to the public from 1pm -5pm. Tickets are and are available at http://www.pinotdays.com or call 415-408-3360 for more information.

Pinot Days is designed to allow wine lovers and members of the wine trade to taste a variety of pinots representing every major growing area, including California, Oregon, New Zealand, Australia and Burgundy. From hard-to-find and the most critically acclaimed pinots, patrons explore new producers, find wines they love and can afford, learn more about terroir, clones, and up-and-coming vineyards, all while broadening their experience with this food-friendly varietal. “If you love pinot noir, and I do, Pinot Days is the place to be,” says Gary Pisoni of Pisoni Vineyards. This is a serious wine event that has no pretense; the environment is casual, showcasing the finest of wines without the attitude.

Can’t get enough Pinot in one day? Pinot Days San Francisco also offers several other intimate wine events to taste and learn more about this noble grape. Events include:

Producer Spotlight Tasting June 25, 2008; 6:30pm-9:30pm Golden Gate Room, Fort Mason. Cost 0. This years Producer of the Year Tasting features a night with Kosta Browne. A rare opportunity to join Michael Browne for an evening to hear how Kosta Browne came to be and taste for yourselves what gives it its rock star status. Space is limited.

Winemakers “Table Hop” Dinners June 26, 2008; 6pm – 10pm Isa Restaurant & Jack Fallstaff Restaurant. Cost 0. Meet the Winemakers as they move tables with each dinner course, and enjoy over 14 highly acclaimed pinots, perfectly paired with a four course, pinot-focused dinner. A unique experience to “go deep” with a few winemakers whose wines and personalities are paired with each dinner course.

Seated Focus Tastings June 28, 2008; Golden Gate Room, Fort Mason. Cost per seating.

Three regional focus blind tastings–each features 16 of the best producers’ efforts within the theme. Winemakers field questions, discuss their own wines and the uniqueness of the regions.

Best of Santa Lucia Highlands, Santa Rita Hills and Central Coast, 1pm – 3pm

Best of Sonoma Coast, Anderson Valley and Santa Cruz, 4pm – 6pm

Best of Russian River Valley and Santa Maria Valley, 7pm – 9pm

Sunday Seminar Series June 29, 2008; 12 noon – 2pm Landmark Building C, Room 235. Cost

Each Sunday Seminar Series has three parts (appellation, vineyard and misto), and each is moderated by professionals well-versed in the topic. Tastings begin with the pouring of 4 wines within the theme while attendees listen to a 10-15 minute lecture, followed by a 10-15 minute question and answer session. Space is limited to 40 per tasting. For complete information and tickets for all events visit http://www.pinotdays.com.

Pinot Days, the first Bay Area wine festival dedicated to Pinot Noir, is produced by the Bay Area Wine Project, a non-profit dedicated to the promotion of pinot noir. Founders Steve & Lisa Rigisich formed the non-profit out of their love for wine, especially Pinot Noir. Joined by friends Eric and Teri White, who help produce Pinot Days, their goal is to create unique and rich experiences for patrons by, featuring Pinot Noir exclusively and involving winemakers and winery owners to do the actual pouring. The Bay Area Wine Project hosts annual wine tasting events in San Francisco, Chicago, & New York. Beyond tasting and events, the organization’s website provides information about and access to wine-related events in the greater Bay Area, wine education opportunities and wine trivia– including articles about outstanding wine personalities, winery profiles, reviews of wine events, restaurant wine lists, formal tastings and more. For more information visit http://www.pinotdays.com.

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bitHeads Builds Popular iPhone™, iPod Touch, and BlackBerry® Applications for Nat Decants

Ottawa, Canada (PRWEB) June 25, 2009

bitHeads, a leading mobile application development outsourcing company, announces the availability of the iPhone, iPod Touch, and BlackBerry food and wine pairing applications it created for leading drink writer Natalie MacLean. The Nat Decants Drink Matcher applications provide over 380,000 pairings and are now available through the iPhone App Store and BlackBerry App World. Just released, Drinks Matcher is already the the most popular paid wine pairing application in the App Store.

A bitHeads team of mobile application experts created an overall architecture and designs for the multiple platforms that provides the best user experience while saving development time and money.

“bitHeads painlessly led me through the process and delivered beautiful mobile applications on the timeline and budget they had promised,” says Natalie MacLean. “With their expertise on both the iPhone and BlackBerry platforms and by creating multiple versions of my application simultaneously, bitHeads saved me over 30% in development costs.”

About Natalie MacLean

Natalie MacLean is an independent journalist and author of the bestseller Red, White and Drunk All Over. For Google searches on popular terms like “food and wine pairing,” “food and wine matching” and “wine newsletter,” Natalie’s site is often on the first page of the results as it has become a go-to resource for food and wine lovers. Natalie has won four James Beard Journalism Awards, including the MFK Fisher Distinguished Writing Award. At the World Food Media Awards in Australia, she was named the World’s Best Drinks Writer. For more information, visit http://www.nataliemaclean.com.

About bitHeads

bitHeads, with offices in Burlington, MA and Ottawa, Canada, is the software product-building partner that helps companies get award-winning mobile software products to market faster. bitHeads’ unique approach provides rapid-start product development teams, a proven methodology for building new products faster and a partnership model based on a commitment to successful delivery. Millions of people around the globe use mobile applications and other software products that have been built by bitHeads. For more information, visit http://www.bitheads.com.

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ClickToShop LLC Launches StemlessGlasses.com Carrying the Largest Selection of Stemless Glasses

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Saint Paul, MN (PRWEB) April 15, 2010

ClicktoShop LLC announced today the launch of http://www.stemlessglasses.com, the company’s newest shopping site focused on stemless wine glasses.

The site was conceived after a shopping trip by a ClickToShop team member who was frustrated by the lack of selection when shopping for stemless glassware at a local brick and mortar store. “They only carried three styles of stemless wine glasses and I knew there were more available,” said Brendan McCarthy, of ClicktoShop LLC. He was disappointed by the lack of choices in local stores and online leading to the purchase of the domain name that night.

StemlessGlasses.com lets consumers decide which style of stemless wine glass fits their taste, style and budget as red, white, Champagne, martini, and plastic glasses are available ranging in price from a few dollars to almost .

Why Stemless? Stemless glassware is a trend that has been growing in popularity since its inception in 2004 when glass maker Riedel Crystal introduced the “O” series of lead-free Riedel stemless glasses. The “O” was designed to complement grape varietal ranging from Chardonnay to Pinot and still maintain their ability to enhance the flavors and aromas of the wines they were designed for.

About ClickToShop LLC.

Based in Minneapolis, MN, ClickToShop LLC operates a portfolio of specialized online stores offering an extensive selection of home goods including outdoor furniture, holiday decorations, barware, decor and more!

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Bridalveil Fall, from world famous Tunnel View, is flowing at high capacity thanks to a wet winter season. You can see Bridalveil Fall for free June 21, as well as mamy other attractions throughout M

(PRWEB) June 16, 2011

Thundering waterfalls flowing at peak capacity are one reason to go see Yosemite this year according to the Yosemite Sierra Visitors Bureau. Another excuse to get out and explore is the fact that entry in to popular national park, and all others, is free on June 21.

“The wetter than normal winter, combined with precipitation falling later in the year than average, has created an amazing spectacle in the park, with waterfalls flowing at unbelievable levels. It’s truly amazing,” said Jarrod Lyman with the Yosemite Sierra Visitors Bureau. “Add in the fact that entry is free, and the vacation almost plans itself.”

The National Park Service is offering free entry in to all national parks on June 21, the summer solstice or longest day of the year. While the conditions and the free entry make it a great reason to head to Yosemite, Lyman said it’s an even greater opportunity to explore the whole region.

The Yosemite Sierra Visitors Bureau often promotes a full itinerary they call Fossils to Falls, which they say showcases the very best of what Yosemite, and California’s Gateway to Yosemite: Madera County, has to offer.

“The Fossils to Falls trip takes someone through the region, highlighting various stops. The idea is it’s not just the destination, but the entire journey, that makes your vacation memorable,” Lyman said.

The journey starts in Chowchilla at the recently opened Fossil Discovery Center. The museum showcases the fossilized remains of mammoths, sabre-toothed cats and other Pleistocene era mammals, all unearthed right there on site. “It’s an amazing museum. Fun for adults and kids alike, it’s fascinating to see what used to live right here in the area 700,000 years ago,” Lyman said.

The trip also helps visitors to experience firsthand the bounty the valley region of Madera County produces. Stops like Valley Pistachio Country Store outside of Chowchilla which features numerous locally grown products, and Homegrown Cellars which offers tours of a working pomegranate farm and sells various pomegranate products.

“These attractions let people sample the fruits, and nuts, vegetables and more, of our local farmers’ labor,” Lyman said.

Another popular product of the region is the wine. Madera County has a rich wine-making history, going back to the 1800’s. The result is numerous award-winning wineries offering everything from bright whites to robust reds and delicious desert wines. The wineries and tasting rooms along the Madera Wine Trail are all part of the Fossils to Falls itinerary.

Madera and Chowchilla are also excellent overnight stops for guests looking to take advantage of more than one National Park on the trip according to Lyman.

“Their central location put them right between Yosemite and Sequoia National Park and Kings Canyon. Perfect places to stay and play.”

The trip continues through Madera on Highway 145 connecting to Highway 41. As visitors head north towards Yosemite, they’ll come to the foothill communities with numerous offerings as well.

“There’s a lot to do in these small towns,” said Lyman. “From central California’s largest tribal casino which is located in Coarsegold, to the museums in Coarsegold, North Fork and Oakhurst as well as numerous art galleries these communities offer a lot, in addition to their proximity to Yosemite,” he said.

Bass Lake is another mountain area community offering a wealth of recreation. This alpine lake offers sapphire waters framed by a thriving forest and a host of activities. Boating, fishing, wakeboarding and more are all available on the water, with hiking, shopping and dining on the shore.

“Bass Lake, next to Yosemite, is probably the biggest attraction in the region,” said Lyman. “When people get here, they quickly see why. It’s beautiful, and there is so much to do. You never have to leave the lake, as everything you need is right here. Lodging, dining, shopping, it’s all moments from the water’s edge.”

Another popular stop just before Yosemite is the Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad, affectionately known as The Logger. The railroad takes guests on a four-mile journey through the Sierra National Forest aboard authentic steam locomotives that are nearly a century old.

After riding The Logger, the itinerary has you in Yosemite, experiencing all the park has to offer. From the towering Sequoia in Mariposa Grove, to taking in the stunning vista at Tunnel View, the trip is capped by sheer perfection, as Mother Nature takes control and guides you through the magnificent park.

“So many people just go to Yosemite without stopping to see what else is around. They find out later, and wish they had more time to see it all. This itinerary helps guests plan the perfect vacation,” Lyman said. “Of course it’s only a guide, we encourage people to find their own stops along the way.”

To see everything along the itinerary, visit http://www.yosemitethisyear.com/what-to-do.

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MyWinesDirect.com Lets Customers Choose Which Wines To Sell

San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) October 26, 2005

Big taste can be found in small wineries – and at small prices. The trick is finding them.

With a focus on delivering both value and hard-to-find wines to customers, MyWinesDirect.com is bringing ease of use and can’t-miss quality to wine shopping. By keeping its selections in the – per bottle range – and offering free shipping on every purchase – customers have a clear understanding of what they’re getting: convenience and unmatched value.

“Our goal is to give our customers confidence and trust in the quality of what they’re buying,” says CEO and President Bryan Dougherty. “By focusing on small wineries, the consumer is encouraged to explore and try new wines. People often visit wine country and go from winery to winery, tasting a lot of wine they don’t like in search of a few gems. We cut through all that so customers can enjoy the best wines from around the world without all the guesswork. And we offer a money-back guarantee, which is another incentive to discover something new.”

Most consumers place a high premium on value, and MyWinesDirect.com delivers. Half of its wines are priced below , the other half is priced between -. “We’re committed to quality and value,” says Chief Marketing Officer Trissie Rost. “We know there’s a lot of intimidating language and ritual around wine, and we’re working to break down those barriers. We want wine to be a regular part of people’s lifestyle. Wine is fun, and we want our customers to love it as much as we do.”

Because people tend to buy wine based on recommendations from trusted friends, MyWinesDirect.com employs a unique approach to choosing its selection: it lets customers decide which wines to sell. Every 4 to 6 weeks, the company gathers different groups of customers together across the country and asks them to taste a group of wines from small- and medium-sized producers that are not readily available in the marketplace. If the panel likes a wine, the website sells it. If not, it’s sent packing. It’s power to the people, vino style.

“When they understand that our wines are being chosen by people like them, they feel confident that they’re going to like what they buy,” Dougherty says. “We also give them lots of flexibility to buy what they want, when they want. There are no automatic shipments or fixed obligations. Customers can pick from an assortment of packs and specials, mix and match their own selections or give gifts. They can get creative with all sorts of different wines depending on their mood and need.”

Consumers may choose from a diverse selection with enticing titles such as Versatile and Velvety Reds, Big Bold Reds, Crisp and Refreshing Whites among many others. The only “rule” is that shipments must be in increments of 6, so a customer can create any combination of 6, 12, 18 and so on. While allowing flexibility to each order, shipping in “packs” of 6 streamlines shipping costs and allows the company to ship to consumers free of charge.

MyWinesDirect.com currently ships to the consumer’s door in 26 states, covering close to 80% of the in-home wine purchasing market. New regulations and expanding awareness of direct-to-consumer purchasing make for an exciting growth plan.

About the Consumer Tasting Panel

Each tasting panel consists of everyday wine drinkers who buy at least three bottles of wine per month and who are geographically located in New York and California. This is important because tastes often vary dramatically by region. For example, the tasting panels at MyWinesDirect.com have found that East Coast wine drinkers tend to favor European Old World-style wines, while West Coast drinkers often go for big, bold California wines. With this broad spectrum of tastes, the results are more balanced, ensuring that each wine selected is a good choice for everyone.

Before each tasting, the MyWinesDirect.com buyer tastes through 100-200 wines, and picks 20-30 that pass all his specifications. These are the wines presented to the panel. The wines are arranged by type, with each flight having 3-5 wines of a similar taste palate. Panel members are told what type of wine they’re tasting (for example, a California Chardonnay) but the wine labels are covered to eliminate pre-conceived notions about any particular producer. The results are tallied, and only the wines that earn an overwhelming “yes” from all panels are selected to go forward for one final review from an additional wine expert.

For more information on MyWinesDirect.com, visit http://www.MyWinesDirect.com. For further media needs, please contact Kimberly Charles of Charles Communications Associates at (415) 701-9463.

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Make Fundraising Fun with Fondue Dinners in 2011

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Darien, CT, Westwood, NJ and White Plains, NY (PRWEB) January 13, 2011

As local charitable organizations and special interest groups search for new ways to raise money to meet their goals, The Melting Pot restaurants of the tri-state area want to lend a helping hand in these efforts by offering FONDUE-Raisers this year. FONDUE-Raisers are a fun and tasty alternative to traditional fundraisers as they allow your guests to socialize in a wonderful ambiance with exotic cuisine, thus making it a memorable affair.

“FONDUE-Raisers are a great way to bring the community together to raise money for a worthy cause,” said Will Layfield, Owner of The Melting Pot Restaurants of Darien, CT, Westwood, NJ and White Plains, NY. “Our famous fondue and the communal dining experience are a great way to spend time with old and new friends while talking about the great work being performed by your charity or organization.”

In 2010, the Melting Pot Restaurants of Darien, CT. Westwood, NJ and White Plains, NY raised over 0,000 for many organizations including St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, PAWS, The Breast Cancer Research Foundation, Habitat For Humanity, Rebuilding Together and the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. The restaurant group’s goal is to significantly increase fundraising dollars in 2011 by offering FONDUE-Raisers to more 501 (c)(3) charities and other organizations such as local sports leagues, religious organizations, educational institutions, women’s groups, recreation centers, animal welfare groups and select individual good causes.

The Melting Pot Restaurants of Darien, CT, Westwood, NJ and White Plains, NY will help you plan your FONDUE-Raiser and make it a success by creating a custom menu, designing promotional flyers and include mentions of your event on their Websites and in their monthly newsletters. These value-added marketing services are offered at no-charge to your charity or organization when planning your event.

Please feel free to contact the restaurant group’s helpful management team for more information.

The Melting Pot of Darien

General Manager: James Layfield

Restaurant Manager: Will Marty

Phone: 203-656-4774

Website: http://www.meltingpot.com/darien

E-mail: meltingpotct(at)optonline(dot)net

Address: 14 Grove Street

Darien, CT 06820

The Melting Pot of Westwood

General Manager: Tara Masterson

Restaurant Manager: Ilya Taleysnik

Phone: 201-664-8877

Website: http://www.meltingpot.com/westwood

E-mail: westwoodpot(at)verizon(dot)net

Address: 250 Center Avenue

Westwood, NJ 07675

The Melting Pot of White Plains

General Manager: Kathy Longo

Restaurant Manager: Lucas Scimia

Phone: 914-993-6358

Website: http://www.meltingpot.com/white_plains

E-mail: meltingpotny(at)verizon(dot)Net

Address: 30 Mamaroneck Avenue

White Plains, NY 10601

About The Melting Pot Restaurants Inc.:

With 142 restaurants in North America, existing locations in 36 states and Canada and over 20 locations currently in development, The Melting Pot Restaurants is the premier fondue restaurant franchise. At The Melting Pot, fondue becomes a memorable four-course dining experience where patrons can dip into something different. Guests enjoy a choice of fondue cooking styles and a variety of unique entrées combined with dipping sauces. The menu also includes cheese fondues, salads, fine wines and chocolate fondue desserts. Founded in 1975, The Melting Pot’s corporate headquarters are in Tampa, Fla. For more information, visit http://www.meltingpot.com or email info(at)meltingpot(dot)com.

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Girard Winery featured at Reno Peppermill Hotel WineMaker Dinner

(PRWEB) September 11, 2004

Recently selected as “Artisan Winery of the Year” by Wine & Spirits Magazine, Girard Winery is located in the heart of CaliforniaÂ’s Napa Valley wine country. According to GirardÂ’s winemaker, Marco DiGiulio, “At Girard, [he works] with the kind of high quality grapes that most winemakers can only dream of. The same quality extends to what goes in [their] bottles.” GirardÂ’s award-winning wines reflect the rich flavor of Napa ValleyÂ’s best grapes.

Girard Winery features classic and richly flavorful wines, including Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Zinfandel, Napa Valley Red, Cabernet Franc and Petite Sirah. In the STARWINE Competition in March 2004, Girard’s Sauvignon Blanc was the only Sauvignon Blanc from the U.S. selected by 63 of the world’s top sommeliers and wine tasters from 22 countries for a gold medal. According to the Connoisseur’s Guide to California Wine, Girard’s Chardonnay “is at once full, rounded and pleasantly crisp with a long and satisfying finish, and it gets the nod for value too.” In addition, Girard’s 2001 Zinfandel was rated “One of the Best 10 Zinfandels of the Year” from Wine Enthusiast and Wine & Spirits Magazine.

Pat Roney, owner of Girard, will host the dinner. White Orchid Chef de Cuisine Roger Morris created the wine dinner entrées to complement the Girard wines. The wine dinner begins at 6:30 p.m. with a reception, Amusement of the Chef, featuring Girard Sauvignon Blanc, 2002.

Dinner starts with mélange of seafood salad in gazpacho consommé (Girard Chardonnay, 2002). This is followed with thinly sliced Ahi tuna with fennel, Roma tomatoes, Mediterranean olives and goat cheese drizzled with basil vinaigrette (Girard Napa Valley Red, 2000). This is followed by Sicilian lemon sorbet with champagne-mint jus. The next course is petite filet mignon of beef with lobster potato puree, shiitake mushrooms and baby spinach cream (Girard Cabernet Franc, 2001).

The main course is coriander crusted tournedos of lamb with vegetable couscous and fennel-lamb jus (Girard Petite Syrah, 2002). This will be served with baby greens and garden vegetable salad with summer herb vinaigrette (Calistoga Sparkling Water).

The dessert course is a Godiva chocolate truffle torte with chocolate fudge sorbet and autumn berry coulis (Girard Zinfandel, 2002). To finish off the meal, guests may enjoy petite fours and freshly brewed coffee.

The dinner is per guest plus tax and gratuity. To make reservations or for more information, please call (775) 689-7300.

The Peppermill Reno Hotel Casino was chosen as one of the “Top 10 Casino Hotels in America” http://www.peppermillreno.com/home/msntop.html by the editors of MSN with CitySearch.

Casino Player Magazine’s editors selected “Gaming’s Top 20 Resorts” http://www.peppermillreno.com/home/top20resorts.html using some very strict criteria.

Enter a dazzling world of luxury and elegance. Dine in ancient Rome, an enchanted rain forest or other award-winning restaurants http://www.peppermillreno.com/restaurants/restaurants.html . Stay in a stunning tower room http://www.peppermillreno.com/roomssuites/rooms.html or pamper yourself in a suite http://www.peppermillreno.com/roomssuites/guestsuites.html .

You’ll see why the Peppermill is one of a kind among Reno hotels and casinos. Play in our sizzling 24-hour casino http://www.peppermillreno.com/gaming/gaming.html featuring free nightly entertainment http://www.peppermillreno.com/entertainment/enter.html and spectacular events http://www.peppermillreno.com/events/events.html .

Call the Peppermill Reno Hotel Casino toll free 1-866-821-9996 for room reservations.

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Wine Guru presents his 23rd Taste of Barcelona Tour!

(PRWEB) March 2, 2002

Wine Guru presents his 23rd Taste of Barcelona Wine, Cuisine, Culture & Architecture Tour!

Wine Guru Barry Brown, President,The Spanish Wine Society and The Wine & Travel Company present his 23rd small group, deluxe emersion into this historic, colourful and vibrant city.

With a maximum of 20 people including Barry, the tour will take you to among others, The house of Torres for an unique tasting exposing the depth of one on Spains wine masters. Cava, Spain’s answer to Champagne will be tried at Codorniu and at the prestigious, boutique size Cavas Rovelettas. In the bold new makers, we will be visiting and tasting at the critically aclaimed Albet I Noya.

Past traveler Jim White had this to say about Barry’s special tours…

“Thank you for sharing your energy and vision and for originating the most fun trip that we have ever taken anywhere in this whole decade. Thank you for sharing your passion with us. ” (Spain)

Carol and Jim White – Wine Writers, Napa, CA

Join us and enjoy exclusive access to Barcelona at its best… where participants will explore seven wineries, dine at wine estates and select restaurants and visit the famous Dali, Miro and Picasso museums and art galleries.

Spain waits to welcome you with its air of grandeur at Perelada Castle where you will taste and dine in this 14th century treasure’s opulent salon.

The tour runs May 20 – 27. Cost is 24 USF per person (5 single supplement)- Four spaces still remain for this sumptuous taste of Spain!

Information: (416)531-4455 or http://www.thewineandtravelco.com


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Rare Book About Winemaker Martin Ray Once Again Available

Aptos, CA (PRWEB) July 15, 2006

The third edition of Vineyards in the Sky: The Life of Legendary Vintner Martin Ray by Eleanor Ray and Barbara Marinacci, will be available for purchase at the end of July 2006. This high-demand book has been out of print since mid-2005. Evidence of its popularity include the facts that a review of the book previously published in Wines and Vines is for sale on Amazon.com and that the cost of used editions is about .

According to Anthony Dias Blue, a nationally syndicated wine columnist, “This small-press publication…is a gripping memoir that reads like a ‘major’ novel….Following Prohibition and under the tutelage of Paul Masson, Ray championed the varietal concept….Ray insisted on producing pure varietal wines from premium grapes.”

Martin Ray owned Paul Masson’s Mountain Winery in Saratoga, California from the mid 1930s to the early 1940s, creating pure varietal wines that received high world-wide acclaim. After selling the winery to Seagram, Ray purchased the land at the top of Table Mountain in Saratoga and began again. His winery, which he lost in a lawsuit to his partners, is now Mt. Eden winery. Ray died in 1976, leaving a legacy of quality and honesty in winemaking.

Published by Mountain Vines Publishing, LLC, which produces other fine books on regional wineries, this 456-page book contains black-and-white photographs of Martin Ray’s life, the wine business and the heritage of Paul Masson. Barbara Marinacci has updated the book since the last edition.

Books can be purchased on Mountain Vines Publishing’s website, http://www.MountainVinesPub.com, at outlets near the Santa Cruz Mountains in California, and at the Martin Ray Winery in Sonoma County, California. They will also be available on Amazon.com in the near future.

Contact Casey Dawes at 831-684-0522 for further information or to arrange an interview with Barbara Marinacci.

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Wine Accessory Drip Strips Stops Wine Bottles From Dripping; Save Expensive Tablecloths, Countertops, and Shelves from Bottle Drool

A thoughtful hostess gift for the wine lover (or white tablecloth lover)

Irvine, CA (PRWEB) April 27, 2010

We’ve all heard that it’s in the wrist. We’ve been told to keep wine bottles from dripping by twisting the bottle to stop the dreaded drip from drooling down and ruining the pristine white tablecloth. And some of our attempts have even been successful. But on the second or third glass, not so much.

Enter Drip Strips, adhesive felt strips that absorb the drips before they work their way down the bottle. Just stick one strip below the bottle lip, and the table stays clean all the way through the bottle. And the second bottle. The wine accessory also works like a charm on soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, olive oil bottles and more to keep kitchen counters and tablecloths clean no matter what the liquid.

Each bottle-drool-absorbing strip is 1/2” by 4 1/2” long and is engineered to catch that last drip and keep it from ruining countertops and tablecloths. At just .95 for a pack of 12 Drip Strips, there is no need to scrub out bottle rings ever again, or incur extra cleaning fees on rental linens. Drip Strips also make a great hostess gift or birthday present for the wine lover. The product is available at solutionsthatstick.com

About Solutions That Stick Inc.:

Irvine-based, Solutions That Stick Inc. (fka The Pond Inc.) is an all-women company that develops, manufactures and markets the Garment Guard™ line of products. The industry leader for over ten years, Garment Guard is the original disposable underarm shield. Newer additions to the line are: Knicker Sticker™ disposable adhesive underwear; Skid Out™ deodorant, drip and drool erasers; Subtle Butt™ disposable gas neutralizers; White Collar Grime™ disposable collar and hat protectors, Quick Fix Sticks™ adhesive wardrobe remedies; Boot Stay™ adhesive sag preventers; and Pocksie™ temporary sticky pockets.

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