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Post New Year's Eve Parties: How To Get Those Pesky Wine Stains Out Of Your Clothes

Keith James — Tue, 01 Jan 2013 13:07:32 +0000

You paid $100 for your dress or nice shirt and tie from Macy's and you've made it the entire night without incident and then some tanked reveler careens into you and next thing you know, you're wearing your drink (and theirs). Here's how to treat the stains so you can save your outfit, even if your ego is down the drain:

Cranberry Wine – Sampling Fruit Wines

Eric Meier — Tue, 01 May 2012 14:15:40 +0000

Today’s wine sample is a crisp and tart cranberry wine from Round Barn Winery in Michigan. Similar to the loganberry wine we sampled recently, this cranberry wine from Round Barn is crafted by adding cranberry juice concentrate to grape wine. The result is tart and fruity. I can imagine this making a great addition to [...]

Loganberry Wine – Sampling New York Finger Lakes Wine

Eric Meier — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 18:47:34 +0000

There were so many great wines and wineries at our recent Titanic Wine and Chocolate Festival. But the one that everyone seemed to rave about was the Loganberry Wine from Knapp Winery in the Finger Lakes. I cracked open the bottle I bought recently and wow, it was good. It’s a sweet ‘wine beverage’ featuring [...]

Sampling Rhubarb Wine

Eric Meier — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 17:05:10 +0000

Last Saturday was our Titanic Experience Wine Festival. We had the chance to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the voyage and sample some great New York State Wine. I brought home a bottle of a wine variety I'd never tried before, rhubarb wine.

Alcohol In Moderation Can Be A Good Thing

Dave Wheeler — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 11:04:30 +0000

Everyone says that drinking can lead to death. Supposedly it can lead to major health risks and problems. However, if you drink in moderation it may be a good thing. According to a new study, drinking booze improves your chances of surviving a heart attack. Researchers found that men who drink about two alcoholic beverages [...]

Drink The Worlds First Beer/Wine Hybrid

Dave Wheeler — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:16:08 +0000

It seems there is an answer in the debate of Beer over Wine. Instead of having to choose a separate drink, let’s just combine them. It doesn’t sound too disgusting right? The Dogfish Head Brewing Company is introducing Noble Rot, a beer/wine hybrid. Beer and wine mixed together in a single bottle. Half of the [...]

Love 'The Princess Bride'? Try the Wine

Jeremy Taylor — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 18:18:04 +0000

Yao Ming has one, and so does the rock band Train. So why wouldn’t the movie ‘The Princess Bride’ have a signature wine? To celebrate the 25th anniversary of the 1987 cult classic film, a line of ’Princess Bride’ wines will be released under the label ‘Bottle of Wits.’ Tim League, the CEO of Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, which [...]

Drinking Red Wine Helps Men Fight Obesity

Dave Wheeler — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 18:10:27 +0000

Now time for your random survey of the day, this time it deals with men. According to a new study from WebMD, chemicals found in red wine may defend against obesity and diseases caused by obesity such as type 2 diabetes.

Red Wine Can Prevent Breast Cancer

Dave Wheeler — Sun, 09 Oct 2011 20:59:07 +0000

If you’re a wine drinker, you’ll love this next story. Scientists are out there conducting studies that show how wine is good for you. The best part, they keep coming back with data that shows wine is truly good for your health. The latest study shows that red wine can help prevent breast cancer. The best part: you [...]

Sign Up for the North Country Grape Escape Wine Tour

Lite 98.7 — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 15:39:38 +0000

Climb aboard the North Country Grape Escape Wine Tour with Townsquare Media on September 10, 2011. The North Country Grape Escape Wine Tour will travel to Tug Hill Vineyards, Otter Creek Winery, Coyote Moon Vineyards, & the Thousan

9 Vices That Are GOOD For You!

Amber Brockett — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 17:30:16 +0000

According to health.msn.com, you’re probably indulging in something GOOD right now! Starting with the cheapest indulgences possible to the most expensive… 1. Getting your zzz’s Getting enough sleep will help you stay fit, trim, and happy. “Lack of sleep has also been associated with hypertension, glucose intolerance, and belly fat—all risk factors for heart disease,” [...]

New Wine Diet

Dave Wheeler — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 18:54:36 +0000

After a long stressful day who doesn’t love a tall glass of wine? I’m not the biggest fan, but maybe you are. If you’re looking for that new crazy diet try this. New research shows that wine might be the delicious drink that keeps you thin. Now don’t go home and guzzle a bottle a [...]