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The Story of Caymus Cabernet

Monday, October 26th, 2009 Amy

Showcased in one of our most popular luxury wine gift baskets, Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon is often said to be a wine that needs no introduction. While this may be true, ... Read more..

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Wine Thieves…in Action

Tuesday, October 13th, 2009 Amy

The term "wine thief" is a clever name for a glass pipette that winemakers use to extract a small amount of wine from a cask for testing. Typically a wine ... Read more..

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Harvest Time in California Wine Country

Wednesday, August 12th, 2009 Amy

Exciting news! Wineries in certain parts of Sonoma and Napa began harvesting grapes this week for this year's wine production. So far it has been an excellent growing season in ... Read more..

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What Makes a Wine Truly Great?

Tuesday, July 7th, 2009 Amy

Every serious wine lover has at some point contemplated the difference between a very good wine and a wine that is truly exceptional. Of course there are wine ratings and ... Read more..

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Cool Wines for Hot Summer Nights

Friday, June 26th, 2009 Amy

Summer is finally here, and the warm nights are ideal for al fresco meals highlighting summer's bounty of fresh produce and delicious meats and fish cooked to perfection on outdoor ... Read more..

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In Defense of Blended Wines

Wednesday, June 3rd, 2009 Amy

Many wine purists insist that single variety or varietal wines are preferable to blended wines, but limiting yourself to varietal wines for wine gifts and personal consumption often means you ... Read more..

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Eco-Friendly Wines on Earth Day

Wednesday, April 22nd, 2009 Amy

Today is Earth Day, a day designed to inspire awareness and appreciation for the Earth's environment. While many of us are following through on our individual pledges to be more ... Read more..

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The Making of Kosher Wines

Tuesday, April 7th, 2009 Amy

If you're visiting a Jewish home for Passover or any other festive occasion, it might be a good idea to pick up a bottle of kosher wine as a wine ... Read more..

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Hold onto Your Corks!

Wednesday, March 25th, 2009 Amy

Trying to be green while drinking red or purchasing wine gifts? New programs using cork collection bins are being tested in Whole Food Markets in California where you can bring ... Read more..

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Wine Mastery

Tuesday, February 24th, 2009 Amy

At GiftTree, we like to think that we know wine and know it well. With our large selection of wine gifts, we go to great efforts to constantly improve our ... Read more..

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