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Champagne Goes Green

Thursday, March 18th, 2010 Amy

When giving Champagne gifts do you ever wonder why the Champagne bottles are so thick and heavy? Because of their pressurized, excitable contents, Champagne bottles must be able to withstand ... Read more..

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Valentine’s Day By the Numbers

Wednesday, February 10th, 2010 Amy

Valentine's Day is one of the most celebrated day in the U.S., and if you are on this website reading this blog, chances are you are looking for Valentine's Day ... Read more..

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Start Thinking About Valentine’s Day Now

Tuesday, January 19th, 2010 Amy

Ahem, boyfriends and husbands of the world. Now is the right time to begin thinking and ordering Valentine's Day gifts for your special someone. But it's only January, you say? ... Read more..

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Celebrate New Year’s with Champagne

Wednesday, December 30th, 2009 Amy

New Year's Eve simply wouldn't be the same without the sound of Champagne corks popping and bubbly flowing freely as the clock strikes midnight. After all, Champagne is and always ... Read more..

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Wine Gifts for the Holidays

Monday, December 7th, 2009 Amy

It's easy to make your friends' and family's holiday truly merry with one of GiftTree's high quality, elegantly presented wine gifts. Whether you are purchasing a classic wine crate for ... Read more..

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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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