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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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Amedei Chocolate Mentioned on 30 Rock

Tuesday, February 17th, 2009 Amy

If you caught the last episode of 30 Rock, you surely saw Jack Donaghy gushing over a $1000 dessert that he wanted to share with Salma Hayek on Valentine's Day. ... Read more..

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The Perfect Champagne for Valentine’s Day

Friday, February 6th, 2009 Amy

When looking for a special gift this year for Valentine's Day, champagne gifts are always an excellent choice. After all, a bit of bubbly seems to put anyone in the ... Read more..

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Wine on Superbowl Sunday?

Friday, January 30th, 2009 Amy

Like many of you, I will be going to a party on Sunday to watch the Superbowl. Beer, of course, is the quintessential drink for anything football-related, but what if ... Read more..

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Red for Valentine’s Day

Monday, January 26th, 2009 Amy

With the debut of our new Valentine's day gifts and flowers, you might notice a common theme: the color red. Red is the classic color for expressing love and passion, ... Read more..

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