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Women & Wine - Our love for wine & food makes us the Ambassador's to the world

I lead a priviledged life and I know it. I get invited to some of the best tables to experience great food and drink great wine. I also meet interesting people through Women & Wine http://womenwine.com and our weekly radio show http://womenandwineradio.co...[Read on]

Faces in Wine: Monique Soltani Wine & Food Journalist to Judge at IWWC in November

Occupation: Food and Wine Reporter Description: I am the creator and host of Wine Oh TV and creator and host of the weekly video segments: Wine Wednesdays and Foodie Fridays. I host, shoot, write and edit all of my own work! My Diva days are done! ...[Read on]

Does Ch. Margaux Go with Cottage Cheese & Ketchup?

In doing some research for my most recent blog about food and wine pairings for a fun Oscar night, we came across some interesting facts. Richard Nixon's favorite food was cottage cheese with ketchup. Yes. When we were kidding around with various nicknam...[Read on]

Have a Glass of Wine – or Two – for a Better Sex Life!

Another reason to pass the vino! Plus, research shows women still enjoy sex even as they ageWomen's Sex Drive | Today 11:15 am So we’ve all heard a glass of red wine a day may be good for your heart, but now we’re hearing it’s also goo...[Read on]

Women & Wine - Is it Time to Start Collecting Great Wine?

Ok, so I'm a contrarian this a.m. - and instead of giving you some picks for your budget, I'm going to encouraging you to think about starting to put some gems in your cellar. The timing has never been better for getting some great wines into your cellar...[Read on]

Women & Wine - A Food & Wine Lovers Guide to A Gourmet Seder

My husband has this fantasy - he's invited to a Seder for Passover and none of the food resembles anything from Seders past. No jarred gefilte fish - no hard as rocks matzoh balls, no overcooked brisket (have I whet your appetite yet?) Actually, part of ...[Read on]

Will Michelle Obama Influence Women About Wine the Way She Did With Fashion?

It didn’t take us very long to notice Michelle Obama’s style on the campaign trail and I’m not talking about arms. I’m a bit under 6 ft. myself and first it was the poise, the grace of motion and that drop dead gorgeous smile that won me over. Lat...[Read on]

Women & Wine - A novice's guide to learning how to find and buy wine that you love

I've probably mentioned before that I'm one of the few people I know who love wine who take a picture of the label of every bottle with my cell phone that I'm interested in buying after I've tried a glass. There's just too much information out there that...[Read on]

Women & Wine shares insight on state of social media in the wine biz

We are all very familiar with the fact that the wine that we drink is only part of the story. In each bottle, there a person and a place that’s in every glass. When we speak of those origins we use the word terroir to describe the soil or the context of...[Read on]

Wine Buys - When is a Deal Not a Deal (or, How Not to Buy Wine to Pour Down the Drain)

I LOVE a great deal - on anything. You name it. And in these economic times - soon to be known as Era of the Bargain - there are deals to be had...and deals to make you mad.Even if you're not watching your nickels, dimes and quarters, you can find yoursel...[Read on]

Women&Wine: A Novice’s Guide to Learning How to Find and Buy Wine

I’ve probably mentioned before that I’m one of the few people I know who love wine who take a picture of the label of every bottle with my cell phone that I’m interested in buying after I’ve tried a glass. There’s just too much information out ...[Read on]

Women & Wine Hosts Press/Bloggers Event to Preview the Winners of the LA International Wine, Spirits & Olive Oil Competition

As the CEO of Women & Wine, http://womenwine.com, I wear a lot of different hats. So it was a great privilege on Thursday, to help host a press and bloggers tasting event - a sneak peak so to speak - to showcase some of the winners prior to the announceme...[Read on]

Women, Wine & Walking

There are lots of great reasons for taking a hike. Some do it as a form of fitness, others to keep the heart young and the soul inspired. And then there are those like me, who hike as a prelude to wine tasting. On Sunday I had the good fortune to join...[Read on]

Women & Wine - Feeding Frenzy

There's a new feature on Women & Wine - you can add your feed from your blog to our site for automatic updates at http://womenwine.com - just register and then put this address in your browser http://womenwine.com/feeds/new Done. Let the feeding fr...[Read on]

Women & Wine - A Rose By Any Other Name

I'm listening to the birds going crazy in the garden this a.m. - if only I could sing like that! - and all I can think of is Rose. It's not even going to be that warm out today - and the sun is masked by a haze of fog - so why is Rose on my mind? And what...[Read on]

Tipsy Tuesday: Spiked Sparkling Cider

Sound and look familiar? That’s because I saw this in Real Simple Magazine and had to put it in here. Granted, they have a party recipe. Me? I don’t host parties this time of year, but wanted to give this a try. Here’s what I found works best for a...[Read on]

Wino Wednesday: James Mays Road Trip

I am SO sorry I didn’t catch onto this sooner, but if you like to laugh and are interested in wine you have to check out James Mays Road Trip on BBC America. They’re on season two and they’re touring California Wineries! Of course it took years for...[Read on]

Status of Female Farmers Rises During Food Crisis

(WOMENSENEWS)--The women who grow more than half the world's agricultural produce have gained international recognition and aid since the start of the global food crisis in 2007. read more ...[Read on]

Hall of Fame golfer Annika Sorenstam releases namesake Syrah

Annika Sorenstam, one of the most celebrated female golfers in history, launches her wine brand in partnership with Wente Vineyards on May 1st with the release of her namesake Syrah, ANNIKA. This elegant wine is comprised of 75 percent Livermore Valley Sy...[Read on]

More Middle-Class Families Heading to Food Banks

As unemployment mounts, out-of-work secretaries, marketers and realtors are looking for a free mealPost | Today 4:00 pm Here’s food for thought: Five years ago, the average annual income among food-bank clients was $11,200, according to Feeding Am...[Read on]

Iran Detains American Female Journalist Roxana Saberi (Video)

Saberi is just the latest American-Iranian to be arrested in the Islamic country; her dad hasn’t talked to her since Feb. 10, fears for her safetyPost | Today 10:40 am Iranian-American journalist Roxana Saberi’s father is absolutely worried ...[Read on]

Iraqi Refugee Urged to Trade Sex for Food, Cash