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  1. geocorn

    Winter Wonderland in Dallas

    I know for some of you, this is not much snow, but for Dallas, this is what one inch looks like. At least that is what they said we would get. This is on top of the ice that has been here since Tuesday. We were closed Tuesday and Wednesday. We were able to get in yesterday, but my shippers...
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    Barolo

    In case you have not heard, I love Barolo's. I saw this article in the Wall Street Journal and thought I would share it. WSJ.com - A Waning Affair With Barolo* It is only available for 7 days for non subsribers of the Wall Street Journal, so if interested, please read ASAP.
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    Freezing Fruit

    When freezing your fruit for later batches, do you add any ascorbic acid to reduce browing?
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    Balsamic Vinegar

    Mosti has a new product, Balsamic Vinegar. We tried some in Montreal and it is the best I have ever had. If you like this type of product, I have it on the site now at an introductory price of $19.99. I expect to have them in stock by the first of August. Click here to learn more and order.
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    Mosti Mondiale Visit to Mosti

    For those of you that do not know, I am currently in my hotel in Montreal, Canada waiting to go to dinner with Nino Piazza, the owner of Mosti Mondiale. We arrrived on Wednesday and have hada wonderful time. Yesterday, we got the first class tour of their facility here and got to meet alot of...
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    Cellar Craft Grape Packs

    There seems to be a lot of discussion regarding the value of grape packs and why they are not used my Mosti Mondiale; therefore, I thought it time to discuss this topic. As Tim Vandergrift pointed out in a recent issue of WineMaker Magazine, the solidsgive your wine aroma, flavor, body and...
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    RJ Spagnols Wine over 5 years old!

    For thoseofyou don't know my history, I started in this hobby withRJ Spagnols' products and most of them have been consumed by now; however, I was rumaging around in the wine cellar tonight and found a Vino del Vida Chardonnay/Semillon blend that I started on July 21, 2002. Having been told to...
  8. geocorn

    Stainless Steel Tanks

    Started 3 Meglioli Barolo's in a 100 liter tank, yesterday and thought I would share the pictures. Here we are putting the juice in the tank. As you can see, we used our Super Jet Filter to transfer most of the juice. Helps to avoid spilling. Speaking of spilling...
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    WineXpert Winexpert Price Increase

    In case you missed the newsletter or have not looked at the home page, here is an important announcement: Winexpert has announced their price increase and it is substantial, 15-20% across the board! The price increase went into effect on January 28, 2008, but we stocked up on Winexpert...
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    Last of the Rat Pack is Gone

    Just saw that Joey Bishop died, the last member of The Rat Pack. Those guys were great entertainers and SUPPORTERS of our Country, unlike the hollywood idiots we have today. The Rat Pack was started by Humphrey Bogart and taken over by Frank Sinatra when Bogey died. Besides Sinatra, the Pack...
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    Winestock 2007 Has Started

    Masta and the PolishWinePrincess are in Carrollton at my home preparing for Winestock. Preparation includes sampling wines. I hope to get something accomplished, but downing a couple of bottles may be all that gets done.
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    U Pick Grapes

    One of my customers has more Cab. Sauv. grapes than he can use. They are free to the first to pick them. He is in the Tyler area and if you are interested, call me at the store. 1-866-417-1114
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    Pruning

    Alright all of you vineyard masters, I need some help. I received this question today and I do not have any vines, so please provide any input you may have to offer. "I have an arbor that has 6 vines, I trim every yr knowing the grapes are better and they only grow on new growth the next...
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    WineXpert Chocolate Raspberry Port

    Winexpert has announced a limited edition Chocolate Raspberry Port. I don't have any details as to price or availability, but wanted to pass along the information. <DIV lang=en-us dir=ltr align=left ="OutlookMessageer"> <DIV ="Section1"> <TABLE style="WIDTH: 6.25in; f6efdb: "...
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    Mosti Mondiale Meglioli 2007 - Limited Quantities Available

    Mosti Mondiale advised me that they still have a limited amount of 2007 Meglioli's available and I have put them on the web site for sale. These will be special orders and I will be accumulating them andplacing orders as soon as I have enough to fill a pallet. As I have posted, these kits...
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    What do you think of government regulations?

    Saw this on FoxNews today and was curious as to what you thought about it. http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,270860,00.html
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    Mosti Mondiale Frozen Juices Started

    I am starting this thread to post our experiences with the frozen Mosti juices. Here are my five: Merlot - 1.090, Cab Sauvignon - 1.095, Chardonnay - 1.095, Sauvignon Blanc - 1.090, Sauvignon Blanc - 1.090 The Merlot bubbling away. And the Chardonnay. The...
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    Mosti Mondiale Discontinued All Juices

    Mosti Mondiale has advised me that they are discontinued 7 of the All Juice products to make room for some new products in the fall. You can see which juices have been discontinued on this page: http://www.finevinewines.com/Discontinued_Products.asp If you want any of these, order them...
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    Accuvin Tests

    We have added the4 Accuvin tests to our product line. They include pH, TA, Residual Sugar and Free SO2. In addition, you can get the Full Pocket Kit which has all of the tests above plus Malic Acid. The tests average around $2.00 each but are supposed to be easier to use and more accurate...
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    Mosti Mondiale Meglioli Pinot Gris

    We racked the Pinot Gris today and I thought I would share some pictures and thoughts. This is the sediment from today. Why I posted this picture is that this is the color the wine start out as. I was most sceptical at the beginning. Here it is racked into a 5 gallon carboy. I...
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