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Orange Pants LLC announced the launch of a series of food and wine themed websites today.
The first group in the series will consist of 51 sites carrying the VineTrekker brand name. VineTrekker.com will be the central hub and will spotlight various vineyards from across the United States in their Featured Vineyard section. The site will also provide information on wine and food pairing, as well as the latest news about wine. All VineTrekker sites will provide a User Forum where visitors can connect and discuss vineyards and wineries in their own state or in states they plan to visit. This forum will provide a platform where people can gather to inquire or share information related to anything from their favorite local wine to memorable experiences they've had and would recommend to others.

I Love Italian Wine and Food - Tasting a Noble Sicilian Wine
Once again, we are breaking into the series tasting wines from each of Italy?s twenty wine regions. This article examines a noble red wine from the island of Sicily in southern Italy. It is very far from a bargain wine. We were about a dozen to taste it. I?ll be presenting my opinions and those of others.

New Book Touts Red Wine Pill as Tonic for Aging Adults
A red wine pill may add years to the human healthspan. In his latest book, health journalist Bill Sardi says resveratrol pills may help maintain a sharp mind and motor skills (balance and coordination) even into very old age.

Silver Spring Organic Mustard Takes Gold At Napa Valley Mustard Festival
Silver Spring Gardens, Inc. has been recognized for the sixth straight year at the Napa Valley Mustard Festival. Silver Spring will be awarded five medals at the March 16 ceremony. Their Organic Dill Mustard earned a gold medal in the organic category.

I Love Italian Wine and Food - Launching a Series
Let's start with a few statistics. Italy constantly fights with France for the title of the world's biggest wine producer. Italy ranks number 3 in per capita wine consumption. As in many other European countries, Italians are drinking less wine, but better wine. Italy exports about 10% of its wine production to the United States. It is home to almost one million registered vineyards, and more than one thousand grape varieties, the majority of which are found nowhere else on earth.

Sam's Wines & Spirits Hosts California & Italian Wine Tastings Oct. 4 & 9 in Downers Grove & Lincoln Park
Sam's Wines & Spirits, the country's largest independent wine retailer, has separate California and Italian wine tasting events on the menu at its Downers Grove and Lincoln Park stores over the next week for area residents who want to expand their wine horizons.

Stonebridge Research Group LLC Announces Barbara Insel to Lead New Wine Business Advisory in Napa Valley
President/CEO Barbara Insel to Lead New Company Providing Business Advisory Services to the Wine Industry. Insel has provided insight into the business of wine to a wide range of clients since 2004.Insel is a highly regarded source of data, analysis and advisory services the wine industry. "Barbara is the premier wine industry market analyst, trusted and respected by all segments of the industry," said Kirkland & Eliis partner Tracy Genesen, Legal Director of the Coalition for Free Trade.

An Austrian Red Wine Receives World Class Score in American Wine Publication for the First Time
For the first time, a red wine from Austria has received a score that puts it on par with the best red wines in the world. This is an achievement that proves the distance Austrian red wines have come in recent years.

Volunteer Center of Napa Valley’s 31st Annual Volunteer Recognition Luncheon
Annual volunteer recognition luncheon held by Volunteer Center of Napa Valleyu honoring 32 local volunteers.