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NEW YORK, Sept. 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Hanna Lee Communications, an award-winning agency specialized in spirits, food, wine, and lifestyle PR and event management, today announced the 12 finalists of the first annual "Show Me the Proof!" High Proof Cognac Cocktail Competition for professional bartenders and mixologists. The competition, hosted by Hanna Lee Communications and the first of its kind, spotlights the seasonal mixability of Louis Royer "Force 53" VSOP Fine Champagne...
NEW YORK, Sept. 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Our nation's military families battle challenges on the homefront while their loved ones are serving the country, and at no time does this hit home more than during the holiday season when family members are either apart or reuniting. In recognition of military families throughout the nation, California wine brand Josh Cellars will donate one dollar from each bottle of wine sold in November and December, up to $50,000, to Operation Homefront,...
John Neumann for redOrbit.com – Your Universe Online A study published in the September issue of the journal Circulation finds that pigs that drank red wine had lower cholesterol than their vodka-swilling buddies. Researcher Frank Sellke, M.D., chief of cardiothoracic surgery at Rhode Island Hospital and The Miriam hospital, and his colleagues, studied the effects of red wine and vodka on pigs with high cholesterol. “There has been previous research touting the benefits of moderate...
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Sept. 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- [yellow tail]® wine announced today it is continuing its partnership for a second year with Universal Pictures to promote the Movies On Demand, Blu-ray((TM)), DVD and digital download release of the summer blockbuster, Snow White and the Huntsman Extended Edition. The partnership kicks off on September 11, with a national in-store promotion including POS displays with a QR code that links to exclusive content from Snow White and...
Special Prices Announced for the First 300 Ticket Purchasers DESTIN, FL, Sept. 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ - To celebrate the beginning of ticket sales for the 27(th) annual Sandestin Wine Festival, event organizers are offering a special discount of more than 35 percent for the first 300 people who purchase Grand Wine Tasting tickets. The Sandestin Wine Festival, the most established and continuously running wine festival on the Coast, is scheduled for April 18-21. The event has...
Lee Rannals for redOrbit.com – Your Universe Online Men who have a high risk for heart disease have lower blood pressure after drinking non-alcohol red wine, according to a study published in the journal Circulation Research. Researchers from University of Barcelona, Spain found that non-alcoholic red wine increased participants' levels of nitric oxide, which helped to decrease both systolic and diastolic blood pressure. Nitric oxide is a molecule in the body that helps blood...
The 2012 Grapes in the Garden wine and food tasting event is scheduled for the afternoon of September 30. Grapes in the Garden raises awareness and funds to support programs offered by Mary Washington Hospice. Fredericskburg, VA (PRWEB) September 06, 2012 Grapes in the Garden is the annual wine and food tasting event to raise awareness and funds to support the following programs offered by Mary Washington Hospice: Free Community Grief Counseling & Support...
NAPA, Calif., Sept. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- For the second year, iconic Napa Valley winery Sterling Vineyards will be partnering with Padma Lakshmi in search of the Ultimate Host. After an exciting first year for the program, Padma will continue her partnership with the brand to crown the 'Sterling Ultimate Host' - the host or hostess who can tackle any occasion with ease while maintaining a flare for creativity. Padma, model, reality TV star, cookbook author and frequent...
LAGUNA HILLS, Calif., Sept. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- WineMatch, the leading wine matching web site with integrated social media, has optimized its search tools for use with Apple's iPad and Android tablets. WheelPlay(TM) has been enhanced with sliders and helpful tips in making it even easier for consumers to find the right wine easily and quickly. "WineMatch works on the iPad and Android tablets so folks can take advantage of our website while dining or shopping," says Ed Leard,...
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Sept. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Brower, Miller & Cole has been selected to handle the public relations for all Southern California stores for Total Wine & More, America's largest independent retailer of fine wine, spirits and beer, according to Edward Cooper, Vice President, Public Affairs and Community Relations, Total Wine & More. "We are aggressively growing our market share in Southern California, and are pleased to be working with Brower, Miller...
