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Culinary Institute Vintners Hall of Fame at Greystone Napa

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A trip down CIA’s Vintners Hall of Fame

BY LONI STARK — 08.24.2009

Inaugural inductees included André Tchelistcheff, Harold Olmo, Gustave Niebaum, Robert Mondavi, Charles Krug, Agoston Haraszthy, Georges de Latour, Brother Timothy, Maynard Amerine and Carl Heinrich…

Recipe - Crab and Arugula Salad with Orange Vinaigrette

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“Pass the Chardonnay” Crab and Arugula Salad with Orange Vinaigrette

BY LONI STARK — 08.23.2009

With such a refreshing salad, the only thing left to say is "Pass the Chardonnay". Salut!

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Napa Valley Film Festival 2010 interview with film producer Marc Lhormer

BY CLINTON STARK — 08.23.2009

Marc Lhormer spoke with Loni and I about the 2010 Napa Valley Film Festival. Planning is underway, and Marc talks about the vision for the…

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Zork spotting at Costco today: The pros and cons of alternative wine closures

BY LONI STARK — 08.22.2009

While at Costco today, I spotted these bottles of wine with the Zork plastic alternative wine closures. These alternative wine closures were introduced into the…

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Pure Chardonnay Pleasure 2008 Valley of the Moon Unoaked Chardonnay

BY MONICA TURNER — 08.21.2009

SONOMA VALLEY, CA, August 21, 2009 – Chardonnay is the favorite white wine among consumers for good reason – bold, deeply fruited, complex and dry,…

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Hulu: 5 things you need to know

BY MONICA TURNER — 08.21.2009

YouTube is for a quick fix: breaking news, someone getting kicked in the crotch, Usain Bolt replays, or the infamous Susan Boyle performance that broke…

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San Jose Repertory Theatre’s Artistic Director, Rick Lombardo, makes his San Jose Directorial Debut with Shakespeare’s Captivating Comedy, As You Like It

BY MONICA TURNER — 08.21.2009

A modern twist on Shakespeare’s sophisticated and bewitching comedy SAN JOSE, CA (August 20, 2009) — Ever consider leaving it all behind? Duke Senior has…

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Magazines, now with ads that talk and move

BY CLINTON STARK — 08.20.2009

I just read an article in USA Today about magazines that will include video ads, yet another way to get your attention. The limited…

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“You’re tearing me apart!”

BY MONICA TURNER — 08.19.2009

1955. Rebel Without A Cause. Just months later the film’s star, James Dean, would die in a head-on collision in his Porsche 550 Spyder. His legend, his…

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Kunde Family Estate & Componere Fine Catering Announce Joint Venture Garden

BY MONICA TURNER — 08.18.2009

KUNDE FAMILY ESTATE & COMPONERE FINE CATERING ANNOUNCE JOINT VENTURE ESTATE HERB & VEGETABLE GARDEN Chef Ethan Mantle’s Kunde Family Estate Garden Opens for “Green”…