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DON’T LET YOUR WINE WILT–TIPS ON HOW TO KEEP IT COOL

This summer looks like it’s going to be another scorcher in Southern California. Already we’re breaking records for high temps and we’re only in March! If you’ve been collecting wine over the winter months and have cases stacked up in your garage or office, you need to take precautions so you don’t risk spoiling your […]

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Sleight of Hand tasting at SDWS Solana Beach

In mid-February SDWS members enjoyed an evening with Jerry and Sandy Solomon, owners of Sleight of Hand Cellars, the much talked about winery from Walla Walla, Washington. SoH opened their doors in Walla Walla in 2007 and since have received accolades for their seriously good wines and fanciful labels playing on magical themes. We tasted […]

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SDWS SAN DIEGO GETS A FACELIFT

We did it! It took a while but we finally finished our renovation of the San Diego reception area, transforming it from individual offices to a spacious, comfortable area to entertain our members and guests. We celebrated with an opening on Saturday, February 14th where customers checked out the new digs with a selection of […]

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RED STITCH WINERY POURS AT SAN DIEGO WINE STORAGE

San Diego Wine Storage hosted Red Stitch Winery, co-owned by former baseball world champion Dave Roberts, at our Solana Beach facility on February 4th. The event was packed as SDWS members got a chance to sample Red Stitch’s portfolio of wines from Napa and Santa Lucia Highlands. Dave was joined by his partner and former […]

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NAPA VINTNERS TASTING

Our friends at Meritage Wine Market in Encinitas will be hosting a major wine event on Saturday September 6th. It’s their second annual Napa Valley Vintners Grand Tasting, and will feature wines from 8 to10 Napa Valley wineries and food from select local restaurants. There’s also a VIP wine pairing dinner in the evening at […]

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SDWS and Spectrum Wine Auctions do Bordeaux

San Diego Wine Storage members and guests turned out in late April to sample a phenomenal selection of top flight Bordeaux sponsored by Spectrum Wine Auctions. Held in the SDWS Solana Beach facility, 40 tasters tried vintages from Chateaux Langoa Barton, Léoville Barton, Montrose, and Lynch Bages ranging from 2011 to 1990. We finished off […]

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DON’T LET YOUR WINE WILT — 4 TIPS ON HOW TO KEEP IT COOL

It’s that time of year again!  Temperatures are climbing, coats and scarves are going back into storage, and we’re all looking forward to that first dip in the swimming pool.  But as much as we like the warm weather, your wine is another story. If you’ve been collecting over the winter months and have cases […]

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NEED WINE? JUST ADD WATER…

We thought we had heard everything until we read about the Miracle Machine, a work in progress from the folks who brought you the flash site Lot18.  The idea sounds simple:  just add water and some proprietary ingredients to a carafe shaped device that is small enough to sit on your kitchen counter, wait 3 […]

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WINE & WARFARE–PART III–FINAL INSTALLMENT

Now for the third and final installment from the Drinks Business series Wine & Warfare.  If you missed anything here’s the first installment and the second installment. Wine & Warfare Part XI — Beer and Madness Wine & Warfare Part XII — Vineyards Under Attack Wine & Warfare Part XIII — Divine Winds Wine & […]

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HUGE BOULDER RIPS THROUGH WINERY AND VINEYARD

You gotta see this.  On January 21st in northern Italy three boulders broke loose from a cliff and roared down the mountainside.  One boulder ripped through an unoccupied part of the winery while a second stopped just inches from the main structure.  The building houses a catholic order, so it makes you wonder about divine […]

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