
The announcement was made, Sarah Palin, former Vice Presidential Candidate and former Governor of Alaska, will be the keynote speaker at the 2010 Wine & Spirits Wholesaler of America conference. What does Palin have to do with wine other than sharing the name with the producer Palin wines? WSWA President and CEO is quoted in their press release saying, "“Governor Palin is a great supporter of America’s free enterprise system and understands that industries like the beverage alcohol industry play a key role in driving our national economy. We're proud and honored to welcome her as a speaker.” The conference is scheduled to take place April 6-8, 2010 in Las Vegas, Nevada and Corksavvy will be there to discover Palin's wine preferences. -- Jill Sloane
Ratzenberger Bacharacher Riesling Kabinett 2008;Fresh, fruity wine. [
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Winemaker Scott McLeod of Rubicon Estate talks about the Cabernet Sauvignon grape flavor profiles and how it grows in Napa Valley and some of his favorite food pairings. [
Sommelier Nicholas Nahigian of La Fonda del Sol pairs Albariño. [
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Fork of Long Island Wineries about 75 miles from Manhattan.
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