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Northwest Stir August 2010 
 Special Feature 

Food finds

Italy, the land of fast cars and slow food. A food & wine tour from Milan to Florence will reveal the country's secrets and specialties.
 
 
 Beverage Business 
BLEND...showcase of flavors
September 12 BLEND will showcase wine blends, paired with cuisine. The inaugural event is happening in Seattle.

And Canlis' new Tiki Cocktails.
 

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 Talk of the Table 
Summer reading
 
 
Nothing's better than curling up with a good book during the dog days of summer. Here are a few books that have crossed the desks of NorthWest Stir that are appealing to those who like to take their work home.
 
Trivia question

The answer to the the trivia question:

Name the two who have had close calls through their careers.
 
One was at UC Davis in 1975, the other 1971 and 1976.
One started a signature label in 1983, the other in 1987
One was a Hogue Cellars in 1984 through 1991, the other started at Hogue in 1991
One went full time at the namesake winery in 1996, the other in 2004
Now their paths have converged.
Who are the two Washington wine movers and shakers and why are they together in 2010?
 
Rob Griffin and Wade Wolfe are this year's honorary grower and vintner at the Auction of Washington Wine.
Congratulation to Heidi Jo Eickard, US Brand Manager for Belvoir Pressé, who won the contest and two tickets to the Barrel Auction & Picnic with the Winemakers, Thursday, August 19, 4 p.m. to dusk. Value: $300.

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