January 31st, 2011

Oenophobia: The Worst Phobia Known to Man!

Oenophobia is an intense fear or hatred of wine. Supposedly, people who suffer from this phobia often do so because of the complexity that involves choosing and drinking wine.  Oenophobia is also referred to as a type of social anxiety disorder in which a person will avoid wine altogether, fearing they are not well-knowledgeable about the selection. Individuals may experience anxiety, nervousness, embarrassment, or slight perspiration. I’m NOT making this up I promise!   The…

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Walgreens Launches New Wine Brand for American Heart Month

Walgreens is set to launch a new private label wine in the next few weeks. Colby Red is a California blend of Cabernet, Zinfandel, Shiraz, Merlot and Petite Sirah and will retail for $12.99.   The wine is dedicated to raising awareness for heart disease in association with the American Heart Association. Winemaker Daryl Groom was inspired to create the wine in honor of his 12-year old son, Colby Rex Groom, who was born with…

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