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  1. Brown U study finds that wine & dark spirits may cause worse hangovers than white spirits e.g. gin & vodka
  2. RT @WineHarlots: “I don't judge others. I say if you feel good with what you're doing, let your freak flag fly.” Sarah Jessica Parker
  3. RT @4theloveoffood RT @SexCigarsBooze A Flowchart to Determine if You're Going to Have Sex on Your Date: http://bit.ly/aTN6y
  4. 20% of natural/organic products consumers traded down to cheaper brands in '09; 18% cut back on total organic purchases
  5. Crossing causeway in torrential rain to SoBe last night happy to see sprinkler system turn on for thirsty median plants.
  6. Top Ten Comment Pieces of 2009 in the beverage industry from just-drinks.com http://bit.ly/5rlplK
  7. Forecast by NPD Group says although consumer confidence is improving restaurants won't recover fully til end of 2010.
  8. German Univ study shows wine tastes better & ppl will pay more if served in red or blue lighting vs green or white.
  9. The must has barely settled from '07 Brunello affair, now fresh allegations of wine fraud uncorked in Italy.
  10. DINE Mag ends a 2009 of great events in Miami at Mai Tardi in the District tonight 6-8. http://bit.ly/6jua2f for reservations.
  11. After million $ renovation, Grove Isle debuts restaurant Gibraltar featuring cuisine of chef Jeff O'Neil of Mar a Lago.
  12. For 2010 crop, Australian grape-growers will likely be able to sell Chardonnay for only about half of production cost.
  13. New study by British Journal of Nutrition shows Champagne, like red wine, is good for the heart.
  14. Champagne shipments to the US, the 2nd largest consumer, dropped 41.2% the 1st 8 mos of 2009, causing price-slashing.
  15. Irish whiskey again led all other spirits in gains, up over 16% the past year.,Vodka a distant second, up 5%.
  16. Restaurant review line this week : Lee Klein, New Times on Stone Grill 95: The less said about the meatballs , the better.
  17. British survey: most unhealthy profession b/c of diet & inactivity is IT.
  18. French wine imports declined most in $ & volume in US 3rd qtr
  19. 3rd qtr in US, Argentina again leads wine imports in growth
  20. 3rd qtr US most growth of any varietal: Riesling