CityRoom 5 million August 4, 2011 http://www.cityroom.com/stories/gourmet/tag/michelle-m-winner-ifwtwa/ This story took place on Holland America Cruise Line. It was co-authored with Michelle M. Winner., The Culinary...
Read MoreCityRoom – Spa Tours World Wide (about 1 million) — June 2011, http://www.spatoursworldwide.com/hepburn-bathhouse-spa-hepburn-springs-australia/ This was also featured on Spa Tours World Wide Interactive Map Maralyn D. Hill The Epicurean Explorer President, International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association Editor-at-Large, CityRoom Contributor: The Epoch Times, Spa Review Magazine, Global Writes, JustLuxe Columnist: Big Blend Magazines, Blogs: Where and What in the World & Success with...
Read More“I have had the pleasure of hearing Maralyn speak at several conferences and she is always on point with both useful and easy to digest information. Because she practices what she teaches, she is in the unique position of relaying what some might call industry secrets, but in reality she just knows what its like to work hard and get answers. I never cease to be impressed by Maralyn and I know several people who have benefited from her knowledge and her willingness to help others. Mrs. Hill is an excellent resource for anyone looking to self publish a book or break into the exciting world of travel writing!” —Jeniffer Thompson, Monkey C Media; Author, Speaker, Internet Marketing...
Read Morehttp://www.cityroom.com/stories/wine/2011/07/19/chocolais-chocolate-flavored-blended-fine-wine-%E2%80%93-how-rich-can-you-get/ July 19, 2011 about 5 million plus http://www.cityroom.com/CityRoom-Now/2011/07/the-perfect-pairing-for-a-pickle-tasting-party-chocolais-chocolate-red-wine/ July 7, 2011 http://www.worldwidedelicacies.com/2010/10/chocolais-chocolate-blended-with-fine-french-wine/ 8-10-2011 http://www.justluxe.com/lifestyle/dining/feature-1620623.php 8-1-11 2.5 million Chocolais: Chocolate Flavored Blended Fine Wine – How Rich Can You Get? July 19th, 2011 Chocolais | Gourmet Swiss Chocolate Blended Fine Wine During the past few years, I’ve had the opportunity to taste various chocolate flavored wines… and while I have always enjoyed the experience, I never felt it was extra special. With Chocolais, that has changed. On our 2011 International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association Conference at Sea on Holland America, our members were treated to Chocolais as part of a wine tasting event as well as a bottle in their stateroom to devour or take home and enjoy. After to exceptional tastings of Roche Winery & Vineyards Estate Chardonnay, we cleansed our palate with “Wine Tasting Cookies” to experience the new to the market Chocolais. It was wonderful and we were lucky it was available in time for our taste testing. We have taken part in chocolate and wine pairings, but not like this. As the producer says, “There’s only one way to improve on the sensual experience of rich dark chocolate with a glass of fine red wine – put them in the same bottle.” That is what has been done when you discover the ingredients. Swiss chocolate, thick Dutch cream, and...
Read MoreOenologist.com (2 million) is a division of CityRoom, City-Room Now on June 1 http://www.oenologist.com/spotlight-profiles_1043_john-thornton.htm CityRoom-Now http://www.cityroom.com/CityRoom-Now/2011/06/thornton-winery-%E2%80%93-a-successful-business-profile/ also June 1, 2011 LocalWineEvents.com has posted Thornton Winery to their Facebook page. LocalWineEvents is a PR6 site. Their FB page has 32,375 Likes. http://www.facebook.com/Localwineevents It moved to Business Insider (5 million) on June 9 http://www.businessinsider.com/how-to-build-and-run-a-successful-winery-2011-6 They immediately re-titled it (they changed the picture from John to a stock photo.) It was one of the highest viewed article on BI in just one day. On June 11, 2011 it showed up in The Netherlands in the strategy section of Wyn Wys.EU. John McBride Thornton – Co-Owner, Thornton Winery The old adage that, to make a million dollars with a winery you must invest ten million dollars, has been around in many forms for decades. John Thornton went by his own rules. He invested in a winery with a friend. Little did he know, he would one day own the whole operation that would be a family affair with Thornton Winery. John’s expertise was not in winemaking, but successful business practices and smart investing. When I asked John about the beginning, his answer was simple. “My wife and I traveled in the U.S., Europe, and the Orient a lot on business, and always tried to enjoy the best food, wine, and music of the area. In the 80s, the opportunity came along...
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