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Business for Sunday, February 12, 2006

A romance that improves with age

There are many good wine choices for Valentine's Day. Red Burgundy, when it's right, is as smooth and seductive as velvet. You can never go wrong with Champagne, especially rose Champagne. Here's another idea, one that will really make this year's Valentine's Day memorable: a Vintage Port with some age on it. Because we know some people associate Port with old men, smoking jackets and stuffy clubs, you might have to take a leap of faith here. But trust us: This is one sexy wine -- rich, relaxed and warming, with the sensuality of chocolate and the embrace of dinner by the fire.

Wine and love -- As pairings go, this might be as good as it gets

In the '60s, when folk singers were the rage, one of the most popular groups was a trio called the Limeliters. Among their songs that continually entertained audiences was "Have Some Madeira, M'Dear," by Michael Flanders and Donald Swann. We've taken the liberty of reprinting a portion of the lyrics here:

Dan Berger -- Petite sirah on the rise

The almost cult-like fascination with a brooding bear of a red wine called petite sirah is one of the greatest under-the-radar wine stories of the last decade.

Idaho joins states in uncorking wine shipment legislation

BOISE, Idaho -- Idaho has joined several states that are uncorking new laws for wine shipped across state lines, after a U.S. Supreme Court ruling nine months ago forced states to treat local and out-of-state wineries equally.

California Woodworks rounds corner to second year in business

If you had told Jeremy Gorman 15 years ago that he'd one day own and run a furniture store, "I would have laughed," said Gorman.

Having a relationship with your banker

Small business owners, especially new business owners, rarely take the time to find a bank that can meet their growing needs. In today's competitive environment a great banking relationship can be a key to a profitable business.

Businesses aim to meet consumer demand for recycled clothing

SALT LAKE CITY -- Macon Rudick recycles. But he doesn't do it because he's an environmentalist. He does it because he's a businessman.

Burgeoning China looks at Africa as a frontier of opportunity

LAGOS, Nigeria -- When Chinese companies flooded the Nigerian market with cheaper versions of the generators Rex Nwankwu once imported from Italy, he said his business was imperiled.

Alaska pipeline not the easiest target to potential terrorism

ANCHORAGE, Alaska -- The trans-Alaska pipeline looks like it would be an easy target for terrorists intent on destroying a valuable American asset, but those responsible for its safekeeping say looks can be deceiving.

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