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Monthly Archives: July 2008

Wine and the Internet

July 17, 2008 – 1:15 am

Today almost everyone I know uses the Internet to some extent. A few people either don’t want to use the Internet or may not be able to afford it, but the Internet today is an important communication tool for most people and businesses. Here in the U.S. many wineries have websites with information about their history, […]

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Plastic, Paper, or Reusable Wine Bags

July 16, 2008 – 5:51 pm

Baltimore, Maryland is considering a ban on plastic bags at grocery and other stores. The legislation, which has yet to pass, would require stores to bag items in reusable or paper bags. Stores in the suburbs of Rochester, New York are already offering consumers reusable bags. A wine store, Century Pittsford Wines, in Pittsford, NY […]

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Spumante

July 15, 2008 – 11:16 pm

This evening I have been enjoying a peach spumante from Glenora a winery in New York. The tiny bubbles gave an elegant cast to the champagne glass. The aroma was a definite peach. On the first taste I could feel the peach flavor spreading. The Peach Spumate  is semi-sweet and is a refreshing summertime drink. […]

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Garfield Estates Vineyard and Winery – Syrah

July 14, 2008 – 9:05 pm

Last night we had a lovely dinner with family in Virginia. The dinner offered a picture perfect potato salad and a green salad served in crystal serving dishes. Between the potato and green salads and tender chicken, there was no need for the Lemon Fluff dessert I contributed to the dinner. With the dinner, we […]

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Safe Haven Wine Services

July 12, 2008 – 12:56 am

Located in Paso Robles, Safe Haven Wine Services opened in June to provide wine storage services with a difference. The owners, Daniel and Corrine Appelbaum are providing a personal wine storage facility for wine country travelers, local wineries and collectors. In addition to the storage vaults, members will discover a private tasting lounge, wet bar, […]

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Day 4 and 5 of Winemaking

July 11, 2008 – 2:03 am

There isn’t much to watch during these first five days. On days 3 and 4 you could set a clock to the bubbles in the econolock. Every three seconds there were bubbles. Fermentation was taking place. On day 5 however the three second pattern stopped. There were still bubbles ranging at different times from every […]

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Music & Wine Festival, Floyd, VA

July 10, 2008 – 11:16 am

I received this email from my niece in Virginia. It sounds like a terrific wine festival. Put it on your calendar for next year! “Just got back from a wonderful music and wine festival in Floyd, Virginia.  Many of the wineries from the Roanoke and Blacksburg areas were there, including our favorite, Valhalla winery.  Valhalla […]

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Day 2 and 3 of Winemaking

July 8, 2008 – 12:29 am

When I checked the econolock at 6:00 AM yesterday, there were bubbles. Not rapid bubbles but an occasional bubble. This is a sign that fermentation is taking place. Later during the day, the bubbles were more noticeable. This morning the bubbling continues. There are bubbles about every three seconds. There was a slight odor. It […]

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First Attempt at Making Wine

July 6, 2008 – 2:22 pm

Did you ever start something and had no idea what you were doing? Well today I decided to start making wine using a wine kit my wife gave to me.  I’m going to attempt to make a Cabernet Sauvignon wine using juice and a bunch of packets containing various chemicals and oak by a company […]

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4th of July

July 3, 2008 – 11:50 pm

If you haven’t decided what wine to have, try a sparkling wine. Sparkling wines tend to be crisp and refreshing and what could be better on a hot, summer day? In addition pairing becomes very easy when using a sparkling wine as everything seems to pair with it. Are you looking for something to do […]

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