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Monthly Archives: November 2008

Snow Puts on a Show

November 15, 2008 – 1:07 pm

Now that most grapes have been harvested and many but a few remaining leaves clinging to the vines have fallen, vineyards look cold an uninviting. Just in time, nature takes over and paints an early November picture. A sudden lake effect snow swept through the Lake Erie region of Ohio, Pennsylvania and New York on […]

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Wines for Thanksgiving

November 14, 2008 – 1:06 pm

Whether or not you have planned your Thanksgiving menu, consider serving a sparkling wine or a cranberry wine, maybe even a late harvest or ice wine. A sparkling wine is light and cleanses the palate, and easily complements the traditional heavy Thanksgiving dinner. Of course, a cranberry wine carries through on the Thanksgiving theme. A […]

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Ice Wine along Lake Erie

November 13, 2008 – 5:02 pm

As we visited wineries along Lake Erie in Ohio and Pennsylvania we had the opportunity to taste several ice wines. Being wary of other wineries in the United States who claim to make an ice wine, I always ask at what temperature the grapes were harvested. I’m suspicious of wineries that harvest grapes and then […]

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Ohio and Pennsylvania Lake Erie Wine Country

November 12, 2008 – 2:43 pm

On our recent travels through the south shore of Lake Erie in Ohio and Pennsylvania we made several observations. There are many vineyards, some small and some stretching as far as the eye can see. Many of these vineyards grow Niagara and Concord grapes. Many of these grapes go to Welch’s. This is not surprising […]

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Wine in Cans?

November 11, 2008 – 2:13 pm

Wine containers have changed throughout the history of wine. In Georgia, amphora was used to transport wine. Kvevri was used to ferment wines. Clay vessels were used for centuries. Oak barrels eventually replaced amphora and kvevri. Oak barrels were easier to ship. With the advent of identical sized glass bottles, the wine world perceived that […]

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Winery Events

November 10, 2008 – 2:03 pm

There continue to be numerous winery events this fall leading into the holidays. For instance, some of the Grand River Valley wineries in Ohio are featuring a Turkey Trot on November 15. This features wine paired with a variety of foods for Thanksgiving. Debonné wines and Ferrante wines will be paired with turkey. Grand River […]

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Wines from the Neighborhood

November 8, 2008 – 12:42 pm

On an April 20th post I commented on the Front Royal, Virginia Applebee’s display of local wineries’ wines and stock of different local wines. On a recent trip to the North East Ohio wine country we discovered an Applebee’s in Ashtabula. It had a local wine list in addition to the chain wine list. Six […]

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Re-using Winery Equipment

November 7, 2008 – 12:59 pm

Many consumers appreciate environmentally friendly wineries. Wine Trail Traveler has visited wineries that focus on getting LEED certification. Other wineries may use little or no pesticides or herbicides in their vineyards. However, a category that seems to be missed by many is the recycling of equipment rather than buying new equipment. What can be more […]

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The Great Lakes and Grapes

November 6, 2008 – 1:32 pm

It is amazing to see the effect the Great Lakes have on agriculture. Many grape growers in Michigan, Ontario, Ohio, North Western Pennsylvania and North Western New York benefit from close proximity to the Great Lakes. The lakes have a tendency of keeping the nearby land cooler in the spring. The cooler air delays bud […]

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A Glass of Wine

November 5, 2008 – 8:40 pm

What do you look for in a glass of wine? Which matters the most when you are enjoying a glass of wine? Out of three of the primary tasting categories: aroma, taste and finish, is one more overriding than the others? If I limit myself to the three categories above, I most likely would say […]

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