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Monthly Archives: June 2009

A Wine Bottle Covered in a Cast

June 15, 2009 – 6:22 am

I’m always interested in wine bottles. Until recently the most amazing bottle covering was a port by Del Dotto in Napa, California. The bottle was covered in chocolate. All one needed to do was break away the chocolate while they drank the port. On a visit to Von Stiehl Winery in Algoma, Wisconsin, I discovered […]

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Appleton Libation Enthusiasts

June 14, 2009 – 9:39 am

One of the perks of visiting wineries is the people you meet. At a recent visit to Trout Springs Winery and Vineyards in Greenleaf, Wisconsin, we met a group from the Appleton Libation Enthusiasts. This group, ALE for short, make beer. They had an afternoon outing at Trout Spring to taste the wines and tour […]

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What is Your Idea of a Winery?

June 13, 2009 – 9:07 am

After visiting 400 wineries in the US, Canada, Italy and England, we have discovered each one is unique. Ultimately it brings about the question, just what is a winery? In general, a winery is a place that produces wine. This is so general it leaves many questions. To be a “real” winery, does a winery […]

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Old Winery Buildings

June 11, 2009 – 9:16 am

I love old buildings. It never ceases to amaze me that what appears to be a perfectly good building can be ripped down and replaced with a new building. At times that can be a good thing, especially if the building was poorly constructed in the first place. However, buildings built 30 years ago shouldn’t […]

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Thank God It’s Friday Winery Events

June 10, 2009 – 7:47 am

Friday nights can be a great time to visit a winery. Thank God It’s Friday (TGIF) are emphasized especially in the summer months. Check out some of these events on the East and West Coasts.  Pearmund Cellars, Virginia             Relax and Thank God Its Friday – June 12 from 6-9  Ferrante Winery, Ohio             Music: […]

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Stuart Cellars Long Valley Red

June 9, 2009 – 8:41 am

Last night we were both too tired to cook and too tired to eat out. It had been a long, frustrating day. We’ve all had those kinds of days. We had a couple of those thick juicy hamburgers that we had purchased at Costco. I quickly washed two potatoes and used the microwave to cook […]

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Review of Mingle Easy Plates

June 8, 2009 – 8:43 am

Mingle Easy party plates are available online. Two styles of plates are offered, both of which have a “universal” glass holder. One plate has three compartments and is perfect for those messy foods like baked beans, coleslaw or potato salad. The other plate has one compartment. Pros: These black plates are lightweight but sturdy. They […]

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Fruit Wines

June 7, 2009 – 7:38 am

So, just what is a fruit wine? While wines produced with wine grapes technically are fruit wines for the everyday wine lover, when the words “fruit wine” are used, we usually think of peach, strawberry, blueberry, and cherry wines. While some wine enthusiasts don’t want to consider these “fruit wines” as wines, I enjoy them […]

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How Would a Lifestyle Tax Affect You?

June 5, 2009 – 8:34 am

Do you support a “lifestyle” tax? I keep hearing about taxes and more taxes while at the same time the government keeps handing out money – money they don’t have. What is it with elected government officials that they don’t understand that when you don’t have the money you don’t spend it? Once officials are […]

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Laurello Vineyards

June 4, 2009 – 8:31 am

An email from Laurello Vineyards in Ohio today reminded me that summer is not really here yet according to the calendar and the temperature. After winter’s unseasonably cold temperatures, I am already determined not to complain about the summer heat at home or at wineries. However, the email suggested that anyone attending Laurello’s Friday and Saturday evening outdoor […]

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