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Monthly Archives: October 2009

Piedmont Wine Trail in Maryland

October 9, 2009 – 8:40 am

Congratulations to northern Maryland wineries who have just started a new wine trail in September. The Piedmont Wine Trail was launched at Fiore Winery and includes wineries in Harford County and Baltimore County. This wine trail encompasses eight wineries including Basignani Winery, Boordy Vineyards, Dejon Vineyards, Fiore Winery & Distillery, Harford Vineyard & Winery, Legends […]

By Kathy | Posted in Winery Tasting Rooms and Cellar Doors | Comments (0)

Oysters with a Little Bit of Wine

October 8, 2009 – 12:45 pm

An opportunity to visit the United Kingdom and participate in the Falmouth Oyster Festival would be a special activity.  Activities include cooking demonstrations and children’s shell painting, live music and an oyster shucking contest and more. Foods will include oysters, seafood, wine and ale. Check out the website about the event. Cheers! Kathy

By Kathy | Posted in Winery Events | Comments (0)

Petite Sirah – a Wine That is on the Rise

October 7, 2009 – 10:58 am

Have you had a Petite Sirah lately? Petite Sirah is on the rise especially in California. Petite Sirah is also known as the French variety – Durif. The “parents” of Petite Sirah are Syrah and Peloursin.  The result is a grape that grows well in California with more than 6,000 acres of the vine. We […]

By Kathy | Posted in Wine Notes | Comments (0)

An Amazing Sauvignon Blanc

October 6, 2009 – 12:53 am

I am paying particular attention to tasting Sauvignon Blancs while in California. I recently offered to make the wine for my son’s wedding in 2011. It will be an August east coast wedding, probably temperatures and humidity in the 90’s. A Sauvignon Blanc may prove to be quite a cooling, crisp and refreshing wine for […]

By Terry | Posted in Wine Notes | Comments (0)

Are Wines Bad or Different?

October 4, 2009 – 10:11 am

After spending five days in California visiting wineries in Suisun Valley, Lake County and Napa, I’ve heard other wine travelers from outside California make a statement indicating that wines from some other state or region “aren’t very good” or “are bad.” Well this is Sunday so I hope you don’t mind a sermon. I have […]

By Terry | Posted in Wine News/Commentary | Comments (2)

Should You Drink Local Wine?

October 2, 2009 – 10:12 am

I am a proponent of the eat and drink local philosophy. Anyone who tries to follow that ideal has to first determine for his or her self what “local” means. Whether it’s 30 miles, a hundred miles or perhaps within your state, there is no definition of “local.” Individuals need to make the decision of […]

By Kathy | Posted in Wine News/Commentary | Comments (0)

Grape Harvest in Suisun Valley

October 1, 2009 – 9:29 am

A visit to a winery during harvest time is an absolute must. The air is filled with the excitement, anticipation and of course the fast pace of harvesting grapes, weighing the bins and shipping – all within hours. Then there is the shipping of the grapes whether it is to the winery or across country […]

By Kathy | Posted in Wine News/Commentary | Comments (0)

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