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Monthly Archives: February 2010

Maryland Direct Shipping Laws Saga – Where is democracy?

For many years, people interested in having direct wine shipping in Maryland have supported legislation to provide the freedom to have wine shipped to consumers. In the past Maryland politicians appeared to ignore the benefits of allowing direct shipping in Maryland. According to Marylanders for Better Beer & Wine Laws, this year a Senate committee […]

Looking for a Weekend Wine Event?

Check out the 16th Annual Twin Cities Food & Wine Experience in Minneapolis that will be held February 18 to the 21. This annual event will include wine seminars, chef demonstrations, book signings and a cake competition. What a great way to spend a cold winter weekend. Tickets are available online. On February 20, the Anderson […]

Health Benefits from Grapes?

In an article entitled, “Vineyards Try Health Drinks to Squeeze More From the Grapes,” (Timesonline) the author Adam Sage, writes about another possible use for grapes besides wine. How many more uses can be discovered for grapes? People have been making wine and juice from grapes for centuries. When I was young, my mother would […]

Wine Festivals Last Weekend of February

There are a couple of festivals scheduled for the last weekend of February. In Oregon, wine and seafood lovers will discover the Newport Seafood & Wine Festival. This year the theme of the festival is “The Grape Wild West.” The festival starts on Friday, February 26 and ends Sunday, February 28. Depending on the day […]

Messina Hof Winery & Resort

Our most recent winery to become Wine Traveler’s partner is Messina Hof Winery in Bryan, Texas. Last year was our first visit to Texas and we were delighted with the friendliness of everyone in this second largest state in the US. Messina Hof Winery offers award winning wines, an elegant restaurant and a villa. The […]

Spring Winemaking at Tin Lizzie Wineworks

Did you miss making wine last fall from grapes or juice? Fall is such a busy time with school, sports, preparing for holidays etc. Now that winter has struck and many of us our waiting for snow to melt, it may be the perfect time to think about making wine at a winery this spring. […]

Sipping Humanitas Wine and Charity at Home

In January the devastation of Haiti’s capital dominated the news and many people gave donations to different organizations such as the Red Cross and Catholic Relief Services to help those who were homeless, lacking medical care and food. This was an urgent situation and many people were in great need. Numerous people around the world […]

Recipe Ideas for Valentine’s Day

With Valentine’s Day tomorrow, consider some special recipes for a romantic dinner. For cheese lovers, the Cheese Fondue made with Swiss cheese and Chardonnay may be a good selection for an appetizer or perhaps a relaxing time beside a glowing fireplace. A special entrée might be Grilled Rock Lobster (calls for 4 tablespoons of Dr. […]

More Events for this Valentine’s Day Weekend

Are you still contemplating traveling a wine trail this weekend? Here are three more wine trail with special events for the weekend. Ohio Vines & Wines Trail February 12-13, 2010 Chocolate is for Lovers New York Niagara Wine Trail February 12, 13, 14, 2010 Be Mine with Wine Indiana Indy Wine Trail February 13-14, 2010 […]

Wine Trail Events for this Valentine’s Day Weekend

Enjoy this weekend by participating in a Valentine’s Day Weekend event. Below are three events but there are many others to be discovered! February 13-14 8th Annual Mardi Gras Cayuga lake Wine Trail New York February 12-14 Texas 2010 Wine Lovers Trail February 13-14 Pennsylvania Brandywine Valley Wine Trail Different chocolate and wine events at […]


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