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Monthly Archives: February 2010

05 Snows Lake One Showcases the Vineyard

February 11, 2010 – 8:46 pm

Snows Lake Vineyard has over 800 acres of vines on their 2300 acres of land in the Lake County AVA. The 2005 Snows Lake One shows what the grapes in their vineyard can do. The aroma and taste were of blackberries with black fruit nuances. The finish offered bold tannins and was fruity. Many wineries […]

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Vezér Family Vineyard 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon Special Reserve

February 11, 2010 – 8:25 pm

The Vezér Family Vineyard 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon Special Reserve provided a perfect ending to the hours of shoveling yet another foot of snow to grace the Baltimore area. The snow in the photo is piled seven feet high. This Cabernet Sauvignon is made with grapes from the Suisun Valley AVA. Although there are many vineyards […]

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Some Cali Cabs from Temecula

February 11, 2010 – 8:00 pm

We enjoyed our visit to more than twenty wineries in Temecula. We also had several Cabernet Sauvignons. Baily Vineyards and Winery’s 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon was a dark ruby color with an aroma of blackberries. The taste was very fruity with a silky mouth feel. The finish was long with tannins and there was fruit on […]

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Trapped at Home Again, this Time with Cali Cabs

February 11, 2010 – 8:50 am

We have spent many days at home without going anywhere. The fact that at any time we could get in the car and drive somewhere or walk to a shopping center is all that is needed so one does not feel trapped. However for the second set of three or more days in a week, […]

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Have You Tried this Wine?

February 10, 2010 – 10:15 am

Greetings from the very snowy east coast. In Maryland, it is very unusual to have a snow blizzard but that’s what is predicted for the next few hours. It of course brings back memories of the delightful time we had in Temecula Valley a year ago where the days were sunny and warm enough to […]

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Suggestions for Wine Lovers When Visiting Las Vegas

February 9, 2010 – 8:32 am

This week due to the weather conditions I just can’t recommend visiting the east coast area of the US for wineries soon. Do make plans to visit the area wineries when the weather is a bit better. Our street was finally plowed yesterday and sidewalks have not been touched. We had plans to visit a […]

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Hope and then Dismay for Maryland Direct Wine Shipping

February 8, 2010 – 12:39 pm

Read today’s article in the Baltimore Sun about direct wine shipping or lack of in Maryland  “Conway Rules Out End to Wine-shipment Ban”

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Wine in Scotland

February 8, 2010 – 8:51 am

There are wineries in England, a few in Wales and a vineyard has been planted in Scotland next to the Ardeonaig Hotel and Restaurant. According to the Daily Record, Chef Pete Gottgens planted Riesling vines four years ago. If the weather this summer cooperates he will make a Riesling wine. The article was complimentary until […]

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Recipes for Super Bowl and Snowpocalypse that Use Wine as an Ingredient

February 7, 2010 – 9:15 am

In Maryland we are buried under two to three feet of snow. I have a lot of shoveling to do to reach the street that isn’t plowed yet. Since it will take a couple of days, I won’t have a lot of time to spend in the kitchen. Cooking with a slow cooker is perfect. […]

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Pears in Red Wine Recipe

February 6, 2010 – 11:59 am

Here’s a warm dessert for a cold snowy day, Pears in Red Wine. This recipe has been handed down in the family. Besides the obvious ingredients of pears and red wine, the recipe calls for sugar, water, a cinnamon stick and a lemon. Cheers!

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