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Monthly Archives: May 2010

Should I Have Been a Viticulturist?

May 22, 2010 – 11:42 am

Ah, if I only had life to live over again, what would I choose to be? A viticulturist of course! I just spent a delightful morning planting a row of Petit Manseng. Of course, the weather was perfect, not too hot or too cold. A light breeze swept through the rest of the vineyard that […]

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A New Wine Trail – Mesas Wine Trail in Colorado

May 21, 2010 – 8:37 am

Within the past two years we have been able to visit wineries in Colorado. Both times we were able to include wineries in the Grand Valley area (near Palisade and Grand Junction.) These wineries are deserving of recognition and a visit. The area is strikingly beautiful and the winemakers are making quality wines. Imagine that […]

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Winery Events for May 21,22 or 23

May 20, 2010 – 1:05 am

Check out some of these winery events from our featured partners for this coming weekend – Friday May 21 – Sunday May 23 or plan to visit a local winery in your own backyard. Cheers! Kathy Fri, May 21 Ohio Ferrante Winery & Ristorante Event: Ron Sluga Entertainment Web Info Virginia Barrel Oak Winery Event: […]

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Cecchetti Wine Company

May 19, 2010 – 8:34 am

According to a recent article on the Wine Business website, “Cecchetti Wine Co Partners with Chile’s Aresti Family to Launch Broadway Wine Partners,” the Cecchetti Wine Company is partnering with a Chilean family, the Aresti family, to create Broadway Wine Partners. This business will be located in Sonoma County. In addition, to Cecchetti’s current brands of […]

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Should Wineries Have Food Service Inspections?

May 18, 2010 – 9:19 am

The short answer is, “No!” Although it would be a different matter if food inspectors knew about producing wine. Sadly, most inspectors have never made wine or understand the process of making wine. So when they come to inspecting the winery, they are likely to say something like, “You need to wash the grapes before […]

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Have You Heard About House Bill 5034?

May 17, 2010 – 11:30 am

The past three or four weeks we have spent a lot of time visiting wineries on the east and west coasts. We have been able to talk with owners and winemakers about the story of their vineyards and winery. Surprisingly when we mention House Bill 5034, many were not aware of this bill which conflicts […]

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Lieb Family Cellars of Long Island Supports Charities During May

May 16, 2010 – 11:44 am

Wineries on Long Island are prolific. Visitors from NYC can be sure of finding a wine to enjoy when visiting these wineries. Be sure to stop at Lieb Family Cellars in Long Island Wine Country. During the month of May, free tastings of Bridge Lane White Merlot and September Mission Merlot will be available. During […]

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The Green Winegrowing Handbook

May 15, 2010 – 1:01 pm

The Green Winegrowing Handbook was created by Paul Dolan Vineyards and Parducci Wine Cellars. Not only is this handbook about about organic and biodynamic vineyard practices but it is printed on 100% PCW Recycled Paper with Soy Inks. Obviously they practice what they talk about. The handbook is only 48 pages long including room for […]

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Only in Mendocino

May 14, 2010 – 10:04 am

I find that I am more interested in visiting vineyards now that I am going to plant a row of Petit Manseng in Maryland. Before I was interested in a vineyard’s architecture, vines and grape development for photography purposes. However while in Mendocino I started paying attention to trellis systems, pruning techniques, organic farming and […]

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Legislation Proposed to Support Vineyards/Wineries in Maryland County

May 13, 2010 – 10:11 am

Howard County, Maryland is pressing forward to make the county winery friendly. Today the county executive, Ken Ulman, is announcing that he will introduce legislation that will enable property owners to have vineyards as well as to open wineries in the county. The announcement at Tin Lizzie Wineworks in Clarksville, Maryland will include a tour […]

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