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Monthly Archives: September 2011

Home winemaking: Peach and a Sauvignon Blanc

September 6, 2011 – 1:42 pm

Over the weekend, we started to make two different wines – one from a kit. We thought we would not try a kit wine again after our other experiences. But this kit was a Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand’s Marlboro region. To help create a quality wine, we pulled out the testing equipment including the […]

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Maryland Wine Festival – September 17-18

September 6, 2011 – 1:02 am

Save September 17 or 18 to attend the well-known Maryland Wine Festival held annually at the Carroll County Farm Museum in Westminster, MD. 2011 is the 28th Anniversary of Maryland Wine Festival. With so much experience behind it, the festival is sure to be a success for visitors, wineries and vendors. More than 30 Maryland […]

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Restaurants and Local Wines

September 5, 2011 – 1:02 am

The topic of should restaurants serve local wines is of interest to restauranteurs, diners, and wineries. A long article in the Napa Valley Register focuses on this point and has received numerous comments. The situation is focused on Napa Valley restaurants and makes comparisons with restaurants in France and Italy. Local wines and restaurants are […]

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A California Winery with a Focus on Charities

September 4, 2011 – 10:34 am

Steven and Marilyn Rivera, the owners of Rivera Vineyards, are committed to focusing on the winery for philanthropy purposes. The property, located in Napa Valley, is in the Atlas Peak AVA. The Riveras’ mission statement is “The mission of the Rivera Family Foundation is to support San Francisco Bay Area charitable organizations, with a special […]

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Summertime Recipe with Zucchini, Rice and Red Wine

September 3, 2011 – 12:02 am

The following recipe is great for summer time with red wine, fresh zucchini, basil leaves and oregano leaves. After adding the red wine, serve the same wine with dinner. Consider purchasing the wine from a local winery. Cheers! Kathy Beef, Zucchini, And Rice Neapolitan  Servings: Makes 6 servings Ingredients 1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef […]

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Relay for Life at Layton’s Chance Vineyard & Winery!

September 2, 2011 – 8:42 am

Don’t miss an opportunity to support a Relay for Life at Layton’s Chance Vineyard & Winery. Tomorrow, September 3 from 2pm to 5pm, a Relay for Life event fundraiser is taking place at the delightful and family-friendly winery of Layton’s Chance. The fundraiser includes tasting wines, hors d’oevres, silent auction, music vendors. Tickets are $25. […]

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Leese – Fitch 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon

September 1, 2011 – 6:25 pm

For #CabernetDay I chose a 2006 Leese – Fitch Cabernet Sauvignon mostly because it had a Zork closure and I was interested to see how the wine faired with the closure. The peel off strip easily peeled off and the stopper came easily out of the bottle. The wine offered a dark purple color with […]

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Visit a Winery to Celebrate Labor Day Weekend (events)

September 1, 2011 – 9:22 am

Lots of winery events are taking place this Labor Day Weekend! Which one will you attend? Check with the winery for any changes to their event schedule. Some wineries encourage visitors to bring picnic baskets, although no outside alcohol is allowed. Call ahead to find out if travelers are encouraged to bring a picnic lunch. […]

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Texas Tempranillo

September 1, 2011 – 8:14 am

It seems that in many new world wine regions there is a tendency for winegrowers to plant what they like. Over the decades they pull out the grapes that didn’t perform as well as expected and begin to search for varieties that may do better. Winegrowers in Texas followed a similar path. Now they have […]

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Apple Barn Winery in Tennessee

September 1, 2011 – 7:09 am

Apple Barn Winery in Tennessee is located near the entrance to the Great Smoky Mountains in eastern Tennessee. When planning a visit to this resort area be sure to stop and visit Apple Barn Winery. Located in the Apple Barn Village area of Sevierville, Tennessee Apple Barn Winery focuses on producing apple-based wines. While visiting […]

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