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Monthly Archives: January 2012

A Tasty Petite Sirah by McNab Ridge Winery

January 16, 2012 – 1:02 am

Recently we enjoyed a Petite Sirah produced by McNab Ridge Winery. The dark ruby red wine paired well with tomato-based pasta. A hint of licorice was noticeable. Other attributes included fruit notes and tannins. McNab Ridge Winery is located in Mendocino County, California. Mendocino County is frequently referred to as the world’s greenest region. McNab […]

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Naples Winter Wine Festival, a Luxury Festival Benefits Naples Children & Education Foundation

January 15, 2012 – 1:01 am

The 3-day Naples Winter Wine Festival in Florida is scheduled for January 27 – 29, 2012. The proceeds from this festival benefit the Naples Children & Education Foundation.This year’s festival is the 12th annual festival and claims to be one of the most successful charity wine and food events in the country in recent years. […]

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New Jersey Wineries and Wine Enthusiasts Need Your Help

January 13, 2012 – 4:27 pm

The New Jersey State Assembly and Senate have passed legislation that will permit small wineries to ship to New Jersey residents. Only one step remains and that is for Governor Chris Christie to sign the bill! An email I received today from Cava Winery & Vineyard in New Jersey noted the Governor has only until […]

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Save the Date: February 18 – Public Wine Tasting

January 13, 2012 – 1:02 am

Plan a trip to San Francisco to attend The San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition Public Wine tasting on the afternoon of Saturday, February 18. This  year the event will celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the Golden Gate Bridge. More than 800 wineries will be participating and more than 5,000 people are expected to attend the Public […]

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Weekend Wine Events January 13-15

January 12, 2012 – 8:57 am

Warm your fingers and toes while visiting a winery this weekend. Many wineries will have their fireplaces glowing. It’s the perfect time to visit a winery. Note some of the great ideas for winery events, like Soup events, taking place this weekend. Cheers! Kathy Friday, January 13 Grand River Cellars, Ohio Music: Castaways (Rock n […]

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Annual New Zealand Wine Day

January 11, 2012 – 8:40 am

In February, 21 New Zealand wineries belonging to the Complexity group, are celebrating Waitangi Day with the 2nd Annual New Zealand Wine Day on Saturday, February 4.  Wine enthusiasts around the world can take part in this wine tasting by doing a virtual tasting. This event is in coordination with Wine Channel TV. The virtual […]

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Paul and Merrill Bonarrigo Present at the IWINETC

January 10, 2012 – 7:56 am

Over the next few weeks we’ll write about some of the people we know attending and presenting at the International Wine Tourism Conference, IWINETC later this month. Our first visit to Texas wineries was in April of 2009. On our first day we met Paul and Merrill Bonarrigo at their Messina Hof winery. Their winery, […]

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Niagara Ice Wine Festival 2012

January 10, 2012 – 1:02 am

Every year I say, “Next year I’ll attend an Ice Wine Festival.” Unfortunately, I can’t tolerate the cold so it’s always easy to say I’ll do it next year. I do think about the workers who need to go out to pick the frozen grapes, perhaps brushing away snow in the middle of the night. […]

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Is Your EVOO really an EVOO?

January 9, 2012 – 11:25 am

On Saturday, I took my usual jaunt to the public library, from which I had borrowed Extra Virginity: The Sublime and Scandalous World of Olive Oil which details the misconception about extra virgin olive oil (EVOO). Even though I had already read it and written a review of it, I would have liked to have […]

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Attend the Catholic Charities 11th Annual d’Vine Affair!

January 8, 2012 – 7:48 am

On Sunday, January 29 a special wine tasting will take place in Chicago, the Catholic Charities 11th Annual d’Vine Affair. From 1pm to 2pm, an Exclusive Pre-Tasting Guided Tour takes place. For an extra fee, guests can attend the pre-tasting. Wine-Appreciation Seminars will be offered between 1:30pm and 2pm and from 2pm to 2:30pm. Patrick […]

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