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Monthly Archives: February 2013

Winter Spotlight on Croatian Wine

February 15, 2013 – 7:27 am

A 2,500 year old wine region will take center stage at two events this winter. The Ancient Greeks brought vines and winemaking to the coastal region of Croatia while the Ancient Romans forged through the mainland with their vines and winemaking. For thousands of years, wines were crafted by families for families. Recently, Croatia is […]

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Upcoming Wine Events

February 14, 2013 – 12:01 am

Lots of wine events are coming up from Valentine’s Day thru Washington’s Birthday (Presidents Day.)

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Camelot Wines – What Winery Name Could Be More Romantic?

February 12, 2013 – 12:55 pm

In December, we received four bottles of Camelot Wines to taste and write about. We did our research and discovered that Camelot Wines was established in 1993 and produces wines from grapes sourced from several vineyards in different areas of California.

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Winery Tasting Rooms and Children

February 11, 2013 – 12:01 am

Recently Jo Diaz in her blog, Juicy Tales by Jo Diaz tackled the question of children in the tasting room. “How do you feel about children in tasting rooms?” is an excellent blog post.

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Save the Date: March 8, 2013 for the 6th Annual Corks for Kids Path

February 10, 2013 – 1:12 pm

The Annual Corks for Kids Path includes wine, beer, and hors d’oeuvres. This event supports Kids Path, a program by Hospice and Palliative Care in Greensboro, North Carolina that benefits children.

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Sparkling Wine for Valentine’s Day

February 8, 2013 – 12:01 am

While sparkling wine makes a delicious wine to have with meals, it also makes a delightful drink for special occasions. While visiting Long Island, we visited Sparkling Pointe, a unique and elegant winery that concentrates on producing only sparkling wines.

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Valentine’s Day Gift

February 7, 2013 – 9:36 am

There are many great Valentine’s Day gifts. Wine is a perfect gift that can be shared and makes a moment rememberable. A gift that lasts longer and can be enjoyed more times is a book. Consider the book A Wine Journey. This book is ideal for wine enthusiasts. Do you know someone who likes to […]

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Numbers and Data

February 6, 2013 – 7:45 am

For those that like numbers, Wines & Vines published an article titled, “North America Winery Total Passes 8,000.” The article introduces their new 2013 Directory & Buyers Guide; however, it is the few charts that piqued my math interest. The total of wineries in the United States, Canada and New Mexico topped the 8,000 threshold […]

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More Valentine Events Added

February 5, 2013 – 2:38 pm

If you haven’t already made your plans and necessary reservations for Valentine’s Day celebrations, don’t wait a moment longer. At least one event has already been sold out.

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A Winter Vineyard Wonderland

February 4, 2013 – 11:25 am

While traveling to 20 of Long Island’s wineries to discover the experience, we encountered some snow. Visiting wineries with vineyards during the winter can be a rewarding experience.

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