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Upcoming Wine and Music Events for You to Enjoy

May 30, 2013 – 7:05 am

Lots of events are coming up soon. Checkout these special music and events. Consider visiting a winery in your local area soon.

By Kathy | Posted in Winery Events | Tagged events, June, music, Winery Tasting Rooms and Cellar Doors | Comments (0)

The Taste of Quebec

May 29, 2013 – 6:06 am

At Vignoble de la Rivière du Chène we met an intern from France. Before she came to Quebec, people asked her why she wanted to go to Quebec. Can they make wine and grow grapes there? This is similar to a statement made to me about the lack of grape growing in the province. Kathy […]

By Terry | Posted in Wine Notes | Tagged Quebec, vineyards, wine | Comments (0)

There Are Vineyards in Quebec

May 28, 2013 – 12:01 am

“Quebec doesn’t have any vineyards. The wineries source their grapes and juice from wine regions around the world. Why would you want to travel there?” At a recent wine conference this statement was made to me by a wine writer. The reason Wine Trail Traveler’s Terry and Kathy want to travel to Quebec’s wineries is […]

By Terry | Posted in Wine News/Commentary | Tagged Quebec, vineyard, wine | Comments (0)

Unusual Winery Names Series: Michigan

May 27, 2013 – 8:03 am

Names are a unique way to identify people. In the same way winery names are important to the owners and choosing the “right name” may help with marketing the winery’s wines. While many wineries use the owner’s surname, others have created others names for a variety of reasons. While traveling to more than 900 wineries we have encountered a array of names. Below is a list of 5 unique winery names we have come across in our travels.

By Kathy | Posted in Wine News/Commentary | Tagged Michigan, names, winery, Winery Tasting Rooms and Cellar Doors | Comments (0)

Tasty Saffron Clams for Memorial Day Weekend

May 25, 2013 – 12:01 am

With Memorial Day Weekend here, if you are looking for a special recipe, check out this one for Tasty Saffron Clams from Stoller Family Vineyards in Oregon.

By Kathy | Posted in Wine/Food/Recipes | Tagged clams, Memorial Day, recipe, saffron, wine | Comments (0)

Upcoming Wine and Music Events for Memorial Day Weekend

May 24, 2013 – 12:01 am

Do you have plans for Memorial Day Weekend? If not why not explore a winery near you? Or perhaps visit one of the wineries below and enjoy the activities and fun.

By Kathy | Posted in Winery Events | Tagged events, Memorial Day, winery, Winery Tasting Rooms and Cellar Doors | Comments (0)

Korak 2009 Chardonnay Sur Lie

May 23, 2013 – 4:51 pm

I’ve tasted wines made from over two hundred different grape varieties. Of that many different grapes there is only one that I have a true love/hate relationship with. That is Chardonnay. The love/hate doesn’t have anything to do with the style of the Chardonnay. It doesn’t matter if the wine is oaked or unoaked. It […]

By Terry | Posted in Wine Notes | Tagged chardonnay, Croatia, Korak, wine | Comments (0)

Virginia’s Barrel Oak Winery Celebrates 5th Anniversary and Supports Red Cross/Oklahoma

May 22, 2013 – 12:01 am

his weekend is a big weekend at Barrel Oak Winery in Northern Virginia. They will be celebrating their 5th anniversary of their opening. At the same time they will be supporting the Red Cross in its efforts to help Oklahoma victims.

By Kathy | Posted in Wine News/Commentary | Tagged anniversary, Barrel Oak Winery, music, Oklahoma, Red Cross | Comments (0)