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Monthly Archives: November 2014

Counter the Cold Weather with Hot Peach Cobbler in a Mug

November 26, 2014 – 7:18 am

Anyone who is traveling through the cold weather for Thanksgiving will appreciate a hot beverage to greet them upon their arrival. In addition to hot apple cider and hot chocolate, consider a unique beverage made with peach wine.

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Two Winery Tasting Rooms to Feature Holiday Open Houses

November 24, 2014 – 9:58 am

Wineries can offer great places to enjoy the holidays and discover gifts for the holidays. Perhaps you might even see Santa!

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Chateau Chantal Supports WOMP Day of Giving, December 13!

November 23, 2014 – 7:31 pm

The WOMP Day of Giving reflects another side of the holidays. On Saturday, December 13, the Wineries of Old Mission Peninsula (WOMP) are helping to support nonprofit organizations in the region.

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Three Fox Vineyards is Ready for the Holidays

November 22, 2014 – 11:45 am

Three Fox Vineyards is located in Northern Virginia in Delaplane, Virginia. While visiting during the holidays, discover the story behind the name Three Fox.

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The Other Bordeaux Variety for Thanksgiving

November 22, 2014 – 8:41 am

Want a wine that will pair with stuffing and turkey dark meat? Try a Carmenére from Carmen, a winery in Chile.

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Pearmund Cellars’ Holiday Specials

November 21, 2014 – 4:58 pm

Holiday Specials at Pearmund Cellars, Broad Run, Virginia

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“It’s Beaujolais Nouveau Time!”

November 20, 2014 – 9:27 am

Today many wine lovers are celebrating Beaujolais Nouveau Day!

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1999 Turley California Zinfandel Zinfandel Old Vines

November 19, 2014 – 7:50 pm

I decided to open a 15 year-old Zinfandel to celebrate Zinfandel Day. I read a review that the 1999 Zin would be great in seven to eight years. I wondered how it would fare after 15 years in the bottle. It was great. The dark ruby color wine had a sienna hue. The aroma reminded […]

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National Zinfandel Day

November 19, 2014 – 1:02 pm

I checked out my wine room and discovered I had three Zins. What should I open on this day that celebrates Zinfandel? I have a choice between a 1999 Turley, 2011 Oak Ridge or 2010 Don Angel? I received a tweet that suggested I open all three. Unfortunately, Kathy and I would not drink all […]

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Virginia Cider Week Cider Salon Trade Tasting

November 19, 2014 – 8:27 am

On Monday we attended a Virginia Cider tasting at the Lemaire Restaurant in the Jefferson Hotel in Richmond. The area for the tasting filled quickly as eight cideries poured their ciders. During the tasting, Virginia’s First Lady Dorothy McAuliffe read a proclamation announcing that November 14th to the 23rd was officially Virginia Cider Week. I […]

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