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Visit the Niagara Icewine Festival in January

January 13, 2015 – 1:01 am

Don’t let this winter pass you by without a visit to Ontario for Niagara Icewine Festival.

By Kathy | Posted in Wine News/Commentary, Winery Events | Tagged icewine, Niagara Icewine Festival, Ontario | Comments (0)

Maryland’s Winter Wine Event

January 10, 2015 – 11:02 am

Thursday evening, January 8, 2015 marked the third annual event of Maryland’s Winter Wine. The event, in the B & O Railroad Museum, began with an hour long tasting of Vidal wines from six wineries. This area of the museum has glass enclosed cases, showcasing various aspects of the train history. Maryland wineries included in […]

By Terry | Posted in Wine News/Commentary | Tagged Maryland, mdwine, wine, Winter Wine | Comments (0)

January is a Great Month for Chili

January 9, 2015 – 1:19 pm

In the deep, cold of January, a bowl of chili can bring warmth and comfort.

By Kathy | Posted in Wine/Food/Recipes, Winery Events | Tagged Chili, cook-off, event, Galen Glen Winery, recipes, wine | Comments (0)

Wine Enthusiast magazine’s list of 2015 Best Wine Travel Destinations

January 8, 2015 – 7:38 am

I received a press release mentioning the February issue of Wine Enthusiast magazine’s list of Best Wine Travel Destinations of 2015. I always enjoy their list. Kathy and I have traveled to and written about more than 1,100 wineries and vineyards in North America, Europe and Oceania. I always enjoy seeing who made the Wine […]

By Terry | Posted in Wine News/Commentary | Tagged Best wine destinations 2015, wine, wine enthusiast | Comments (0)

Yadkin Winter Reds Event for Two Winter Weekends

January 7, 2015 – 10:31 am

Farther to the south in North Carolina, many wineries in Yadkin Valley are looking forward to two special winter weekends, January 31-February 1 and February 28-March 1. This is the Sixth Annual “Yadkin Winter Reds” event.

By Kathy | Posted in Wine News/Commentary | Tagged North Carolina, Winery Tasting Rooms and Cellar Doors, Yadkin Valley, Yadkin Winter Reds | Comments (0)

Pasta & Wine Event on the Seneca Lake Wine Trail

January 6, 2015 – 11:19 am

Save the Dates: January 16, 17, 18 for the Pasta and Wine Event on the Seneca Lake Wine Trail! On the third weekend of January, the Seneca Lake Wine Trail is hosting Pasta & Wine Weekend. Choose the wineries you want to visit. At each participating winery sample pasta dishes paired with wine. Purchase tickets […]

By Kathy | Posted in Wine News/Commentary, Winery Events | Tagged event, Pasta, Seneca Lake, Seneca Lake Wine Trail, wine, wine trail | Comments (0)

Maryland Winter Wine Event to Showcase Vidal

January 5, 2015 – 7:40 am

The first statewide wine event of 2015 is on Thursday, January 8th at the B&O Railroad Museum in Baltimore. The dress to impress Winter Wine event takes place from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. From 6:00 pm till 7:00 pm there will be a special Vintage Vidal reception followed by the Roundhouse Tasting featuring several […]

By Terry | Posted in Wine News/Commentary | Tagged Maryland, Vidal, wine, Winter Wine | Comments (0)

10th Annual Vintner Ball to Help Second Harvest Heartland

January 4, 2015 – 1:54 pm

The 10th Annual Vintner Ball takes place March 7, 2015. This charity event will take place in the Westin Edina Galleria in Edina, Minnesota. The purpose of the Annual Vintner Ball is to support Second Harvest Heartland whose missions is to end hunger.

By Kathy | Posted in Wine News/Commentary | Tagged Annual Vintner Ball, charity, hungry, Second Harvest Heartland, wine | Comments (0)

Warm Up with Homemade Soup this Weekend!

January 3, 2015 – 10:59 am

With cold weather penetrating many areas of the country. This is a great month to enjoy a dish of soup! Below are two soup recipes….

By Kathy | Posted in Wine/Food/Recipes | Tagged food, Knapp Winery, recipe, Schug Winery, soup, wine | Comments (0)