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Monthly Archives: March 2017

Stagecoach Vineyard Sold to Gallo

March 27, 2017 – 7:17 am

Normally a headline like this would not grab my attention. However, I have two vintages of wine in my wine room that Kathy and I made with grapes sourced from Stagecoach Vineyard in the Atlas Peak and Pitchard Hill sub-AVAs of Napa Valley.

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Ancient Peaks Sauvignon Blanc

March 24, 2017 – 9:05 am

With both of our daughters pregnant, we recall our time in the country Georgia where the people  make wine using an ancient method often accompanied with ancient wisdom. We were told, “It is not natural to rip a child away from it mother at birth. Why do modern white winemakers rip the juice from the […]

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Syrah: An Intriguing Red Wine

March 20, 2017 – 10:52 am

Syrah is an intriguing wine to learn about and a delicious wine to pair with many entrées.

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Save the Date: Wine + Food Festival

March 19, 2017 – 11:59 am

September 22 and 23, 2017 are the dates for the Wine + Food Festival in Greenwich, Connecticut.

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Welcome Spring with Asparagus/Artichoke Combo

March 18, 2017 – 12:50 pm

Spring is just around the corner! Officially spring starts Monday, March 20. Check out the recipe below that calls for fresh asparagus and artichokes, springtime favorites.

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Albariño Tasting at Succotash Restaurant with Southern Food Bites

March 16, 2017 – 7:39 am

Rias Baixas Albariño wine tasting held at Succotash restaurant in Oxon Hill, Maryland in early March.

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A Special Irish Coffee

March 14, 2017 – 8:09 am

Black Walnut Crème Irish Coffee Ingredients 2 oz Black Walnut Crème 6 oz hot coffee 1 oz Baroda Bourbon whipped cream Directions Add Black Walnut Crème, coffee, and bourbon to a tall “Irish coffee” glass. Top with whipped cream. Recipe provided by Round Barn Winery, Brewery and Distillery  in Michigan. Black Walnut Crème is available […]

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Rías Baixas Albariño: the Next Exotic White Wine

March 9, 2017 – 7:36 am

On Tuesday, we were invited to an Albariño wine tasting at Succotash, a restaurant at National Harbor in Maryland. The Albariño wines were from the Rías Baixas region of Galicia, Spain. The restaurant was an interesting choice. Rather than Spanish tapas, Succotash specializes in a Southern menu. This did not seem to phase the Albariño. […]

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Do Sparkling Wine Glasses Make a Difference?

March 8, 2017 – 8:36 am

During the last couple years I have judged several sparkling wine competitions. For those judging sessions, the judges used white wine glasses. At home I never use a white wine glass with a sparkling wine, preferring a flute glass instead. The white wine glass does allow you to notice the aroma better than the flute. […]

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Adler Fels’ Delicious Pinot Noir and Chardonnay

March 7, 2017 – 7:19 am

Kathy and I received two wines to sample from Adler Fels winery in the Mayacamas Mountains in Sonoma County. Both wines were tasted in varietal specific Riedel stemware. Occasionally I’ll taste a wine that immediately evokes a memory. That experience occurred with a first taste of the 2014 Adler Fels Pinot Noir. I recognized the […]

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