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Turbiana, a Classic Variety from Italy’s Lugana DOC

November 30, 2017 – 9:43 am

In early November we attended a wine tasting of Turbiana wines from the Lugana DOC in Northern Italy. The DOC lies south of Lake Garda. Turbiana is the main white varietal grape in this region of Italy. The wines are divided into Lugana, Lugana Superiore and Lugana Riserva. The superior wines have been aged for […]

By Terry | Posted in Wine News/Commentary | Tagged Italy, Lugana DOC, Turbiana | Comments (0)

Sweet n Savory Cafe Offers a Delightful Experience

November 29, 2017 – 9:20 am

The next time you visit Wilmington or Wrightsville Beach in North Carolina be sure to discover the Sweet n Savory Cafe.

By Kathy | Posted in Wine News/Commentary | Tagged dining, Sweet n Savory, Wilmington, wine tastings, Wrightsville Beach | Comments (0)

Can a Rias Baixas Albariño Stand Up to Holiday Feasts?

November 27, 2017 – 8:28 am

In March of this year we attended a Rias Baixas Albariño wine tasting at Succotash, a restaurant at National Harbor in Maryland. Although Albariño wines beg for seafood, at the Succotash restaurant we saw the versatility of this grape with southern cooking. One of my favorite pairings for this wine was the fried chicken on […]

By Terry | Posted in Wine News/Commentary | Tagged Albariño, Rías Baixas, Spain, wine | Comments (0)

7 Cocktails for Thanksgiving and the Holidays!

November 21, 2017 – 1:05 pm

As you prepare your homes for Thanksgiving and the holidays, also plan to have plenty of beverages available for your guests. Try these yummy cocktails soon!

By Kathy | Posted in Spirits: whisky, tequila, bourbon, rye, vodka | Tagged beverages, cocktails, holidays, Thanksgiving | Comments (0)

It’s National Apple Cider Day! Try this Turkey Recipe Soon

November 18, 2017 – 1:26 pm

Celebrate National Apple Cider Day by adding this turkey recipe to your own recipe box!

By Kathy | Posted in Wine/Food/Recipes | Tagged apple cider, National Apple Cider Day, recipe, turkey, wine | Comments (0)

Online Wine Tasting with Ferrari Carano

November 15, 2017 – 10:41 am

A wine tasting of suggested holiday wines from Ferrari Carano Vineyards and Winery

By Terry | Posted in Wine News/Commentary | Tagged Ferrari Carano, holiday, wine | Comments (0)

Annual Grand Rapids International Wine, Beer, and Food Festival

November 10, 2017 – 4:04 pm

The upcoming Grand Rapids Festival offers numerous seminars and tastings for three days.

By Kathy | Posted in Spirits: whisky, tequila, bourbon, rye, vodka, Wine News/Commentary | Tagged beer, cider, festival, food, Grand Rapids, wine | Comments (0)

Holiday Wine Events on Ohio Wine Trails

November 7, 2017 – 8:27 am

Ohio wine trails are offering several special wine trail events this year!

By Kathy | Posted in Wine News/Commentary | Tagged events, holidays, Ohio, Tannenbaum, wine trails | Comments (0)