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Annual New Zealand Wine Day

January 11, 2012 – 8:40 am

In February, 21 New Zealand wineries belonging to the Complexity group, are celebrating Waitangi Day with the 2nd Annual New Zealand Wine Day on Saturday, February 4.  Wine enthusiasts around the world can take part in this wine tasting by doing a virtual tasting. This event is in coordination with Wine Channel TV. The virtual […]

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Niagara Ice Wine Festival 2012

January 10, 2012 – 1:02 am

Every year I say, “Next year I’ll attend an Ice Wine Festival.” Unfortunately, I can’t tolerate the cold so it’s always easy to say I’ll do it next year. I do think about the workers who need to go out to pick the frozen grapes, perhaps brushing away snow in the middle of the night. […]

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Is Your EVOO really an EVOO?

January 9, 2012 – 11:25 am

On Saturday, I took my usual jaunt to the public library, from which I had borrowed Extra Virginity: The Sublime and Scandalous World of Olive Oil which details the misconception about extra virgin olive oil (EVOO). Even though I had already read it and written a review of it, I would have liked to have […]

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Attend the Catholic Charities 11th Annual d’Vine Affair!

January 8, 2012 – 7:48 am

On Sunday, January 29 a special wine tasting will take place in Chicago, the Catholic Charities 11th Annual d’Vine Affair. From 1pm to 2pm, an Exclusive Pre-Tasting Guided Tour takes place. For an extra fee, guests can attend the pre-tasting. Wine-Appreciation Seminars will be offered between 1:30pm and 2pm and from 2pm to 2:30pm. Patrick […]

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Torta Rustica Recipe Pairs with Tempranillo

January 7, 2012 – 1:59 pm

Check out this recipe which calls for three different cheeses. The suggested pairing is a 2009 Tempranillo produced by Milbrandt Vineyards in Prosser, Washington. Enjoy, Kathy   Torta Rustica Ingredients 2¼ c all-purpose flour ¾ c cornmeal ½ t salt ¾ c butter, diced 3 eggs 4 T cold water 1½ c ricotta cheese 4 […]

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Facebook Users: Win Complimentary Wine Tastings for Four at Three Brothers Wineries

January 6, 2012 – 9:22 am

Three Brothers Wineries & Estates, in the Finger Lakes region of New York State, is offering a special contest for Facebook users. When Facebook users “like” Three Brothers they will automatically be entered. The prize includes: Complimentary tastings for 4 Guided cellar tour and tank sampling Tapas paired with your tastings at each of the […]

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Chase Away the Winter Blues – Travel to a Wine Event this Weekend

January 5, 2012 – 8:14 am

Chase away the winter blues this weekend by traveling to one of these wine events this weekend! Some of the wineries use soup as the enticement. If you plan to hibernate at home this weekend, check out the recipe sections on Wine Trail Traveler and the new companion food site. Cheers! Kathy Friday, January 6 […]

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Wine and Food Festivals Throughout January 2012

January 3, 2012 – 1:04 am

Is it ever too cold to have a wine or food festival? At least in some regions the answer must be a resounding “no.” Below are a few food and wine related festivals for January 2012. You will notice that a Chocolate and Cheese Festival has been included. With the release this week of the […]

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Help Needed for Ice Wine Harvest

December 31, 2011 – 8:30 am

It’s not often one gets to help harvest grapes for making Ice Wine. However, Laurello Vineyards in Ohio is offering volunteers the chance to help pick grapes for Ice Wine. The harvest is scheduled for January 2 at 12Noon. The location is South Ridge Vineyard at 398 South Ridge Road East in Conneaut, OH. If […]

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New Year’s Events at Wineries

December 26, 2011 – 1:02 am

While many wineries are closed for New Year’s Eve, others have planned special events. Below is a list of five wineries that will have special New Year’s events. It’s time to ring a New Year in! Be sure to call ahead in the case reservations are needed. Cheers! Kathy DelFosse Winery, Virginia Event: New Year’s […]

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