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Maryland Wine Festival – September 17-18

September 6, 2011 – 1:02 am

Save September 17 or 18 to attend the well-known Maryland Wine Festival held annually at the Carroll County Farm Museum in Westminster, MD. 2011 is the 28th Anniversary of Maryland Wine Festival. With so much experience behind it, the festival is sure to be a success for visitors, wineries and vendors. More than 30 Maryland […]

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Restaurants and Local Wines

September 5, 2011 – 1:02 am

The topic of should restaurants serve local wines is of interest to restauranteurs, diners, and wineries. A long article in the Napa Valley Register focuses on this point and has received numerous comments. The situation is focused on Napa Valley restaurants and makes comparisons with restaurants in France and Italy. Local wines and restaurants are […]

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A California Winery with a Focus on Charities

September 4, 2011 – 10:34 am

Steven and Marilyn Rivera, the owners of Rivera Vineyards, are committed to focusing on the winery for philanthropy purposes. The property, located in Napa Valley, is in the Atlas Peak AVA. The Riveras’ mission statement is “The mission of the Rivera Family Foundation is to support San Francisco Bay Area charitable organizations, with a special […]

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Summertime Recipe with Zucchini, Rice and Red Wine

September 3, 2011 – 12:02 am

The following recipe is great for summer time with red wine, fresh zucchini, basil leaves and oregano leaves. After adding the red wine, serve the same wine with dinner. Consider purchasing the wine from a local winery. Cheers! Kathy Beef, Zucchini, And Rice Neapolitan  Servings: Makes 6 servings Ingredients 1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef […]

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Relay for Life at Layton’s Chance Vineyard & Winery!

September 2, 2011 – 8:42 am

Don’t miss an opportunity to support a Relay for Life at Layton’s Chance Vineyard & Winery. Tomorrow, September 3 from 2pm to 5pm, a Relay for Life event fundraiser is taking place at the delightful and family-friendly winery of Layton’s Chance. The fundraiser includes tasting wines, hors d’oevres, silent auction, music vendors. Tickets are $25. […]

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Visit a Winery to Celebrate Labor Day Weekend (events)

September 1, 2011 – 9:22 am

Lots of winery events are taking place this Labor Day Weekend! Which one will you attend? Check with the winery for any changes to their event schedule. Some wineries encourage visitors to bring picnic baskets, although no outside alcohol is allowed. Call ahead to find out if travelers are encouraged to bring a picnic lunch. […]

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Apple Barn Winery in Tennessee

September 1, 2011 – 7:09 am

Apple Barn Winery in Tennessee is located near the entrance to the Great Smoky Mountains in eastern Tennessee. When planning a visit to this resort area be sure to stop and visit Apple Barn Winery. Located in the Apple Barn Village area of Sevierville, Tennessee Apple Barn Winery focuses on producing apple-based wines. While visiting […]

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Tomorrow is #CabernetDay and #TempranilloDay

August 31, 2011 – 8:45 am

It seems September 1 is becoming red wine day with the 2nd Annual #CabernetDay and the First Annual International #TempranilloDay vying for recognition on the same day. Wine enthusiasts can choose between tweeting and blogging about Cabernet or Tempranillo. It’s unfortunate the same day has been chosen to celebrate two different wine varieties. If you […]

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Skirt Steak Recipe with Tempranillo

August 31, 2011 – 1:02 am

Thursday, September 1 is Tempranillo Day. Tempranillo is a red Spanish wine. Tempranillo is found in the Rioja region of Spain, Argentina and California. Consider setting aside a cup of your Rioja wine and using it as a marinade in the following recipe. Alternatively, pair the Tempranillo with your dinner! Cheers! Kathy   Grilled Skirt […]

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Labor Day Weekend Wine Festivals

August 30, 2011 – 1:02 am

Enjoy this Labor Day weekend by visiting a wine festival. If you are looking for a smaller wine event checkout your neighborhood winery. With more than 6,000 wineries established in the US, there is likely to be a winery somewhat nearby. Check the festivals below and discover one that interests you. Website links are provided […]

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