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Wine Women & Shoes – a Charity Event!

April 17, 2011 – 9:21 am

A special charity event takes place on Thursday, May 5, 2011. The Wine Women & Shoes event at the Four Seasons in Seattle will benefit the Seattle Children’s Home.  The VIP Reception will be from 5 to 6pm. The Marketplace event is scheduled from 6-9pm. Several wineries will be participating including Charles Krug, Chateau Ste. […]

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Fresh Asparagus Risotto Recipe with White Wine

April 16, 2011 – 12:01 am

In the spring fresh asparagus is always a delight to have for dinner. It was somehwat surprising to see this recipe since frequently one hears that wine is hard to pair with asparagus. However, this risotto recipe calls for 1/3 cup of white wine and  1 pound of asparagus spears. If you don’t have arborio […]

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A Gouda Cheese Produced for Laurello Vineyards

April 15, 2011 – 9:09 am

Laurello Vineyards in Ohio is now offering a special Gouda cheese produced by Mayfield Road Creamery. This cheese is specially made for Laurello’s tasting room. The Gouda is aged in Chambourcin grape must. According to the email I received from Laurello Vineyards, “The must adds a nice woody grape flavor to the cheese. It is creamy […]

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Winery Events and a Wine Festival this Weekend!

April 14, 2011 – 12:01 am

Check out these wineries for events and entertainment this weekend, Friday, April 15 to Sunday, April 17. Links are included so you can easily check the time and details. Also included is the Discover Virginia Food & Wine Festival near Charlottesville, Virginia. Enjoy visiting these wine events or give the winery near you a call […]

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Sarah’s Vineyard, a Boutique Winery Offers “Wine on Tap”

April 13, 2011 – 7:33 am

Sarah’s Vineyard in Ohio is a unique, boutique winery to visit. The winery is located in a National Park – the Cuyahoga Valley National Park. As such the owners, Mike and Margaret Lytz, are encouraged to use sustainable methods. In an effort to follow environmentally friendly and consumer friendly concepts, the Lytzs began in 2009 […]

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The Wine Market Council’s Recent Consumer and Wine Research

April 12, 2011 – 10:09 am

The Wine Market Council website provides some interesting information about consumers and their wine drinking habits. To read the entire report one must be a member of the Wine Market Council. However, the website offers some detailed information about the results that anyone can access. Anyone who enjoys wine will be interested in some of […]

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Washington State University’s Wine Business Management

April 11, 2011 – 7:25 am

In a response to the popularity of wineries in the Northwest, Washington State University has developed a four-year program, Wine Business Management that deals with the business and hospitality segments of owning a winery. Washington State University is now offering a new business program geared to wineries. WSU offers a number of programs for winemakers […]

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Slow Food Vast Wine Fundraiser at Barrel Oak Winery

April 10, 2011 – 8:26 am

Barrel Oak Winery in Virginia frequently offers events that support nonprofit and charities. On April 30th the winery will have a fundraiser to support John XXIII Montessori Children’s Center. The Slow Food Vast Wine event will feature wine regions including the Mediterranean, California, New York and Virginia. Artisanal foods will be paired with wines. The […]

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A New Zealand Recipe from Seresin Estate

April 9, 2011 – 12:01 am

Many thanks to  Seresin Estate  a winery and vineyard in New Zealand, for providing this recipe. Seresin Estate is an organic and Biodynamic winery. Cheers! Kathy Marcia’s Coq Au Vin – via Seresin Estate Serves 4 A perfect match with a glass of Seresin Rachel Pinot Noir. Ingredients 1 bottle Pinot Noir 1 carrot, roughly chopped 1 celery […]

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Too Much Government Legislation for the Wine Industry

April 8, 2011 – 7:06 am

It’s amazing what local, state and federal governments can do to put a stranglehold on wineries and vineyards. One only needs to look at the federal legislation (H.R. 5034) that was supported by many representatives last year but fortunately the winery industry learned about it in time to stop the legislation. However a very similar […]

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