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Celebrate the First Day of Spring – Visit a Winery Event This Weekend

March 17, 2011 – 11:05 am

This weekend why not celebrate the first day of spring (March 20) by visiting a winery. Numerous wineries have events and entertainment for visitors. If you are planning on traveling far to visit a winery, consider carpooling to the winery. If any of the events below are not convenient than visit a winery in “your […]

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Destiny Bay Wines in New Zealand Helps Laser Sailor with Goal of 2012 Olympics

March 16, 2011 – 8:04 am

Destiny Bay Wines is a small, boutique winery in New Zealand. The winery and vineyards are located on a small island, Waiheke Island, a short ferry ride from Auckland. Destiny Bay Wines is supporting laser sailor, Miranda Powrie, as she strives to compete for the 2012 Olympics in London. Travel and training for laser sailing […]

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Wine Festivals and Special Events the Last Weekend of March

March 15, 2011 – 1:07 pm

The last weekend of March offers a variety of wine festivals and special events around the country. Some of the events support charities. If you enjoy volunteering, check out the websites below to see if they need help. Certainly, you can always check with the wineries in your region to see if they need volunteers […]

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Irish Soda Bread Recipe Paired with Fume Blanc from Briar Rose Winery

March 14, 2011 – 8:55 am

Check out this Irish bread recipe for St. Patrick’s Day or any day of the year! The wine pairing suggested is from Briar Rose Winery, an enchanting winery to visit in Temecula, California. View an article about Briar Rose. Cheers! Kathy Irish Soda Bread 2 cups unbleached all purpose flour 1 cup whole wheat flour 1/2 […]

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Celebrate Daylight Savings Time at Tarara Winery!

March 13, 2011 – 10:04 am

Tarara Winery in Leesburg, Virginia offers a delightful venue to visit. With trees lining the way to the winery tasting room and park-like areas surround the winery, Tarara is a great place to visit and get away from the hustle and bustle of metropolitan Washington, DC. Add to that the ambiance of the tasting rooms […]

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St. Patrick’s Day Recipe – Bacon & Cabbage Soup

March 12, 2011 – 11:52 am

St. Patrick’s Day is almost here so why not celebrate by preparing an Irish festive dish. Below is a recipe from Thornton Winery in Temecula, California for “Bacon & Cabbage Soup.” Pair the soup with Cote Red, a dry red wine. Many thanks to Linda of Kissam Consulting for providing Wine Trail Traveler with the recipe. […]

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Events at Wineries this Weekend-March 11-13

March 10, 2011 – 12:15 am

As spring weather begins approaching, enjoy a visit to a winery tasting room event this weekend. Check the winery website for more details about their event. Cheers, Kathy Friday, March 11 Time: 6pm Barrel Oak Winery, Delaplane Virginia Meet the Artist: Armand Cabrera “Seasons of the Piedmont” Oil Painting Exhibition Web Info Barrel Oak Winery, […]

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Wine Festivals and Special Events for March 19-20

March 8, 2011 – 11:44 am

Check out these wine festivals and special events for March 19-20. If you are looking for a wine festival this weekend, March 12-13, check out last Tuesday’s post. Traveling to and attending a wine festival or special wine event can be a delightful experience. Cheers! Kathy March 18th-19th The Florida Wine Festival Tallahassee, Florida Website […]

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Online Lectures from the Cool Climate Oenology and Viticulture Institute

March 7, 2011 – 12:01 am

Brock University in Ontario, Canada has a Cool Climate Oenology and Viticulture Institute (CCOVI.) This research-based institute focuses on cool climate viticulture, wine culture and wine business. Recently the CCOVI has put a lecture series online as a slide presentation and video. Currently the archived files are from 2008 thru March 2, 2011. The most […]

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B.R. Cohn Winery Supports Charities with Two Special Events

March 6, 2011 – 12:01 am

The B.R. Cohn Winery & Olive Oil Company offers an annual concert and a classic car event that benefit local charities and veterans groups. The owner, Bruce Cohn, originally the manager of the Doobie Brothers, has been interested in supporting charities that benefit children, veterans and local communities. Plans are underway to have the 3rd […]

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