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Tarara Winery’s “Support Snow” Charity

January 28, 2011 – 1:03 am

Located in Leesburg, Virginia, Tarara Winery has developed a unique idea for wine enthusiasts. Usually I write about wineries that support charities on Sundays but this is just so good and really can’t wait as it has to deal with snow. According to Tarara Winery, each time it snows the Support Snow page will be […]

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Winery Events for the Last Weekend of January!

January 27, 2011 – 1:02 am

The last weekend of January 2011 offers a variety of winery events. Check out some of these fun wine events offered by our featured winery partners. All of our partners can be found on the Wine Trail Traveler Partners page. When you have a moment check them out! Cheers! Kathy Friday, January 28 Pearmund Cellars, […]

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Fess Parker Wine Country Inn & Spa on Wheel of Fortune

January 26, 2011 – 5:43 am

Last night while watching Wheel of Fortune, the Fess Parker Wine Country Inn & Spa came up. Growing up watching Fess Parker’s roles as Davy Crockett and Daniel Boone, I decided to Google the Fess Parker Wine Country Inn. It’s really interesting to see an actor from the 1950’s and 1960’s now involved in Santa […]

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Portland Seafood & Wine Festival, February 4 and 5

January 25, 2011 – 1:02 am

Plan a trip to Portland, Oregon at the beginning of February. The Portland Seafood & Wine Festival will be held on February 4 and 5 at the Oregon Convention Center. Be sure to check out the festival website for more information. Fifty wineries have already signed up to be at the festival. These include Cathedral […]

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Are there too Many Rules for Wineries Who Want to Pour Wine at Charity Events?

January 24, 2011 – 1:13 pm

Rules and regulations are sometimes too onerous. Shouldn’t rules be helpful? An example is an article I read in the North Bay Business Journal about California rules. In the article Guest Contributors: Regulators outline rules for pouring wine at charity events, the authors write “Specifically, wineries are allowed to pour wine at charitable events only […]

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Ehlers Estate Winery and the Leducq Foundation

January 23, 2011 – 9:17 am

Ehlers Estate winery in Napa Valley is known for its biodynamic and organic vineyards. The vineyards are farmed with organic processes begun in 2004. In 2005 they began using biodynamic techniques. Grapes have been grown here since the 1800’s. Jean Leducq, a philanthropist, began purchasing small parcels of land in the 1980’s and eventually purchased […]

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Soup with Wine is Perfect for Cold Weather

January 22, 2011 – 8:11 am

This morning it was a bitter 14 degrees outside. Cold weather people may enjoy these freezing temperatures but I am a warm weather fan. I’ll spend most of the day enjoying the warmth of our wood-burning stove. The next 10 days won’t be out of the 30’s. I’m sure it’s colder in other areas but […]

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HoCoBlogs.com Bloggers Enjoyed Evening of Comaraderie at 2nd Chance Saloon

January 21, 2011 – 10:06 am

Last night the HoCoblogs.com writers, a group of bloggers from Howard County, MD met at the 2nd Chance Saloon in Columbia. As writers and bloggers this was our first time to experience a HoCoblogs.com meeting. About 40 people showed up at the event. We met blog enthusiasts who enjoy blogging about numerous topics. Bloggers write about […]

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Winery Events this Weekend! January 21-23

January 20, 2011 – 1:01 am

Below is a list of winery events you may want to attend. Links are included for your convenience. Check the website or contact the winery in advance to verify times. (These events are from Wine Trail Traveler’s Winery Featured Partners.) Have a great weekend! Cheers! Kathy Friday, January 21 Time: 6:30-9pm Winery at LaGrange, Virginia […]

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The Difference the Spelling of Icewine Can Make!

January 19, 2011 – 1:01 am

A visit to Canada’s wine regions will acquaint visitors very quickly as to what makes an Icewine. Canadian winemakers take Icewine very seriously. The VQA sets strict guidelines for producing Icewines. In British Columbia Icewine production is under the Vintners Quality Alliance BC and in Ontario they are overseen by the VQA Ontario. Some interesting […]

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