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Fun News! Vineyards, Golf, Sheep and Goats

July 4, 2010 – 2:09 pm

Happy July 4th! Hope you are enjoying a relaxing day, drinking a glass of wine – perhaps a fruity, crisp white Riesling and staying cool. This morning I read one of our local online news stations wtop.com. They feature a section called Watercooler. An article ND golf course brings in weed-eating goats, is about goats eating grass […]

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Plantation Punch Recipe for the 4th of July

July 3, 2010 – 11:59 am

The Fourth of July promises to be hot on the East Coast and no matter where you will be celebrating July 4th if you need a large, cool beverage think about this easy to make wine punch recipe that was provided by Bruce Perrygo when we visited Ingleside Vineyards a couple of years ago. It […]

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Shish Kabobs for the 4th of July?

July 2, 2010 – 8:54 am

Have you tried cooking shish kabobs for the 4th of July? The following recipe is from Cottonwood Cellars in Colorado. Whenever you have the opportunity to visit Colorado, be sure to take time to visit the wineries. The state is very supportive of the wine industry and the winemakers are very friendly. You can read […]

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Update on Maryland Direct Shipping

July 1, 2010 – 9:54 am

Here’s some important information I want to pass on to wine enthusiasts and wineries about the progress of Maryland direct shipping. Yesterday I received an email from MD Direct Wine Shipping Adovcates titled “Wine Shipping Comptroller Update” in Maryland. A second meeting has taken place. According to the information I received, “The Comptroller’s office has […]

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Wine Country Inn in Colorado Receives Special Mention

June 29, 2010 – 8:19 pm

We have visited the wineries in the Palisade, Colorado area a couple of times. During one of our stays we had the privilege of staying at the Wine Country Inn located within a stone’s throw of Interstate 70, which extends almost from the east coast to the west coast. We had a delightful time while […]

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Wine Festivals for Traveltuesday

June 29, 2010 – 10:09 am

This is TravelTuesday, as Twitters like to call it, so here are some wine festival/events to consider traveling to in the U.S. Enjoy planning a trip to a wine festival. Many wine festivals offer an array of other activities including live music, arts & crafts to browse and perhaps buy, food to enjoy, short wine […]

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Planning a Picnic or Barbecue for July 4th?

June 28, 2010 – 7:55 am

Do you have plans for July 4th? If you’re planning a large get-together, how about encouraging everyone to bring a dish prepared with wine as an ingredient. If you are having difficulty coming up with these type of recipes check out the Wine Trail Traveler recipe section at http://winetrailtraveler.com/recipes/food.php. Here you will discover an array […]

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Barrel Oak Winery and Charity

June 27, 2010 – 1:34 pm

Barrel Oak Winery located in northern Virginia is a winery that offers a range of events. Many of these events focus on a wide range of charities. Charitable events are labeled as “A PAWS FOR THE CAUSE BENEFIT.” In the recent past, including one today, events have included benefits for Golden Retriever Rescue, Education and […]

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American Grape Varieties

June 25, 2010 – 9:07 am

I just finished reading an excellent article suggested by the website Drinklocalwine.com. The article Indigenous American Grape Varieties, A Primer by David Mark Brown is available on Plate Press. The author begins with the question, “Can American Vitis species produce wines that compare with those made from vinifera on a global stage?” In this article, […]

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Raven’s Glenn Winery in Ohio

June 23, 2010 – 12:48 pm

Yesterday we spent a significant amount of time touring one of Ohio’s largest wineries. Raven’s Glenn Winery is very enjoyable. They provided us with a tour, tasting and dinner selections paired with many of their wines. A few acres of vineyards are located here on sandy soil and more are only five minutes away on […]

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