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Have You Heard About House Bill 5034?

May 17, 2010 – 11:30 am

The past three or four weeks we have spent a lot of time visiting wineries on the east and west coasts. We have been able to talk with owners and winemakers about the story of their vineyards and winery. Surprisingly when we mention House Bill 5034, many were not aware of this bill which conflicts […]

Posted in Wine News/Commentary | Tagged Free the grapes, HB 5034, House Bill 5034, shipping, wine, winery, Winery Tasting Rooms and Cellar Doors | Comments (0)

Lieb Family Cellars of Long Island Supports Charities During May

May 16, 2010 – 11:44 am

Wineries on Long Island are prolific. Visitors from NYC can be sure of finding a wine to enjoy when visiting these wineries. Be sure to stop at Lieb Family Cellars in Long Island Wine Country. During the month of May, free tastings of Bridge Lane White Merlot and September Mission Merlot will be available. During […]

Posted in Wine News/Commentary | Tagged Carol Baldwin Breast Cancer Foundation, charity, Lieb Family Cellars, Long Island, Merlot, NYC, September's Mission Foundation, wine | Comments (0)

The Green Winegrowing Handbook

May 15, 2010 – 1:01 pm

The Green Winegrowing Handbook was created by Paul Dolan Vineyards and Parducci Wine Cellars. Not only is this handbook about about organic and biodynamic vineyard practices but it is printed on 100% PCW Recycled Paper with Soy Inks. Obviously they practice what they talk about. The handbook is only 48 pages long including room for […]

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Legislation Proposed to Support Vineyards/Wineries in Maryland County

May 13, 2010 – 10:11 am

Howard County, Maryland is pressing forward to make the county winery friendly. Today the county executive, Ken Ulman, is announcing that he will introduce legislation that will enable property owners to have vineyards as well as to open wineries in the county. The announcement at Tin Lizzie Wineworks in Clarksville, Maryland will include a tour […]

Posted in Wine News/Commentary | Tagged Columbia, Howard County, land preservation, Maryland, Tin Lizzie Wineworks, vineyards, Winery Tasting Rooms and Cellar Doors | Comments (0)

Life in Mendocino County

May 12, 2010 – 11:28 am

We are enjoying the vineyards and wineries in Mendocino County, California. It’s a wonderful location and people are so friendly, so passionate about growing wine grapes and producing quality wines. Mendocino County has an ambiance about it that you just don’t find in big cities. However, San Francisco is only about two hours away for […]

Posted in Wine News/Commentary | Tagged California, horses, Mendocino, San Francisco, wine, Winery Tasting Rooms and Cellar Doors | Comments (0)

Many Possibilities When Choosing a Wine

May 11, 2010 – 9:52 am

When choosing to purchase a bottle of wine, what criteria are you judging the wine on? According to a recent survey, price is the number one priority. However, there are many other criteria to consider. Wine lovers have numerous other options after price. For example, here are a few things to consider. Red or White […]

Posted in Wine News/Commentary | Tagged biodynamic, grapes, Mendocino, Mendocino Winegrape & Wine Commission, organic, red wine, white wine, wine | Comments (0)

Mendocino County: A California Wine Region

May 10, 2010 – 11:35 am

We’ve been spending some time in Mendocino County north of Sonoma County (California) visiting numerous wineries. Several features stand out about this wine country area. First there are numerous wineries to visit here. Next are the many wineries and vineyards that approach vineyard growing from an organic and biodynamic philosophy. We have come across many […]

Posted in Wine News/Commentary | Tagged biodynamic, California, Mendocino, organic, Sonoma, wine, Winery Tasting Rooms and Cellar Doors | Comments (0)

Do You Have Mother’s Day Plans?

May 9, 2010 – 10:50 am

No, you didn’t forget your mother today did you? Everyone is so busy. Even if you did forget for a moment, consider taking your mother to a local winery. It can be a great experience that she won’t forget. Pack a picnic lunch and surprise you mom with a “Guess where we are going?” You […]

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Join the Wine Century Club

May 8, 2010 – 9:51 am

The Wine Century Club is an interesting club to join and it’s free to participate. This wine club is not about how much you drink but instead focuses on how many varieties you have tasted. If you have a blend you can count each varietal grape in the blend. The application is at http://www.winecentury.com/membership.php and […]

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Buying Local Food and Local Wine

May 7, 2010 – 1:05 am

I am pondering what eat and drink local means to people at least to those who are interested in the local movement. Does it mean buying directly from the farm or winery? Does it mean food produced within 100 miles or 250 miles of your home or restaurant? Or does it mean buying from anywhere […]

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Have You Heard About House Bill 5034?

Lieb Family Cellars of Long Island Supports Charities During May

The Green Winegrowing Handbook

Legislation Proposed to Support Vineyards/Wineries in Maryland County

Life in Mendocino County

Many Possibilities When Choosing a Wine

Mendocino County: A California Wine Region

Do You Have Mother’s Day Plans?

Join the Wine Century Club

Buying Local Food and Local Wine

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