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Petite Sirah from Bella Vista

November 4, 2009 – 10:52 am

Petite Sirah 2003 Reserve Last night was a good night for a Petite Sirah from Temecula Valley. We had spent the day before and several hours yesterday installing laminate floor for a family member. Let me say that while some laminate flooring may be  easy to install this type definitely was not easy. Yes, we […]

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November Wine Events

November 3, 2009 – 8:22 am

I have discovered several wine events during the early part of November. Included below is a link so that you can get the information you need to make plans. Enjoy discovering a wine event you can attend! Oregon November 14 Northwest Food & Wine Festival Information: http://www.nwfoodandwinefestival.com/ Washington November 14 Toasts for Tails Information: http://www.concernforanimals.org/ Texas […]

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Cabernet Sauvignon from Wooden Valley Winery & Vineyards

November 2, 2009 – 8:20 am

Last night we shared a bottle of wine and dinner with good friends. The wine was a Lanza Family 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon from Wooden Valley Winery & Vineyards. The aroma and taste were fruity with nuances of dark fruit. The mouth feel was smooth and pleasant. While there were tannins, the tannins were not bold […]

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Food Bites, The Science of the Foods We Eat

November 1, 2009 – 11:45 am

I recently discovered, Food Bites, The Science of the Foods We Eat by Richard W. Hartel and Annakate Hartel. Chapter three, only two pages long, is titled “Vintage Wines and Chocolates.” In only two pages they discuss the cocoa bean and grape. Both are affected by the growing conditions. This affects the finished product. There […]

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Halloween Weekend!

October 30, 2009 – 10:13 am

Halloween isn’t just for kids! How about taking time over the weekend to enjoy a hot mulled apple wine or perhaps a peach cobbler in a mug? The hot Mulled Apple Wine recipe uses a crockpot. Just think of the spice aromas throughout your home as the wine with spices warms. Looking for something a […]

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Art, Wine and Gourmet Food Pairings

October 29, 2009 – 11:54 am

I love art and wine and when it is linked to a charity that just makes it even better. So I was delighted this week when I received a press release about a charity event that includes wine with gourmet food pairings and helps the Ann Arbor Art Center. The press release began with, “Art. […]

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Wine Trail Traveler Weekly Photo Challenge

October 28, 2009 – 8:15 am

Guess what’s new with Wine Trail Traveler? We have developed a weekly Photo Challenge! Every Tuesday a winery photo will be posted on Wine Trail Traveler. Do you know where the photo was taken? We will also be using Twitter for the Photo Challenge. Please respond using the direct message button on Twitter or the […]

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Wine Festivals for Early November

October 27, 2009 – 2:01 pm

Here are a few wine festivals I discovered for the 5, 6, 7, and/or 8th, 2009. Check your plans and see if you can participate in one of these wine festivals. Check with the event’s website for additional information and to verify times and dates. Oklahoma WineFest?Saturday, November 7th, 2009 http://www.oklahomawines.org/ Harvest Celebration Barrel Tasting […]

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Fish: Red Wine or White Wine

October 26, 2009 – 8:18 am

For many years, there was the rule red meat red wine, fish white wine. As wine becomes preferred by more people, many wine enthusiasts believe that the old rules don’t apply. In Japan scientists were interested in why the traditional statement of pairing red wine with red meat, and white wine with fish was followed. […]

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Winemaking – Sorting Grapes – Vint Hill Craft Winery

October 25, 2009 – 9:07 am

Yesterday was a glorious day despite the occasional down pours of rain. We spent several hours at Vint Hill Craft Winery where we sorted and destemmed Cabernet Sauvignon from California. It’s not easy work. Backs began hurting and it does become somewhat monotonous.  Sorting grapes is about equivalent to being at a potato chip factory […]

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