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Vinopolis Celebrates Tenth Anniversary

June 23, 2009 – 7:52 am

This month Vinopolis in London is celebrating its 10th Anniversary. Several events are planned throughout the summer. If you are planning to be in London, consider a visit to Vinopolis, an experience you will always remember. Vinopolis is a museum and wine tasting center located under brick arches built in the 1800s. Here are some […]

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Sunset Splash Wine

June 22, 2009 – 9:04 am

Sunset Splash was a demi (half-size) bottle of wine we had in our cellar. We decided to open it Friday afternoon and discovered how delightful it was. The color was a pale straw color. It was perfect for a warm, summer day. Door County Sunset Splash was a semi-sweet wine with 11.5 percent alcohol. The […]

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Wisconsin Wine Trolley Tours

June 19, 2009 – 6:27 am

Door County, Wisconsin has trolley tours, and one of these tours is a Premier Wine Tour.  Since we were on a schedule we were not able to take part in the trolley ride but it looked like a great idea to us. We saw the trolleys at two of our winery stop Simon Creek Vineyard […]

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Wisconsin: A Tempting Place to Live

June 17, 2009 – 9:59 am

During our visit to Wisconsin wineries in June, we had incredible weather. Since this was our first visit to Wisconsin we were unsure as to what clothes to wear – would it be cold, cool or warm? We arrived on the first day with sweaters and a coat. It was not exactly the best choice; […]

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Fruit Wines and Grape Wines

June 16, 2009 – 10:22 am

There is a lot of controversy in the wine world about whether a fruit wine (produced with fruits other than grapes) is a wine or not. The dividing line may depend on whether or not you like or appreciate fruit wines. While many fruit wines are sweet, many are also available that are not sweet. […]

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What is Your Idea of a Winery?

June 13, 2009 – 9:07 am

After visiting 400 wineries in the US, Canada, Italy and England, we have discovered each one is unique. Ultimately it brings about the question, just what is a winery? In general, a winery is a place that produces wine. This is so general it leaves many questions. To be a “real” winery, does a winery […]

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Old Winery Buildings

June 11, 2009 – 9:16 am

I love old buildings. It never ceases to amaze me that what appears to be a perfectly good building can be ripped down and replaced with a new building. At times that can be a good thing, especially if the building was poorly constructed in the first place. However, buildings built 30 years ago shouldn’t […]

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Thank God It’s Friday Winery Events

June 10, 2009 – 7:47 am

Friday nights can be a great time to visit a winery. Thank God It’s Friday (TGIF) are emphasized especially in the summer months. Check out some of these events on the East and West Coasts.  Pearmund Cellars, Virginia             Relax and Thank God Its Friday – June 12 from 6-9  Ferrante Winery, Ohio             Music: […]

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Stuart Cellars Long Valley Red

June 9, 2009 – 8:41 am

Last night we were both too tired to cook and too tired to eat out. It had been a long, frustrating day. We’ve all had those kinds of days. We had a couple of those thick juicy hamburgers that we had purchased at Costco. I quickly washed two potatoes and used the microwave to cook […]

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Review of Mingle Easy Plates

June 8, 2009 – 8:43 am

Mingle Easy party plates are available online. Two styles of plates are offered, both of which have a “universal” glass holder. One plate has three compartments and is perfect for those messy foods like baked beans, coleslaw or potato salad. The other plate has one compartment. Pros: These black plates are lightweight but sturdy. They […]

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