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Fruit Wines

June 7, 2009 – 7:38 am

So, just what is a fruit wine? While wines produced with wine grapes technically are fruit wines for the everyday wine lover, when the words “fruit wine” are used, we usually think of peach, strawberry, blueberry, and cherry wines. While some wine enthusiasts don’t want to consider these “fruit wines” as wines, I enjoy them […]

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How Would a Lifestyle Tax Affect You?

June 5, 2009 – 8:34 am

Do you support a “lifestyle” tax? I keep hearing about taxes and more taxes while at the same time the government keeps handing out money – money they don’t have. What is it with elected government officials that they don’t understand that when you don’t have the money you don’t spend it? Once officials are […]

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Laurello Vineyards

June 4, 2009 – 8:31 am

An email from Laurello Vineyards in Ohio today reminded me that summer is not really here yet according to the calendar and the temperature. After winter’s unseasonably cold temperatures, I am already determined not to complain about the summer heat at home or at wineries. However, the email suggested that anyone attending Laurello’s Friday and Saturday evening outdoor […]

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Wine Trail Traveler June Newsletter

June 3, 2009 – 10:45 am

The Wine Trail Traveler June 2009 newsletter has just been released. It includes an article about our delightful visit to 23 Texas wineries at the beginning of May as well as a collage of photos we took while in Texas. Check out the two recipes included in the newsletter. Port Pecans was donated by Becker […]

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Vinifera: The World’s Great Wine Grapes and their Stories

June 2, 2009 – 11:07 am

Browsing online wine-related books a couple of weeks ago, I came across a set of grape variety cards. The set of cards is entitled, Vinifera: The World’s Great Wine Grapes and their Stories. I decided to order the cards with some reservations. They arrived yesterday. Included in the set are 45 cards with vibrant photos […]

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Blogging about the “Wine Experience”

June 1, 2009 – 5:03 pm

Blogging about wineries is part of the whole “wine experience.” Do you remember the first time you walked into a winery tasting room? If you were with someone who had already been to a winery tasting room perhaps you walked in with a lot of confidence. But I well remember my thoughts before I first […]

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Pennsylvania Wine Festival in York

June 1, 2009 – 8:38 am

On Sunday, the weather was beautiful – sunny but not too hot. We took a trip to York, Pennsylvania to experience the 2nd Annual Taste of Pennsylvania Wine and Music Festival. This was a delightful wine festival with 13 Pennsylvania wineries participating and numerous vendors. We had the opportunity to discover new wineries that we […]

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Pennsylvania Wine & Music Festival

May 30, 2009 – 8:05 am

2nd Annual Taste of Pennsylvania Wine & Music Festival May 30 and 31, 2009 Time: 11 am to 6 pm Location: York Fairgrounds, York, PA With a baker’s dozen of Pennsylvania wineries, music, and numerous vendors this offers to be a delightful weekend to enjoy discovering Pennsylvania wines. You can check it out at their website. […]

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Wine Review of Wild Cañon Harvest 2007

May 29, 2009 – 7:26 am

We had the opportunity to enjoy a glass of Wild Cañon Harvest 2007 produced by The Winery at Holy Cross Abbey in Colorado. Bottled in a clear wine bottle with a cross as part of the label, the rosé wine color is an enticing light red. The aroma and taste are fruit forward. As Terry […]

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Retiring to Wine Country

May 27, 2009 – 7:36 am

As baby boomers look toward retirement, many begin thinking about downsizing their homes. After all, how many bedrooms do “empty nesters” need? People with a passion for wine may want to think about moving to wine country. Whether you are looking for  a quiet, friendly region or a dynamic, friendly region you are bound to […]

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