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A Riesling 2008 at Temecula Valley

April 14, 2009 – 8:08 am

The other day we opened a bottle of Riesling that was full of aroma and flavor. Maurice Carrie Winery in Temecula Valley, California produces a 2008 Riesling that is delightfully aromatic and with a taste to match. The summer fruit nuances reminded me of peaches and pears. With an aroma of floral and fruit […]

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Missouri Wine Trail Features the Norton Grape

April 13, 2009 – 11:17 am

Norton is the Missouri state grape. The Hermann Norton Wine Trail in Missouri will be featuring the Norton grape May 2 and 3. Tickets must be purchased in advance. For more information, visit the Hermann Norton Wine Trail website. People either love the Norton grape or believe that it shouldn’t be a wine. Sometimes tasters […]

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Grapes With the Apes event

April 11, 2009 – 6:35 am

Just imagine going to the Smithsonian National Park for this event: Grapes with the Apes! On April 16 from 6 to 9 pm., ticket holders will have the opportunity to support the Zoo and taste wines. General admission tickets are still available. The Smithsonian National Zoological Park website says, “Sample wines from a variety of […]

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Is There a Cure for Corked Wine?

April 9, 2009 – 7:40 am

While not many wines are corked, occasionally we come across one that has that odor of old damp cardboard lurking in some dark crawl space. Yuck! There are different levels of the cork taint. Some wines at the beginning stages of cork taint are so negligible that many consumers may not notice it or more […]

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Wine Trail Traveler April Newsletter

April 8, 2009 – 2:25 am

The April newsletter from Wine Trail Traveler is now available. Check out the articles about Autographed Wine Bottles, Springtime at the Wineries, Produce Your Own Barrel of Wine on the East Coast Vint Hill Craft Winery in Virginia and be sure to take a look at the recipe for Mediterranean Chicken Breast with Risotto and […]

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Wine Festivals

April 6, 2009 – 8:40 am

After a visit to New York State, we returned home where our ornamental pear tree is blossoming and our grapevines are weeping. It seems as if spring has been struggling to reach the East Coast but maybe it’s finally here after all. In the mail, I received a reminder of a festival in York, Pennsylvania […]

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Wine for Easter Dinner

April 5, 2009 – 9:05 am

With Easter only a week away, consider what wine you will be serving with dinner. Of course, you’re favorite wine store or winery tasting room should be able to help you with what pairs well with your dinner. If you don’t care for their suggestions, choose a wine that you like. For Easter dinner, our […]

Posted in Wine/Food/Recipes | Tagged Add new tag, Cabernet Sauvignon, cranberry wine, Easter, Gewürztraminer, ham, mead, pairing, Pinot Noir, Riesling, wine | Comments (0)

Ithaca Farmer’s Market

April 4, 2009 – 2:25 am

King Ferry Winery (Treleaven wines) of New York sent me an announcement about the spring opening of the Ithaca Farmer’s Market. The first day of the season is today Saturday, April 4 from 9am to 3pm. If you have the opportunity to go, be sure to stop by and meet Pete and Tacie, the owners of […]

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Wineries of Old Mission Peninsula

April 2, 2009 – 7:12 am

I was recently reminded that April is Michigan Wine Month. The Wineries of Old Mission Peninsula (WOMP) are ready to celebrate. Whether you are interested in special wine prices or special events, you will want to check out these participating wineries. We visited several of these wineries in January 2008 and enjoyed the experience. They […]

Posted in Winery Events | Tagged Chateau Chantal, Michigan Wine Month, Old Mission Peninsula, Winery Tasting Rooms and Cellar Doors | Comments (0)

Finger Lakes International Wine Competition 2009

April 1, 2009 – 7:26 am

The results of the Finger Lakes International Wine Competition were recently released. As I looked over the information about this competition, I was impressed with a unique aspect of it. Not only do the participating wineries benefit especially the winners, but another winner is the Camp Good Days and Special Times, Inc. This organization is a […]

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A Riesling 2008 at Temecula Valley

Missouri Wine Trail Features the Norton Grape

Grapes With the Apes event

Is There a Cure for Corked Wine?

Wine Festivals

Wine for Easter Dinner

Ithaca Farmer’s Market

Wineries of Old Mission Peninsula

Finger Lakes International Wine Competition 2009

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