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Podcast for Romance at the Winery

February 10, 2009 – 1:00 am

It’s never too late to consider visiting a winery and vineyard for love and romance. Check out this podcast from Wine Trail Traveler on “Romance at the Winery.” With Valentine’s Day quickly approaching, consider visiting a winery. If you are planning a proposal or wedding, this podcast may give you some additional ideas to think […]

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Little Barrel

February 9, 2009 – 1:08 pm

The other day I received an email from Andrew Major, who with his wife own Little Barrel Clothing. For anyone interested in clothing with a wine theme, you should visit their website at www.littlebarrel.com. The Majors started the Little Barrel Clothing store as a result of their wedding in 2007. The wedding took place in a […]

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Michigan Wines in Restaurants

February 8, 2009 – 2:37 pm

Michigan’s official wine industry website at http://www.michiganwines.com/offers an easy to use website filled with information. One great aspect is a list of restaurants that serve Michigan wines. As we travel visiting wineries, we stop at a variety of restaurants. If it is a restaurant with a wine list, we like to peruse the list to […]

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In Support of New York Wines

February 6, 2009 – 3:19 pm

An unfortunate remark by New York State Senator Diane Savino about a New York wine she drank has led to shockwaves throughout the New York state wine industry. According to an article on the Democrat and Chronicle website, Senators Defend N.Y. Wines, Finger Lakes Winery, Senator Savino told Elizabeth Benjamin of New York Daily News […]

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Valentine’s Day Weekend Events with Wine, Chocolate and Romance

February 4, 2009 – 5:30 pm

Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to enjoy pairing wine, chocolate and romance. Many wineries offer special Valentine’s Weekend events, so check out the winery events in your area. As I explored  events at wineries, some of the special Valentine’s Dinners have already sold out, so don’t wait too long to make your reservation. The […]

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Favorite 2008 Winery Visits

February 3, 2009 – 1:01 pm

The February newsletter from Wine Trail Traveler is now online. You will find the issue as a webpage or pdf. The February 2009 issue is one of our favorites to write.  Last year we visited 145 wineries and tasting rooms. Frequently we are asked about which winery is our favorite. It is impossible to limit our selection to […]

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The Cost of Vineyards & Wineries

February 2, 2009 – 2:53 pm

There is an old adage in the vineyards and winery business. “Do you want to know how to make a million dollars? Take two million and start a winery.” If you have seen wineries up for sale, the prices are nothing less than breathtaking at the first look. However, consider all that goes into the […]

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Pittsburgh and Arizona Wineries

February 1, 2009 – 2:56 pm

Today’s exciting game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Arizona Cardinals will soon be over so what do we have to look forward to in the coming weeks. A visit to a winery could be just the thing to do. To help Pittsburgh Steelers fans and Arizona Cardinals fans I decided to search for wineries […]

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Super Bowl Sunday Food

January 31, 2009 – 2:07 pm

For many people across the country, Super Bowl Sunday will be as much about family, friends and food as it is about football. Sure, everyone will cheer or boo each touchdown depending of their loyalty to “their” team but conversation and eating will also be part of the fun. If you have procrastinated until the […]

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Wine Awards

January 29, 2009 – 4:19 pm

After visiting more than 300 wineries and tasting rooms in a little over 24 months, we have seen wine awards displayed in a variety of ways. Perhaps the gold, silver or bronze medals are hung around the wine bottle neck, placed on bulletin boards or encased in glass displays. Some wineries are quick to point […]

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