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Plastic, Paper, or Reusable Wine Bags

July 16, 2008 – 5:51 pm

Baltimore, Maryland is considering a ban on plastic bags at grocery and other stores. The legislation, which has yet to pass, would require stores to bag items in reusable or paper bags. Stores in the suburbs of Rochester, New York are already offering consumers reusable bags. A wine store, Century Pittsford Wines, in Pittsford, NY […]

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Spumante

July 15, 2008 – 11:16 pm

This evening I have been enjoying a peach spumante from Glenora a winery in New York. The tiny bubbles gave an elegant cast to the champagne glass. The aroma was a definite peach. On the first taste I could feel the peach flavor spreading. The Peach Spumate  is semi-sweet and is a refreshing summertime drink. […]

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Garfield Estates Vineyard and Winery – Syrah

July 14, 2008 – 9:05 pm

Last night we had a lovely dinner with family in Virginia. The dinner offered a picture perfect potato salad and a green salad served in crystal serving dishes. Between the potato and green salads and tender chicken, there was no need for the Lemon Fluff dessert I contributed to the dinner. With the dinner, we […]

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Safe Haven Wine Services

July 12, 2008 – 12:56 am

Located in Paso Robles, Safe Haven Wine Services opened in June to provide wine storage services with a difference. The owners, Daniel and Corrine Appelbaum are providing a personal wine storage facility for wine country travelers, local wineries and collectors. In addition to the storage vaults, members will discover a private tasting lounge, wet bar, […]

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Music & Wine Festival, Floyd, VA

July 10, 2008 – 11:16 am

I received this email from my niece in Virginia. It sounds like a terrific wine festival. Put it on your calendar for next year! “Just got back from a wonderful music and wine festival in Floyd, Virginia.  Many of the wineries from the Roanoke and Blacksburg areas were there, including our favorite, Valhalla winery.  Valhalla […]

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4th of July

July 3, 2008 – 11:50 pm

If you haven’t decided what wine to have, try a sparkling wine. Sparkling wines tend to be crisp and refreshing and what could be better on a hot, summer day? In addition pairing becomes very easy when using a sparkling wine as everything seems to pair with it. Are you looking for something to do […]

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Beer Tasting

July 3, 2008 – 1:00 am

I just had the opportunity to do my first beer tasting. Okay, so I don’t care all that much for beer. The last time I drank a bottle of beer, the weather had been very hot and I had been helping repair an old barn. One of the things I object to beer is the […]

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Tasting at a Winery

July 2, 2008 – 1:36 am

There is a saying I continue to hear as I visit wineries. “Americans talk dry but drink sweet.” Today I read an article which suggests that in other parts of the world, children are provided with watered down wines until they are old enough to drink the wine. In America young children are encouraged to […]

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Finger Lakes Wineries

July 1, 2008 – 12:05 am

Winemakers and vineyardists are taking notice of the Finger Lakes as an increasing number of wineries open every year. For the benefit of visitors to the area, more tasting rooms are also offering bistros or restaurants. What better way to show off your wines than have food with which to pair it. According to Joseph […]

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Planning for July 4th & Tip

June 27, 2008 – 11:12 pm

While you are out and about this weekend, if you happen to be buying supplies for July 4th don’t forget a bottle of wine for your wine enthusiasts. Wine is also appropriate for picnics. White wines are a good choice, just make sure they are chilled. You may even want to freeze grapes, cherries, sliced […]

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