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Recycling Corks

May 10, 2008 – 1:51 am

What do you do with that cork after you open a bottle of wine? More likely than not you may just toss it into the trash. Stop! Cork is a unique nature made material. Portugal is well known for cork protection and it is in Portugal that  cork trees are protected. The cork forests are […]

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Promoting Local Wines

May 9, 2008 – 12:51 am

I am a fan of restaurants serving local wine. At the same time, they should also have an assortment of other wines. For those who are visiting the area and want to taste wine from that terroir, the local wines provide a reason for stopping at that particular restaurant. For instance, if you are visiting […]

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Collectors and Wine

May 7, 2008 – 11:28 pm

What is the oldest bottle of wine you own? I am curious because as a wine enthusiast I have met those who collect wines and cellar them as a hobby. Now this can get to be an expensive hobby. Therefore, I have a difficult time understanding why someone would choose to invest a substantial amount […]

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May Newsletter

May 7, 2008 – 1:11 am

The May Wine Trail Traveler newsletter is now online. Click here to read this recent issue.  Find out what some wineries are doing to enhance wine tastings. Remember Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 11. Check the newsletter for ideas your Mother might enjoy. Not sure what to pair with spring entrees? Read Spring Wine & Food […]

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Mother’s Day Reminder

May 5, 2008 – 11:55 pm

Don’t forget Mother’s Day is May 11th! You still have time to send a Mother’s Day card by snail mail or email. Better yet, if you will be seeing your mother why not take her a gift or cook dinner for her. Recipes with wine as an ingredient are available at http://winetrailtraveler.com. The Wine Trail […]

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Coping with Climate Change

May 2, 2008 – 11:51 pm

Unlike most agricultural products once established, vineyards can produce quality fruit for 80 to 100 years. Not surprisingly, the first few years are the most difficult for vineyards just starting out. Financial investment is considerable before the benefits begin to pay off. What happens when the climate begins to change after 15, 20 or 30 […]

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Wine and Wineglasses

May 1, 2008 – 10:09 pm

Shortly before dinner the other night, we decided to open a bottle of wine that we had purchased at a Virginia winery. Noticing a spot on one of the glasses, I washed one of the glasses and proceeded to pour the wine. Minutes later as I began to enjoy my wine and describe how good […]

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Black Star Farms – an agricultural destination

May 1, 2008 – 12:37 am

Congratulations to Black Star Farms in Michigan who received a Psychologically Healthy Workplace Award this spring. Black Star Farms is a unique winery. It is an agricultural destination with much to offer visitors including a winery and tasting room, creamery, inn and stables. The award was based on evaluation of employee involvement, work and life […]

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Pomegranate wine

April 29, 2008 – 5:22 pm

Just the other night, I enjoyed a pomegranate wine with dinner. This is a bottle of wine I bought in 2007 while visiting Hinnant Family Vineyards. This 100% pomegranate wine is bottled in a clear bottle with a lovely label accented with gold and an artistic view of a pomegranate tree. Rather than having a red […]

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Vintage Ridge Vineyard & Winery

April 28, 2008 – 2:59 pm

Vintage Ridge is located in Rectortown, Virginia. The winery has an unusual building style. The large bright and cheerful room can easily be converted from a tasting room to a wine production room when necessary. While enjoying a tasting at one of the many tables, enjoy the sight of several tanks along one wall. On […]

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