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Secolari, a Boutique Olive Oil Shop Offers Wine and Olive Oil Tasting Events

May 6, 2014 – 8:41 am

This past weekend we spent a delightful time at Secolari, a specialty shop in Columbia, Maryland that features ”The gift of artisan oils, vinegars & other enrichments.” Secolari specializes in extra virgin olive oils from California.

We met with a small group of people interested in learning about wine and olive oil tastings.

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Cinco de Mayo Events this Weekend

May 1, 2014 – 5:07 pm

The Cinco de Mayo annual event is a celebration of the victory of the Mexican army at the Battle of Puebla. The 1862 battle was one of those fought during the Franco-Mexican War.Several wineries around the United States have special events…

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Visiting the Wineries of New Jersey

April 27, 2014 – 10:00 am

At the invitation of the Garden State Wine Growers Association, we have spent two days visiting wineries and providing talks relevant to the wine industry. We have met numerous delightful people of New Jersey who….

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Spring is in the Air: A Variety of Upcoming Wine Events

April 24, 2014 – 11:52 am

Visiting wineries in the spring can be delightful. Look for the magic in the vineyards as grapevines begin their journey from sap dropping like tears to buds swelling and signs of leafing out.

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Photos of a Georgian Winery: Bagrationi 1882 in Georgia’s Kartli Region

April 22, 2014 – 7:25 am

The heart-warming country of Georgia has wineries and vineyards spread throughout the low lying area east of Tbilisi all the way to Batumi, the resort city on the Black Sea. Check out Bagrationi 1882, a winery producing sparkling wines.

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Celebrate Earth Day Tomorrow By Planting A Grapevine

April 21, 2014 – 8:29 am

Tomorrow Tuesday, April 22 from 12Noon to five pm, Pearmund Cellars in Broad Run, Virginia is celebrating Earth Day in a special way.

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Valdubon Cosecha 2012 from Spain

April 17, 2014 – 8:39 am

Last week we received a surprise, a bottle of Spanish wine. We were excited as a couple of months ago we had participated in a tasting of Spanish wines in Washington, DC, which we had enjoyed.

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Grilled Pizza With Prawns, Cherry Tomatoes and Arugula (appetizer)

April 14, 2014 – 4:59 pm

With warm weather here or quickly approaching, take time to enjoy pizza cooked on the grill. I love pizza cooked on our outdoor grill. It seems to be lighter tasting and with a freshness that one does not get with a traditional pizza. The recipe below is from Cakebread Cellars located in Napa Valley.

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9th Annual Destin Charity Wine Auction Weekend

April 13, 2014 – 1:01 am

According to the 9th Annual Charity Wine Auction website, it is considered by Wine Spectator Magazine to be one of the top charity auctions in the United States.

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How Do You Like Your Pinot Noirs? Bold or Delicate

March 21, 2014 – 4:22 pm

Oregon is home to many producers of Pinot Noirs. One of the newest wineries is Elizabeth Chambers Cellar in the Willamette Valley.

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