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Solaro Estate 2012 Barbera

February 17, 2016 – 9:11 am

In November of 2016, the Wine Tourism Conference will take place in the Texas Hill Country. This conference will bring world-wide recognition to this wine region of Texas. For those interested in traveling to the charming town of Fredericksburg, one easy option is to fly into Austin and drive the one and a half hours […]

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Showdown of Virginia Sparkling Wines

February 16, 2016 – 9:01 am

We had another opportunity this year to judge Virginia sparkling wines. All the nine entrants were blanc de blancs. The judging was blind and we did not know until after the judging the wineries involved. Eight judges scored the wines and then ranked the wines from favorite to least favorite. The event was hosted by […]

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Maryland Wine Passport Experience

February 9, 2016 – 9:47 am

During the last two weekends of February, wine enthusiasts can break out of winter’s doldrums and visit Maryland wineries. The wineries on the state’s seven wine trails will off exclusive access to holders of the Passport.  Passport ticket holders will receive free wine tastings and a behind-the-scene experience at each winery. Also included with the […]

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Pairing Wines with a Blizzard

January 22, 2016 – 9:42 am

In a few hours the snow is expected to fall. By later tonight, we will experience a rare blizzard for our Central Maryland location. Expected snowfall totals this morning put us somewhere between 20 and 30 inches of snow. With the winds blowing we can expect drifts several feet high. This must be our payback […]

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Elegance in Baltimore

January 19, 2016 – 2:36 pm

With a forecast of winter weather beginning on Friday, it’s time to get out and enjoy wine, food and conversation before becoming snowbound. Many wine events are during the warmer months where jeans and shorts are more common than dresses and suits. However, in Maryland on January 21st from 7:00 pm until 10:00 pm, an […]

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Turning Water into Wine

January 19, 2016 – 9:11 am

It is not often that I reflect on a religious note. I let that to my daughter Meghan who has written a series of articles for the Wine Trail Traveler’s website called “Wine in the Bible.” However, this past weekend gospel centered on the wedding feast at Cana. There at His Mother Mary’s request, Jesus […]

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Winter Wine

January 8, 2016 – 9:57 am

For some people, January is a bit of a let down after the hustle and bustle of the holiday season. Others enjoy the rest. For wine travelers, January is a time for reflection and planning. Many wineries close during the weekdays, some for the entire month. Travel can be a challenge if weather does not […]

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Thanksgiving in Wine Country

November 26, 2015 – 11:03 am

Our last few days were spent in the Willamette Valley where signs of autumn abounded. Although most vineyards shed their leaves, the fifty-year old vines at David Hill Winery showcased bright yellows. On a cloudy day it provided a ray of sunshine. There were pumpkins at every winery we visited. The pumpkin that caught my attention […]

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2011 Malleolus Tempranillo for the Holidays

November 4, 2015 – 7:09 am

Tempranillo from Emilio Moro pairs well with traditional holiday fare. The wine was also used in a crock pot turkey, sausage and tempranillo recipe.

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Salton Intenso Cabernet Franc

October 26, 2015 – 7:15 am

We received a request to sample a Cabernet Franc from a winery in Brazil. The business traces its founding to 1910 by the family of Italian immigrant Antonio Domenico Salton. This is one of the oldest family run wineries in Brazil. The third generation is grooming the fourth generation to run the business in the […]

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