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Carlo Rossi Reserve Merlot

September 8, 2010 – 7:21 pm

After traveling in a car for six hours, I was ready for some wine at the Hampton Inn’s manager reception. The Streetsboro, Ohio Hampton Inn had a Carlo Rossi Reserve Merlot that comes in a five liter box.  There was a slight aroma of black fruit. The taste was smooth with raspberry nuances. The finish […]

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September Focus on Michigan Wineries

September 6, 2010 – 5:47 am

During September WTT will focus on wineries in Michigan. The state’s agriculture is the second most diverse in the US leading the country in the production of some dry beans, blueberries, tart cherries, cucumbers for pickling and some flowers. With such a diverse agriculture, one would expect to find grapes somewhere in the farming mix. […]

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Why Is There a Black Rooster on a Wine Bottle Stamp?

September 5, 2010 – 9:36 am

Usually at the end of a month going into the beginning of the next month we analyze our website statistics. One of the variables we look at is what articles or blog topics have the most page views. There are several evergreen articles in the Opinion section of the website. Month after month, year after […]

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2008 Vint Hill Craft Winery Cabernet Sauvignon

September 2, 2010 – 5:49 pm

I enjoy tasting different wines especially when they are one of my favorite varieties. I just opened a 2008 Cabernet from Vint Hill Craft Winery in Virginia. Kathy and I are also making a barrel of Cabernet at this winery and know the winemaker. Vint Hill goes the extra mile in making quality wines, such […]

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2009 Illumiatus from Tin Lizzie Wineworks

September 2, 2010 – 5:12 pm

I couldn’t refrain from opening a bottle of the Cabernet Sauvignon that Kathy and I helped to make at Tin Lizzie Wineworks in Clarksville, Maryland. Today being Cabernet Day on Twitter was the perfect excuse to open the wine that had only been in bottle for 12 days. We were curious to see if the […]

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Brancott Sauvignon Blanc Was a Hit at the Wedding Rehearsal Dinner

August 21, 2010 – 7:08 am

The beverages available at Brittany’s and Kevin’s wedding rehearsal dinner included: ice-tea, water, fruit punch, Coke, beer, the Brancott Sauvignon Blanc and a Fox Horn Vineyards Merlot. The New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc was the most popular wine outpacing the Australian Merlot by a four to one ratio. It also held its own in popularity compared […]

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Romance in the Vineyard

August 18, 2010 – 2:17 pm

Why are vineyards romantic? I can certainly understand that wine is probably the most romantic beverage/food. But why are vineyards chosen as a sight for proposals, wedding pictures and anniversaries? In this photo, Kevin Sullivan and Brittany Powers pose a few weeks prior to their August wedding. The backdrop is Niagara grapes that were transplanted […]

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How Do You Research Wineries/Vineyards to Visit?

August 17, 2010 – 6:24 am

Heading to any destination, you wonder if there are wineries in the area to visit. How do you research to find wineries or vineyards in the area? There are some simple quick ways to find wineries/vineyards. Use Google maps and type the city and state or country your travels will take you to. For example, […]

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Chardonnay or Sauvignon Blanc

August 16, 2010 – 11:20 am

As the father of the groom, it seems my role in my son’s upcoming wedding is to write checks. Other than that I don’t have many decisions to make. However I did find a nice spot for the rehearsal dinner. They have a preset wine list for a rehearsal diner that includes a Chardonnay, White […]

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Rationale for Drinking Wine

August 12, 2010 – 6:54 am

I’m often amused by rationale that people develop to drink wine. Bruning’s Clock and Home Accent Store in Beavercreek, Ohio offer one of the best reasons for wine drinking. In addition to clocks, the store also sells wine racks and wine cabinets. Twice a week they hold wine tastings. Bruning’s offers the following rationale for […]

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