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Purcellville Wine & Food Festival on Saturday!

July 12, 2017 – 1:04 pm

This Saturday, July 15, those in the Washington, DC and Baltimore metropolitan area will want to plan a visit to the Purcellville Wine & Food Festival. The festival is scheduled from 2pm to 8pm. Numerous vendors will be available. Many of the vendors include several Loudoun County wineries such as: Bluemont Winery, Bogati Winery, Corcoran […]

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A Summertime Run/Walk for Charity

July 10, 2017 – 11:23 am

Columbia Winery hosts Charity Run/Walk in August.

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Pazo de Señorans in Rias Baixas, Spain

June 29, 2017 – 11:40 am

Pazo Senorans is a Rias Baixas winery in Spain, focused on the Albariño grape variety.

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A Cabernet Sauvignon from Staglin Family Vineyard

June 26, 2017 – 3:23 pm

Staglin Family Vineyard in Napa Valley is crafting delicious Cabernet Sauvignons and is focused on supporting the Annual Music Festival for Brain Health.

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Lagar da Condesa, A Rias Baixas Winery

June 15, 2017 – 8:01 am

The Lagar da Condesa winery in Pontevedra, Spain is located in the Rias Baixas region. Interview with winemaker David Landin….

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Champagne Colin: A Premier and Grand Cru Champagne Estate

June 14, 2017 – 7:02 am

Champagne Colin is the oldest champagne house that we tasted wines at the APVSA (the Association for the Promotion of Wine and Spirits in America) tasting in Washington DC.  The house was established in 1889; now the seventh generation is leading this champagne house in crafting champagnes made with Grand Cru and Premier Cru grapes. […]

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Santiago Ruiz, A Rias Baixas Winery

June 13, 2017 – 8:38 am

We attended an Albarino wine tasting, with the focus on Albariño wines from the Rias Baixas region of Spain. The Santiago Ruiz 2015 was a blend of Albariño, Loureiro, Treinadora, Modelo and Caiño Blanco.

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Rosato di Sangiovese from V. Sattui Winery

June 10, 2017 – 6:27 am

We recently opened a 2016 Rosata de Sangiovese from V. Sattui Winery in Napa. What rosé are you drinking today for National Rosé Day?

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Champagne Bauchet Washington DC Tasting

June 8, 2017 – 7:57 am

We receive several invitations to travel to Washington DC for a wine tasting. This week we were invited by the APVSA (the Association for the Promotion of Wine and Spirits in America) to taste wine predominately from France. I have a soft spot for champagne, in part because we visited the Champagne region twice and […]

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How to Choose a Wine for Mother’s Day!

May 11, 2017 – 6:20 am

With Mother’s Day just a few short days away, below are a few tips to help choosing a wine for this special day honoring Mom, Grandma, Great Grandma, Stepmom and all those special women in your life.

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