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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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Adegas Valmiñor, A Rias Baixas Winery

May 4, 2017 – 8:05 am

Adegas Valmiñor is located in the southernmost region of DO Rias Baixas. The winery was founded in 1997 by Carlos Gómez.

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Mar de Frades: A Rias Baixas Winery

April 26, 2017 – 2:20 pm

Mar de Frades is a winery located in the up and coming Rias Baixas wine region of northwest Spain.

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Syrah: An Intriguing Red Wine

March 20, 2017 – 10:52 am

Syrah is an intriguing wine to learn about and a delicious wine to pair with many entrées.

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A Special Irish Coffee

March 14, 2017 – 8:09 am

Black Walnut Crème Irish Coffee Ingredients 2 oz Black Walnut Crème 6 oz hot coffee 1 oz Baroda Bourbon whipped cream Directions Add Black Walnut Crème, coffee, and bourbon to a tall “Irish coffee” glass. Top with whipped cream. Recipe provided by Round Barn Winery, Brewery and Distillery  in Michigan. Black Walnut Crème is available […]

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Rías Baixas Albariño: the Next Exotic White Wine

March 9, 2017 – 7:36 am

On Tuesday, we were invited to an Albariño wine tasting at Succotash, a restaurant at National Harbor in Maryland. The Albariño wines were from the Rías Baixas region of Galicia, Spain. The restaurant was an interesting choice. Rather than Spanish tapas, Succotash specializes in a Southern menu. This did not seem to phase the Albariño. […]

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Purple Heart Wine a Must Find

March 6, 2017 – 8:38 am

From the podium in room 2075 of the Rayburn House Office Building, Representative Mike Thompson D-CA said, “What’s better than Veterans and wine?” This was a very fitting statement for the introduction of the 2014 vintage of Purple Heart Red. Purple Heart Wine produces a red wine to help honor American military heroes. The brand […]

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