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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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Niagara Icewine Festival!

January 6, 2016 – 1:40 pm

Niagara Ice Wine Festival is a unique opportunity to enjoy the wondrous Icewines produced in Niagara Canada. The annual festival includes the Xerox Icewine Gala and Icewine Discovery Passes.

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Auxerrois Grape Variety: Not Well Known

January 4, 2016 – 1:17 pm

The Auxerrois grape variety is an interesting grape for winemaking. The white grape variety is frequently found in Alsace, France. The grape is frequently used for blending but occasionally is used as a single varietal wine.

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Sun WineFest 2016 Coming Soon!

January 3, 2016 – 1:06 pm

The 13th Annual Sun WineFest takes place January 29, 30 and 31. Beverage lovers will have the opportunity to enjoy wine, beer and spirits along with a variety of dishes. Tickets are available on Ticketmaster.

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California: Rose Bowl, Parade and Wineries

December 31, 2015 – 1:04 pm

Tomorrow, January 1, many people will have their eyes on Pasadena, California where the Rose Parade and the Rose Bowl takes place every year. This is the 127th year for the tournament.

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New Year’s Day Dinner Ideas

December 29, 2015 – 11:40 am

New Year’s Day can be eventful, filled with wonderful memories and hopes for the New Year coming in. Whether you have your New Year’s resolutions ready or not, you can still enjoy a wonderful dinner.

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Happy Holiday Plants with Spirits

December 21, 2015 – 10:14 am

This year I purchased an amaryllis bulb and paperweight bulbs. Upon searching the internet for insight, I came across a really surprising use of spirits for growing better paperwhites.

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Check Your Christmas Grocery List

December 18, 2015 – 8:49 am

For many people food is a wonderful part of the Christmas holidays. With Christmas coming upon us so quickly, you may want to be sure to create your grocery list for your Christmas Feast. Consider the possible use of one or more of the recipes below that use wine as an ingredient.

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Duck Breast Recipe for the Holidays

December 16, 2015 – 4:41 pm

Christmas and other holidays are a time of traditions. However, sometimes it is nice to add something new. How about Roast Duck Breast for your entrée?

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Portland’s Festival of Lights and Urban Wineries

December 15, 2015 – 9:46 am

While planning to visit Portland’s urban wineries, add The Grotto to your itinerary. Of course, as visitors of Portland, I like the idea of urban wineries. While wine enthusiasts will not find vineyards, the proximity to winemaking facilities can make some great experiences.

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