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Beyond Bubbles: The Essence of Champagne

February 19, 2015 – 9:18 am

Steady columns of minuscule bubbles rise to the surface forming the mousse. All senses including observation are heightened. The bubbles foreshadow what is to come: an explosion of effervescence in the mouth, aromas and tastes that bring smiles to faces, sensual sensations that extend beyond self to the immediate surroundings and a cleansed palate that […]

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Is Champagne Underrepresented at the Boston Wine Expo?

February 6, 2015 – 10:40 am

Sparkling wines have been on my mind lately. Last fall, Kathy and I attended a media FAM trip to several cava producers in the Penedés in Spain. Last weekend, we were on a judging panel evaluating ten Virginia sparkling wines. Kathy and I are already writing articles for this year’s International Wine Tourism Conference that […]

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A Crib Sheet for Georgian Grapes and Appellations

February 5, 2015 – 12:36 pm

If you are attending the Boston Wine Expo on February 14th or 15th, you will find the most unique wines produced by wineries from the country Georgia. Although there are plantings of international grapes in the country, they are in a minority. For members of the trade, media and consumers that take notes, writing the […]

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IWINETC Early Bird Registration Ends January 31!

January 26, 2015 – 10:12 am

This week is your last chance to get the Early Bird reduced price tickets to the International Wine Tourism Conference in Champagne, France. Register online at http://www.iwinetc.com/2015france/conference-registration. The 2015 IWINETC is scheduled for April 8 and 9 in Reims, France. Participants attending the conference will have the opportunity to network with other professionals including wine, […]

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Discover the Champagne Tourist Route

January 22, 2015 – 10:06 am

Have you traveled the Champagne Route in France?

The Champagne Tourist Route in the Champagne region of France is long. The route is divided into five separate trails….

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Good to Know: December is National Pear Month

December 29, 2014 – 6:52 pm

The USDA declared the month of December to be National Pear Month. Pears are one of the fresh fruits available during December. No wonder gift baskets often contain pears. This year we received a delightful gift basket by Harry and David that featured numerous tasty items including 10-12pears. With only a couple days remaining in December, […]

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Sokol Blosser Sparkling Wines for the Holidays

December 18, 2014 – 11:02 am

Recently Sokol Blosser, located in Oregon, sent us a package of wines and goodies to sample and write about. We visited Sokol Blosser a few years ago and after our visit we wrote an article about the winery, vineyards and wines. The article is available online. “Sokol Blosser is a green winery with a sustainable vineyard. Solar […]

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It’s National Cookie Day!

December 4, 2014 – 8:33 am

Today, December 4, is National Cookie Day! In celebration of the day, below is a recipe from Galleano Winery in California.

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Holiday Gift Guide: Books for the Wine Lover

December 3, 2014 – 7:24 am

When looking for gifts for wine lovers consider a wine book from Wine Trail Traveler! Each book purchased can be personalized and inscribed by the authors.

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Holiday Gift Guide: Sparkling Wines

December 2, 2014 – 12:33 pm

What is a good choice in wine to give as a holiday gift or take to a dinner or party?

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