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Wine Century Club Turns Five Years Old

April 8, 2010 – 3:22 pm

The Wine Century Club turns 5 years old this spring. It has grown to 721 members. Have you heard about this club? Afterall 721 members in five years doen’t seem like a large number. However, the Wine Century Club is a great learning and fun opportunity for wine enthusiasts. The 721 members have tasted at […]

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Wine Tasting on Twitter Tonight

April 1, 2010 – 8:38 am

Today is the day for the Twitter tasting of wine blends. This is the third Twitter tasting monthly event promoted by Rick Bakas of St. Supery Vineyards and Winery. Every first Thursday of the month, a special wine tasting is held virtually online. Wine lovers can participate by choosing a wine from a broad category, […]

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A White Pinot Noir

March 31, 2010 – 8:44 am

Yesterday while visiting a winery in the Shenandoah Valley in Virginia, we had the opportunity to taste a white Pinot Noir. We were at Rockbridge Vineyard in Rockbridge County and the first wine we were offered was the Pinot Noir Blanc de Noir 2009. This white Pinot Noir was a light yellow color and offered […]

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Bedford Wine Trail Offers an Adventure in Taste

March 28, 2010 – 8:18 am

Five wineries make up the Bedford Wine Trail all within a short drive from Bedford, Virginia. Wine enthusiast travelers should pick up the Bedford Wine Trail brochure at any of the five wineries. Have each winery stamp the brochure, and then take it to the Bedford Welcome Center for a complimentary Bedford Wine Glass. Each […]

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Fun Wines

March 27, 2010 – 2:28 pm

While visiting wineries in Virginia we have come across some wines referred to as “fun wines.” Wine snobs who consider the world of wine as dry, red and vinifera most likely would not appreciate a fun wine. Fun wines are fun. They bring smiles to the faces of many who taste them. Often they are […]

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Three Impressive Wines

March 17, 2010 – 7:23 am

Had an opportunity to have a wonderful dining experience with family in Michigan. The wine list was impressive with a 1999 Chauteau Lafleur Pomerol, 2003 Shafer Hillside Select and a 2004 Dominus. We began dinner with the Pomeral. The light bodied wine had an aroma and taste of black cherries, mineral, and licorice. The tannin […]

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Hautes Terres de Comberousse Roucaillat

March 16, 2010 – 7:02 am

I received an unusual gift of wine for my birthday, or that was what I was told. The Hautes Terres de Comberousse Roucaillat had a simple yellow label with a small elephant image. I was told there was a story about this wine but could not find a story on the Internet. I did enjoy […]

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The Crusher Growers Selection Petite Syrah 2008

March 14, 2010 – 4:39 pm

While in Boston I spied a Petite Syrah while in the BRIX wine shop in South End on Washington Street. The Crusher Growers Selection Clarksburg Petite Syrah 2008 turned out to be a great find. Although a few dollars more than the average Internet price, this wine is reasonably priced. This Petite Syrah can stand […]

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A Wine From the Rueda Region in Spain

March 12, 2010 – 11:13 am

Last night we enjoyed a Spanish wine while visiting family in Boston.  This wine was produced in Rueda, a region of Spain, using  60% Verdejo and  40% Viura (also called Macabeo) grapes. This wine is similar to a Sauvignon Blanc. Inspiracion Pampano, with 12 percent alcohol, was a crystal yellow color. The aroma was a […]

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Twitter Sauvignon Blanc Tasting

March 5, 2010 – 10:33 am

Last night we participated in the Twitter Sauvignon Blanc tasting. We invited friends to join us in tasting five different Sauvignon Blancs and provided three appetizers. The wines included two from Napa Valley, one from New Zealand, one was from France and one from Temecula Valley in California with grapes from Washington. Conversation was great […]

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