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Discovering specific wine aromas and tastes

Is There a Cure for Corked Wine?

April 9, 2009 – 7:40 am

While not many wines are corked, occasionally we come across one that has that odor of old damp cardboard lurking in some dark crawl space. Yuck! There are different levels of the cork taint. Some wines at the beginning stages of cork taint are so negligible that many consumers may not notice it or more […]

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Balistreri 2007 Colorado Zinfandel

April 7, 2009 – 6:13 am

The easy to drink Zinfandel explodes with ripe juicy blackberry flavor. The red translucent color is a bit deceiving because this wine packs a punch that you may not notice. It has a delightful aroma of blackberries and spices. The velvet mouth feel gives way to a very fruity taste. The finish is crisp and […]

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What Does the Word “Bucolic” Conjure?

April 3, 2009 – 6:39 am

Several of the wineries in New York’s Hudson River Valley and Catskills Wine Regions use the word “bucolic” to describe their setting. To many the word conjures images that are pastoral and serene. I have trouble with the word though. For me it is a bit too close to the word “bubonic” which calls to […]

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Finger Lakes International Wine Competition 2009

April 1, 2009 – 7:26 am

The results of the Finger Lakes International Wine Competition were recently released. As I looked over the information about this competition, I was impressed with a unique aspect of it. Not only do the participating wineries benefit especially the winners, but  another winner is the Camp Good Days and Special Times, Inc. This organization is a […]

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Ruby Tuesday’s Wine Flights

March 31, 2009 – 6:20 am

After handing off the car at the Times Square Hilton in New York City, we were ready to check into our room and then head out for an early evening dinner. Just a few feet away from the Hilton, Ruby Tuesday offered casual dining. At 5:15 PM we had no trouble getting seated and catching […]

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Eat, Drink and Travel Locally

March 29, 2009 – 6:40 am

With the uncertainty of the economy, many are cutting expenses in several areas. One of these areas is travel. In recent Internet travel discussions, authors point out that the airline industry, hotels, restaurants and theme parks all have seen a decrease in usage. Winery and vineyard tasting rooms are likely going to see a downturn […]

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Wine Flights

March 28, 2009 – 7:42 am

Wine flights can offer a better way to taste wines in winery tasting rooms. The first wine flight that we encountered was at the New York Wine and Culinary Center in Canandaigua, New York. We chose our wine flights and after making our selections, the wine attendant provided us with a paper placemat that included […]

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Presque Isle Wine Cellars –Dornfelder Wine

March 27, 2009 – 2:53 am

We opened a bottle of Lake Erie Dornfelder 2007 produced by Presque Isle Wine Cellars in Pennsylvania. Aged in oak for 10 months and with 11 percent alcohol, this wine offered earthy aromas with nuances of fragrant wild violets. The smooth taste was accompanied by currant nuances and the wine finished crisp with mild tannins. We […]

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Friday Night, What to Have for Dinner and a Bottle of Wine

March 22, 2009 – 5:48 am

As with many people, when Friday rolls around I am often tired from the week’s work. Yes, travel, tasting, writing, editing and publishing can take it toll over a week. So it was last Friday when at 6:00 pm I hadn’t prepared anything for dinner. So I was off to the kitchen, but first a […]

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Wineries of the Year

March 21, 2009 – 2:48 am

Washington State recently announced Maryhill Winery as “Winery of the Year.” Maryhill Winery offers visitors a wonderful wine tasting experience. The ambience of the tasting room, views of the Columbia River, outdoor amphitheatre for summertime events and delicious wines all provide great reasons to visit Maryhill. When we visited South Coast Winery in Temecula, California we […]

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