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Cleansing Your Palate While Tasting Wines

March 1, 2009 – 9:31 am

While visiting Wiens Family Cellars in Temecula, California last week we tried a product to help cleans the palate between wines. SanTasti makes several palate cleansing products. I tried the classic, which tasted like water with effervescence. Unlike sparkling water, it did not leave an aftertaste. My palate was ready to taste the next wine. […]

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The Napa of Lake Erie South Shore

February 27, 2009 – 10:58 am

Although much longer than Napa, the 100 miles along Interstate 90 travel through Ohio, Pennsylvania and New York. Along this stretch from Madison, Ohio to Dunkirk, New York there are more than 35 wineries close to the interstate. However the acreage of grapes is much larger than one would expect. From locations along the interstate, […]

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The Napa of Ontario

February 26, 2009 – 10:04 am

When thinking of Niagara-on-the-Lake the image of a quaint little town to the north and the Niagara Falls to the south may enter one’s mind. However there are 27 wineries in this area with many more forty minutes to the west in Jordan and Vineland. We visited the area twice in 2008 and each time […]

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The Napa of Colorado

February 25, 2009 – 10:14 am

Palisade, Colorado is the sweet spot for growing grapes in that state. While flying to neighboring Grand Junction one may notice the acres of grapes while flying over Palisade. Many of these vineyards border Interstate 70 that in turn is bordered by the Bookcliffs. We found this area peaceful and photographically stunning. We enjoyed the […]

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The Napa of the East Coast

February 24, 2009 – 2:54 am

Other areas that would like to be known as the “Napa of” do not have the acreage or the number of wineries that you’ll find in Napa. However there are enough wineries to spend a few days to a week or longer.  On the east coast of the United States a large concentration of wineries […]

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The Napa of the …

February 23, 2009 – 6:29 am

Some of the marketing and PR people in different areas will make the statement “We want to be known as the Napa of the …”. There are certain regions that could well become like another Napa. Coming to mind are the Finger Lakes in New York, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Palisade, Colorado and Temecula, California. There are […]

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Unforgettable Walks to Take Before You Die

February 22, 2009 – 9:49 am

Unforgettable Walks to Take Before You Die Authors: Steve Watkins and Clare Jones Published by Firefly Books Ltd. 2008 Yesterday I spent time at my local library browsing through books. I can easily spend hours at the library. Numerous topics interest me besides wine so it is delightful to come across a book that grabs […]

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President Jefferson’s Passion for Wine

February 16, 2009 – 8:56 am

Many presidents enjoy wine. But it was Thomas Jefferson who had a passion for the grape. Before his presidency, he was the Ambassador to France in the 1780’s. While in France he toured the wine regions and became accustomed to French wine. As President he had many French wines served at the White House. Wines […]

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Health and Wine

February 15, 2009 – 8:44 am

Does wine in moderation have an affect on health? For those who believe that wine has a negative effect or no affect on one’s health, it should be noted that North Carolina’s Department of Commerce website has added an article “Wine and Health.” The article also includes a link to M.D. News’s article “The Health […]

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Podcast for Romance at the Winery

February 10, 2009 – 1:00 am

It’s never too late to consider visiting a winery and vineyard for love and romance. Check out this podcast from Wine Trail Traveler on “Romance at the Winery.” With Valentine’s Day quickly approaching, consider visiting a winery. If you are planning a proposal or wedding, this podcast may give you some additional ideas to think […]

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