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Discovering specific wine aromas and tastes

Pomegranate wine

April 29, 2008 – 5:22 pm

Just the other night, I enjoyed a pomegranate wine with dinner. This is a bottle of wine I bought in 2007 while visiting Hinnant Family Vineyards. This 100% pomegranate wine is bottled in a clear bottle with a lovely label accented with gold and an artistic view of a pomegranate tree. Rather than having a red […]

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Cathedral Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon

March 10, 2008 – 3:20 pm

The deep, dark ink color of Cathedral Ridge’s Cabernet Sauvignon 2005 wine and it’s definite cherry aroma makes this an intriguing wine. Slanting your wineglass one can see a purple hue edge on the wine. The taste is dry and crisp. With an alcohol level of 14.4 percent, this young, medium bodied wine is hot […]

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Agri-Tourism

March 5, 2008 – 1:03 am

Agricultural tourism is sometimes referred to as agri-tourism. Agricultural tourism is not a new concept. For a long time people living in crowded cities have sought to escape from the crowds and enjoy spending a day in the country. Farms provide numerous reasons for visiting. Whether visitors want to pick apples, visit a pumpkin patch, […]

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Raspberry Wine

February 29, 2008 – 1:14 am

While there are some wine enthusiasts who believe that only wines can be or should be made from fermented grapes, there are others such as myself, who enjoy a “fruit” wine.I recently had a raspberry wine with dinner. Chateau Le Cabin with 11.5% alcohol, was  produced by Horton Vineyards in Virginia. This wine has a […]

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Fiction mystery book

February 22, 2008 – 10:07 pm

I just finished a fiction book that takes place in a fictitious town in the beautiful Finger Lakes area of New York State. The economy is depressed and the owners of an upscale inn are desperate to make ends meet. The owners of a non-existent winery and a group of senior citizens, “Crafty Ladies,” are […]

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Chianti Classico

February 14, 2008 – 4:51 am

Last night for dinner we paired Chianti Classico with spaghetti topped with a red sauce. The Chianti Classico 2005  was from Coltibuono. We visited this Italian winery last fall where we had a lovely tour and lunch at their restaurant. On the menu was wild boar which we tried. The Chianti Classico 2005 was good but […]

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Agricultural Destination Sites

February 12, 2008 – 10:42 pm

As we travel, we come across wineries that are more than just a winery. The owners believe that vineyards are a way of preserving and appreciating the land. Many will talk about value-added farming or agritourism. Here you may see a mix of vineyards, winery, tours, lodging and perhaps a reaching out to other agricultural […]

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Pinot Gris from Oregon

February 12, 2008 – 1:26 am

Tonight for dinner we tried a Pinot Gris. This particular bottle came from Cathedral Ridge in Oregon and was a 2006 vintage. This particular Pinot Gris had a citrus nose with a grapefruit taste, a smooth mouth feel, and a light to medium body. It was refreshing with an acidic finish. It had a long […]

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