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Are there too Many Rules for Wineries Who Want to Pour Wine at Charity Events?

January 24, 2011 – 1:13 pm

Rules and regulations are sometimes too onerous. Shouldn’t rules be helpful? An example is an article I read in the North Bay Business Journal about California rules. In the article Guest Contributors: Regulators outline rules for pouring wine at charity events, the authors write “Specifically, wineries are allowed to pour wine at charitable events only […]

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Many Roads Lead to Wine Knowledge, Part 2

January 24, 2011 – 8:18 am

If programs such as WSET, CSS, CSW, MS, MW as well as travel are in the realm of the social sciences, what about college and university classes? There are universities offering degrees in oenology. Now many colleges and community colleges in wine regions are also offering courses. Two years ago, I decided to take an […]

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Ehlers Estate Winery and the Leducq Foundation

January 23, 2011 – 9:17 am

Ehlers Estate winery in Napa Valley is known for its biodynamic and organic vineyards. The vineyards are farmed with organic processes begun in 2004. In 2005 they began using biodynamic techniques. Grapes have been grown here since the 1800’s. Jean Leducq, a philanthropist, began purchasing small parcels of land in the 1980’s and eventually purchased […]

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Many Roads Lead to Wine Knowledge, Part 1

January 22, 2011 – 8:05 am

What would be acceptable criteria for granting certification to wine writers? There are many different avenues to learning about wine. Other than drinking and tasting wines at wineries and visiting vineyards, my first formal learning came with a community college class that met for two evenings for three hours each. In addition to the twenty […]

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Required or Voluntary Certification for Wine Writers

January 21, 2011 – 10:28 am

Let’s assume for the sake of the argument that certification for wine writers is going to happen. One of the questions that will arise is if the certification is going to be required or voluntary. I don’t believe that wine writers can be required to have certification to write about wine. Many writers who write […]

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HoCoBlogs.com Bloggers Enjoyed Evening of Comaraderie at 2nd Chance Saloon

January 21, 2011 – 10:06 am

Last night the HoCoblogs.com writers, a group of bloggers from Howard County, MD met at the 2nd Chance Saloon in Columbia. As writers and bloggers this was our first time to experience a HoCoblogs.com meeting. About 40 people showed up at the event. We met blog enthusiasts who enjoy blogging about numerous topics. Bloggers write about […]

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Should Wine Writers Be Certified?

January 20, 2011 – 2:08 pm

Recent blog posts have taken sides on the issue of wine writers and if they should be certified. (Check Enobytes.com and The Wine Curmudgeon). It is time for me to chime in. At issue is the information or misinformation that is written. True anyone with Internet access can write a blog and say whatever they […]

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Icicle Ridge Winery, WA to Add Car-Charging Station

January 17, 2011 – 1:03 am

According to an article, “Plug and Glug? Winery Hoping to Offer Car-Charging Station“, by Christine Pratt in The Wenatchee World, the owners of Icicle Ridge Winery in Washington State are planning to add a car charging station at their winery. As a car charges, visitors will be able to enjoy a glass of wine and take a […]

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Black Star Farms, a Winery Destination, Helps the Local Community

January 16, 2011 – 1:03 am

I’m always interested in the ways wineries benefit their communities. Just having a winery tasting room in a community would typically benefit restaurants, hotels, bed and breakfasts and gas stations. I’m sure other businesses get some extra business from those staying for the night, very likely purchasing items from other shops in the area. After […]

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Fer Servadou Varietal Grape in Virginia

January 15, 2011 – 12:02 am

Yesterday we visited Hillsborough Vineyards located in Purcellville, Virginia. The winery is located about 45 minutes from Washington, DC and an estimated one-hour from Baltimore. Currently the vineyard has eight varietal grapes that include Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Roussanne, Petit Manseng, Petit Verdot, Tannat and Fer Servadou. Fer Servadou, a red grape, is typically […]

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