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No Hail Terroir

March 26, 2014 – 11:35 pm

Vineyards that get trounced with hail often are ruined for the year. Hail can happen in most wine regions around the world. A hail storm in the spring can ruin the buds of grape vines. Hail in the late summer or fall can puncture and damage the fruit. In some cases a hailstorm can become […]

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Two Western Georgian Wine Tastings Turn into Supras

March 24, 2014 – 9:20 pm

A supra is an important event in Georgia. It combines food, wine and people. The leader of a supra is a tamada. The tamada makes toasts, then everyone drinks. A tamada is not resigned to just one toast, but may make several toasts. Our last two wine tastings in Western Georgia turned into supras. Our […]

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Turkish Airlines lunch menu from Brussels to Istanbul

March 23, 2014 – 10:43 pm

We were flying in business class on a Turkish Airlines flight from Brussels to Istanbul. Upon entering the aircraft we first saw an apprentice chef wit white jacket and white chef’s hat. This was a different experience than on other carriers. After reaching cruising elevation, the chef passed out menus and took our drink order. […]

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Brussels Airlines Dinner Service from Washington Dulles to Brussels

March 23, 2014 – 10:30 pm

The flight from Washington’s Dulles airport to Brussels was a late flight leaving at 22:35. Dinner was served around 23:30. That is quite late for Kathy and I to have dinner, but I wanted to sample the wine selection and food offerings. There were several wines offered. Since I decided to have scallops for the […]

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Buy the Right Wine Every Time: The No-Fuss No-Vintage Wine Guide

March 18, 2014 – 11:12 am

Buy the Right Wine Every Time: The No-Fuss No-Vintage Wine Guide by Tom Stevenson is now available.

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Are there Qvevri Makers in the United States?

March 14, 2014 – 5:28 am

Qvevris are clay vessels used for fermenting and aging wine. Unlike amphorae, qvevris are not used to transport wine, rather qvevris are buried underground and can remain in use for centuries. Qvevri production is mostly taking place in the country Georgia, where there are a handful of artisans left to create these vessels. We met […]

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Book: Georgia, Sakartvelo: the Birthplace of Wine Arrives

March 13, 2014 – 5:38 am

We just received copies of our book Georgia, Sakartvelo: the Birthplace of Wine. Kathy and I began to research winemaking and qvevri making in Georgia last summer. In September we traveled to the country and experienced visiting over 30 wineries, monasteries and churches, harvested grapes, pressed grapes, cleaned and sanitized a qvevri, put our grapes […]

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International Wine Tourism Conference (IWINETC) Offers Advertising Options

March 11, 2014 – 10:57 am

For the past 6 years the International Wine Tourism Conference has provided the opportunity for winemakers and travel agent providers to gather together for extensive presentations highlighting various regions of the world to visit for wine tourism. Until March 14, advertising opportunities are available.

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In Search of Gold in Georgia

March 10, 2014 – 8:56 am

Jason and his argonauts set out in search for the golden fleece which was believed to be in Colchis. Colchis is the area next to the Black Sea in the country Georgia. Modern day gold hunters can visit Tbilisi to search for the perfect golden gift. While in Geprgia in September 2013, I wanted to […]

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Discover Dry Rosé Wines Promotion in the Finger Lakes

March 6, 2014 – 5:55 pm

A large number of Finger Lakes wineries are promoting dry rosé wines with a “Discover Rosé Wines” campaign until the end of April.

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