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What’s in a Name?

September 23, 2011 – 5:15 pm

I took interest in the recent Virginia LOVE champagne for wineries. Few wineries took part in the contest and the big winner was Blenheim Winery in Charlottesville. Actually they garnered over 3,000 votes during the one-day contest while other wineries gathered between 5 and a couple hundred votes. It was an overwhelming victory that prompted […]

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Vote for Your Favorite Virginia Winery

September 21, 2011 – 8:26 am

We received an email from DuCard Vineyards in Virginia about a contest sponsored by Virginia is for Lovers organization. The winery has entered a contest for winning a special “LOVE” sculpture to display at their vineyard during the month of October. This sculpture captures the essence of the slogan “Virginia is for Lovers.” More than […]

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West Virginia’s Mountain Heritage Arts & Crafts Festival

September 20, 2011 – 1:01 am

West Virginia’s Mountain Heritage Arts & Crafts Festival is this weekend from Friday, September 23 thru Sunday September 25. Held only two times each year, the West Virginia’s Mountain Heritage Arts & Crafts Festival is definitely an event to plan on attending this weekend. In addition to many, many art and crafts vendors, eight West […]

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Decide for Yourself

September 19, 2011 – 9:21 am

We spent the last few days visiting wineries in Pennsylvania and attending the Maryland Wine Festival. Certain instances confirmed our resolve to continue to educate wine consumers to enable them to think for themselves when it comes to the wines they like. The first instance was at a Pennsylvania winery where both Kathy and I […]

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Affects of Torrential Rains on Vineyards in the East

September 19, 2011 – 1:01 am

This year on the East Coast vineyards showed a lot of potential for a great harvest until Hurricane Katia came along followed by the rain train, where Hurricane Katia and Hurricane Lee had become tropical storms that rotated and kept a constant stream of rain clouds caught between the two swirling masses. The rain train […]

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Wine and Dine Benefit for Relay for Life and American Cancer Society

September 18, 2011 – 1:02 am

While visiting Hummingbird Ridge Winery yesterday, we discovered a charity wine event that takes place September 30 and October 1. Two sessions each day will be held. Times are 6pm or 7:30pm. The 2nd Annual Put a Cork In It event will feature Hummingbird Ridge wines. Four courses paired with different Hummingbird Ridge wines. Chef […]

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New Mason-Dixon Wine Trail Announced!

September 15, 2011 – 5:06 pm

Today September 15, 2011 the new Mason-Dixon Wine Trail was announced at Naylor Wine Cellars. The press conference was held in the beautiful outdoor pavilion behind the Naylor winery and tasting room. While people were gathering for the press conference the clouds let loose with a heavy down pour. During the announcement the sun began […]

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Make Your Own Barrel of Wine at Vint Hill Craft Winery in Virginia

September 13, 2011 – 1:02 am

Vint Hill Craft Winery in northern Virginia offers wine enthusiasts the opportunity to learn more about wine while making their own barrel of wine. Vint Hill opened in 2009 in an historical renovated barn and has the latest winemaking equipment including two sorting tables. The winemaking equipment, lab and barrel room are located on the […]

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The Common Elements of Wine and Olive Oil

September 12, 2011 – 7:03 am

Many wine lovers talk about wine  and enjoy discussing where the grapes are from, the variety of grape, the nuances and the aftertaste of the wine. The same can be said of olive oils. There are numerous types of olive trees. Some olive oil making facilities concentrate on producing single varietal olive oils, just like […]

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Open House at Tin Lizzie Wineworks

September 11, 2011 – 4:45 pm

Last week I wrote about Tin Lizzie Wineworks in Maryland. I just learned that Dave Zuchero, owner of Tin Lizzie Wineworks, is hosting an Open House next Saturday, September 17 from 9 to 5. Dave will be there in person to describe the winemaking experience. This gives you the opportunity to check out this boutique […]

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