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Pearmund Cellars Offers Private Tastings in Virginia

February 14, 2009 – 4:11 pm

Whether you want to gather together with friends, family or business partners, you may want to consider a visit to Northern Virginia where Pearmund Cellars is located. Pearmund Cellars will work with you to establish an experience for up to 50 people. If you have an event to celebrate such as a dinner party, reception […]

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Favorite 2008 Winery Visits

February 3, 2009 – 1:01 pm

The February newsletter from Wine Trail Traveler is now online. You will find the issue as a webpage or pdf. The February 2009 issue is one of our favorites to write.  Last year we visited 145 wineries and tasting rooms. Frequently we are asked about which winery is our favorite. It is impossible to limit our selection to […]

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Pittsburgh and Arizona Wineries

February 1, 2009 – 2:56 pm

Today’s exciting game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Arizona Cardinals will soon be over so what do we have to look forward to in the coming weeks. A visit to a winery could be just the thing to do. To help Pittsburgh Steelers fans and Arizona Cardinals fans I decided to search for wineries […]

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Tasting Room Experiences

January 26, 2009 – 2:02 pm

As we travel from tasting room to tasting room, we discover many differences between each one. Upon leaving we ask ourselves several questions. Why were we allowed to pour our own tasting (this has only occurred at two wineries and under watchful eyes)? Why didn’t they have crackers at the tasting counter? Wasn’t it wonderful […]

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A Winery for History Buffs

January 12, 2009 – 2:16 pm

Yesterday we had the opportunity to visit a Maryland winery located in Harve de Grace. Whether you are interested in good wine or history, a visit to Mount Felix Vineyard & Winery is a must if you are a history buff. According to owner, Peter Ianniello, “Each bottle of wine promotes a story.”  As he […]

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Renewable New Year’s Resolutions

January 4, 2009 – 6:59 pm

With about 6,000 wineries established throughout the United States and more continuing to open, one renewable New Year’s resolution is to plan to visit different wineries each year. Decide on how often you want to visit wineries. Will it be a one-day trip or multi-day trip? However you decide to set up a schedule, there […]

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Yes, They Do Make Wine in England

December 4, 2008 – 11:17 am

A recent LinkedIn group discussion centered on English wine. Some are surprised that wine is made in England. The new wine renaissance began in England in the 1960’s and continues today. During the 60’s many grapes planted were German varieties. Today, there is a change to French varieties. We visited four wineries in England and […]

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Sulfites in Wine

November 4, 2008 – 1:52 pm

There is much concern about a substance that appears naturally in many foods we eat – sulfites. Sulfites are found in grape skins and are a product of fermentation. Winemakers frequently add sulfites as a preservative. Therefore, while most wines have sulfites, you may occasionally discover a winemaker who does not add sulfites to his […]

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Winery Specials

October 29, 2008 – 3:47 pm

Recently, I have seen articles saying consumers who are concerned about the economy are beginning to use coupons more frequently. While we are all familiar with grocery store coupons, small businesses including some wineries offer coupons. Occasionally, these coupons are found online at the winery’s website. More frequently, wineries offer discounts depending upon the special […]

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Wineries Located in Business Parks

October 24, 2008 – 1:33 pm

Why would anyone want to locate a winery in a business park? We discovered the answer in our first visit to a winery located in an industrial park. The location provides easy access for consumers. In addition with the price of land going out of sight, the concept of an urban winery allows winemakers to […]

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