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Canadian Wineries

May 22, 2008 – 2:16 am

I have just returned from a delightful trip to Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Canada. Vineyard after vineyard were along the roads. Large, majestic winetasting rooms are frequently seen as well as smaller wineries creating fine wine. As we discovered while having dinner with friends and family, enjoying wine is all about the wine, food and friends. Several […]

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Black Star Farms – an agricultural destination

May 1, 2008 – 12:37 am

Congratulations to Black Star Farms in Michigan who received a Psychologically Healthy Workplace Award this spring. Black Star Farms is a unique winery. It is an agricultural destination with much to offer visitors including a winery and tasting room, creamery, inn and stables. The award was based on evaluation of employee involvement, work and life […]

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Vintage Ridge Vineyard & Winery

April 28, 2008 – 2:59 pm

Vintage Ridge is located in Rectortown, Virginia. The winery has an unusual building style. The large bright and cheerful room can easily be converted from a tasting room to a wine production room when necessary. While enjoying a tasting at one of the many tables, enjoy the sight of several tanks along one wall. On […]

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Virginia wineries

April 22, 2008 – 9:06 pm

Wine Trail Traveler spent several days in the Virginia countryside near Front Royal. Front Royal is known as being near an entrance to the Shenandoah National Park and Skyline Drive. While we did not get to the park, we did have beautiful views of the mountains and valleys from the six wineries we visited. The […]

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Wineries in the Northwest

April 8, 2008 – 7:55 pm

At last, back from an exciting trip to 19 wineries in Oregon and Washington, we have finished writing the articles about each winery we visited. As we discovered Oregon and Washington are beautiful despite the vineyards not leafed out yet. The buds are swelling so it won’t be long. The views of Willamette Valley AVA, […]

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Should Restaurants Support Their Local Wineries?

March 17, 2008 – 2:37 pm

Recently I was in a well-known restaurant. Taking a look at the two pages of wine offerings were some unique listings. Selections included wines from France, Italy, California and more. I was pleasantly surprised by the addition of wines from local wineries.  When tourists visit an area where wineries and vineyards are established, it certainly adds […]

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President’s Day Weekend Wineries and Tea

February 18, 2008 – 8:53 pm

Saturday and Sunday we took time to visit Maryland’s eastern shore and took a side trip to Delaware to visit wineries. St. Michaels Winery is located in St. Michaels, Maryland. St. Michaels appears to be a popular winery with people strolling by and stopping to taste wines. About 30 – 40 minutes away is Tilmon’s […]

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Winter Winery Visits

February 8, 2008 – 6:24 pm

Occasionally, we are asked, “Why visit wineries in the winter?” On a very cold day, January 2007, we visited a winery that had originally been a barn. The heating system had a difficult time, heating the building and the floor was cement. Dressed warmly, the cold seeped into our bones. On the positive side, I […]

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