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Wine Website Focuses on Drinking Local Wines

October 3, 2008 – 1:02 pm

A new website http://www.drinklocalwine.com/ is set to debut next week. The emphasis on this site is to encourage consumers to drink their local wines. One statement we often hear at wineries is, “The community doesn’t know they have a winery in their own backyard.” Getting the community to accept and support a local winery is […]

By Terry | Also posted in Wine News/Commentary | Tagged Colorado wines, local, wine | Comments (0)

When Does a Local Winery Become a Community’s Winery?

October 2, 2008 – 3:00 pm

If you own a winery, you know you have done something right when the local community refers to your winery as “their” winery. This is the case in Cañon City, Colorado. Owner Matt and Sally Cookson, The Winery at Holy Cross Abbey, produce an unusual wine that creates a lot of enthusiasm in the community. […]

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Jefferson Wine Bottles

September 25, 2008 – 1:52 pm

On August 13, I posted about a book I had just finished, “The Billionaire’s Vinegar by Benjamin Wallace. The non-fiction book traces the claimed discovery of Jefferson wine bottles in Paris to auction houses to wine collectors. Collectors were willing to pay thousands of dollars for a single bottle of the wine based on expert […]

By Kathy | Also posted in Wine News/Commentary | Tagged counterfeit, Jefferson, Koch, Rodenstock, wine | Comments (0)

Swine, Wine and Barrels

September 19, 2008 – 11:24 am

The Internet is quite interesting. Connections are made where one may never thought to have looked. Recently a link to Barrel Making, one of the Wine Trail Traveler learning modules, was made from the blog Avebury Chat. Avebury is a village about 84 miles west of London. When I searched the forum for wine, the […]

By Terry | Tagged barrels Avebury, Swine, wine | Comments (0)

Wine Tasting Rooms and Communities

September 17, 2008 – 12:58 pm

Winery tasting rooms can affect community neighborhoods in positive ways. Visitors to area tasting rooms may need lodging whether traditional hotels or bed and breakfasts. Stores selling touristy items will also benefit. However, we have discovered a unique idea that we wish more winery tasting rooms would take advantage of – local artists. While many […]

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Wine for a Cause

September 16, 2008 – 12:23 pm

Wine for a Cause It’s amazing what a little creative thinking can come up with today. Occasionally we come across a cause that if many people contributed in some small way, together it would be significant. Here is one opportunity, that only costs you postage and yet a donation will be made. By thinking outside […]

By Kathy | Also posted in Wine News/Commentary | Tagged Sutter, Sutter Home Family Vineyards, Sutter Home for Hope | Comments (0)

East Coast Vineyards Brace for Tropical Storms and Hurricanes

September 5, 2008 – 3:50 pm

East Coast Vineyards Brace for Tropical Storms and Hurricanes Every year the East Coast of the United States has to deal with tropical storms and hurricanes. Too much rain shortly before harvest particularly affects the quality of the grapes. This in turn affects the quality of the wine. In response to the tropical storm Hanna, […]

By Kathy | Tagged Barrel Oak Winery, East Coast, Grove Winery, Hanna, Pearmund Cellars, vineyards | Comments (0)

Labor Day Weekend Winery Visits

August 29, 2008 – 2:14 pm

Whether you are traveling far and wide or staying at home, you very likely have an opportunity to visit a winery tasting room nearby. While many wineries charge a small tasting fee, others do not charge for tastings. If you are looking for wineries to visit and want to know what to expect before you […]

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