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Enjoy a Walk Through Vineyards and Help Pancreatic Cancer Research

June 6, 2010 – 1:01 am

A special walk through vineyards is planned at a winery in St. Helena, California. It will be held on June 12 at 9am. The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Bay Area Affiliate is hosting the 8th annual Walk Through the Vineyards fundraiser. The walk will take place at the Charles Krug Winery currently owned by Peter […]

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The Green Winegrowing Handbook

May 15, 2010 – 1:01 pm

The Green Winegrowing Handbook was created by Paul Dolan Vineyards and Parducci Wine Cellars. Not only is this handbook about about organic and biodynamic vineyard practices but it is printed on 100% PCW Recycled Paper with Soy Inks. Obviously they practice what they talk about. The handbook is only 48 pages long including room for […]

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Legislation Proposed to Support Vineyards/Wineries in Maryland County

May 13, 2010 – 10:11 am

Howard County, Maryland is pressing forward to make the county winery friendly. Today the county executive, Ken Ulman, is announcing that he will introduce legislation that will enable property owners to have vineyards as well as to open wineries in the county. The announcement at Tin Lizzie Wineworks in Clarksville, Maryland will include a tour […]

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Vineyard Perceptions

May 6, 2010 – 8:32 am

Occasionally our perceptions of what we know, read or hear are different than the reality. I was surprised yesterday while driving from San Jose to Sonoma County in California. The state is known worldwide for its wines. What came as a surprise is how long one can drive in California without ever seeing a single […]

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An Italian-style Port from Virginia

April 28, 2010 – 7:48 am

This week we visited Loudoun Valley Vineyards in Virginia where we had the chance to taste several wines. The owners of the winery are Cameron and Bree Ann Moore. Bree Ann is also the winemaker as well as a consultant for several wineries. We enjoyed every wine we tasted. The tasting ended with Legacy, an […]

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DrinkLocalWine Conference in Virginia- Only 80 Tickets Left

April 7, 2010 – 9:34 am

As of April 6 there are only 80 tickets left for the Annual DrinkLocalWine Conference. This event on April 24-26 will take place in Northern Virginia and the focus will be Virginia wines. Each year more vineyards and wineries are starting up in Virginia. Virginia winemakers are discovering that great wines can be grown and […]

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Leprechaun Punch with Wine for St. Patrick’s Day

March 13, 2010 – 9:44 am

St. Patrick’s Day will be here soon and it’s never too early to start celebrating. We came across a recipe for Leprechaun Punch at Kreutz Creek Vineyards in Pennsylvania while we were visiting. The winery is located in the Philadelphia countryside. The ingredients for Kreutz Creek Vineyards Leprechaun Punch include Vidal Blanc, sparkling water-lime, melon […]

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Wineries Unlimited 2010 Conference

March 8, 2010 – 10:04 am

The largest winery and vineyard conference east of the Rockies begins this week on Wednesday, March 9 in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. The Wineries Unlimited 2010 Conference is being held at the Valley Forge Convention Center outside of Philadelphia. Wineries Unlimited is a combination trade show and conference and lasts four days. This is the […]

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Health Benefits from Grapes?

February 17, 2010 – 10:12 am

In an article entitled, “Vineyards Try Health Drinks to Squeeze More From the Grapes,” (Timesonline) the author Adam Sage, writes about another possible use for grapes besides wine. How many more uses can be discovered for grapes? People have been making wine and juice from grapes for centuries. When I was young, my mother would […]

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Visit New Zealand

February 2, 2010 – 6:30 am

It’s near the beginning of the year so take time to peruse your destination sites for 2010. New Zealand offers opportunities for wine enthusiasts. Consider visiting the Wairarapa website and use it to help plan your trip to New Zealand. I haven’t yet visited New Zealand but would like to visit there to discover their […]

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