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Maryland’s Tin Lizzie Wineworks Offers Winemaking Opportunities with Grapes Sourced from Stagecoach Vineyards

September 7, 2011 – 7:33 am

This is the right time of year to decide to start your winemaking experience. A winemaking experience is also a great gift for anyone who enjoys wine – think birthdays, anniversaries, holidays. Tin Lizzie Wineworks is starting its fourth year as a winemaking school just outside Clarksville, Maryland. Tin Lizzie offers wine enthusiasts the opportunity […]

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Home winemaking: Peach and a Sauvignon Blanc

September 6, 2011 – 1:42 pm

Over the weekend, we started to make two different wines – one from a kit. We thought we would not try a kit wine again after our other experiences. But this kit was a Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand’s Marlboro region. To help create a quality wine, we pulled out the testing equipment including the […]

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Maryland Wine Festival – September 17-18

September 6, 2011 – 1:02 am

Save September 17 or 18 to attend the well-known Maryland Wine Festival held annually at the Carroll County Farm Museum in Westminster, MD. 2011 is the 28th Anniversary of Maryland Wine Festival. With so much experience behind it, the festival is sure to be a success for visitors, wineries and vendors. More than 30 Maryland […]

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Restaurants and Local Wines

September 5, 2011 – 1:02 am

The topic of should restaurants serve local wines is of interest to restauranteurs, diners, and wineries. A long article in the Napa Valley Register focuses on this point and has received numerous comments. The situation is focused on Napa Valley restaurants and makes comparisons with restaurants in France and Italy. Local wines and restaurants are […]

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Visit a Winery to Celebrate Labor Day Weekend (events)

September 1, 2011 – 9:22 am

Lots of winery events are taking place this Labor Day Weekend! Which one will you attend? Check with the winery for any changes to their event schedule. Some wineries encourage visitors to bring picnic baskets, although no outside alcohol is allowed. Call ahead to find out if travelers are encouraged to bring a picnic lunch. […]

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Apple Barn Winery in Tennessee

September 1, 2011 – 7:09 am

Apple Barn Winery in Tennessee is located near the entrance to the Great Smoky Mountains in eastern Tennessee. When planning a visit to this resort area be sure to stop and visit Apple Barn Winery. Located in the Apple Barn Village area of Sevierville, Tennessee Apple Barn Winery focuses on producing apple-based wines. While visiting […]

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Maryland Homebrew Moves to Larger Site

August 31, 2011 – 1:18 pm

Home brewers and winemakers can shop for supplies at Maryland Homebrew in Columbia, Maryland. On Sunday the store closed its doors and moved to a new location during a visit by Hurricane Irene. The new location is just six doors away from the former location. Owner, Tom Brenton, was delighted about the new location. The […]

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Tomorrow is #CabernetDay and #TempranilloDay

August 31, 2011 – 8:45 am

It seems September 1 is becoming red wine day with the 2nd Annual #CabernetDay and the First Annual International #TempranilloDay vying for recognition on the same day. Wine enthusiasts can choose between tweeting and blogging about Cabernet or Tempranillo. It’s unfortunate the same day has been chosen to celebrate two different wine varieties. If you […]

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Skirt Steak Recipe with Tempranillo

August 31, 2011 – 1:02 am

Thursday, September 1 is Tempranillo Day. Tempranillo is a red Spanish wine. Tempranillo is found in the Rioja region of Spain, Argentina and California. Consider setting aside a cup of your Rioja wine and using it as a marinade in the following recipe. Alternatively, pair the Tempranillo with your dinner! Cheers! Kathy   Grilled Skirt […]

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Labor Day Weekend Wine Festivals

August 30, 2011 – 1:02 am

Enjoy this Labor Day weekend by visiting a wine festival. If you are looking for a smaller wine event checkout your neighborhood winery. With more than 6,000 wineries established in the US, there is likely to be a winery somewhat nearby. Check the festivals below and discover one that interests you. Website links are provided […]

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