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New Jersey Legislators Affect Wineries Ability to Survive

June 21, 2011 – 6:08 am

When we visited several New Jersey wineries last week, we were asked, “Do you know what is happening to the New Jersey wine industry?” While I was aware there was some issue, my attention has been focused on the Maryland legislation that has passed permitting direct shipping from across the country. Yes, the new Maryland […]

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Father’s Day Bash

June 20, 2011 – 12:15 pm

Yesterday turned out to be an awesome day. The weather was perfect as we celebrated Father’s Day with a Father’s Day Bash at one of my niece’s that included a long list of extended family members. There were sisters, brothers, moms, fathers and many, many children. I started with a margarita, actually two. They were […]

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What are Your Plans for Father’s Day?

June 18, 2011 – 7:17 am

Have you made plans for Father’s Day yet? There are numerous wineries offering special events for dads. If you just want a laid back experience, visit your local winery for a wine tasting. Numerous wineries encourage visitors to bring a picnic lunch to enjoy with a bottle of wine from the winery. Check with the […]

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Eat•Drink•Go LOCAL in Maryland

June 17, 2011 – 8:24 am

Summer is a great time to enjoy eating and drinking local for both residents and tourists. What better way to enjoy farm fresh grown products and local wines? The Maryland Wineries Association is helping to support local foods and local wines with Eat•Drink•Go LOCAL events this year. As we talk with winemakers and winery owners […]

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New Jersey Wine Trails and Passport

June 13, 2011 – 6:47 am

New Jersey with more than 50 wineries is home to seven wine trails. Wineries can be discovered around the state. Wine enthusiasts will discover traditional red and white wines as well as many fruit wines. Everyone can discover wines to enjoy. The Garden State Wine Growers Association has a Passport program for participating New Jersey […]

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Corvettes for the Vets Wine Event

June 12, 2011 – 7:53 am

Save the date July 3, 2011 for a very special event at The Williamsburg Winery in Williamsburg, Virginia.  Read The Williamsburg Winery article. The Williamsburg Winery is hosting a special event to support those in the U.S. Armed Forces and  their families.  CORVETTES for the Vets will take place 11am-4pm. This event will include 70 […]

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Pear Tart Recipe uses Peach Wine

June 11, 2011 – 7:11 pm

Imagine pears marinated inpeach wine! That is the beginning of the recipe for Sweet Whisper Peach Marinated Pear Tart. The recipe below is from DelMonaco Winery and Vineyards in Baxter, Tennessee. In addition to Sweet Whisper Peach wine, the winery produces numerous wines including Chardonnay, Gewürztraminer, Riesling, Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Concord, Muscadine and Blackberry. Check […]

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Merlot 2008 from South Coast

June 8, 2011 – 12:01 am

We opened a bottle of 33° N Merlot Estate 2008 wine produced by Fallbrook Winery in Fallbrook, California. This estate grown Merlot was from the Gracie Hill Vineyard 2008 harvest. Produced by Fallbrook Winery in Southern California, this opaque dark purple with a ruby rim wine was full bodied and offered nuances of black cherry. […]

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A Murder Mystery with Gourmet Dinner this Weekend in Mendocino

June 6, 2011 – 9:04 am

Numerous wineries offer special events including murder mystery dinners. An expansion of the murder mystery dinner idea is taking place this weekend, June 10 and June 11 at Parducci Winery in Ukiah, California. This unusual event is titled  “Goes Well with Murder” presented by Murder Mystery Mendocino. “Mingle with fellow guests and meet an array […]

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Fruit, Wine and Recipes

June 4, 2011 – 12:01 am

As we travel from/to wineries in various wine regions, we quite frequently come across fruit wines. While some people do not consider fruit wines to be a wine, I happen to think that fruit wine is a wine just as rice wine is a wine. There is a place for fruit wines. Some winemakers don’t […]

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