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Sangria Recipe for Memorial Day

May 31, 2010 – 1:02 am

Looking for a delicious Sangria recipe for Memorial Day? This spring we visited a small winery in Virginia, Savoy-Lee Winery & Vineyard in Huddleston, VA and had a delicious Sangria. They provided us with the recipe and we are passing it on to our friends as a perfect drink for Memorial Day and summertime drink. (Savoy-Lee […]

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H.R. 5034 Article at Wine Spectator- A Must Read

May 30, 2010 – 10:47 am

Wine Spectator has published an excellent article describing the origins and possible affects of H.R. 5034.  If passed, the Comprehensive Alcohol Regulatory Effectiveness Act of 2010 or CARE Act has the potential of affecting alcohol distribution across the country to the benefit of wholesalers. Already more than 100 congress representatives have signed on to co-sponsor […]

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An Inexpensive Option for Memorial Day Weekend

May 29, 2010 – 5:01 am

You have a few hours over the Memorial Day weekend and you’re wondering where to go. Consider visiting local winery tasting rooms. Although some tasting rooms are in urban settings, many are in the countryside. Visiting them has the makings for a nice drive in the country. Your experience in visiting a tasting room is […]

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Wineries Have a Source to Help Choose a Distributor

May 27, 2010 – 1:04 am

When one mentions the word distributor at a winery, any number of comments or expressions will be heard or seen.  Wine distributors do provide a needed service for many wineries. However, from what I have been able to discern most wine distributors want to work with the larger wineries that can provide many more cases […]

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Congressional House Bill 5034 May Affect All Consumers of Alcohol Beverages

May 26, 2010 – 1:05 am

I am very concerned about the federal legislation (HB 5034) regarding the shipping of alcohol between states that is currently under consideration by the US Congress. I’ve been reading the news from a variety of sources and talking with winery owners and winemakers. Many have not heard about House Bill 5034 and some even think […]

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Memorial Day Weekend Wine Events

May 25, 2010 – 1:05 am

If you haven’t planned your Memorial Day Weekend celebration yet, check out some of these wine related events for that weekend. Travel to another state or to Price Edward Island or perhaps to visit a winery near your home. Explore and meet new people and try new wines. Cheers, Kathy New Orleans Wine & Food […]

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Wine and Appetizers

May 24, 2010 – 9:03 am

Last night we enjoyed a Symphony 2008 wine with appetizers that included thin sliced salmon and creamy cream cheese with chives on slices of French bread. The other appetizer was Brie baked in crescent roll dough drizzled with honey and topped with crushed walnuts. Yum! Symphony is a white wine grape that has been available […]

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Cecchetti Wine Company

May 19, 2010 – 8:34 am

According to a recent article on the Wine Business website, “Cecchetti Wine Co Partners with Chile’s Aresti Family to Launch Broadway Wine Partners,” the Cecchetti Wine Company is partnering with a Chilean family, the Aresti family, to create Broadway Wine Partners. This business will be located in Sonoma County. In addition, to Cecchetti’s current brands of […]

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Have You Heard About House Bill 5034?

May 17, 2010 – 11:30 am

The past three or four weeks we have spent a lot of time visiting wineries on the east and west coasts. We have been able to talk with owners and winemakers about the story of their vineyards and winery. Surprisingly when we mention House Bill 5034, many were not aware of this bill which conflicts […]

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Lieb Family Cellars of Long Island Supports Charities During May

May 16, 2010 – 11:44 am

Wineries on Long Island are prolific. Visitors from NYC can be sure of finding a wine to enjoy when visiting these wineries. Be sure to stop at Lieb Family Cellars in Long Island Wine Country. During the month of May, free tastings of Bridge Lane White Merlot and September Mission Merlot will be available. During […]

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