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Brunello di Montalcino-Is This Wine Authentic?

April 14, 2010 – 1:05 am

Can Italy overcome the situation where deceptive practices were used in the wine industry? This came about with the 2003 vintage of Brunello di Montalcino. This wine is supposed to be produced from only the Sangiovese grapes. However, several producers added other grape varietals including Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot. One might think that this is […]

By Kathy | Posted in Wine News/Commentary | Also tagged Brunello di Montalcino, Italy, National Post, Sangiovese, technology | Comments (0)

Wine Events in Virginia, April 23 -25

April 13, 2010 – 1:05 am

The weekend of April 24 and 25 is important in Virginia. The focus at the 2nd Annual Drinklocal.com Conference will be Virginia wines. Learn about Thomas Jefferson’s interest in growing grapes, the best grapes to grow in Virginia and taste some Virginia wines at the Twitter Taste-off. There will also be Maryland wineries at the […]

By Kathy | Posted in Winery Events | Also tagged drinklocalwine.com, events, festival, local wine, Maryland, Shenandoah, Twitter, Twitter Taste-off, Virginia | Comments (0)

What’s More Important? Preserving Terroir or a Road and Bridge?

April 12, 2010 – 1:05 am

Mosel, a wine region in Germany, is home to an unusual Riesling that is the result of the terroir – a combination of slate, sun and water attributes. If the proposed roadway and bridge are built, there are concerns that the water system will change and that the vines will be blocked of the essential […]

By Kathy | Posted in Wine News/Commentary | Also tagged autoban, critics, Germany, Guardian, Hugh Johnson, Jancis Robinson, Mosel, UK | Comments (0)

Wine, Charity and Sports

April 11, 2010 – 8:53 am

Wine and sports lovers can support charity. Discover Charity Wines. It seems today as if society is geared to hearing all about the negative behavior of professional sports players whether it be steroids, violence or immoral behavior. However, it’s all about focusing attention on the bad behavior of a few people. Many upstanding sports players […]

By Kathy | Posted in Wine News/Commentary | Also tagged baseball, charity, Charity Wines, football, hockey, Longball Vineyards, sports, wrestling | Comments (0)

Wine Century Club Turns Five Years Old

April 8, 2010 – 3:22 pm

The Wine Century Club turns 5 years old this spring. It has grown to 721 members. Have you heard about this club? Afterall 721 members in five years doen’t seem like a large number. However, the Wine Century Club is a great learning and fun opportunity for wine enthusiasts. The 721 members have tasted at […]

By Terry | Posted in Wine Notes | Also tagged Wine Century Club | Comments (0)

Wine Festivals Galore

April 6, 2010 – 8:53 am

There are lots of wine events during April. Check out the winery events calendar on the Wine Trail Traveler website at http://winetrailtraveler.com/calendar.php. For the weekend of April 17 and 18 there are also an array of wine festivals. Travel to Waynesboro, Virginia for the 10th Annual Virginia Fly Fishing & Wine Festival on April 17-18. […]

By Kathy | Posted in Winery Events | Also tagged Bluebonnet Wine Trail, events, festivals, fishing, fly fishing, Texas, Texas Hill Country, Virginia, wine trail | Comments (0)

April is Michigan Wine Month!

April 5, 2010 – 9:22 am

In late March, Governor Granholm called for April to be Michigan Wine Month. Wineries in Michigan are becoming increasingly known from the Leelanau and Old Mission Peninsulas to the west section of the state where Lake Michigan influences the climate. Currently the state has four wine trails including Leelanau Peninsula Vintners Trail, Wineries of Old […]

By Kathy | Posted in Wine News/Commentary | Also tagged April, Chateau Chantal, Contessa, Domaine Berrien, Lake Michigan Shore, Leelanau Peninsula, Michigan, Michigan Wine Month, Old Mission Peninsula, wine trail | Comments (0)

Discovering a Virginia Winery for Sale

April 2, 2010 – 8:04 am

On our way to Savoy-Lee Vineyard & Winery in Bedford County, VA we saw a sign indicating a winery was for sale. To our surprise we discovered that the Savoy-Lee winery was for sale. We enjoyed our visit with David Wood, owner, of the winery. The tasting room is adjacent to a good-size event area. […]

By Kathy | Posted in Wine News/Commentary | Also tagged Bedford, sale, Savoy-Lee, vineyard, Virginia, winery | Comments (0)

Lamb Entrées for Easter Dinner

March 30, 2010 – 7:53 am

For Easter, many people enjoy a lamb entrée. I have to admit it’s not one of my favorites and I am frequently told that I don’t know what I am missing. For those who enjoy lamb or want to try lamb, there are four recipes on the Wine Trail Traveler website with lamb. One of […]

By Kathy | Posted in Wine/Food/Recipes | Also tagged Easter, entrées, lamb, recipe, recipes, red wine, white wine, Winery Tasting Rooms and Cellar Doors | Comments (0)

Two Appetizer Recipes with Wine for Easter

March 29, 2010 – 7:25 am

As you plan your Easter Sunday dinner this week, make your list of ingredients. What wines will you need to pair with the meal or to use in recipes? Frequently the same wine used in a recipe will be appropriate to pair with the meal. If you are undecided about what wines to use, visit […]

By Kathy | Posted in Wine/Food/Recipes | Also tagged Chumeia, Easter, Easter dinner, Elk Run Vineyards, gelatin terrine, Maryland, recipe, recipes, stuffed mushrooms, tasting rooms, winery | Comments (0)

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Brunello di Montalcino-Is This Wine Authentic?

Wine Events in Virginia, April 23 -25

What’s More Important? Preserving Terroir or a Road and Bridge?

Wine, Charity and Sports

Wine Century Club Turns Five Years Old

Wine Festivals Galore

April is Michigan Wine Month!

Discovering a Virginia Winery for Sale

Lamb Entrées for Easter Dinner

Two Appetizer Recipes with Wine for Easter

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