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Best “Wine” Forward

April 27, 2009 – 2:39 am

This weekend, we had a small party with friends and family. Usually we cook and bake almost everything, but this time around we decided to take the easy way out and went to a local box store where we purchased cheese and turkey rolls, vegetables and a yummy chocolate cake with a creamy center. We […]

By Kathy | Posted in Wine News/Commentary | Also tagged dessert, fault, Heron Hill Winery, tastings wineries | Comments (0)

Canada’s First Certified Biodynamic Wine

April 22, 2009 – 2:26 am

Yesterday I received an email from Southbrook Vineyards in Niagara-on-the-Lake announcing their release of Canada’s first certified biodynamic wine. In celebration of Earth Day, the 2008 Cabernet Rosé is being released today. Only 550 cases were produced. Today 28 restaurants in Ontario will be celebrating the release of this wine. Enjoy a glass of this […]

By Kathy | Posted in Wine News/Commentary | Also tagged biodynamic, Canada, Demeter, Earth Day, Southbrook | Comments (0)

Ohio Wineries Celebrate Spring with Wine N Blooms

April 21, 2009 – 2:17 am

Thirteen wineries in northeast Ohio are celebrating Spring on May 1-2 and May 8-9. Participants will receive a wine glass by Schott Zwiesel and a spring garden pail at a selected winery. By traveling to the participating wineries, visitors will collect a gladiola bulb. Included at each winery is an appetizer and one or two wine […]

By Kathy | Posted in Winery Events | Also tagged Ferrante Winery and Ristorante, Grand River Cellars, Ohio wineries, Wine N Bloom | Comments (0)

Search for Recipes Using Wine Leads to Chumeia Vineyards Special Events

April 17, 2009 – 2:21 am

I am always looking for recipes with wine as an ingredient. As part of the search, I contacted Chumeia Vineyards in Paso Robles, California and discovered more than recipes and wine. Their website has many recipes on it. Most of the recipes are for pairing with their wines. You may want to check out their […]

By Kathy | Posted in Winery Events | Also tagged Chumeia Vineyards, Paso Robles, recipes, Woods Humane Society | Comments (0)

Spring Wine Events in Virginia

April 16, 2009 – 2:04 am

Spring wine events are in the air. With Virginia having a fast growing increase of vineyards and winery, there is cause for celebration. If you are looking for a fun activity this weekend, check out some of these Virginia events. The Monticello Area Wine Festival will be held April 18 and 19 from 11am to 5pm, […]

By Kathy | Posted in Winery Events | Also tagged Burnley, festival, Hartwood, Horton, Kluge, Monticello Area Wine Festival, Virginia | Comments (0)

Missouri Wine Trail Features the Norton Grape

April 13, 2009 – 11:17 am

Norton is the Missouri state grape. The Hermann Norton Wine Trail in Missouri will be featuring the Norton grape May 2 and 3. Tickets must be purchased in advance. For more information, visit the Hermann Norton Wine Trail website. People either love the Norton grape or believe that it shouldn’t be a wine. Sometimes tasters […]

By Kathy | Posted in Winery Events | Also tagged grape, Hermann Norton Wine Trail, Horton, Missouri, Norton, Virginia | Comments (0)

Grapes With the Apes event

April 11, 2009 – 6:35 am

Just imagine going to the Smithsonian National Park for this event: Grapes with the Apes! On April 16 from 6 to 9 pm., ticket holders will have the opportunity to support the Zoo and taste wines. General admission tickets are still available. The Smithsonian National Zoological Park website says, “Sample wines from a variety of […]

By Kathy | Posted in Winery Events | Also tagged Grapes With the Apes, National Zoo, Smithsonian | Comments (0)

Is There a Cure for Corked Wine?

April 9, 2009 – 7:40 am

While not many wines are corked, occasionally we come across one that has that odor of old damp cardboard lurking in some dark crawl space. Yuck! There are different levels of the cork taint. Some wines at the beginning stages of cork taint are so negligible that many consumers may not notice it or more […]

By Kathy | Posted in Wine Notes | Also tagged corked, plastic wrap | Comments (0)