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Experience a Private Wine Tasting

February 21, 2009 – 9:19 am

Consider attending a private wine tasting at Chateau O’Brien. Recently Chateau O’Brien at Northpoint in Virginia sent a flier describing a Private Wine Tasting event. This event only happens three times a year and appointments are necessary. The next wine tasting is February 28. Experience a private wine tasting with the Chateau O’Brien’s winemaker, Jason […]

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Enomatic Wine Serving Systems

February 20, 2009 – 9:02 am

Enomatic Wine Serving Systems offers wine establishments the opportunity to serve more premium wines by the glass without fearing loss of quality or oxidation. This seems to be ideal for restaurants, bars, wine shops or perhaps the smaller size for home use. By using gas to protect the wine from oxidation, the Enomatic machines can […]

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Health and Wine

February 15, 2009 – 8:44 am

Does wine in moderation have an affect on health? For those who believe that wine has a negative effect or no affect on one’s health, it should be noted that North Carolina’s Department of Commerce website has added an article “Wine and Health.” The article also includes a link to M.D. News’s article “The Health […]

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Little Barrel

February 9, 2009 – 1:08 pm

The other day I received an email from Andrew Major, who with his wife own Little Barrel Clothing. For anyone interested in clothing with a wine theme, you should visit their website at www.littlebarrel.com. The Majors started the Little Barrel Clothing store as a result of their wedding in 2007. The wedding took place in a […]

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In Support of New York Wines

February 6, 2009 – 3:19 pm

An unfortunate remark by New York State Senator Diane Savino about a New York wine she drank has led to shockwaves throughout the New York state wine industry. According to an article on the Democrat and Chronicle website, Senators Defend N.Y. Wines, Finger Lakes Winery, Senator Savino told Elizabeth Benjamin of New York Daily News […]

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Valentine’s Day Weekend Events with Wine, Chocolate and Romance

February 4, 2009 – 5:30 pm

Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to enjoy pairing wine, chocolate and romance. Many wineries offer special Valentine’s Weekend events, so check out the winery events in your area. As I explored  events at wineries, some of the special Valentine’s Dinners have already sold out, so don’t wait too long to make your reservation. The […]

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Wine Awards

January 29, 2009 – 4:19 pm

After visiting more than 300 wineries and tasting rooms in a little over 24 months, we have seen wine awards displayed in a variety of ways. Perhaps the gold, silver or bronze medals are hung around the wine bottle neck, placed on bulletin boards or encased in glass displays. Some wineries are quick to point […]

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Renaming of a Virginia Wine Trail

January 23, 2009 – 1:50 pm

The Northern Neck Wine Trail has been renamed as the Chesapeake Bay Wine Trail. While many people are familiar with the Chesapeake Bay, others question where Virginia’s Northern Neck region is located. We had the opportunity to visit several of the wineries located in this region last week. Varying in size and style, they all […]

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Celebrating Inauguration Day with Wine

January 20, 2009 – 4:00 pm

When you are celebrating today’s Inauguration, will you be enjoying wine? What kind of wine will you choose? Today an important day in American history should be celebrated with an American wine. This is one day that only occurs every four years in the United States and I believe that we should show our support […]

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Vineyards and Wine

January 18, 2009 – 3:05 pm

More vineyards are popping up throughout the United States than ever before. Research is taking place at educational institutions, including New York, Minnesota and Virginia and some states like Colorado are funding vineyard research. More varieties of grapes are available. As a result, some people are beginning to enjoy different styles of wine. Grape varietals […]

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