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Grandes Pagos de España Wine Tasting

April 8, 2016 – 12:16 pm

This week we attended the Grandes Pagos de España wine tasting seminar in Washington D.C. We were delighted to have the opportunity to attend the seminar at the bright and cheerful Oyamel restaurant, focused on Mexican cuisine.

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Tasting Wines from Members of Grandes Pagos de España

April 7, 2016 – 11:03 am

We attended a seminar in Washington DC at Oyamel restaurant. Nine wines from producers that are members of Grandes Pagos de España were tasted. The tasting took place in a private room at the restaurant. We attended the first seminar. Jean Belondrade Lurton of Belondrade winery introduced those attending with the concept behind Grandes Pagos […]

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Gloria Ferrer’s Pinot Noir Clones Tasting

April 5, 2016 – 11:14 am

Last Thursday, March 31st, we made our way to a special wine tasting focused on diverse Pinot Noir clones growing at Gloria Ferrer Caves & Vineyards. The event was held at The Riggsby restaurant in Washington, DC.

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Wine’s Birth, Part 2

March 30, 2016 – 6:43 am

After a long winter’s rest and at times a covering of several feet of snow, the time for opening the qvevri is at hand. Our late winter in central Maryland was a roller coaster of temperatures. Some cold and a few days later quite hot for this time of year. The ground is still cool […]

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Wine’s Birth

March 29, 2016 – 7:53 am

As the last days of March tick away, I am reminded of the qvevri that we brought from the country Georgia. It is buried near the side of the house and has had a wine in it for the past six months. During the autumn, we kept the opening to the qvevri open during fermentation. […]

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A Bonny Doon Wine for Cherry Blossoms

March 25, 2016 – 11:40 am

Last night we enjoyed a delightful rosé wine from Bonny Doon Vineyard in California. The 2015 Il Ciliegiolo Rosato Mt. OSO Vineyards Tracy Hills was 12.4% alcohol and paired well with our dinner. The cherry and crispness was wonderful with outdoor grilled hamburgers and veggies.

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Sweet and Sour Pork Kabobs

March 19, 2016 – 9:17 am

The recipe for Sweet and Sour Pork Kabobs is from Put Pork on Your Fork website. In addition to many pork recipes, the website offers a lot of information about pork including the benefits of enjoying pork.

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Interview: Randall Grahm of Bonny Doon

March 15, 2016 – 11:56 am

A few weeks ago, after learning about an unusual winemaking technique I contacted Randall Grahm of Bonny Doon Vineyard in California. In addition to a photo of the technique he used for producing Vin Gris Tuilé, he kindly responded to interview questions via email.

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9th Annual Pebble Beach Food & Wine

March 14, 2016 – 11:41 am

The Pebble Beach Food & Wine event takes place March 31 thru April 3. More than 200 wineries from around the world are participating. Will you be there?

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Wine Pairing at Culinary Institute of America

March 11, 2016 – 1:03 pm

On April 9, many wineries who are members of Appellation St. Helena are participating in an annual food and wine pairing competition at the renowned Culinary Institute of America

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