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An Influence of a Champagne Family on a North American Winery

January 15, 2015 – 11:58 am

This year’s International Wine Tourism Conference takes place in Reims in the Champagne wine region of France. Our thoughts begin to explore this region and the people that make champagne. In our travels to wineries and vineyards in Canada and the United States, we met many winemakers and vineyardists that are from France. Many have […]

By Terry | Posted in Wine News/Commentary | Also tagged Champagne, Quebec, sparkling wine | Comments (0)

San Francisco Chronicle Wine Public Tasting on Valentine’s Day

January 14, 2015 – 1:08 pm

The winners of San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition for 2015 have been announced. A public tasting of these award winning wines will take place February 14. (What a great way to celebrate Valentine’s Day!)

By Kathy | Posted in Wine News/Commentary | Also tagged competition, Debonné Vineyards, Dr. Konstantin Frank Vinifera Wine Cellars, Gloria Ferrer, San Francisco, SFCWC, tasting, Valentine's Day | Comments (0)

Maryland’s Winter Wine Event

January 10, 2015 – 11:02 am

Thursday evening, January 8, 2015 marked the third annual event of Maryland’s Winter Wine. The event, in the B & O Railroad Museum, began with an hour long tasting of Vidal wines from six wineries. This area of the museum has glass enclosed cases, showcasing various aspects of the train history. Maryland wineries included in […]

By Terry | Posted in Wine News/Commentary | Also tagged Maryland, mdwine, Winter Wine | Comments (0)

January is a Great Month for Chili

January 9, 2015 – 1:19 pm

In the deep, cold of January, a bowl of chili can bring warmth and comfort.

By Kathy | Posted in Wine/Food/Recipes, Winery Events | Also tagged Chili, cook-off, event, Galen Glen Winery, recipes | Comments (0)

Wine Enthusiast magazine’s list of 2015 Best Wine Travel Destinations

January 8, 2015 – 7:38 am

I received a press release mentioning the February issue of Wine Enthusiast magazine’s list of Best Wine Travel Destinations of 2015. I always enjoy their list. Kathy and I have traveled to and written about more than 1,100 wineries and vineyards in North America, Europe and Oceania. I always enjoy seeing who made the Wine […]

By Terry | Posted in Wine News/Commentary | Also tagged Best wine destinations 2015, wine enthusiast | Comments (0)

Pasta & Wine Event on the Seneca Lake Wine Trail

January 6, 2015 – 11:19 am

Save the Dates: January 16, 17, 18 for the Pasta and Wine Event on the Seneca Lake Wine Trail! On the third weekend of January, the Seneca Lake Wine Trail is hosting Pasta & Wine Weekend. Choose the wineries you want to visit. At each participating winery sample pasta dishes paired with wine. Purchase tickets […]

By Kathy | Posted in Wine News/Commentary, Winery Events | Also tagged event, Pasta, Seneca Lake, Seneca Lake Wine Trail, wine trail | Comments (0)

Maryland Winter Wine Event to Showcase Vidal

January 5, 2015 – 7:40 am

The first statewide wine event of 2015 is on Thursday, January 8th at the B&O Railroad Museum in Baltimore. The dress to impress Winter Wine event takes place from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. From 6:00 pm till 7:00 pm there will be a special Vintage Vidal reception followed by the Roundhouse Tasting featuring several […]

By Terry | Posted in Wine News/Commentary | Also tagged Maryland, Vidal, Winter Wine | Comments (0)

10th Annual Vintner Ball to Help Second Harvest Heartland

January 4, 2015 – 1:54 pm

The 10th Annual Vintner Ball takes place March 7, 2015. This charity event will take place in the Westin Edina Galleria in Edina, Minnesota. The purpose of the Annual Vintner Ball is to support Second Harvest Heartland whose missions is to end hunger.

By Kathy | Posted in Wine News/Commentary | Also tagged Annual Vintner Ball, charity, hungry, Second Harvest Heartland | Comments (0)

Warm Up with Homemade Soup this Weekend!

January 3, 2015 – 10:59 am

With cold weather penetrating many areas of the country. This is a great month to enjoy a dish of soup! Below are two soup recipes….

By Kathy | Posted in Wine/Food/Recipes | Also tagged food, Knapp Winery, recipe, Schug Winery, soup | Comments (0)