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An Ohio Book Talk about Georgia, Sakartvelo: the Birthplace of Wine

May 9, 2014 – 8:15 am

I had another opportunity to tell people about the country Georgia, the birthplace of wine, while presenting a couple book talks at Brunings Wine Cellars and Accessories in Beavercreek, Ohio. As with my other book talks about the country Georgia, people we amazed that grape growing and wine production have an 8,000 year history. They […]

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Wineries Celebrate Mother’s Day All Weekend!

May 8, 2014 – 8:14 am

This weekend many wineries will be busy offering events and special discounts featuring Mother’s Day! If you haven’t already made plans for celebrating Mother’s Day, check out these events!

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Secolari, a Boutique Olive Oil Shop Offers Wine and Olive Oil Tasting Events

May 6, 2014 – 8:41 am

This past weekend we spent a delightful time at Secolari, a specialty shop in Columbia, Maryland that features ”The gift of artisan oils, vinegars & other enrichments.” Secolari specializes in extra virgin olive oils from California.

We met with a small group of people interested in learning about wine and olive oil tastings.

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Cinco de Mayo Events this Weekend

May 1, 2014 – 5:07 pm

The Cinco de Mayo annual event is a celebration of the victory of the Mexican army at the Battle of Puebla. The 1862 battle was one of those fought during the Franco-Mexican War.Several wineries around the United States have special events…

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Book Talk Surprises Wine Enthusiasts about the Birthplace of Wine

April 29, 2014 – 6:10 am

We set up for a presentation and book talk about Georgia, Sakartvelo: the Birthplace of Wine at Unionville Cellars in Ringoes, New Jersey on Sunday, April 27th. Although there was a steady crowd there was little interest in attending the book talk and presentation. That is until we corralled some visitors and started presenting. Our […]

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Spring is in the Air: A Variety of Upcoming Wine Events

April 24, 2014 – 11:52 am

Visiting wineries in the spring can be delightful. Look for the magic in the vineyards as grapevines begin their journey from sap dropping like tears to buds swelling and signs of leafing out.

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Cement Suitcase Interview with Writer-Director, Rick Castañeda

April 16, 2014 – 7:43 am

We are always interested in watching movies that take place in wine country. Cement Suitcase takes place in Washington’s Yakima Valley. Several scenes were filmed at Airfield Estates Winery. We visited Prosser and Airfield Estates. We were intrigued to see a setting where we have been in the movie. This is an email interview with […]

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9th Annual Destin Charity Wine Auction Weekend

April 13, 2014 – 1:01 am

According to the 9th Annual Charity Wine Auction website, it is considered by Wine Spectator Magazine to be one of the top charity auctions in the United States.

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Alaverdi Monastery Has Heart

March 31, 2014 – 9:16 pm

We visited Alaverdi Monastery and noticed the small vineyard on the way to the marani. The vines were pruned and tied in a heart shape. This pruning method was new to us and we speculated as to why it was shaped and tied. Two cordons were tied to the post about eight inches above the […]

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Georgian Wine Grand Tasting

March 29, 2014 – 9:05 pm

The grand tasting of Georgian wines took place in the ballroom at the Marriott Hotel in Tbilisi, Georgia. Sarah Abbot introduced the wine tasting session. The selected wines were prepared by Shalva Khetusuriani, President of Georgian Sommelier Association. Shalva and Sarah commented about the wines during the tasting. What is now becoming traditional, my tasting […]

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