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Our Second Day in Georgia, the Birthplace of Wine

September 12, 2013 – 11:23 pm

Our second day in Georgia was as great as our first day. Our driver and our guide, Tamta, from the Georgia National Wine Agency took us to the outskirts of Tbilisi. Our first stop was in Mtskheta….qv

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Our First Day in Tbilisi, Georgia (Sakartvelo): Birthplace of Wine

September 11, 2013 – 6:00 am

Our first winery in Georgia was Tbilivino followed by Bagrationi 1882.

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Our First Georgian Supra

September 10, 2013 – 11:12 pm

We managed to sleep off a rather large lunch and prepare for dinner at Azarpesha in Tbilisi, Georgia. Azarpesha is a wine restaurant and the wines for the evening were made in qvevri. When we arrived we were warmly greeted by Laursab Togonidze who spoke about efforts to increase awareness of qvevri wines and qvevri […]

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Writing a Book about Georgian Wine History

September 9, 2013 – 10:46 pm

There are certain events in one’s life that have a lifelong impact. One happened while I was in high school. I attended a lecture by Dr. Willard Bascom about the Moho Discontinuity. After high school, I couldn’t recall anything about the lecture other than a comment that Dr. Bascom just happened to mention. It has […]

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Beginning a Journey to Georgia, the Cradle of Wine

September 8, 2013 – 11:03 am

It’s a long trip but we are so looking forward to learning about Georgia, sometimes referred to as the “Cradle of Wine.”

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What Could Be Better than Local Cheese and Wine Pairing in Pennsylvania?

September 1, 2013 – 1:05 pm

In October the Berks Country Wine Trail will offer an Artisan Cheese & Wine Pairing Event Weekend.

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Planning a Labor Day Picnic? Remember the Sangria!

August 31, 2013 – 10:52 am

Why not add a Sangria to your beverages for this Labor Day weekend?

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A Tale of Two Cabs

August 29, 2013 – 4:36 pm

Last year was the year of the Cab for our wine production. We crafted a barrel of 2012 Atlas Peak AVA Cabernet Sauvignon at Tin Lizzie Wineworks in Clarksville, Maryland. The grapes were sourced from Stagecoach Vineyards in the Napa Valley. At home, we made a white Cabernet Sauvignon from first run juice we sourced […]

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Finally, a Guide for Visiting Tasting Rooms

August 23, 2013 – 7:38 am

While visiting Catoctin Breeze Vineyard in Thurmont, Maryland earlier this year, we mentioned to winemaker, Mike Lentini, that we were writing a book for visitors to tasting rooms. Mike enthusiastically said, “Finally.” It seems that a book discussing what to expect and how to act in a tasting room is long overdue. The motivation to […]

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New Chef at Wine Country Inn

August 21, 2013 – 6:59 pm

Palisade on Colorado’s Western Slope and not far from Grand Junction is a delightful spot to visit. With more than a dozen wineries and numerous fruit farms and small town feel, it is very relaxing region to visit. Wine Country Inn is just off of Route 70 and within walking and biking distance of wineries. Recently a new chef has taken over the kitchen at Wine Country Inn.

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