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Christmas Countdown: 10 Days: Mulled Wine for the Holidays

December 15, 2011 – 7:51 am

Christmas and holiday time is a great time of the year to fill your home with the scents of mulled wine. As long as you have a few simple items in your kitchen, you can easily make a mulled wine. Good ingredients to have on hand for making mulled wine include: red wine, sugar, spices […]

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Holiday Wine Gift Basket Ideas

December 14, 2011 – 8:54 am

If you have a creative spark in you, consider making theme gift baskets for anyone who enjoys a glass of wine. Purchase baskets at your local arts and crafts store. Make sure they are large enough to hold a bottle or two of wine with room for more goodies. Add a couple of wineglasses, a […]

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Countdown to Christmas-12 Days- Decanters for the Wine Lover

December 12, 2011 – 11:19 am

Decanters can be purchased in all sizes, shapes, brands and prices. Some things to consider when buying a decanter: Easy of cleaning: It is important to be able to clean a decanter. Numerous shapes are available and some just do not look easy to clean. Because of their shape, decanters can be difficult to dry. […]

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Blanquette of Oregon Dungeness Crab Recipe with Stoller Vineyards Riesling

December 10, 2011 – 8:17 am

Appetizers are great to have during a Christmas or holiday open house. Consider this recipe from Stoller Vineyards in Dayton, Oregon. Start planning your holiday menus now and you’ll have a wonderful event. Cheers! Kathy Blanquette of Oregon Dungeness Crab Serves 4 Ingredients: 1lb. Dungeness Crab Meat, picked clean of any shells 1 stalk celery, […]

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A Variety of Wine Events for this Weekend!

December 8, 2011 – 8:42 am

Take time from your busy Christmas and holiday shopping to relax by visiting a winery tasting room. Enjoy the ambiance and of course browse some of the items available that might be the perfect gift! Below is a list of winery events for this weekend! Enjoy! Cheers! Kathy Thursday, December 8 Laurello Vineyards, Ohio Event: […]

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Celebrate the Holidays and Enjoy the Virginia Food and Wine Festival on Saturday

December 6, 2011 – 9:24 am

On Saturday, December 10 enjoy Virginia products at the Virginia Food & Wine Festival. Sixty plus vendors and 15 Virginia wineries will participate. According to the festival website, “Products include meats direct off the farm, cheeses, seafood, spices and sauces, variety of cakes and candies, specialty gifts and holiday décor.” This is a good opportunity […]

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First Weekend of December Wine Events

December 2, 2011 – 1:01 am

Many wineries are offering special  events in anticipation of Christmas and the holidays in December.  A long list of events is below. Check the website or contact the winery in case any changes are made or reservations are needed. Enjoy browsing the list and finding a holiday event to attend this weekend! Cheers, Kathy Friday, […]

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Peking Duck Recipe from Cakebread Cellars

December 1, 2011 – 9:00 am

The last time we were in California we enjoyed peking duck. We also visited Cakebread Cellars, a delightful friendly winery with impressive wines. Cakebread Cellars provided the recipe for Peking Duck below which may be a recipe you want to use for the coming holidays. Cheers! Kathy Peking Duck with White Wine, Garlic and Picholine […]

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Holiday Gifts: Wine Stemware

November 29, 2011 – 6:51 am

Many different types of stemware are available for the wine enthusiast. When looking for stemware for someone who is new to wine or already an experienced wine drinker, the wine glass does make a difference. Think of it like a cup of coffee, does the same coffee taste as good in a paper, Styrofoam cup, […]

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A Search for the Oldest Charles Krug Wine Bottle

November 23, 2011 – 1:02 am

Charles Krug is celebrating its 150th birthday. Charles Krug now owned by the Mondavi family is searching for the oldest bottle from the winery. Charles Krug started in 1861, so there should be plenty of wine bottles around. If you have an old Charles Krug wine bottle contact the Charles Krug winery in Napa Valley, […]

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