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Memorial Day Barbeque Recipe with Wine

May 29, 2010 – 1:02 am

Check out this Memorial Day barbeque recipe for this weekend – Russell’s Blue Cheese-Zinfandel Burgers! It’s easy and it calls for McNab Ridge Winery 2004 Zinfandel or any other dry red wine. What more could you ask for? You can find the recipe on the Wine Trail Traveler website at http://winetrailtraveler.com/recipes/entree59.php. The recipe is from […]

By Kathy | Posted in Wine/Food/Recipes | Also tagged barbeque, BBQ, blue cheese, burgers, California, dry wine, McNab Ridge Winery, Memorial Day, Mendocino, recipe, red wine, Zinfandel | Comments (0)

Memorial Day Weekend Winery Activities

May 28, 2010 – 1:02 am

Are you at a loss for what to do this weekend? Several of Wine Trail Traveler’s Featured partners have some events planned that may be just what you are looking for to celebrate Memorial Day Weekend. Why not check them out on the Internet and choose the one that interests you most? Vezér Family Vineyards […]

By Kathy | Posted in Winery Events | Also tagged events, Messina Hof, Pearmund Cellars, Three Fox Vineyards, Vezer Family Vineyards, Winery Tasting Rooms and Cellar Doors | Comments (0)

Wineries Have a Source to Help Choose a Distributor

May 27, 2010 – 1:04 am

When one mentions the word distributor at a winery, any number of comments or expressions will be heard or seen. Wine distributors do provide a needed service for many wineries. However, from what I have been able to discern most wine distributors want to work with the larger wineries that can provide many more cases […]

By Kathy | Posted in Wine News/Commentary | Also tagged nopaywinedistributors, wine, wine distributors, Winery Tasting Rooms and Cellar Doors | Comments (0)

Winery Events for May 21,22 or 23

May 20, 2010 – 1:05 am

Check out some of these winery events from our featured partners for this coming weekend – Friday May 21 – Sunday May 23 or plan to visit a local winery in your own backyard. Cheers! Kathy Fri, May 21 Ohio Ferrante Winery & Ristorante Event: Ron Sluga Entertainment Web Info Virginia Barrel Oak Winery Event: […]

By Kathy | Posted in Winery Events | Also tagged California, events, Ohio, Temecula, Virginia, Wineries/Tasting Rooms | Comments (0)

Have You Heard About House Bill 5034?

May 17, 2010 – 11:30 am

The past three or four weeks we have spent a lot of time visiting wineries on the east and west coasts. We have been able to talk with owners and winemakers about the story of their vineyards and winery. Surprisingly when we mention House Bill 5034, many were not aware of this bill which conflicts […]

By Kathy | Posted in Wine News/Commentary | Also tagged Free the grapes, HB 5034, House Bill 5034, shipping, wine, Winery Tasting Rooms and Cellar Doors | Comments (0)

Do You Have Mother’s Day Plans?

May 9, 2010 – 10:50 am

No, you didn’t forget your mother today did you? Everyone is so busy. Even if you did forget for a moment, consider taking your mother to a local winery. It can be a great experience that she won’t forget. Pack a picnic lunch and surprise you mom with a “Guess where we are going?” You […]

By Kathy | Posted in Wine News/Commentary | Also tagged Mother's Day, picnic, wine, Winery Tasting Rooms and Cellar Doors | Comments (0)

Buying Local Food and Local Wine

May 7, 2010 – 1:05 am

I am pondering what eat and drink local means to people at least to those who are interested in the local movement. Does it mean buying directly from the farm or winery? Does it mean food produced within 100 miles or 250 miles of your home or restaurant? Or does it mean buying from anywhere […]

By Kathy | Posted in Wine News/Commentary | Also tagged farm, local, local food, local wine, wine | Comments (0)

How do You Choose Wine?

May 3, 2010 – 1:03 am

Just read an interesting article in the Vancouver Sun. The article, Wine lovers respond to price, not eco-friendly methods,” by Leslie Gevirtz. Gevirtz notes, “In a survey of 1,000 consumers by global consulting firm AlixParnters eco-friendly was rated the least important attribute for wines, while price topped the list.” It made me wonder what the […]

By Kathy | Posted in Wine News/Commentary | Also tagged grape varietal, Robert Parker, wine, wine shop, Wine Spectator | Comments (0)

Markham Vineyards Sponsors Community Involvement

May 2, 2010 – 1:05 am

Markham Vineyards, a Napa Valley Winery believes in giving back to the community. The winery is involved in many charitable organizations including United Way, Tony La Russa’s Animal Rescue Foundation, Tom Coughlin Jay Fund, Napa Valley Vintners Annual Auction, Make it Right Foundation, Lili Claire Foundation, City of Hope, Chicago Lighthouse for the Blind, and […]

By Kathy | Posted in Wine News/Commentary | Also tagged charitable, community involvement, Mark of Distinction, Markham Vineyards, Napa Valley, U.S., United States | Comments (0)

Wine Events to Check out This First Weekend in May

April 30, 2010 – 8:09 am

For many areas of the country, spring is in the air. The weather is getting warmer and it’s the perfect time for a little trip. Wine festivals are already becoming popular. Below are a few wine events this weekend to check out. Montpelier Wine Festival near Orange, Virginia http://montpelierwinefestival.com/ Wein & Saengerfest in New Braunfels, […]

By Kathy | Posted in Winery Events | Also tagged backyard winery, California, events, Texas, Virginia, wine auction, wine festival | Comments (0)

Tag Archives: winery

Memorial Day Barbeque Recipe with Wine

Memorial Day Weekend Winery Activities

Wineries Have a Source to Help Choose a Distributor

Winery Events for May 21,22 or 23

Have You Heard About House Bill 5034?

Do You Have Mother’s Day Plans?

Buying Local Food and Local Wine

How do You Choose Wine?

Markham Vineyards Sponsors Community Involvement

Wine Events to Check out This First Weekend in May

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