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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: […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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, […]

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Wineries Unlimited Moves to Richmond, Virginia

April 29, 2010 – 7:41 am

I’m so excited about the move of the annual Wineries Unlimited vineyard and winery conference from Pennsylvania to Virginia. In March of this year, we had the opportunity to visit and write about Wineries Unlimited held in King of Prussia outside of Philadelphia. Due to a prior commitment we were only able to attend the […]

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Consider A Visit to a Wine Region for Mother’s Day

April 27, 2010 – 8:12 am

With Mother’s Day weekend quickly approaching consider a trip to a wine region for Mom. If a particular wine region visit is not possible, enjoy a picnic lunch with Mom at a winery in your own backyard. A few of the wine regions we have visited that would make ideal spots to celebrate with your […]

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Social Media Session at DrinkLocalWine Conference

April 25, 2010 – 10:34 am

The second session of the DrinkLocalWine Conference focused on social media – “Social media: How regional wineries can get the word out.” Jeff Siegel, the Wine Curmudgeon; Jennifer Breaux Blosser, Breaux Vineyards; Lenn Thomson, New York Cork Report were the panelists. Michel Wangbicker was the moderator. Social media allows people to find the regional wines […]

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