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Wine Cork Keychains
Wine Cork Craft: Key Chains
Wine Cork Craft: Key Chains
Posted 10 hours ago

by contributing writer Janel Piersma

Summer is prime-time for weddings and travel. Whether you're looking for a party favor for your wedding or a way to remember a special wine or…

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Wine Cork Craft: Key Chains
Houston Wine Events 06/16/13
Houston Wine Events 06/16/13
Houston Wine Events 06/16/13
Posted 2 days ago

Mark the dates for these wine events in the Houston area!
Jump to an Event

Robert Mondavi 100th Birthday Celebration at Strata Restaurant
Viva l'Italia! Viva Texas! Wine Dinner at Dolce Vita
Texi-Cali Wine…

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Houston Wine Events 06/16/13
Rattan Pan-Asian Bistro in Houston
Rattan Pan-Asian Bistro in Houston
Rattan Pan-Asian Bistro in Houston
Posted 5 days ago

By Amy Gross, the VineSleuth

You might not think of a Pan-Asian bistro as the place to find an outstanding wine list, but Rattan, located in the Energy Corridor in West…

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Rattan Pan-Asian Bistro in Houston
People Wines
People Wine
People Wine
Posted 7 days ago

by contributing writer Steve Gross

I really enjoy sharing wine with friends. Over the years, they've learned to trust my judgement, putting themselves in my hands. I try not to let…

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People Wine
National Wine Events: June
National Wine Events: 06/09/13
National Wine Events: 06/09/13
Posted 9 days ago

Mark the dates for these wine events around the country!
Jump to an Event

Niagara Wine Trail Wine & Cheese Weekend - New York
Sparklers & Spice - Colorado
Top 50 Tasting - Michigan
9th…

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National Wine Events: 06/09/13
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Wine Class

Chateauneuf-de-Pape – VineSleuth Podcast

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by Amy Gross, the VineSleuth Want to know more about wines from the Chateauneuf-de-Pape region of France? (And wondering how to pronounce it for starters?)  I sat down with James King of the Texas Wine School earlier …
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Wine Decanting

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by Gordon and Jean Leidner To Decant or Not to Decant?  That is the Question! Actually, this question about decanting wine could be more appropriately asked about aerating wine.  Is there a difference between …
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Summer Wines: White and Rosé

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By Amy Gross, the VineSleuth Summer is here and it is time get toasting! For all of you out there who shy away from the refreshment of white wines and rosé wines, I’ve got a few white wine myths and misconceptions …
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Wine & Food

Wine and Chocolate Pairing Chart

Wine and Chocolate Pairing Chart

By Amy Gross, the Vine Sleuth If you've been reading VineSleuth Uncorked for awhile, you know that I am a fan of wine and chocolate pairing. I love playing with the combinations to see what goes together in terms of …
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Sangria Recipe

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Summer is coming and so often those lazy days call for pitchers of sangria and plates of simple tapas. One of the beauties of sangria is that it is easily made, without any strict recipes (just like lazy summer days). …
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Turkey and Bacon Paste Burgers

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by contributing writer Mary Cressler It’s the most wonderful time of the year – grill season! In my house we like to grill almost everything, but like many Americans we have a strong affinity for burgers.   …
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Everything Wine

Wine Cork Craft: Key Chains

Photo Source: Janel Piersma

by contributing writer Janel Piersma Summer is prime-time for weddings and travel. Whether you're looking for a party favor for your wedding or a way to remember a special wine or winery visit from your travels, a …
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Memorial Day Party Ideas

Memorial Day Pinterest Board

Memorial Day is the unofficial start of summer and the start of grilling season! We've created a Memorial Day Pinterest Board to make planning your Memorial Day festivities just a bit easier. Although this board was put …
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Personalized Wine Glasses

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I love personalized wine glasses. Not only are they inexpensive to make, but you don't need wine glass charms if you make each one unique. Just pick up some plain wine glasses and add your own embellishments with glass …
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Wine Reviews & Parings

People Wine

Bottle Still Life

by contributing writer Steve Gross I really enjoy sharing wine with friends. Over the years, they've learned to trust my judgement, putting themselves in my hands. I try not to let them down. Most of them are not …
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Gruner Veltliner: A Delicious Puzzle

Austrian Wine Cap

by Amy Gross, the VineSleuth With many wines you know what to expect by variety or variety and region. For example, for the most part, a Napa Cabernet is going to be big and bold most of the time. Or a New Zealand …
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Malbec World Day

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By Amy  Gross, the VineSleuth Happy Malbec World Day! Yep, today is the day to celebrate Argentine Malbec all over the world. (As if we needed another excuse to drink Malbec!!) I am definitely a Malbec fan. …
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Wineries

Tierce Dry Riesling to be Served at Inauguration Luncheon

Tierce Riesling Finger LAkes Inauguration

Tierce Dry Riesling, a collaboration of three winemakers from three different Finger Lakes wineries, will be served at the Inauguration luncheon after the swearing in of President Barack Obama and Vice-President Joe …
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King Estate & Rodney Strong Vineyards

King Estate Apple

27,000 pounds of apples and pears. That’s how much King Estate winery in Eugene, Oregon contributed to FOOD for Lane County, a food bank serving the hungry in Oregon, this fall.   $50,000 …
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Stark Raving Wines and Joel Stein

Stark Raving Wines Joel Stein

Earlier I told you about Man Made: A Stupid Quest for Masculinity by Time magazine columnist Joel Stein and how his book tour was sponsored by Stark Raving wines, even if Joel didn’t talk much about wine in his …
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Wine Events

National Wine Events: 06/09/13

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Mark the dates for these wine events around the country! Jump to an Event Niagara Wine Trail Wine & Cheese Weekend - New York Sparklers & Spice - Colorado Top 50 Tasting - Michigan 9th Annual Pinot …
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National Wine Events 5/19/13

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Mark the dates for these wonderful wine events coming up.  Most are in California, but the Austrian wine week is nation wide. Jump to an Event Austrian Wine Retail Weeks - Nationwide Dutton-Goldfield Soundcheck …
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National Wine Events 4/21/13

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Mark the dates for these wonderful wine events coming up nation wide! Jump to an Event Santa Ynez Valley Summer Pass - California Hammonton Wine Festival - New Jersey Spring Sip & Savor - …
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