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Wine Class

Wine that Smells Good

by contributing writer Steve Gross Simply put: I like wines that smell good. They can be subtle or strong, but I want them to smell good. After that, I want those smells to stay with me as I drink the glass, not …
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What is Rioja Wine?

by Amy Gross, the VineSleuth Unfortunately I had to duck out of the Rioja wine class and tasting at the Snooth PVA weekend a bit early in order to catch my flight back to Houston, but I was still able to learn quite …
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Wine Alcohol Content

by Gordon and Jean Leidner All wine contains alcohol. That is stating the obvious. But did you know that the alcohol content in wine can range from 7 to 20%? What causes this variation? Which wines typically have a …
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Wine & Food

Sangria Recipe

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

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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Lemongrass Chicken and White Wine

by contributing writer Mary Beth Mosley While I like to consider myself a semi-foodie (would-be gourmet?) and love recipe books and the process of creating a meal for my friends, the truth is, I eat my share of quick …
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Everything Wine

Memorial Day Party Ideas

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

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 Bottle Bird Feeder

Now that temps are rising, it's time to get outside and enjoy the outdoors! Spring is a beautiful time to dine al fresco or just relax with a nice glass of wine on the patio. Watching sweet little birds in your backyard …
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Wine Reviews & Parings

Gruner Veltliner: A Delicious Puzzle

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

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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Wines of Scarpa (Piedmont, Italy)

Earlier this week I told you a little bit about being invited to a weekend of wine seminars with 20 other bloggers in conjunction with the Snooth People’s Voice Wine Awards (Snooth PVA). I was pretty blown away to be …
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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

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

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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