Monthly Archives: January 2011

All-Star Wines for the 2011 NHL All-Star Game

Posted on January 27, 2011 by The Vine Guy

In the world of sports, North Carolina is probably better known for NASCAR than it is for professional ice hockey, but this year’s 58th NHL All-Star game will be hosted by Carolina Hurricanes and the city of Raleigh, NC on Sunday, … Continue reading →

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WTOP Radio Wine of the Week – Tawny Ports: Good Values for Cold Nights

Posted on January 22, 2011 by The Vine Guy

Typical Tawny Ports make a nice aperitif on a cold night and pair well with most chocolate based – and some fruit-centric – desserts. Best of all, they are ready to enjoy within a year or so of purchase. Listen … Continue reading →

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Annual Predictions Lunch Provides Unpredictable Wines

Posted on January 22, 2011 by The Vine Guy

At the end of each year, my dear friend, Kevin, holds a “Predictions” Lunch at the Capital Grill where a group of regulars gather to make predictions about such mundane things like, “who will win the Super Bowl” or “will … Continue reading →

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Tawny Ports are the Port-side of Value

Posted on January 20, 2011 by The Vine Guy

Last week, I wrote about value-oriented wines from Lisbon, Portugal. But Lisbon is not the only region in Portugal with a corner on the value-market. There are many good buys to be had on the Port-side of Portugal, namely Tawny Port. … Continue reading →

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WTOP Wine of the Week, January 14, 2011 – Value Wines of Lisbon

Posted on January 17, 2011 by The Vine Guy

This is an audio recap of the Washington Examiner column reviewing value wines of Lisbon – listen in! January 14, 2010 – Value Wines of Lisbon

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Great Wine Values from Lisbon!

Posted on January 13, 2011 by The Vine Guy

Today, the wines produced in the Lisbon region are some of the best examples of Portuguese winemaking. Not only are these wines versatile – they pair beautifully with food or can be enjoyed on their own – but they also … Continue reading →

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Wine Glasses Provide Insight for The New Year

Posted on January 6, 2011 by The Vine Guy

The size and shape of the bowl as well as the type of glass used all make a huge difference in extracting the truest quality of wine, so if I have one major resolution for the New Year – other … Continue reading →

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