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Posted on February 20, 2012 - by

The Sicilian Wines of Planeta

The Planeta family have been farming the volcanic rich soils of Sicily for some time, however, their entry into the wine world is less than two decades old. Today, the Planeta wine organization includes six unique vineyard locations totally 900 acres and involves over a dozen Planeta cousins. The family’s meticulous attention to detail has resulted in award-winning wines that express distinctive characteristics from the various sites throughout the island.

Click here to read all about the ecologically friendly – and delicious – wines from Planeta

 


Posted on February 13, 2012 - by

WTOP Wine of the Week – Rosés for Valentine’s Day

Sparkling Rosé wines are just that Cupid ordered for Valentine’s Day! And just like the ubiquitous nature of love, sparkling rosé wines can be found in just about every wine grape growing in the world. Best of all, many sparkling rosés are a relative bargain and can be found in plentiful supply.

Click here to listen to my wine recipe for love on this week’s WTOP Radio Wine of the Week segment

Sparkling Rose Wines are Perfect For Romance


Posted on February 10, 2012 - by

Roses May be Red, But Rosés Are For Valentine’s Day

This Valentine’s Day, there is no better wine to celebrate new love with – or the love you already share with someone – than with a bottle of bubbly. But not just any sparkling wine. For the day of love, one should chose a special wine that adds color as well as style for this year’s day of love. Sparkling rosé wines are just what Cupid ordered.

Click here to read this week’s Vine Guy recommendations in the Washington, DC Examiner

Jacquart Rose


Posted on February 3, 2012 - by

Super Wines for the Super Bowl

The 46th annual Super Bowl is crawling towards television sets poised in homes and sports bars across the country and around the world. Here are a few ideas that will please a diversity of palates while leaving enough money in your wallet to still buy a few picks in the office pool.

Great picks for the Super Bowl – DC Examiner Newspaper