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The Sicilian Wines of Planeta

The Vine Guy — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 22:19:44 +0000

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

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

The Vine Guy — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 12:32:24 +0000

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

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

The Vine Guy — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 23:09:31 +0000

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

Super Wines for the Super Bowl

The Vine Guy — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:38:18 +0000

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

The Best Wines Made From Grapes You’ve Never Heard Of!

The Vine Guy — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 18:04:19 +0000

If you are really open to expanding both your proverbial wine horizon as well as your palate, discovering the history behind tasty, lesser known varietals can be its own reward. After all, there are over 200 fairly common unique grape varietals from which wine is produced, and probably another three or four hundred varietals of wine grapes that many of us have simply never heard of.

Click here to listen to my recommendations on WTOP Radio’s Wine of the Week

Click here to read about all of the wine recommendations in the DC Examiner Newspaper Vine Guy column

There’s No Place Like Rhone

The Vine Guy — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 18:26:26 +0000

Many wine regions that have their own distinctive personalities. Napa drips with big, rich cabernet sauvignons. Burgundy seduces with its pinot noirs. Tuscan wines crave Italian cuisine. And Rhone wines wrap you in a warm blanket.

Click HERE to listen to my recommendations on WTOP Radio’s Wine of the Week

Click HERE to read the entire article in the DC Examiner Newspaper Vine Guy column

Virginia Named One of 10 Best Wine Travel Destinations For 2012.

The Vine Guy — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 17:34:53 +0000

Yes Virginia – there really is a wine country, and according to this month’s Wine Enthusiast magazine, Virginia has been named one of the 10 best wine travel destinations for 2012. Virginia was listed as only one of three domestic wine regions that are considered an ideal place for wine lovers to visit in 2012. The article cites Virginia’s rich history, natural beauty and friendly winemakers as some of the many reasons to visit the region.

Click here to hear the details on WTOP Radio’s Wine of the Week

Click here to read about what wineries to visit in Virginia in the DC Examiner Vine Guy column

WTOP Radio Wine of the Week – New Year’s Wine Resolutions for 2012

The Vine Guy — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 20:23:35 +0000

In the spirit of the New Year, I thought I would share with you some of the personal goals – well, personal WINE goals – that I resolve to achieve in the New Year.

Click here to listen to this week’s WTOP Radio Wine of the Week – and find out what resolutions I have in store for 2012

Sparkling Wines for New Year’s Eve

The Vine Guy — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 17:35:25 +0000

There is nothing quite like wine with bubbles to create a festive atmosphere and elevate the last night of the year to celebratory status. Whether you’re pouring a wine from California or France, the addition of bubbles somehow makes each sip its own party. And the variety of sparkling wines is endless. The wines can range from bone-dry to wonderfully sweet and the bubbles can be tiny or effervescent. Best of all, they can be young and fresh or mature and mellow.

There is a bubbly out there for everyone – so this New Year’s Eve, pick a sparkling wine that’s right for you…

Click here to hear my recommendations on WTOP Radio’s Wine of the Week

Click here to read about the sparkling wines I am recommending in the DC Examiner Newspaper

Have a happy and healthy New Year!

Cheers.

Party Wines for the Holiday Season That Won’t Break The Bank

The Vine Guy — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 00:45:07 +0000

Here is a selection of wonderfully tasteful wines that cost under $20 that you can proudly serve your guests or take along as a gift to any party. Now that’s a real holiday treat.

Click here to read the best values for your next party in the DC Examiner Newspaper