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Labor Day Wines – He Said/She Said
As we prepare for re-entry back to the hectic world of school carpools, sports schedules, Beltway traffic and work in general, we each offer our respective perspective on the wines we pick to celebrate with on Labor Day. Click here … Continue reading
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Wines That Are Worth The Hunt
Last week, I wrote about wines that are easy to find, but many times, there are wines that I really want to review but am reluctant to write about because they may not be readily available in our metropolitan area. … Continue reading
Wines That Are Easy To Find
As I recently pointed out, one of the questions that I am most often asked is, “Where can I find that wine you wrote about last week?” Finding a wine that is widely available can be a challenge. Not all … Continue reading
Wine Friendly Restaurants for Restaurant Week
I know most people can’t wait to get out of Washington, DC in August. But if you’re considering sticking around next week, there are two things that will work in your favor; less traffic and the annual summer Restaurant Week … Continue reading
The Vine Guy Answers Emails
Just like David Letterman, I get letters, lots and lots of letters. Well, maybe not letters, per se, but I do get numerous emails each week regarding some wine related topic or another. I thought I would take this opportunity to … Continue reading
Virginia Makes Its Case For Winning Wines
Virginia’s wine industry is getting a lot of attention these days. In just the past year, the former 776-acre Kluge Wine Estate was purchased by Donald Trump and the Virginia wine country was listed as one of the top ten … Continue reading
Calistoga Earns Its AVA
While many California wine lovers know that the town of Calistoga is located at the northern most edge of Napa Valley, most probably did not realize that until recently, wines produced in or near Calistoga could not reference the area … Continue reading
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The Best Paella Recipe
For those of you who have been asking for the wonderful paella recipe, please click the paella photo below for the link to the recipe.
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Pinot Gris or Pinot Grigio – Two Sides of the Same Grape
Pinot grigio and pinot gris are actually the same white wine grape, just with two different names. Just as with pinot blanc, pinot gris (the actual “technical” name) is thought to be a mutation of the pinot noir grape. The … Continue reading
Charming and Versatile Pinot Blanc
Pinot blanc is a remarkably versatile grape that can produce wines with different personas depending on region and winemaking techniques employed. They range from dry and refreshing to almost dessert-like. While it is known and loved in France, Pinot Blanc … Continue reading
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