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The Source is Where It’s At
I love this restaurant. I consider myself a knowledgeable foodie and a service snob and this place always rocks on both scales. From the moment you walk in, you know that this is a special place. There is just a … Continue reading
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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 … Continue reading
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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 … Continue reading
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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, … Continue reading
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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 … Continue reading
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The Best Wines Made From Grapes You’ve Never Heard Of!
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 … Continue reading
There’s No Place Like Rhone
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 … Continue reading
Virginia Named One of 10 Best Wine Travel Destinations For 2012.
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 … Continue reading
WTOP Radio Wine of the Week – New Year’s Wine Resolutions for 2012
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 … Continue reading
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Sparkling Wines for New Year’s Eve
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 … Continue reading