Author Archives: The Vine Guy

WTOP Radio Wine of the Week – Networking Throuhg Wine

Posted on August 20, 2011 by The Vine Guy

Tired of using Facebook and Twitter to meet people? How about making new friends by opening a bottle of wine? We tried it on our last vacation in Park City, UT and it was so much fun, we’ve vowed to … Continue reading →

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Social Networking Through Wine

Posted on August 19, 2011 by The Vine Guy

Do you use Facebook or Twitter to “meet” people that you might never really meet? Well, how about expanding your social network in person through the shared connection of wine? Check out this week’s Vine Guy column in this week’s … Continue reading →

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Loire Valley White Wines – Delicate, Delicious and Discovered

Posted on August 12, 2011 by The Vine Guy

The Loire Valley is one of the most picturesque vineyard sites in France and has traditionally been known mostly for its delicate and charming white wines; melon de bourgone (muscadet), sauvignon blanc, and chenin blanc. The wines of the Loire … Continue reading →

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WTOP Radio Wine of the Week – To Ship or Not To Ship

Posted on August 6, 2011 by The Vine Guy

Just because you can now have wine shipped to your doorstep in Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia, does it mean you should? Listen in to this week’s WTOP Radio Wine of the Week segment to hear the pros … Continue reading →

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Clicks Versus Bricks

Posted on August 4, 2011 by The Vine Guy

Now that most states allow consumers to have wine shipped to their residences (with Maryland being the latest state to join the club on July 1st), wine lovers have a broader choice when it comes to buying wines they love. … Continue reading →

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WTOP Radio Wine of the Week – White Burgundy Values

Posted on August 3, 2011 by The Vine Guy

This week on WTOP Radio, I shared some of my favorite values for White Burgundies. Click here to listen in and find out which Burgundies offer the best value.

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2009 White Burgundy Best Buys

Posted on July 28, 2011 by The Vine Guy

The 2009 ripe fruit vintage in Burgundy produced Chardonnay wines with solid core flavors, good acidity and lovely concentration and balance. Here are a few excellent values to lookout for.

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WTOP Wine of the Week – Spanish Wine Values

Posted on July 25, 2011 by The Vine Guy

This week on WTOP Radio’s Wine of the Week segement, I discuss some tasting and affordable new wines coming from an old winemaking country; Spain. Click here to listen to my recommendations

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Posted on July 21, 2011 by The Vine Guy

What do Italy, Australia, New Zealand, Chile, Argentina and Portugal all have in common? At one time or another, each of these wine-producing countries was considered the little darling of wines values. Well, today, there’s a new country in town. … Continue reading →

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WTOP Wine of the Week – Mining Gold From The SF International Wine Competition

Posted on July 16, 2011 by The Vine Guy

On this week’s Wine of the Week spot, I highlight three Double Gold winners from the prestigious San Francisco International Wine Competition. Click here to listen as I describe three of the best wines out of 4,100 entries

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