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WTOP Radio Wine of the Week – Gift Ideas for Father’s Day
Listen in to WTOP Radio’s Wine of the Week to hear about cool gift ideas for Father’s Day. Click here to listen…
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Wines, Gifts and Gadgets For Father’s Day
Need a few great ideas for the wine-loving dad or husband in your life? Click here to check out these fun and practical gift ideas in this week’s Vine Guy column
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WTOP Radio Wine of the Week – White Wines for Hot Times
When it gets this sticky outside, it would be nice to have a wine that you can rely on to help you cool down on the inside. Here are a few white wine we’re loading up in our frig, hoping … Continue reading
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Examiner Newspaper – Chill Out This Summer With Rosé Wines
Rosé is not a specific varietal, but is a style of wine that ranges in color from soft pink to light purple, depending on which grapes are used and the winemaking technique employed. In addition, many different types of grapes … Continue reading
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WTOP Radio Podcast – Chill Out With Rosé Wines
Rosé wines are versatile and easy on the wallet. Served well chilled, they make a great companion for the hammock or picnic basket, pairing well with grilled seafood, chicken or roasted pork. If you want to add a festive flair … Continue reading
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Great Wines to Pair With Sushi
I know that you can eat sushi any time of year, but somehow, the approaching summer weather just seems to make the ama-ebi (sweet shrimp) taste just a tad sweeter and the spicy tuna rolls just a little bit zestier. … Continue reading
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52nd Annual Birthday Bash
Last night I was fortunate enough to celebrate my 52nd birthday with dear friends. The theme for the dinner was lamb, so the obvious choice for wine was Syrah/Shiraz. Little did I know how overboard my friends would go with … Continue reading
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WTOP Radio Wine of the Week – Wines for the Hammock
Looking for an easy drinking wine to kick back and relax with? Try these tasting, refreshing wines. All they need is a corkscrew and a hammock – and maybe a glass if you plan on sharing… Have a great Memorial … Continue reading
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The Wines of Castello Banfi
In 1978, brothers Harry and John Jr. Mariani’s “impossible dream” was achieved when they returned to their grandparent’s homeland in Italy to establish the Castello Banfi vineyard estate. The Marianis concentrated on increasing the quality of the area’s native Sangiovese grape … Continue reading
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BLT Steak – Shame On You!
Okay – so Eric Titus, co-owner of Titus Vineyards, is coming to town and wants to have lunch with me to taste through his portfolio. I look up his wines and find that he makes BIG red wines. A steakhouse … Continue reading
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