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WTOP Radio Wine of the Week – Sushi Wines
There was a time in the not-so-distant past when Japanese beer and sake were considered the only acceptable adult beverages to enjoy with traditional servings of maki rolls and nigiri. But all of that has changed, thanks in part to … Continue reading
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WTOP Radio Wine of the Week – Great Wine Bars of Washington
Looking for a place to kick back and enjoy interesting wine samples? Why not try one of the many well-stocked wine bars in the Washington area! Click the link to hear three recommendations in Northern Virginia, Maryland and DC.
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Wines By The Glass at Area Wine Bars and Shops
Not everyone has the luxury of opening bottle after bottle of wine in the name of research, so it’s a good thing that many restaurants and wine shops in the Washington, DC area have starting offering sips and tastes of … Continue reading
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Wines for Mother’s Day as Heard on WTOP Radio
Evidently, Mother’s Day has been around for a long, long time, with origins dating back to early Egyptians who honored Nut, the goddess of the sky. In 1914, the U.S. Congress passed a joint resolution making it an official “Day.” So, you’ve … Continue reading
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The Many Flavors of Wine
Why doesn’t wine – made from grapes – taste like grape juice? For example, red wine might have aromas and flavors that include cherries, red berries and strawberries, but not grapes. So, where do all these fruit, spice and other flavors … Continue reading
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Appearance on WUSA Channel 9 Noon News – What Gives Wine Its Flavor
On Tuesday, May 3, 2011, I was fortunate enough to appear on WUSA Channel 9 Television in Washington, DC, to discuss what gives wine its flavor. Click on the link below to check out the 3 minute interview with Jessica Doyle … Continue reading
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Big Values from Big House Wine Company
Georgetta Dane and her husband, Corneliu, left Romania when they won an against-all-odds lottery to come to the United States on a special visa. They had a young daughter, no family or job in the US, and neither one of them … Continue reading
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International Wines for Your Easter Basket
Versatility is the name of the game this Easter so start with picking out a wine that will play well with your main course and then refine your selection based on a few key side dishes. For example, if you … Continue reading
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Kosher Wines for Passover – Not Your Father’s Manischewitz
Not long ago, the thought of drinking kosher wines conjured up memories of sweet, cloying beverages that tasted more like grape juice and brandy then anything resembling wine. But today, kosher wines have entered a new era. There are a … Continue reading
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WTOP Radio Wine of the Week: Does a Wine Taste Better Because It Costs More???
Is the perceived taste or pleasure of the wine influenced by price? It is a mystery similar to the chicken and the egg. Does the wine taste better because it costs more or does it cost more because the wine … Continue reading
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