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Wine Lineup at Kosta Browne Dinner
Here are my notes from the remarkable Kosta Browne dinner at Bistro Bis featuring Michael Browne and Tony Lombardi: 2001 Trimbach Frederic Emile Cuvee Riesling – Delicious, unctous and charming. 1990 Charles Heidsieck Millesime – A lovely way to get … Continue reading
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Kosta Browne Dinner at Bistro Bis
Earlier this week, I had the pleasure of meeting Michael Browne, winemaker/owner of the uber-popular Kosta Browne Winery – producer of elegant California Pinot Noir wines, for a remarkable wine dinner at Bistro Bis in Washington, DC. Tony Lombardi, PR … Continue reading
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The Future of Cabernet – 2009 California Barrel Tasting
This year, the 26th Annual California Barrel Tasting featured over 60 wines from 37 different wineries, mostly from the acclaimed 2009 vintage. Since the wines are still aging in barrels – and are not commercially available for a year or … Continue reading
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VCW – Virginia Commonwealth Wines for March Madness
Virginia Commonwealth University and Viriginia Wines have something in common – Just like the 11th seeded NCAA Men’s Basketball team, Virginia wines are surprisingly good. And I don’t mean “surprisingly” in a negative or mean way. It’s just that Virginia … Continue reading
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Grenache With Panache!
Grenache is a red grape known more for its supporting role in French Chateauneuf du Pape wines than as the lovely little star of the show it can be. As the weather moves from blustery winter in to mild spring, it … Continue reading
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Beers to Enjoy on St. Patrick’s Day!
Of course, the number one choice of beer to enjoy on Saint Patrick’s Day is the national beverage of Ireland, Guinness Stout. As legend has it, Arthur Price, the Church of Ireland Archbishop of Cashel, bequeathed his godson, Arthur Guinness, … Continue reading
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WTOP Radio Wine of the Week – Turley Zinfandel
Like so many other people in the DC area, we have a dog. A big, goofy yellow lab. He was a rescue dog that became part of our family during Hurricane Isabel in the fall of 2003. And like the … Continue reading
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WTOP Wine of the Week – The Wonderful Wines of Argentina
Here is a recap of last Friday’s Wine of the Week where I covered a couple of great Malbec wines from Bodega Septima. Click the link below to listen in. Cheers! February 25, 2011 – WTOP Radio Wine of the … Continue reading
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The Wines of Argentina
Argentina has been making wine since Spanish missionaries brought vine cuttings to the South American country over 400 years ago. However, until the early 1970’s, most of the wine produced was rustic in nature and intended mostly for domestic use. … Continue reading
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