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Spring Clean Your Palate when Pinot Comes to Washington, DC

Posted on March 29, 2014 by The Vine Guy

Oregon’s Willamette Valley – blessed with fertile soil, gentle microclimates and natural boundaries – has a magical recipe for making world-class Pinot Noir. The warm summer days, tempered by the cooler evenings, thanks to three openings in the Coast Range which bring cool air … Continue reading →

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The First Seed Wines of San Luis Obispo

Posted on March 23, 2014 by The Vine Guy

What is a proud parent to do when his son’s college makes it to the NCAA Basketball Tournament for the first time? Why, invoke the “Personal Choice” right-of-wine statute, of course! Good thing that this particular child chose an institution … Continue reading →

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Pairing Wine with Girl Scout Cookies

Posted on March 23, 2014 by The Vine Guy

My Dear Wine Friends – I recently did something that no self-respecting wine enthusiast should ever do… I paired wines – good wines – with Girl Scout Cookies on live TV! I suppose that it’s a good thing that I am … Continue reading →

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The Value-Delicious White Wines of Vinho Verde

Posted on March 16, 2014 by The Vine Guy

On a recent trip to the beautiful Vinho Verde region of Portugal, I learned that there is a lot more to the white wines of this renowned appellation. I discovered that in addition to the rolling green hills, fantastic food and … Continue reading →

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Wine Friendly Restaurants

Posted on February 28, 2014 by The Vine Guy

We are always talking about all sorts of different wines on Wine of the Week, but it’s tough to taste a bunch of wine at any given time… so I thought it would be fun to talk about some of … Continue reading →

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The Port Side of Wine

Posted on February 21, 2014 by The Vine Guy

I am hunkered down, trying to stay warm during these constant visits from the Polar Vortex. I don’t know about you, but I am definitely ready for winter to be over. But as long as it insists on hanging around, … Continue reading →

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Winter Olympic Gold Medal Wines

Posted on February 14, 2014 by The Vine Guy

The 2014 Winter Olympics, also known as the XXII Olympic Winter Games, is THE major winter-themed international multi-sport event, held every four years and usually hosted by a different country each time. This year, the games are being held in … Continue reading →

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Wine and Chocolate For Valentine’s Day

Posted on February 7, 2014 by The Vine Guy

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and love is in the air. Or is the sweet smell of chocolate? Given the age-old tradition of giving heart shaped boxes of goodies to your loved one on February 14th, it’s probably … Continue reading →

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Super Wines for the Super Bowl

Posted on January 31, 2014 by The Vine Guy

The game of champions is upon us this weekend, and since I do not have a proverbial dog in the upcoming football finale, I have been nominated to pick out the wines for a big bash hosted by friends for … Continue reading →

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White Wines for Winter

Posted on January 24, 2014 by The Vine Guy

Last week, we reviewed how Syrah can warm the soul on a cold day, but winter isn’t only for red wine. While big red wines are an expected accompaniment for cold weather fare, such as stews and chili, some white … Continue reading →

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