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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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

Let’s say that you invite a young lady over for dinner and want to impress her with a good bottle of wine, but you don’t want to spend a lot of money in case, you know, it doesn’t work out. This … Continue reading →

Looking for that special wine to share with that special someone this Valentine’s Day? The right wine just may mean the difference between amore or the door… Check out the recommendations in this week’s Examiner Newspaper. DC Examiner February 10, … Continue reading →