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The Vine Guy Answers Emails
Just like David Letterman, I get letters, lots and lots of letters. Well, maybe not letters, per se, but I do get numerous emails each week regarding some wine related topic or another. I thought I would take this opportunity to … Continue reading
Virginia Makes Its Case For Winning Wines
Virginia’s wine industry is getting a lot of attention these days. In just the past year, the former 776-acre Kluge Wine Estate was purchased by Donald Trump and the Virginia wine country was listed as one of the top ten … Continue reading
Pinot Gris or Pinot Grigio – Two Sides of the Same Grape
Pinot grigio and pinot gris are actually the same white wine grape, just with two different names. Just as with pinot blanc, pinot gris (the actual “technical” name) is thought to be a mutation of the pinot noir grape. The … Continue reading
White Wine Tour of Italy – The Vine Gal
This week, the Vine Gal blissfully sips her way through the northern end of Italy on a white wine tour. From Pinot Grigio to Sauvignon Blanc, the broad assortment of whites gives consumers the luxury of selecting wines that pair with a … Continue reading
WTOP Radio Wine of the Week – 2009 Bordeaux Vintage
There are a few wines in Bordeaux that are actually a good value from the remarkable 2009 vintage. Click here to listen in to this week’s Wine of the Week segment on WTOP radio Click here to check out the Wine … Continue reading
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Wine Season In Washington, DC
For every reason, there is a season, and wine is no exception. Over the last decade, Washington, DC has steadily become one of the most prominent wine-consumer cities in the country and wine makers and retailers have taken notice. During … Continue reading
WTOP Wine of the Week – Rosés for Valentine’s Day
Sparkling Rosé wines are just that Cupid ordered for Valentine’s Day! And just like the ubiquitous nature of love, sparkling rosé wines can be found in just about every wine grape growing in the world. Best of all, many sparkling … Continue reading
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The Best Wines Made From Grapes You’ve Never Heard Of!
If you are really open to expanding both your proverbial wine horizon as well as your palate, discovering the history behind tasty, lesser known varietals can be its own reward. After all, there are over 200 fairly common unique grape … Continue reading
There’s No Place Like Rhone
Many wine regions that have their own distinctive personalities. Napa drips with big, rich cabernet sauvignons. Burgundy seduces with its pinot noirs. Tuscan wines crave Italian cuisine. And Rhone wines wrap you in a warm blanket. Click HERE to listen … Continue reading
Virginia Named One of 10 Best Wine Travel Destinations For 2012.
Yes Virginia – there really is a wine country, and according to this month’s Wine Enthusiast magazine, Virginia has been named one of the 10 best wine travel destinations for 2012. Virginia was listed as only one of three domestic … Continue reading