Category Archives: Podcasts

WTOP Radio Wine of the Week – Champagne Houses

What defines a Champagne may surprise you. This week on Wine of the Week, I talk about three disctict Champagnes from three very different type of Champagne Houses. One relies on blending to maintain a traditional “House” style. One House uses grapes from … Continue reading

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Hail To The Red Skins Of Washington…. State, That Is!

Washington State is often described as combing New World fruit with Old World style where complex structure melds with lush, ripe fuit – sort of France Meets California…  So, when you sit down this weekend to watch the Washington Redskins game, enjoy it … Continue reading

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WUSA Channel 9 – What Wine To Serve This Labor Day Weekend

Planning on having people over for Labor Day this weekend? Are you wondering if you should serve a white wine to celebrate the last days of summer or a red wine to embrace the coming fall season? Here are my … Continue reading

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WTOP Radio Wine of the Week – Networking Throuhg Wine

Tired of using Facebook and Twitter to meet people? How about making new friends by opening a bottle of wine? We tried it on our last vacation in Park City, UT and it was so much fun, we’ve vowed to … Continue reading

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WTOP Radio Wine of the Week – To Ship or Not To Ship

Just because you can now have wine shipped to your doorstep in Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia, does it mean you should? Listen in to this week’s WTOP Radio Wine of the Week segment to hear the pros … Continue reading

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WTOP Radio Wine of the Week – White Burgundy Values

This week on WTOP Radio, I shared some of my favorite values for White Burgundies. Click here to listen in and find out which Burgundies offer the best value.

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WTOP Wine of the Week – Spanish Wine Values

This week on WTOP Radio’s Wine of the Week segement, I discuss some tasting and affordable new wines coming from an old winemaking country; Spain. Click here to listen to my recommendations

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WTOP Wine of the Week – Mining Gold From The SF International Wine Competition

On this week’s Wine of the Week spot, I highlight three Double Gold winners from the prestigious San Francisco International Wine Competition. Click here to listen as I describe three of the best wines out of 4,100 entries

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WTOP Radio Wine of the Week – Perfect Wines For the Hammock

It’s hot and I need a wine that I can kick back and relax with – whether I am swinging in a hammock at home or hanging out at the beach. I need a “summer” wine. The requisite summer wine … Continue reading

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WTOP Wine of the Week – Red White and Sparkling Wines for the 4th of July

Wine has become a familiar site at backyard barbeques across the country. This weekend, try an assortment of red, white and sparkling wines as a way to declare your own independence this Fourth of July. As Benjamin Franklin put it, “Wine makes … Continue reading

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