DC Examiner October 21, 2010 – Chilean Wines, Part Two Reds – The Vine Guy
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October 21, 2010 – Chilean Wines, Part Two Reds
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The Legendary Wines of Simi
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DC Examiner October 14, 2010 – Chilean Wines, Part One Whites – The Vine Guy
After being trapped almost a half-mile below the earth’s surface for 69 days, 33 Chilean miners today have something to celebrate! If it were me, I’d want a glass of wine. Chilean wine.
Chile’s long, narrow geography has created a natural barrier that has resulted in one of the most pristine ecosystems in the world. This week, I review some remarkable white wines from vineyards located throughout Chile’s four main regions.
C-A-P-S Wine of the Week – October 8, 2010
This week’s Wine of the Week is a tribute to the beginning of the hockey season – and being a Washington Capitals fan, I dedicated this episode to the Caps by talking about wines with screw cap closures.
DC Examiner October 7, 2010 – Portugal is more than just Port – The Vine Guy
Portugal is SO much more than just Port. It is now the 7th largest wine producing country in the world and one of the largest wine-growing regions in Portugal — taking up one-third of the country — is the sun-drenched rolling hills of Alentejo, located in the southern half of the country. Thanks to investments in winemaking equipment and techniques, as well as modern irrigation methods, the quality of both white and red wines from the region have dramatically improved.
DC Examiner September 30, 2010 – Fall into fall with Pinot Noir – The Vine Guy
Looking for a wine to slip into fall with? How about Pinot Noir?
Not as dark and brooding as syrah or zinfandel and not as chewy or tannic as cabernet sauvignon, pinot noir is delicate yet versatile. It pairs well with salmon, duck, and most game. Wonderful expressions of pinot noir can be found in several countries around the world, including New Zealand and the US, particularly California and Oregon.
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DC Examiner September 16, 2010 – Wines to Set Sail With (part one) – The Vine Guy
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Bring Your Wine To Dinner – August 6, 2010
If you have ever had a special bottle of wine that you wanted to bring to a restaurant and have wondered about what the proper etiquette is, look no further! Check out “Bringing Your Wine To Dinner” on this week’s WTOP Radio Wine of the Week.
DC Examiner August 5, 2010 – Family Owned Wineries of Napa – Part 3
This week’s Vine Guy column was penned by none-other-than Cindy Greenberg — AKA “The Vine Gal.”
Cindy covers Part Two (of a three part series) of our travels through Napa and Sonoma Valleys on our search for Family Owned wineries.
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