Visiting Filgueira Winery in Uruguay
Filgueira winery … Alan and Sebastian show us around the winery and introduce their wine, which is now owned by a Brazilian company. The winemaker is a young woman who was an AFS student (meaning she spent a year at 17 in the midwest) which is actually quite an advantage for a Uruguan winemaker who...
Turkey Trot Progressive Wine Tasting
Ohio has a whole list of wineries located along six wine trails. Whether you are looking for a winery with a restaurant, a boutique winery or a large production facility, you will enjoy learning about the Ohio wines and wine history. Several wineries have charity events during the year. Winegrowers of the Grand River Valley...
Wine and Cheese Tasting Benefit
On Saturday, November 5, a Wine and Cheese Tasting to benefit the Malowa Medical Clinic in Tanzania takes place in Fulton, Maryland. The tasting will be held at I.M. Wine from 7pm to 9pm. I.M. Wine is located a short distance off Route 29 between Laurel and Columbia, The tasting will include six Holiday wines...
Merlot Cherries
The recipe below for Merlot Cherries is from Chinook winery in Prosser, Washington. Chinook is a family owned and operated winery by Kay Simon and Clay Mackey. This husband and wife team has been making their own wine since 1983. Kay is the winemaker and Clay is the viticulturist. Chinook wines are available in Washington,...
Destiny Bay Wines Receive High Praise
Destiny Bay Vineyards located on Waiheke Island near Auckland, New Zealand is focused on producing high-end wines. The vineyards feature five Bordeaux varieties including Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot and Petit Verdot. In a recent press release, Mike Spratt owner and winemaker at Destiny Bay, announced that Gerard Bassett “reserved special praise for the...
Wine/Food/Music Festivals for this Weekend!
Lots of wine events for this upcoming weekend! These events are taking place around the country. Check out the ones that interest you. Use sunscreen and drink plenty of water to stay hydrated. Enjoy the weekend! Cheers! Kathy The 11th Annual Art of Wine Festival in Arkansas supports Walton Arts Center. This festival includes several...
Weekend Winery Events for June 3-5
Enjoy a great day at a winery this weekend! Several of our featured advertisers are hosting special events. Events are listed below with links provided to get updated information. To save on gasoline, carpool with neighbors. Many wineries have outside areas that are perfect for picnics. You will want to check with the winery before...
Côtes du Coeur International Fine Wine & Celebrity Chef Dinner
Check out the 20th Annual Cotes du Coeur in Dallas, Texas on April 9, 2011. This event features fine wines and a celebrity chef dinner. The American Heart Association Dallas Division hosts this very special black-tie event at Hilton Anatole. The event benefits The American Heart Association including research and programs that promote healthier living....
Destiny Bay Wines in New Zealand Helps Laser Sailor with Goal of 2012 Olympics
Destiny Bay Wines is a small, boutique winery in New Zealand. The winery and vineyards are located on a small island, Waiheke Island, a short ferry ride from Auckland. Destiny Bay Wines is supporting laser sailor, Miranda Powrie, as she strives to compete for the 2012 Olympics in London. Travel and training for laser sailing...
Wine Festivals and Special Events the Last Weekend of March
The last weekend of March offers a variety of wine festivals and special events around the country. Some of the events support charities. If you enjoy volunteering, check out the websites below to see if they need help. Certainly, you can always check with the wineries in your region to see if they need volunteers...
Episode 1,000
Gary Vaynerchuk has finally made it to episode 1,000 of Wine Library TV! It’s been an amazing ride since that day in February 2006, with great guests, amazing (and sometimes awful) wines, as well as a lot of Jets talk. Today, the main focus is a huge thank you to all the Vayniacs who helped...
“Planting Redtree Across America” – Using Social Media