Monthly Archives: July 2011

Exploring Virgina Wine Country

Posted on July 28, 2011 by

I recently attended the Wine Bloggers Conference in Charlottesville, VA and a highlight was visiting the lovely wineries of Nelson County, with the Blue Ridge Mountains as a backdrop. I had no idea what to expect as far as the … Continue reading →

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Tuna and Prosecco: A Delightful Lunch

Posted on July 13, 2011 by

I’ve always been a big fan of Prosecco, the charming and thirst-slaking Italian sparkling wine, for festive and casual bubbles imbibing. At a recent lunch at Serafina, I was reminded what a great food wine it is as well. Prosecco … Continue reading →

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A Twist on Washington Red Wine: Comparing Cork and Screwcap

Posted on July 8, 2011 by

The cork versus screwcap debate gets most contentious when talking about how red wine will age when sealed under one closure versus the other. So it was a rare treat to be invited to attend a seminar hosted by Hogue … Continue reading →

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