Three Valpolicella wines are highlighted in Taste Magazine this holiday season. They are all on the pricey side, so let’s hope that these bottles defy what Wineintro described as a recent reputation for poor quality products due to overplanting. Continue reading
A book in the Walt Fleming series by Ridley Pearson centers around the attempted theft of some highly prized wine. Continue reading
MADD, of course, stands for Mothers Against Drunk Driving. It could also stand for ‘Make Allowances for Designated Drivers’, which is what their new non-alcoholic wines aim to do. Continue reading
Celebrate New Year’s Eve at Renault Winery and Golf Resort in Egg Harbor City, New Jersey. I don’t know if the weather permits golfing in New Jersey in December, but the accommodation and wine will make up for a lack of green time. Continue reading
Hillebrand Winery in Niagara-on-the-Lake is hosting a New Year’s Eve Trius Masquerade Party to ring in 2012. Continue reading
Christmas will barely be over when you might be thinking about what to do for New Year’s Eve. Continue reading
My latest wine is a blush from Edge of the Earth Vineyards in Armstrong, BC. Continue reading
When: January 24-26, 2012
What: Unified Wine & Grape Symposium
The brainchild of the American Society for Enology and Viticulture and the California Association of Winegrape Growers became the Unified Wien and Grape Symposium, which began in 1995. With an annual attendance of 12,200, the Symposium held annually in Sacramento California boasts itself as the largest event of it’s kind in the western hemisphere. It’s a very educational centric event, with the idea of sharing the latest knowledge for vintners on growing and harvesting and everything else industry related.
Cost: Various
When: February 24-26, 2012
What: Virginia Wine Expo
Getting ready to celebrate its 5th year, attendees flock to the Greater Richmond Convention Center to celebrate the wine industry of Virginia. All the greatest in Virginia wine, special food, and proper pairings are presented.
Cost: Tickets for the event range depending on what activities participants choose to attend.
When: Febrary 2 – 4, 2012
What: Portland Seafood and Wine Festival
What better paring with wine then some delicious seafood, and the Pacific Northwest is more certainly known for its fresh sea fair. Held at the Oregon Convention Center, this event features a family friendly series of exhibits including: sand castle building, puppet shows and of course Dungeness crab. Wine samples start at just .50 cents and food ranges from $1-$15 making it affordable family fun. This is defiantly an experience for the Local Portland experience.
Cost: Varies