Along with certain weekly and month events happening throughout Oregon and Washington State, there are numerous special happenings to take note of if you like to combine wine with other activities such as socializing, eating and listening to music. You can even help out a good cause, thanks to your favorite drink, and wineries get [...]
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Among the 1001 wines one should probably drink before it’s too late, Stuart Walton notes the 2004 Dry Red from Chateau Margaux. This vintage is made from a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot.
The history of Chateau Margaux spans centuries, and though not every owner loved wine or the estate as much [...]
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Tagged architecture, Bordeaux, Chateau Margaux, Medoc, wine rack, wine racks, WineRackStore.com
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If you have had enough of fireworks and block parties on the fourth of July, try something new. For those living in New York you could book a helicopter tour or go out for a meal, but either one would take very little time to complete for a lot of money. If you’re going to [...]
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Tagged July 4th, Little Wine Bus, New York, wine cellar, wine rack, wine racks, wine tour, WineRackStore.com
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March 17th, going green means something different from what we have come to understand with our growing environmental consciousness. This St. Patrick’s Day you can make green synonymous with fun by taking in any one of a number of events in your local area.
Stafford, Virginia, is home to the Potomac Point Winery. Here, starting [...]
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Tagged Guinness, Ireland, Pub, St. Patrick's Day, Vancouver, Whiskey, wine rack, wine rack store, wine racks, wineries
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Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Recently, as I watch the holiday cooking programs, I’ve seen much mention of Madeira wine. Now I know it’s a sweet dessert wine but that’s about it. As it seems to be something quite special, I decided to delve a little deeper to see if this was one sweet wine I did want on my [...]
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Tagged estufagem, madeira, portugal, trade routes, west africa, wine rack store, wine rck, wineracks, WineRackStore.com
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Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Most people visit their local winery in the late summer early fall taking in the scenic landscape during the drive and enjoying the busyness of the vineyard and shop. Harvest time before the frost is a great time to visit a winery, but it’s not the only time.
I mean wine racks need filled all year [...]
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Tagged wine rack, wine rack store, wine racks, WineRackStore.com, wineries, winter vineyards
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Sunday, November 29, 2009
The Sauvignon Blanc grape originates in the Bordeaux region of France but, over the last two centuries has exported to various wine growing regions around the world. New Zealand’s South Island is one of these regions and is where the 2008 Starborough calls home. This was my economical wine of choice for Turkey day and [...]
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Even though I have used the word myself to describe wine, I’m not really sure what an exact definition of “tannin†would be. I have always thought of it as a word for the aftertaste or granular sediment at the bottom of a wine bottle. But am I wrong? I’ve started thinking that if I [...]
I recently had the opportunity to meet Jon Martinez at his vineyard in Prosser, WA. It was 5am, the sun was just peeking over Horse Heaven Hills, and the valley was bathed in the morning’s golden light. Once my eyes began focusing (not an easy feat for me at that hour), I was completely [...]
