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Wine Tasting Meets Waterfall Chasing: Experience the Ultimate Fusion of Flavors and Landscapes in the Finger Lakes

Wine Tasting Meets Waterfall Chasing: Experience the Ultimate Fusion of Flavors and Landscapes in the Finger Lakes

Discover the Finger Lakes of New York The Finger Lakes region of New York is an outdoor lover’s paradise and the ultimate destination for wine lovers. For centuries, the area has been known as the Finger Lakes due to the eleven narrow, long lakes carved read more

Why You Need to Know Fortified Wines.

Why You Need to Know Fortified Wines.

Fortified wines are quickly growing in popularity around the globe. From cooking, using as a mixer in cocktails to enjoying alone or over ice, don’t be left out. Read more to learn what fortified wines are and become a connoisseur

Help! What Wine do I Serve for Thanksgiving?

Help! What Wine do I Serve for Thanksgiving?

Show off your wine savvy this holiday. Hosting Thanksgiving dinner? Perhaps you are a guest. Either way, a great, grown-up thing to do would be to pick up some wine to complement the feast. Sure! Why not? Sounds easy. Well, it isn’t science. Oh, wait! read more

How to Take Your Cooking to the Next Level with Wine

How to Take Your Cooking to the Next Level with Wine

Mouthwatering Braised short ribs falling off the bone, smothered in a rich complex sauce that can only be achieved with classic bottle of Cabernet Sauvignon.

Who Knew? Zombies And Wine Really Do Make A Great Pair!

Who Knew? Zombies And Wine Really Do Make A Great Pair!

A DEADLY combination Your brow is wet with sweat. Your Heart is racing. The air is heavy with dread. Something awful is going to happen. You sense it. You know it. “No! Don’t go in there!” I have always loved a scary movie. You know, read more

What is a Turkey Trot? And The Indulgent Reason You Need to Know!

What is a Turkey Trot? And The Indulgent Reason You Need to Know!

Exploring Ohio’s wine country Turkey Trot you say? Just what is a Turkey Trot? Well, for me the name conjured up all sorts of dreadful, painful, embarrassing, laborious actions and they all included sweating. After all, it must involve…gasp…running or trotting a foot race involving read more

When It Rains, Let It Pour…Wine Of Course!

When It Rains, Let It Pour…Wine Of Course!

Never let a rainy day spoil the fun. View Post My current gig often has me working six days a week. So when I get a rare Saturday off I am quite excited. This particular spring Saturday was no different. After a somewhat stressful week, read more

How To Speak The Language Of The Vine

How To Speak The Language Of The Vine

Dictionary For Wine Lovers AerationThe exposure of wine to air allowing it to mix with air and breathe. This elevates the wine’s aromas. AcidityThe tartness and/or sour taste of the wine. A tart wine may be described as crisp or bright. One of four necessities read more

An Oldie And Still A Goody

An Oldie And Still A Goody

Enjoying the classic Lambrusco The snow is falling fast and furious. Corn chowder is bubbling away on the stove, playoff football is on the TV, and my glass is in hand. Today’s companion is a bottle of Lambrusco Emilia. No chucking allowed. Well, Okay, just read more

Why You Need To Visit Wineries: Part One

Why You Need To Visit Wineries: Part One

Making memories one bottle of wine at a time Wineries are popping up everywhere in Ohio. The reasons for their popularity are more plentiful than the number of grapes in a glass. Whether you are spending time with friends, a partner, celebrating milestones, or seeking read more