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About Wine Everyday

A wine lover, traveler, and collector who shares her wine experiences with private wine tastings and on her blog “Wine Everyday." She is a member of the Society of Wine Educators, The Wine Century Club and a contributor the former 12Most.com.

Quick Sips ~ Annapolis Winery 2006 Pinot Noir

Posted on October 4, 2011 by Wine Everyday

This was an impulse purchase, it’s what happens when you are both a Wine-O and a Shopaholic! An e-mail came in from WTSO (Wines Till Sold Out) with the description of the wine, great pricing and free shipping. All the … Continue reading →

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Rieslings from New York’s Finger Lakes Region ~ Welcome to the Dry side

Posted on September 30, 2011 by Wine Everyday

…And, no, I don’t mean dry as in non-alcoholic. Question: What makes a Riesling Dry? Answer:  Knowing when to harvest the grapes.  Harvesting later than normal will result in the grapes having higher sugar levels.  Higher sugar level produces sweeter … Continue reading →

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Prohibition; was it thoroughly repealed in 1933?

Posted on September 24, 2011 by Wine Everyday

When we hear the word “Prohibition” we immediately think of the time in our nation’s history when the manufacture, sale or transportation of alcohol was illegal. The forces behind the Temperance Movement were to protect us from the political corruption … Continue reading →

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Vine Talk on PBS. Public Service or Self-Serving?

Posted on August 21, 2011 by Wine Everyday

I don’t need to remind you how much I love all things wine. I drink it, I think it, and I talk about it to anyone who will listen. Wine shows and videos have been around for a while now, … Continue reading →

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The importance of the 1961 vintage….Look who’s turning 50!

Posted on July 23, 2011 by Wine Everyday

Aside from 1961 being the year of my birth, it is also the first vintage of the labeling of Petite Sirah in California by Jim Concannon.  And this week, we congratulate him and celebrate this 50th anniversary! The Petite Sirah … Continue reading →

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Chatom Vineyards 2007 Zinfandel

Posted on July 9, 2011 by Wine Everyday

I love discovering ‘new-to-me’ vineyards. Even more so, I love meeting the winemaker! This past Spring I had the pleasure to meet up with Gay Callan, founder of Chatom Vineyards at the Beverly Hills Wine Festival.  Gay, along with winemaker … Continue reading →

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I got a text message: “So, I have a wine fridge, what now?”

Posted on July 7, 2011 by Wine Everyday

My friend just moved into an amazing loft in St Louis. The kitchen has a wine fridge, so what’s the problem? Well my friend, ok his name is Joe, needs some help in stocking this new appliance. If it were … Continue reading →

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Think Pink to beat the heat! Try this White Merlot

Posted on July 3, 2011 by Wine Everyday

I was looking for a rosé for this weekend’s bbq’s, knowing it would be hot and we’d need something refreshing. I have my usual ‘go to’ Rosés, my favorite being  Rosé of Pinot Noir.  But then I saw this one, … Continue reading →

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An Independence Day Thank You Celebration!

Posted on July 2, 2011 by Wine Everyday

This weekend marks the 235th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence of the British Colonies in North America from Great Britain. The American Revolution War was, in essence, a global war between the European powers, fought on (then) British Soil, … Continue reading →

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YES! Even wine goes on sale!!

Posted on June 20, 2011 by Wine Everyday

We are aproaching the last few weeks before the summer heat sets in, Winfield Estate Pinot Gris when wine shippments come to a screatching hault. Why? Well, it’s too darn hot to ship those lovely bottles. What does a wine … Continue reading →

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