http://www.examiner.com/x-11860-Baltimore-Wine-Travel-Examiner?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Wine-Travel-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 04:37:00 -0700 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:29:26 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-11860-Baltimore-Wine-Travel-Examiner~y2009m11d18-Let-the-holiday-shopping-begin?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Wine-Travel-Examiner Ocassionally while traveling to winery tasting rooms, one will find a perfect gift for the wine enthusiast. Many winery tasting rooms are taking down their fall decorations and replacing them with holiday decorations throughout their retail area. Of ... Holiday Wine Gifts Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:29:26 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11860-Baltimore-Wine-Travel-Examiner~y2009m11d18-Let-the-holiday-shopping-begin?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Wine-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11860-Baltimore-Wine-Travel-Examiner~y2009m11d12-Pairing-wines-for-a-Thanksgiving-dinner?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Wine-Travel-Examiner With so many foods and flavors on a typical Thanksgiving Day dinner table, it becomes a challenge to pair a wine that will match everything. The addage, “Drink what you like,” may work for a very small group. However if the gathering i... Food and Wine Thu, 12 Nov 2009 08:17:40 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11860-Baltimore-Wine-Travel-Examiner~y2009m11d12-Pairing-wines-for-a-Thanksgiving-dinner?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Wine-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11860-Baltimore-Wine-Travel-Examiner~y2009m10d20-Ghosts-honored-on-wine-bottle?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Wine-Travel-Examiner One may think that after visiting hundreds of winery and vineyard tasting rooms, several should be haunted. However many owners of those that have had some paranormal activity were reluctant to discuss the haunting. There is a winery tasting room alo... Wine Travel Tue, 20 Oct 2009 07:45:53 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11860-Baltimore-Wine-Travel-Examiner~y2009m10d20-Ghosts-honored-on-wine-bottle?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Wine-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11860-Baltimore-Wine-Travel-Examiner~y2009m10d16-Marylands-Black-Ankle-Vineyards-offers-a?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Wine-Travel-Examiner Regional wine week is coming to a close. Have you had some regional wine? Those living in Central Maryland can visit Black Ankle Vineyards in Mt. Airy about a 45-minute drive from the Baltimore Beltway and Interstate 70. Once exiting I-70, most of th... Drink Local Wine Fri, 16 Oct 2009 15:55:58 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11860-Baltimore-Wine-Travel-Examiner~y2009m10d16-Marylands-Black-Ankle-Vineyards-offers-a?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Wine-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11860-Baltimore-Wine-Travel-Examiner~y2009m10d13-Sorting-grapes-to-make-wine?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Wine-Travel-Examiner As some wine writers and bloggers are focusing on Regional Wine Week, a local group gathered to make local wine. On Saturday, fourteen people showed up at Vint Hill Craft Winery in Vint Hill, Virginia to help sort local Merlot and Cabernet Franc grap... Winemaking Tue, 13 Oct 2009 08:42:10 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11860-Baltimore-Wine-Travel-Examiner~y2009m10d13-Sorting-grapes-to-make-wine?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Wine-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11860-Baltimore-Wine-Travel-Examiner~y2009m10d12-How-to-join-other-wine-enthusiasts-by-participating-in-Regional-Wine-Week?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Wine-Travel-Examiner Regional Wine Week begins on Sunday, October 11th and lasts through Saturday, October 17th. There are many ways to participate for wine enthusiasts to wine novices. Some ways to participate include:Visit a local winery. This would make a great Sunday... Drink Local Wine Mon, 12 Oct 2009 08:04:12 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11860-Baltimore-Wine-Travel-Examiner~y2009m10d12-How-to-join-other-wine-enthusiasts-by-participating-in-Regional-Wine-Week?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Wine-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11860-Baltimore-Wine-Travel-Examiner~y2009m10d7-Kentuckys-Bourbon-Trail-a-diversion-for-wine-travelers?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Wine-Travel-Examiner Wine travelers have many wineries to visit in Kentucky between Lexington and Louisville. Close by the wineries are eight distilleries that make up the Bourbon Trail. This is the only bourbon trail in the world, and offers a nice change of pace for th... Bourbon Wed, 07 Oct 2009 08:43:11 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11860-Baltimore-Wine-Travel-Examiner~y2009m10d7-Kentuckys-Bourbon-Trail-a-diversion-for-wine-travelers?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Wine-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11860-Baltimore-Wine-Travel-Examiner~y2009m10d6-Drink-Regional-Wine-Week?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Wine-Travel-Examiner The second annual Drink Regional Wine Week is scheduled for October 11th through the 17th. During the week wine writers and wine bloggers throughout the United States and Canada will write about regional wines. The event is sponsored by DrinkLocalWin... Drink Local Wine Tue, 06 Oct 2009 09:25:21 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11860-Baltimore-Wine-Travel-Examiner~y2009m10d6-Drink-Regional-Wine-Week?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Wine-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11860-Baltimore-Wine-Travel-Examiner~y2009m10d4-Is-a-wine-bad-or-is-it-just-different?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Wine-Travel-Examiner After spending six days in California visiting wineries in Suisun Valley, Lake County and Napa, other wine travelers were heard making a statement indicating that wines from some other state or region “aren’t very good” or “ar... In search of terroir Wine Commentary Sun, 04 Oct 2009 11:02:10 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11860-Baltimore-Wine-Travel-Examiner~y2009m10d4-Is-a-wine-bad-or-is-it-just-different?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Wine-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11860-Baltimore-Wine-Travel-Examiner~y2009m9d30-In-search-of-terroir-Willamette-Valley-Pinot-Noir?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Wine-Travel-Examiner When traveling to wineries and vineyards in a wine region notice the varietal grape that is used to make the most wines. For example many of the wineries in New York’s Finger Lakes make at least two different wines made from the Riesling grape.... In search of terroir Wed, 30 Sep 2009 09:55:45 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11860-Baltimore-Wine-Travel-Examiner~y2009m9d30-In-search-of-terroir-Willamette-Valley-Pinot-Noir?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Wine-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11860-Baltimore-Wine-Travel-Examiner~y2009m9d22-In-search-of-terroir-Finger-Lakes-Riesling?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Wine-Travel-Examiner One of the scenic wine regions for travelers is New York’s Finger Lakes. There are several lakes with the largest cluster of wineries surrounding Keuka Lake, Seneca Lake and Cayuga Lake. Does terroir make a difference? Judge for yourself as you... In search of terroir Tue, 22 Sep 2009 05:32:25 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11860-Baltimore-Wine-Travel-Examiner~y2009m9d22-In-search-of-terroir-Finger-Lakes-Riesling?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Wine-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11860-Baltimore-Wine-Travel-Examiner~y2009m9d16-Michigans-oldest-and-largest-winery-is-along-Interstate-94-exit-60?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Wine-Travel-Examiner Just a half-mile north of Interstate 94, exit 60, St. Julian Winery in Paw Paw is Michigan’s oldest winery. It is also the largest winery producing nearly 100,000 cases of wine. Grapes are sourced from the Lake Michigan Shore AVA. Travelers can... I-94 Wed, 16 Sep 2009 10:16:46 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11860-Baltimore-Wine-Travel-Examiner~y2009m9d16-Michigans-oldest-and-largest-winery-is-along-Interstate-94-exit-60?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Wine-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11860-Baltimore-Wine-Travel-Examiner~y2009m9d15-In-search-of-terroir-Felsina-Berardenga?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Wine-Travel-Examiner When traveling to wineries and vineyards in the Chianti region of Tuscany, one notices that the region can be divided into eight zones. If a vineyard happens to lie in two zones, there is a unique opportunity to see if there is a difference in wines ... In search of terroir Tue, 15 Sep 2009 07:48:50 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11860-Baltimore-Wine-Travel-Examiner~y2009m9d15-In-search-of-terroir-Felsina-Berardenga?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Wine-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11860-Baltimore-Wine-Travel-Examiner~y2009m9d14-Baltimore-region-home-winemakers-kickoff-fall-harvest?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Wine-Travel-Examiner The Baltimore Ravens are not the only group to kick-off a fall season. Thousands of home winemakers are also poised to kick-off their season with grapes from the fall harvest. S & S Winegrapes and Equipment Company on Severn Street in Baltimore h... Winemaking Mon, 14 Sep 2009 08:25:08 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11860-Baltimore-Wine-Travel-Examiner~y2009m9d14-Baltimore-region-home-winemakers-kickoff-fall-harvest?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Wine-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11860-Baltimore-Wine-Travel-Examiner~y2009m9d9-In-search-of-terroir-does-soil-make-a-difference?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Wine-Travel-Examiner Terroir is a controversial topic. At one end of the debate people believe that it is a marketing attempt. At the other end there are those who believe that grapes can take on certain aromas and tastes depending on the soil it is grown in and the weat... In search of terroir Wed, 09 Sep 2009 09:08:09 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11860-Baltimore-Wine-Travel-Examiner~y2009m9d9-In-search-of-terroir-does-soil-make-a-difference?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Wine-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11860-Baltimore-Wine-Travel-Examiner~y2009m9d8-Lake-Michigan-Shore-wineries-along-Interstate-94-exit-39?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Wine-Travel-Examiner Two wineries are within minutes of Exit 39 along Interstate 94 in Michigan. Contessa Wine Cellars is to the south of the Interstate. However mapping software and GPS systems will urge one to travel north of the interstate. Once in the McDonalds parki... I-94 Tue, 08 Sep 2009 07:28:53 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11860-Baltimore-Wine-Travel-Examiner~y2009m9d8-Lake-Michigan-Shore-wineries-along-Interstate-94-exit-39?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Wine-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11860-Baltimore-Wine-Travel-Examiner~y2009m9d5-Labor-Day-wine?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Wine-Travel-Examiner Whether you travel to your own backyard or across state lines, consider taking a bottle of local wine to celebrate Labor Day. By local, think within an hour’s dry. Some consider “local” to be a tri-state area. Unfortunately, a local... Food and Wine Sat, 05 Sep 2009 05:32:53 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11860-Baltimore-Wine-Travel-Examiner~y2009m9d5-Labor-Day-wine?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Wine-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11860-Baltimore-Wine-Travel-Examiner~y2009m9d1-If-you-enjoy-wine-travel-visit-wineries-along-Michigans-Interstate-64-exit-16?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Wine-Travel-Examiner It is interesting to note the wine regions that lay near interstates throughout the country. Interstate 94 runs from east to west along the southern part of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula. Twelve wineries are within minutes of the Interstate betwee... I-64 I-94 Tue, 01 Sep 2009 06:36:12 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11860-Baltimore-Wine-Travel-Examiner~y2009m9d1-If-you-enjoy-wine-travel-visit-wineries-along-Michigans-Interstate-64-exit-16?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Wine-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11860-Baltimore-Wine-Travel-Examiner~y2009m8d31-Olive-oil-tasting-theyre-not-all-the-same?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Wine-Travel-Examiner Perhaps the most educational tasting at the Epicurean Classic in St. Joseph, Michigan was at the olive oil table. John Field Reichardt from the Organic Olive Oil Co. delighted in instructing visitors about the method of tasting olive oils. Five olive... Olive Oil Mon, 31 Aug 2009 06:30:08 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11860-Baltimore-Wine-Travel-Examiner~y2009m8d31-Olive-oil-tasting-theyre-not-all-the-same?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Wine-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11860-Baltimore-Wine-Travel-Examiner~y2009m8d28-Travel-to-Ontario-wineries-while-visiting-Niagara-Falls?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Wine-Travel-Examiner Ontario, Canada is home to more than 108 wineries, second only to British Columbia with over 180 wineries. The providence has several regions for wine enthusiasts to travel. The region with the most wineries is Niagara-on-the-Lake. Just a few miles n... Wine Regions Fri, 28 Aug 2009 12:38:07 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11860-Baltimore-Wine-Travel-Examiner~y2009m8d28-Travel-to-Ontario-wineries-while-visiting-Niagara-Falls?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Wine-Travel-Examiner