http://www.examiner.com/x-6631-DC-Wine-Examiner?cid=exrss-DC-Wine-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:42:50 -0700 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:44:30 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-6631-DC-Wine-Examiner~y2009m11d11-Chateau-Morrisette-Gets-Sweet?cid=exrss-DC-Wine-Examiner Chateau Morrisette Sweet Mountain Laurel (NV) White grape juice. ‘Nuf said. Okay, for those of you looking for a more extensive wine review, Chateau Morrisette’s Sweet Mountain Laurel really does taste like white grape juice ... Virginia Wine Review Wine Review ($6-$10) Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:44:30 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6631-DC-Wine-Examiner~y2009m11d11-Chateau-Morrisette-Gets-Sweet?cid=exrss-DC-Wine-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6631-DC-Wine-Examiner~y2009m9d1-Chateau-St-Jean-lacks-hospitality?cid=exrss-DC-Wine-Examiner Cheap Wines for Cheap Times®Chateau St. Jean 2008 Chardonnay I don’t love it. I don’t hate it. It’s OK. I know that’s not a particularly poetic or eloquent wine review – but this wine doesn’t inspire ... Wine Review ($6-$10) Tue, 01 Sep 2009 20:06:48 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6631-DC-Wine-Examiner~y2009m9d1-Chateau-St-Jean-lacks-hospitality?cid=exrss-DC-Wine-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6631-DC-Wine-Examiner~y2009m8d27-Bargains-wines-A-tale-of-two-Chardonnays?cid=exrss-DC-Wine-Examiner  A “bargain” wine’s no bargain if you don’t like it. I found that $9.99 can buy two very different Chardonnays – one you’ll be happy to serve to guests, and one that might go down the drain.Bad news: Rave... Wine Review ($6-$10) Thu, 27 Aug 2009 19:46:33 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6631-DC-Wine-Examiner~y2009m8d27-Bargains-wines-A-tale-of-two-Chardonnays?cid=exrss-DC-Wine-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6631-DC-Wine-Examiner~y2009m8d24-Barrel-Oak-Norton-Another-WOW-from-BOW?cid=exrss-DC-Wine-Examiner Barrel Oak Winery 2008 NortonNorton is often hailed as the true Virginia wine because the grape was first produced in Richmond, Virginia, in 1820 (by Dr. Norton, of course). Although Missouri crowned Norton their official state grape, wineries throug... Virginia Wine Review Wine Review ($20-$30) Mon, 24 Aug 2009 19:53:26 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6631-DC-Wine-Examiner~y2009m8d24-Barrel-Oak-Norton-Another-WOW-from-BOW?cid=exrss-DC-Wine-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6631-DC-Wine-Examiner~y2009m8d15-Crowing-over-Jeffersons-Own-Terre-Rouge?cid=exrss-DC-Wine-Examiner Jefferson’s Own Terre Rouge Red Table Wine (NV)Jefferson Vineyards Another impulse purchase while browsing at Total Wine – this one appealed because of the rooster on the label. It’s rare to find a Virginia red for less than $1... Virginia Wine Review Wine Review ($6-$10) Sat, 15 Aug 2009 12:47:26 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6631-DC-Wine-Examiner~y2009m8d15-Crowing-over-Jeffersons-Own-Terre-Rouge?cid=exrss-DC-Wine-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6631-DC-Wine-Examiner~y2009m8d5-Ravenswood-Chardonnay-Quoth-the-raven-Drink-some-more?cid=exrss-DC-Wine-Examiner Cheap Wine for Cheap Times®Ravenswood Vintners Blend 2007 Chardonnay After a disappointing foray into Maryland wines (more on that in my next column), I was ready for something tasty and new. Fortunately, my impulse purchase at the grocery s... Wine Review ($6-$10) Wed, 05 Aug 2009 19:15:21 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6631-DC-Wine-Examiner~y2009m8d5-Ravenswood-Chardonnay-Quoth-the-raven-Drink-some-more?cid=exrss-DC-Wine-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6631-DC-Wine-Examiner~y2009m7d24-Silverwing-Riesling-Refreshing-citrus-treat?cid=exrss-DC-Wine-Examiner Cheap Wine for Cheap Times®Silverwing 2008 Riesling Great Southern (Australia)On a recent trip to Total Wine, I did something that I’ll rarely admit to: I bought a bottle of wine because I liked the label. It had a bit of a Zen feeling &nda... Wine Review ($6-$10) Fri, 24 Jul 2009 19:46:26 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6631-DC-Wine-Examiner~y2009m7d24-Silverwing-Riesling-Refreshing-citrus-treat?cid=exrss-DC-Wine-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6631-DC-Wine-Examiner~y2009m7d22-Black-Mountain-Merlot-Cheap-price-tastes-nice?cid=exrss-DC-Wine-Examiner Cheap Wine for Cheap Times®Black Mountain Vineyard 2006 MerlotIt’s easy to cut corners on a cheap white wine and still make something drinkable – make it sweet, and they will buy it. Red wine is much less forgiving. There’s no p... Wine Review ($6-$10) Wed, 22 Jul 2009 20:20:46 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6631-DC-Wine-Examiner~y2009m7d22-Black-Mountain-Merlot-Cheap-price-tastes-nice?cid=exrss-DC-Wine-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6631-DC-Wine-Examiner~y2009m7d17-Willowcroft-Home-Winemaking-seminar-this-Sunday?cid=exrss-DC-Wine-Examiner If you’re feeling budget conscious these days, one way to bring down your wine expenses is to make your own!Willowcroft Farm Vineyards owner and winemaker Lew Parker has more than 25 years of winemaking experience. And even though he’d lo... Wine Event Fri, 17 Jul 2009 20:04:56 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6631-DC-Wine-Examiner~y2009m7d17-Willowcroft-Home-Winemaking-seminar-this-Sunday?cid=exrss-DC-Wine-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6631-DC-Wine-Examiner~y2009m7d15-Blackberry-Witbier-Sam-Adams-makes-beer-for-wine-lovers?cid=exrss-DC-Wine-Examiner Samuel Adams Blackberry WitbierAvailable in 6-pack or Summer Sampler 12-packYeah, yeah. This is supposed to be a wine blog. But having found a fruit-forward beer that even the most snobbish wine drinker would love, I had to share.Most beers created w... Beer Review Wed, 15 Jul 2009 19:45:05 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6631-DC-Wine-Examiner~y2009m7d15-Blackberry-Witbier-Sam-Adams-makes-beer-for-wine-lovers?cid=exrss-DC-Wine-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6631-DC-Wine-Examiner~y2009m7d11-Barboursville-Pinot-Grigio-Fine-summer-wine?cid=exrss-DC-Wine-Examiner Barboursville Vineyards 2008 Pinot GrigioBarboursville has perhaps the perfect summer wine. Their 2008 Pinot Grigio is crisp, clean and bright. It offers a little fruit on the palate but none of that metallic flavor I find often accompanies a light w... Wine Review ($11-$15) Virginia Wine Review Sat, 11 Jul 2009 20:19:01 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6631-DC-Wine-Examiner~y2009m7d11-Barboursville-Pinot-Grigio-Fine-summer-wine?cid=exrss-DC-Wine-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6631-DC-Wine-Examiner~y2009m7d8-AmRhein-Ice-Wine-Sweet-Nectar?cid=exrss-DC-Wine-Examiner 2003 Chardonnay IceAmRhein Wine CellarsSweet nectar of the gods. I felt like I should be wearing a toga, reclined on a chaise lounge while drinking this delectable dessert wine from AmRhein. It’s everything a dessert wine should be. With flavor... Virginia Wine Review Dessert Wine Wed, 08 Jul 2009 20:29:42 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6631-DC-Wine-Examiner~y2009m7d8-AmRhein-Ice-Wine-Sweet-Nectar?cid=exrss-DC-Wine-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6631-DC-Wine-Examiner~y2009m7d2-Celebrate-your-independence-with-Virginia-wine?cid=exrss-DC-Wine-Examiner Looking for fireworks in your wine glass this weekend? Check out these local wine events.July 3, 2009 Independence Day Celebration: Help Us Help ThemSunset Hills Vineyard (Purcellville, VA)1:00- 8:00 pm www.sunsethillsvineyard.comIn support of o... Wine Event Thu, 02 Jul 2009 20:17:24 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6631-DC-Wine-Examiner~y2009m7d2-Celebrate-your-independence-with-Virginia-wine?cid=exrss-DC-Wine-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6631-DC-Wine-Examiner~y2009m6d26-Music-and-wine-make-your-weekend-fine?cid=exrss-DC-Wine-Examiner Whether your musical tastes run to disco, jazz or something in-between, find your ticket to entertainment this weekend at local Virginia and Maryland wineries.Midsummer Concert SeriesBoordy Vineyards (Maryland)June 27, 20095:30 – 9:30 pmwww.boo... Wine Event Fri, 26 Jun 2009 11:58:05 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6631-DC-Wine-Examiner~y2009m6d26-Music-and-wine-make-your-weekend-fine?cid=exrss-DC-Wine-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6631-DC-Wine-Examiner~y2009m6d18-Its-okay-to-wine-on-Fathers-Day?cid=exrss-DC-Wine-Examiner Looking for the perfect Father’s Day treat? These wineries will keep dad – and the whole family – in good spirits this Sunday.Father's Day Toast and RoastTarara Winery (VA)Spend the afternoon at the Meadow Pavilion with heaping help... Wine Event Thu, 18 Jun 2009 21:08:52 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6631-DC-Wine-Examiner~y2009m6d18-Its-okay-to-wine-on-Fathers-Day?cid=exrss-DC-Wine-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6631-DC-Wine-Examiner~y2009m6d10-VA-Wineries-Bring-a-date--or-find-one?cid=exrss-DC-Wine-Examiner Whether you’re looking for love or a good murder mystery, Virginia wineries have something for you this weekend.55 and Better Singles MixerNotaviva VineyardsFriday, June 12, 20095-8 pm Mix and mingle – and try great new wines –... Wine Event Wed, 10 Jun 2009 13:19:26 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6631-DC-Wine-Examiner~y2009m6d10-VA-Wineries-Bring-a-date--or-find-one?cid=exrss-DC-Wine-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6631-DC-Wine-Examiner~y2009m6d9-Tie-One-On-for-Breast-Cancer-Research?cid=exrss-DC-Wine-Examiner Think Pink this weekend and save lives by supporting breast cancer care and research.Fifth Annual Pink Ribbon Polo ClassicSaturday, June 13, 2009King Family VineyardsCrozet, VA The Pink Ribbon Polo Classic raises awareness and funds to benefit b... Wine Event Tue, 09 Jun 2009 09:08:41 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6631-DC-Wine-Examiner~y2009m6d9-Tie-One-On-for-Breast-Cancer-Research?cid=exrss-DC-Wine-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6631-DC-Wine-Examiner~y2009m6d7-Great-Grapes-in-Maryland?cid=exrss-DC-Wine-Examiner Looking for your next great wine adventure? Sample a variety of Maryland’s vinicultural offerings this weekend at the Great Grapes festival near Baltimore.Great Grapes! Wine, Arts and Food FestivalJune 13-14, 200912 noon - 6 pmOregon Ridge Park... Wine Event Sun, 07 Jun 2009 21:40:22 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6631-DC-Wine-Examiner~y2009m6d7-Great-Grapes-in-Maryland?cid=exrss-DC-Wine-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6631-DC-Wine-Examiner~y2009m6d4-Barrel-Oak-Chardonnay-BOW-Wow?cid=exrss-DC-Wine-Examiner Barrel Oak Winery 2007 Reserve ChardonnaySome wines are merely pleasant. Some wines are good. And some wines make you close your eyes and say, “Wow.” Or in the case of Barrel Oak Winery’s 2007 Reserve Chardonnay, “BOW Wow!&rdq... Wine Review ($20-$30) Thu, 04 Jun 2009 21:09:59 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6631-DC-Wine-Examiner~y2009m6d4-Barrel-Oak-Chardonnay-BOW-Wow?cid=exrss-DC-Wine-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6631-DC-Wine-Examiner~y2009m6d2-Vintage-Virginia-2009-Raves-and-Faves?cid=exrss-DC-Wine-Examiner I spent a glorious Sunday afternoon at Vintage Virginia drinking great Virginia wines, and I have some new favorites to share with you!First off, kudos to the event organizers, Across-the-Way Productions (http://atwproductions.com). We found efficien... Virginia Wine Review Wine Event Tue, 02 Jun 2009 20:41:35 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6631-DC-Wine-Examiner~y2009m6d2-Vintage-Virginia-2009-Raves-and-Faves?cid=exrss-DC-Wine-Examiner