Though our vineyard is not what it once was, eight acres of grapes that included vinifera like Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, we do have still a nice of showing of two of our favorite grapes, Chambourcin and Niagara. As those of you familiar with our portfolio know, we use both these grapes as varietals and…
You’ve no doubt heard about smokey beer, or as the Germans call that specialty beer, rauchbier. When I read the article you will see if you follow the enclosed link, I thought: Of course. Turns out that some California vineyards have been affected by the newly intense wild fires in the state, and now they…
The New York Post recently carried an eye-catching article that was picked up by the Wine Industry Advisor, to which I subscribe. Perhaps you saw it? It’s titled, “What Your Wine Preference Reveals About Your Personality.” Of course we couldn’t pass that one up! As with so many of the binary choices presented to…
What is a fascinator anyway? Hard to tell who is more decked out for the spectacle of the Derby at Churchill Downs, horse or human. Sure makes it fun to watch! “The Greatest Two Minutes in Sports” is known as a people-watching event par excellence, probably because we sashay while those other beautiful animals go…
The port stop in Miltenburg, Germany, comes on day five of my cruise itinerary. We will have traveled from the Rhine to the Main River, ultimately headed for the Danube … but let’s not rush it! I will post pictures as I can, but meanwhile, you’ve gotta see the video of this winery, named Schloss…
Our popular, one-of-a-kind cranberry delight, Blessings, is NOW available in our gift shop, in our online store, and in local retail outlets. Don’t wait! This sells out fast! If you’d like to taste Blessings along with a sample of Southern Supreme fruitcake, schedule a wine tasting at the winery. We also have Southern Supreme fudge. Blessings,…
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