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Red Burgundy and New World present different impressions of pinot noir
Jay Youmans, Master of Wine, delivered a spectacular webinar last week as part of the French Wine Society's Burgundy Master-Level Certificate program. His presentation clarified and categorized the multitudinous expressions of pinot noir in the New World...Tags: Wines, France
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How did you do on our wine quiz?
Answer time! Let's see how well you did on this year's quiz. 1. What are the sensory characteristics of a "dumb" wine? A dumb wine shows no more than a little (if any) fruit, plus some chocolate tannins and a kiss of sweet oak. The "nose" is closed....Tags: Wines, Herbal Medicines, Drugs and Medicines, Alcoholic Beverages
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Raise your glass: The Solanum, Sascha's 527
Mount Vernon's Sascha's 527 is an elegant but approachable space for enjoying a fine meal and a cocktail, its deep red walls adorned with colorful paintings and a chandelier complementing each other to provide a fun, classy vibe. Which is probably why...
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Wine on the way? Two men look to open wineries in Howard County
The Howard County winery tour of the future could conceivably start at Riggs Meadow Drive, then continue south on Route 97, heading down the two-lane road that turns from suburban to rural as you approach Jennings Chapel Road, where you could stop for...Tags: Frederick (Frederick, Maryland), Howard County, Lawyers, Restaurant and Catering Industry, Judges
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Rosé wines that muscle up the power of pink
In the red and white world of wine, one can still encounter a gray zone. Vin gris to be exact. Thing is, vin gris or "gray" wine isn't exactly gray. It's pink and could rightfully be called rosé, but why make things easy to understand? That's not the...Tags: Justice System, France, Judges
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Garden Q&A: For blueberries, choose high-bush
I plan to plant 20 low-bush blueberries. I've prepared the beds with leaf mulch, compost and sulfur. How do you recommend planting to maximize survival?
We hope you have not purchased these plants yet, as we suggest that you plant Northern or Southern...Tags: Blueberries, House and Home
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The Concord Fizz, Five
Evoking family nostalgia with a little sparkle, the Concord Fizz at Timonium's Five: A Martini Bar, adjacent to and owned by the Christopher Daniel restaurant, is a punchy drink for the holiday season.
Add in rosemary, a key ingredient to this grape-...Tags: Timonium, Holidays, Christmas
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The Grapevine: Soil and climate define Riesling flavor profile
Nothing stirs up more intellectual ferment within the world of wine than the concept of "terroir." Terroir is, in essence, a captured "sense of place" manifesting itself as unique and distinctive flavors and aromas in the glass based on where and how...Tags: Wines, Germany, Alcoholic Beverages
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Resolutions made simple
New Year's resolutions are the kiss of death. We all know this. So instead of drafting some sweeping resolution we know darn well we'll never keep, how about thinking small for 2012. How about trying one thing — maybe two — that just might...Tags: Physical Fitness and Exercise, Salads, Groupon, Inc., Blueberries, Triathlon
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Sparkling wine recommendations for any price range
Whether true or just a bit of wishful folklore, champagne was reportedly first cooked up by the French Benedictine monk Pierre Perignon (c. 1638-1715). When Dom Perignon first tasted his concoction, he is reported to have said, "Come quickly, I am...Tags: Italy, Roland Park, Spain, Strawberries, France
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Fiore hosts annual wine, jazz festival
Wine, art and jazz will come together for Fiore Winery's annual festival this weekend. The Wine, Art and Jazz Festival will be held at the Winery, at 3026 Whiteford Road in Pylesville, rain or shine, from noon to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 20 and Sunday,...Tags: Festive Events, Jazz (genre)
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Connect to the world with wine
New York Times bestselling author Barbara Kingsolver has written a book entitled "Animal, Vegetable, Miracle." It chronicles her family's resolve to eat seasonally and locally in order to reduce their collective carbon footprint and to be more in touch...Tags: The New York Times, Wines, Alcoholic Beverages
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